21/10/2026
The trails don’t maintain themselves. But plenty of businesses make money from them.
International brands gain visibility. Local businesses generate revenue. Visitors enjoy world-class riding.
Yet the cost of maintaining the infrastructure that makes it all possible often falls on the shoulders of a few.
The value is shared. The responsibility often isn’t.
And every commercial partnership sends a message about what—and who—really matters.
In Part III of The Economics of Outdoor Destinations, I explore the invisible costs behind outdoor partnerships, shared responsibility and why sustainability must go beyond marketing.
Because benefiting from a destination should also mean contributing to its future.
📖 Full article on Substack — link in story.