Hike Expo Colorado

Access is limited to vendors, exhibitors, and event partners only for this event.

Type:
Industry Conference

Location:
Denver, Colorado

Date:
May 14, 2026

Time:
12:45 PM



Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Hike Expo B2B Day at the Gaylord Hotels Rockies Resort in Denver, Colorado on May 14th.

Hike Expo is shaping up to be the Rocky Mountain region’s premier gathering for the hiking industry—bringing together brands, retailers, media, creators, and outdoor enthusiasts for two days of connection, product innovation, and community. I’ll be speaking during the preshow B2B sessions.

My session, Wayfinding: How Outdoor Brands Navigate Change, Creativity, and What Comes Next, is designed as a bridge between the tactical marketing conversations and the broader leadership questions facing our industry. Instead of focusing on platforms or algorithms, we’ll explore how brands orient themselves in moments of change—strengthening collaboration, clarity, and creative momentum along the way.

Grateful to Celeste and the team for the invitation and looking forward to being in the room with so many thoughtful leaders shaping what’s next in hiking.

If you’ll be there, I’d love to connect.



Eric Michael

Eric Michael is a strategist, writer, and founder building platforms rooted in place, identity, and thoughtful commerce. Through Hooch and select advisory work, he helps shape brands while developing his own. His work bridges culture and business with an emphasis on longevity over speed.

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