Our Community Impact
We believe in giving back to our community and supporting organizations that make a positive difference. Every bike rental, Patagonia purchase, and community partnership helps us support trail maintenance, avalanche search and rescue, and other initiatives that protect and enrich the places we love—investing in future generations along the way.
Organizations We Support
1% For The Planet
1% for the Planet is a global initiative where members donate 1% of annual sales to vetted environmental causes. As a proud member, Outside Sports donates 1% of all Patagonia sales to support environmental initiatives and drive positive change.
Queenstown Mountain Bike Club
The Queenstown Mountain Bike Club (QMTBC) was formed with the express purpose of facilitating the development of mountain bike trails and biking areas within the Queenstown area in a coordinated, safe and legal manner.
From each rental bike in Queenstown, we donate $2.50
Queenstown Trails
Queenstown Trails is the charitable trust responsible for the planning and development of more than 200km of trails in the Whakatipu Basin. From commuter paths to backcountry loops, they connect communities, foster adventure, and deliver social, conservation, and economic benefits to the region.
From each rental bike in Queenstown, we donate $2.50.
Tekapo Trails
Tekapo Trails is a New Zealand incorporated society that operates for charitable purposes. The aim is to share trail knowledge with locals and visitors, and strengthen community connections through developing outdoor recreational opportunities by way of trails.
From each rental bike in Tekapo, we donate $2.50.
Upper Clutha Tracks Trust
The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is a charitable trust dedicated to developing a high quality network of public tracks around Wanaka and the Upper Clutha Basin.
From each rental bike in Wanaka, we donate $2.50
Bike Wanaka
Bike Wanaka's priorities include building and maintaining an awesome track network, hosting mountain biking events, accessing discounts for our members, and advocating for the interests of all people on bikes in Wānaka.
From each rental bike in Wanaka, we donate $2.50
Fiordland Trails Trust
The Fiordland Trails Trust was established to enable the provision of a high quality interconnected network of trails in and around Fiordland. The Trust aims to create and contribute to a buzzing outdoor recreation scene around Te Anau & Manapouri.
From each rental bike in Te Anau, we donate $2.50.
SARDA
Search and Rescue Dogs Avalanche (SARDA) is the official volunteer organisation that provides search and rescue avalanche dog teams in alpine environments across all of New Zealand.
With Happy Trails, we contribute to promote the donations to SARDA
Te Anau Golf Club
Te Anau Golf Club is one of New Zealand's most scenic golf courses. Welcoming players of all skill levels, the club fosters community connection and supports local sports development.
We support the Te Anau Golf Club through sponsorships and event contributions.
Southern Lakes Sanctuary
Southern Lakes Sanctuary NZ is dedicated to protecting and restoring the natural environment of the Southern Lakes region. We work closely with local communities and volunteers to ensure our native wildlife and ecosystems thrive.
We support Southern Lakes Sanctuary through our 1% for the Planet donations, helping to make a real impact on conservation efforts.
WAI Wanaka
Wai Wanaka is committed to protecting and restoring the waterways and ecosystems around the Wanaka region. Through community initiatives and volunteer efforts, they work to preserve native habitats and ensure clean, healthy rivers and lakes.
We support Wai Wanaka through our 1% for the Planet donations, helping to make a real impact on their conservation and restoration projects.
Arrowtown Choppers
Arrowtown Choppers is a volunteer organisation dedicated to supporting the community through emergency response and rescue operations in the Arrowtown region. Their skilled team provides critical assistance in urgent situations, helping keep locals and visitors safe.
We support Arrowtown Choppers through our 1% for the Planet donations, helping fund their essential lifesaving work.
Bullock Creek
Friends of Bullock Creek work to protect and restore the health of Bullock Creek and its surrounding ecosystem, ensuring clean water and thriving native habitats.
We support Friends of Bullock Creek through 1% for the Planet, helping fund their important conservation work.
Mana Tahuna
Friends of Bullock Creek work to protect and restore the health of Bullock Creek and its surrounding ecosystem, ensuring clean water and thriving native habitats.
We support Friends of Bullock Creek through 1% for the Planet, helping fund their environmental restoration and pest control work.
The Heart of Outside Sports
Whether you rent a bike, shop with us, or donate directly, you’re helping us invest in future generations and protect the outdoor spaces we all love—values that guide everything we do here at Outside Sports.