Combined into a single category to avoid double-counting gear used across all three activities. Covers equipment, footwear, outerwear, campsite fees, and backcountry permits. RV camping is counted separately under RVing.
Includes: Rock climbing, backpacking, day hiking, tent and primitive camping
BEA explicitly bundles these three activities because equipment overlaps heavily. The data does not separate hiking or backpacking as standalone categories.
Gross Output measures total economic output including intermediate inputs. Value Added measures contribution to GDP. The difference represents intermediate inputs purchased from other industries.
Comparing current dollars to inflation-adjusted (2017 dollars) shows the true growth trajectory.
Annual percentage change shows volatility and trend patterns.
Percentage of total outdoor recreation value added over time.
State-level value added for climbing, hiking, and tent camping in 2024.