Coffee Talk
8am – Garrett Dempsey-Detroit Outdoors
Come connect and learn about this amazing program happening in Detroit Michigan. Garrett Dempsey will be presenting and answering questions about how and why they are getting more people into the outdoors!
Detroit Outdoors is a collaboration between the Sierra Club Outdoors for All Campaign, YMCA of Metro Detroit, and Detroit Parks and Recreation, and is one part gear library, one part leadership training, one part youth program, and one part community connector.
Garrett Dempsey is the lead Sierra Club staff with Detroit Outdoors. His experiences growing up in San Francisco and organizing with communities in Oakland, California have shaped his passion for connecting urban youth with the outdoors and nature. Garrett is passionate about equitable access to nature and expanding the definition of what makes people conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts. Garrett is also the volunteer chair of the Sierra Club Detroit Inspiring Connections Outdoors
9am – Unveiling the Cutting Edge: Gear Innovators
The “Unveiling the Cutting Edge: Innovations in Climbing Gear” panel will deep-dive into the recent advancements that are revolutionizing climbing experiences for beginners and veterans alike. We have assembled an esteemed panel of innovators, climbers, and industry experts to give attendees an insider’s perspective into climbing gear innovation. Our panelists will shed light on their products, how they got started, and the innovative features that are enhancing climbers’ safety and performance.
Grab a cup of joe and discover the latest gear that is transforming the climbing landscape. Witness how advancements in design and technology are raising the bar for safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the climbing industry.
Jeremy Steck – Black Diamond
Tim Bottger- Karry Krab
Gokul Gopal- Skillzboard
David Ollila- Shophouse Park Marquette Michigan
