Outdoor Industries Association

16/08/2026

Catch up with the latest news and information from the outdoor industry in the latest edition of Outdoor View - https://mailchi.mp/theoia/outdoorview2442026-6207733.

02/08/2026

"Giving up is not in the blood, sir. It's not in the blood."
— Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja MBE

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of "Nimsdai" Nims Dai Ltd. following the avalanche on Broad Peak.

Nimsdai inspired countless people around the world through his extraordinary achievements, unwavering determination and passion for the mountains. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts through his resilience and his belief in pushing the limits of what is possible.

Our thoughts are with his wife, young daughter, family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.

We also remember the other mountaineers who lost their lives in this tragedy.

From everyone at the OIA, we send our deepest sympathies to all those affected.

31/07/2026

Read the latest insights and updates from the outdoor industry in Outdoor View https://mailchi.mp/theoia/outdoorview2442026-6207657.

20/07/2026

One spark can destroy moorland that may take years to recover. As wildfire risk climbs across our uplands this summer, the Regional Moorland Groups are asking everyone heading outdoors to go without naked flames. No disposable barbecues, no campfires, no dropped rubbish. Let's care moor. www.regionalmoorlandgroups.com

22/06/2026

Read the latest packed edition of Outdoor View at https://mailchi.mp/theoia/outdoorview2442026-6207387.

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12/06/2026

OIA WEBINAR

DMCCA and Membership: Turning Regulation into Better Member Engagement

13:00 BST, Wednesday 24th June

We are pleased to bring you our next webinar on a key issue that is facing the industry. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) is set to reshape how organisations manage subscriptions, renewals, and member communications. The session will be led by Melanie Sallis and Jamie Marshall of Agentic Consulting.

Find out more at https://mailchi.mp/theoia/oia-webinar-sustainability-data-exchange-project-6207325?e=dde7ef567d.

05/06/2026

The finalists for the UK Outdoor Industry Awards 2027 have been revealed. Details were announced during the OTS Social in Liverpool this week.

Read the full story at https://mailchi.mp/theoia/uk-outdoor-industry-awards-finalists-6207271.

27/05/2026

📣 Calling ALL Women in the Outdoor Industry! Hope you can join us 😊
Join the OIA Women's Network by coming to our event on the 2nd June in Liverpool 4:45-6pm.
Registration is FREE.
The face to face event is being held at the Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) in Liverpool. If you are able to join us for this event please let us know by completing the form here https://lnkd.in/d7MCcMY5
You will also need to register as a visitor to the show so you can get into the Exhibition Centre https://lnkd.in/e5UrnkBA

SIGB

06/05/2026

Around this time 20 years ago, a press release announced details of the first Outdoor Trade Show. Back then, we fixed on autumn dates (let’s not reignite that debate!), and our show made its debut at Stoneleigh Park. A great deal has changed in our trade since 2006, and in business and the world in general, but the principle of bringing the UK outdoor industry together in one place for the benefit of all continues to underpin OTS and everyone involved in it.

As we build towards OTS 2026 in Liverpool, we’re going to celebrate two decades of the show with images, insights and highlights from two decades of a show that remains at the heart of the UK outdoor industry. We’ll also showcase during OTS 2026, and we’d love our friends and colleagues in the trade to get involved by sharing your own memories and material from the archives.

24/04/2026

OIA - Outdoor View - 24.04.2026 - https://mailchi.mp/theoia/outdoorview2442026 Read the latest news from the outdoors

I’ve just returned from a week ski touring in the Caucasus mountains in Georgia. One of the most striking moments wasn’t the landscape - though that was extraordinary - but watching a group of local kids trudging uphill in battered, second-hand ski boots, carrying old, mismatched skis. They didn...