“The purpose of the summits is to inspire, at a local level, a movement that encourages more people to get outside and enjoy the natural world around them.” Read about Andrew’s recent trip to Austin’s Outdoor Nation Summit.

Participating in the Outdoor Nation 2012 summit in Austin, TX was a very enlightening, inspiring and potentially life changing event for me. As a delegate I was exposed to incredible individuals, programs, organizations and ideas.

Merrell Delegate and Outdoor Nation grant winner, Lorin Paley, tells us about her experience at the Outdoor Nation summit.

Being an outdoor enthusiast has always been a part of my life, so when I heard about Outdoor Nation’s Boston Summit I knew I had to go.

Going to the Outdoor Nation NYC Summit as a Merrell delegate was one of the highlights of my summer.

I'm into the outdoors... ok so that's an understatement. I'm REALLY into the outdoors. I love getting back to the natural wonders that surround us everyday, and I love sharing those times, places, and feelings that com along with epic outdoor adventures. So, maybe it's not a big surprise that I was chosen by Merrell to go to Outdoor Nation's Minneapolis Summit in July of 2011 (it was a pleasant surprise for me!).

In 2012, we will once again sponsor up to 35 (16-28 year old) delegates who will not only attend the Outdoor Nation nationwide Summits, but also serve as outreach ambassadors – working as a team to share experiences from the Summits as well as subsequent project updates.