The schedule below is subject to change. All events will be located at Fort Lewis College - Student Union, unless otherwise noted. 

Session proposals will be announced and the agenda will be updated in the coming weeks. 

Wednesday, October 2

2:00 PM Director's Welcome
2:30 PM Panel Sessions

• Governor's Office
• Colorado Outdoor Strategy

4:00 PM Breakout Sessions

• Colorado Outdoor Strategy
• Doo Colorado Right: Solving The Poop Problem with Evidence-Based Solutions
• Sweet Inspiration: How Independents Can Outshine Even the Biggest Outdoor Brands
• FLC Outdoor Equity: Centering BIPOC Student Belonging in the Outdoors (outdoor session)

5:00 PM | Welcome Reception on FLC Student Union Rooftop

Thursday, October 3

7:45 AM Breakfast & Networking in FLC Ballroom
9:00 AM Sponsor Remarks in FLC Ballroom
9:30 AM Breakout Sessions

• Economic Development World Café
  • Financing & Tax Credits
  • Intentional Fundraising: Know Why You Need Money and How to Get It
  • Debt and Equity Financing for Outdoor Companies
• Recreation Roundtable: The Future of the Rec. Industry in Regional Partnerships
• Collaborations in Backcountry Safety
• The History & Evolution of the Professional Trail Industry in Colorado (outdoor session)

11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM Breakout Sessions

• "Open Doors & Open Trails": Redefining Accessibility for Inclusive Outdoor Camping
• Partnering to Drive Innovation: Send It & Outside Lab @ CU Denver
• Balancing Conservation and Recreation for Advocacy Wins
• Stewardship & Tourism eXchange
• Relationship Building Through Archery (outdoor session)

12:15 PM Lunch Break (On Your Own)
2:00 PM Optional Volunteer Activity Start Time
5:00 PM Networking Reception & Happy Hour Appetizers @ 11th Street Station

Friday, October 4

7:45 AM Breakfast & Networking in FLC Ballroom
9:00 AM Sponsor Remarks in FLC Ballroom
9:30 AM Breakout Sessions

• Beyond Workforce Development: How Universities Support the Varied Needs of the Outdoor Industry (And How You Can Benefit)
• Creative Problem Solving by Rural Founder: Advice Line, Rural is Rad Edition
• Outside Festival: Building Community and Celebrating Outdoor Culture

10:30 AM Break

11:00 AM Breakout Sessions

• Crafting a Statewide Vision for Sustainable River Recreation in Colorado
• Fostering Inclusion and Belonging in Your Outdoor Organization
• Developing leadership, activism, and community through outdoor experiential learning in higher education 

12:00 PM Lunch & Closing Remarks in FLC Ballroom

We are no longer accepting session proposals. If you have questions, you may contact Matt Nuñez, matthew.nunez@state.co.us.

Session times, locations, and speakers are listed in the document linked below. 

COILS 2024 Speakers

COILS registration is now at capacity! You may still register using the link below and will be added to a waitlist. 

If you can no longer attend COILS, please contact us at orec@state.co.us. If you are a speaker who has yet to register, please contact us at orec@state.co.us.  

Register through the Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit form.

We are excited to partner with the San Juan Mountains Association and the U.S. Forest Service for this year's volunteer project. We will have two project options for attendees to participate in:

Fall Creek Trail Building

Falls Creek Trail is located approximately 20 minutes north of Durango on USFS land. Project work will include trail building and use of heavy tools. Transportation will be provided from Fort Lewis to the project site. 

Rim Trail Cleanup

The Rim Trail connects Fort Lewis College to downtown Durango. Participants will help clean trash and debris off the trail. 

Please take a moment to book your accommodation as soon as possible. There are a variety of hotels in the area, and we recommend the following:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Durango
• Homewood Suites by Hilton
• Hampton Inn Durango
• Holiday Inn Durango
• Residence Inn Durango

Getting to Campus

Parking is limited at Fort Lewis College and optional shuttle service will be available. Details on transportation from hotels to Fort Lewis will be added closer to the event.

Parking: If you plan on parking at Fort Lewis, we encourage you to purchase a parking permit in advance. Parking will be limited due to ongoing classes. We encourage you to carpool, wherever possible.

Private Shuttle: OREC is partnering with Mild to Wild Rafting to provide shuttle service directly from the hotel area to campus, and back. A schedule will be added closer to the event. Space will be limited. 

Public Shuttle: The City of Durango operates a public shuttle system, with a Fort Lewis College line that runs between campus and Downtown. You can find route and schedule information by visiting the City of Durango website.

Getting to Durango

Durango is located in Southwest Colorado and is accessibly via CO Highway 161 or Highway 550. Durango is approximately six hours from Denver, or 3.5 hours from Grand Junction via car. Please note that if you plan to drive on Hwy. 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, you may be impacted by the Blue Mesa Bridge Closure.

Commercial flights to the La Plata County Airport are limited, and transportation to Durango will not be provided. Uber/Lyft is extremely limited in the area. For information on available shuttle services, please visit the City of Durango website. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. There are car rental facilities at the airport. The airport is approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Durango. 

COILS is a gathering place for the outdoor recreation industry in Colorado. We rely on the generosity of industry partners to make COILS accessible and worthwhile for all attendees. If you are interested in getting your brand in front of conference attendees, please reach out us at orec@state.co.us.

Sponsorship Levels

Title Sponsor $15,000 (1 available)

• Co-present COILS with the OREC Office
• 5 guaranteed registration spots
• Stage time for up to 10 minutes (may include a short video)
• Complimentary exhibitor table
• Marketing material placed in all conference bags
• Logo placement on conference collateral
• Attendee list

Platinum Sponsorship $10,000 (2 available)

• Sponsorship of evening reception
• 3 guaranteed registration spots
• Stage time for up to 5 minutes (may include a short video)
• Marketing material placed in all conference bags
• Logo placement on conference collateral
• Attendee list

Gold Sponsorship $5,000 (5 available)

• Sponsorship of a breakfast or lunch at COILS
• 2 guaranteed registration spots
• Opportunity to speak at sponsored breakfast or lunch
• On-screen recognition throughout the conference
• Complimentary exhibitor table
• Marketing material placed in all conference bags
• Logo placement on conference collateral

Silver Sponsorship $2,500 

• Sponsorship of one of the following items:
  • Volunteer activity in conjunction with a local nonprofit
  • Morning or afternoon snack break
  • Transportation
  • Attendee gift bags
  • Name badge holders/lanyards
• 2 guaranteed registration spots
• On-screen recognition throughout the conference
• Complimentary exhibitor table
• Marketing material placed in all conference bags
• Logo placement on conference collateral

Exhibitor Table (In-kind product donation)

• Products placed in all conference bags
• Exhibitor table at the conference venue
• Logo placement on conference collateral