Be The Boss of Your Own Hikes & More

Let's face it. Unless you grew up in it, it's challenging to find a good job in the outdoor industry.

It's challenging to handle the administrative and logistics necessary to deliver the experiences you want for your community.

Well, it was until now.

If you've ever found yourself hating the job search process, dissatisfied with working a desk job or thinking that you could make money from the trips you're already planning or thinking about, you're at the right place.

It's easier than ever to be your own boss and host your hiking community in outdoor spaces and making money when you list your hike or any outdoor adventure on Outerthere.

You'll have access to resources you'll need, from transportation rentals, reservation management (including cancelations) and all the free training, data and support.

Let us focus on the things you'd rather not do so you can focus on the fun parts you love: more hikes, your growing community and a 4-to-5-figure revenue outdoor business.

  • A free course on how to turn your passion into a business

    Take this free virtual training program covering all of the ins-and-outs of making money in the outdoor recreation industry.

    Learn more 

  • List Your Hike on Outerthere

    $0 upfront. 5% fee per reservation, capped at $500/yr. No extra work onboarding. Liability protections.

    Learn more 

  • No inspo? No problem! Just Be The Boss!

    Decide the schedule, set the price and promote it. 80% of the work is already done for you. Ask how to Be The Boss in chatbox below.

    See available hikes 

  • Rent a van with driver for your next group adventure

    Ryde is a local NYC passenger van rental service built for the needs of outdoor hosts. Ryde is a preferred provider on Outerthere.

    Reserve on Rydewith.us 

  • Affordable kayak rentals & guides for your group's next adventure

    Request custom trips. Or book something on their calendar. Outkayak is a preferred provider on Outerthere.

    Learn more at Outkayak.com 

  • Subscribe for free to our newsletter for outdoor leaders

    Get advice and community from the #1 resource to start and grow your outdoor recreation business, specifically for outdoor hosts.

    Subscribe at HostingTrips.com 

  • Increase reservations by 30%. Take the Welcome Pledge.

    The Welcome Pledge is managed by The Everyone Is Welcome Fund and helps hosts understand how to make their experiences more inclusive.

    Learn more at WelcomeFund.org 

  • What's it like to be an outdoor host? Watch over 200 videos

    Check out our trip reviews blog, #whatyoumissed, to experience what it's like to be an outdoor host

    Watch on whatyoumissed.fun 

  • Save hours with pre-scouted destinations

    One of the most exciting, yet most time consuming things you can do as a host is scout a destination or test a trip before you bring your guests. Save time, use our maps.

    Go to Alltrails 

  • Book The Outerthere House minutes from Naugatuck State Forest & Housatonic River

    The Outerthere House is a Superhost on Airbnb and available for trip hosts who'd love a basecamp for their guests.

    Book on Airbnb 

  • Help keep parks trash-free. Use The Trashmap

    More inclusive, less complicated and easier for your guests to do.

    Learn more at Trashmap.org 

Refer Your Favorite Host, Earn $10!

Thank you for referring your favorite host

Conditions apply. Only the first person to make a referral will receive credit. Your credit is applied to your Outerthere account when your host lists their trip.