THE DIRECTORY
QUEER-OWNED.
OUTSIDE.
There are a lot more queer people building outdoor businesses than you'd think from walking into most gear shops. So... I'm putting them in one place.
This is for LGBTQ+ owned, founded or operated outdoor businesses. Gear, guides, campgrounds, bike shops, paddling, climbing, adventure travel and whatever else gets us outside.
I'm not guessing who is queer because they posted a rainbow in June. Every listing needs a public ownership/operation statement, a credible source, or direct confirmation from the business.
THEGAYCAMPER SELECTS
A FEW I'M FLAGGING.
Everything here has an ownership or operation source. These are a few I'm personally calling out because I think they're especially worth a look.
30 ownership-checked businesses. 3 TheGayCamper Selects.
NORTH AMERICA
Farm to Summit
Durango, Colorado, USA
Small-batch backcountry meals made in Colorado with upcycled local produce.
Sunrise Mindset
Boulder, Colorado, USA
Queer-woman owned guiding for rock climbing, instructional courses and adventure travel.
Four Corners Guides
Mancos, Colorado, USA
Queer co-owned guide service running packrafting, bikerafting and bikepacking courses and expeditions across the Four Corners and beyond.
Indigo Alpine Guides
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Queer-founded Alaska guide company specializing in remote backpacking, basecamp hiking and mountain expeditions, with dedicated queer affinity trips.
Outcrop Wilderness
Colorado, USA
LGBTQ+ backpacking trips run by queer and trans guides in the Rocky Mountains.
AdventurUs
USA + international
Woman- and LGBTQ+ owned adventure company focused on outdoor trips for women.
Outshine Adventures
USA / nomadic
Queer-founded outdoor adventure business built around paddling, biking, hiking, yoga and vanlife.
Basecamp at Beaver Falls
West Halifax, Vermont, USA
Queer- and trans-owned 40-acre property with camping, glamping, cabins and retreats.
Spirit Camp
Mendocino County, California, USA
Queer-owned retreat center on 27 acres of redwoods with cabins, glamping and event space.
Roseland Resort + Campground
Proctor, West Virginia, USA
Gay-owned and operated resort and campground for gay men 21+, with 222 acres and hiking trails.
Jones Pond Campground
Angelica, New York, USA
Gay-owned, members-only 21+ adult-male campground on more than 100 acres.
TrailProud
Olathe, Kansas, USA
Queer-owned outdoor apparel and accessories made for LGBTQ+ hikers, campers and adventure people.
Nauti Daddy Sailing Company
USA + international
Gay-owned and operated sailing vacations and private catamaran charters.
Rainbow Rockies
Banff / Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Queer-owned shuttle company serving Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with scheduled and private trips.
Color the Valley
Burlington, Vermont, USA
Queer & BIPOC owner-operated guiding company focused on bikepacking, backpacking and hiking.
Outdoor Mavens
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Female-led, queer-owned adventure outfitter offering guided trips, trip planning and camping gear rental.
Fairmount Bicycles
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Queer-owned bike shop selling, fixing and renting bikes, plus community rides and tours.
Joyride
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Women-, trans- and queer-owned bike repair shop, cafe and community space. Opening soon.
Swift Industries
Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle bicycle-bag maker; REI identifies Swift as LGBTQ+ owned and founded.
EUROPE
Pathfinder Clothing Co
United Kingdom
LGBTQ+ owned outdoor clothing company founded by Emma and run with her wife Rachel.
RyanBuildsWheels
South Wales, UK
Proudly queer-owned custom bicycle wheel builder and wheelbuilding educator.
Pink Iceland
Reykjavík, Iceland
Queer-owned and operated Iceland travel company offering tours, events and tailored travel.
CanCanaria
Gran Canaria, Spain
Gay-owned and operated excursion company with hiking, surfing, scuba and island adventures.
Pink Alpine
Bern, Switzerland
100% gay-owned and managed travel company offering guided trips, including active and outdoor itineraries.
AFRICA
Living Wild Collective
Southern Africa
Woman- and queer-owned travel company offering Southern Africa journeys from lodge stays to wild camping.
Bakubung Africa Safaris & Tours
Johannesburg, South Africa
LGBTQ+ owned safari and tour company operating across Southern Africa.
Klipspring Hikes
Cape Town, South Africa
Queer-owned Cape Town hiking company guiding Table Mountain trips and queer community hikes.
LATIN AMERICA
Qasa
Diamante Valley, Costa Rica
Queer-owned eco-chic jungle retreat and boutique hotel with nature and adventure programming.
OCEANIA
Planetdwellers
Sydney, Australia
Gay-owned and operated Australian travel agency and tour operator with LGBTQIA+ group experiences.
ASIA
Adventure Proud
Asia
Gay-owned and operated small-group travel company running journeys across Asia.
THIS SHOULD GET A LOT BIGGER
KNOW ONE I MISSED?
Good. Send me the business name + website and I'll check it out. Especially businesses outside the U.S. I want this to actually be global, not America with a few bonus pins.
DM @THEGAYCAMPERBeing listed means I found a solid source showing LGBTQ+ ownership, founding or operation. It does not mean I've personally hired, stayed with, bought from or otherwise vetted every business here. TheGayCamper Select is an editorial callout, not a certification. Businesses change too, so if something is outdated, tell me.