Tell the story of authentic outdoors
LGPO is the human alternative to big outdoor platforms. Discover our story, our numbers and everything you need to talk about us.
The human alternative to outdoor platforms
Founded in Quebec in 2013, Let's Go Play Outside (LGPO) was born from a simple frustration: existing platforms didn't reflect the reality on the ground. Poorly documented trails, outdated information, no human verification.
Our mission
We believe every trail deserves to be visited before being recommended. Our network of field ambassadors physically walks each location to verify the information: difficulty, trail condition, signage, accessibility and points of interest.
LGPO is 100% independent, founded and developed by François Dumaine, a Quebec developer and outdoor enthusiast. No venture capital, no opaque algorithm — just an authentic community.
Verdict LGPO
Our quality badge
Every trail with the LGPO Verdict badge has been physically walked and verified by one of our ambassadors. It's the guarantee of reliable, up-to-date information, unlike platforms that rely solely on online reviews.
Our journey
LGPO in numbers
Breakdown by country
Canada
Primary market
United States
Growing market
France
Active expansion
Why LGPO is different
The LGPO Verdict: every trail is physically verified by a field ambassador. No anonymous reviews, no recycled data.
Human verification
An ambassador physically walks each trail and validates the information.
Authentic photos
Our photos are taken on the ground by our ambassadors, not from stock image banks.
Accurate data
Elevation, distance, duration, difficulty: everything is verified and regularly updated.
| Feature | LGPO | AllTrails | Komoot | TrailForks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field verification by experts | ||||
| Identified local ambassadors | ||||
| Free GPX downloads | ||||
| Multi-country (CA, US, FR) | ||||
| Multi-activities (hiking, skiing, biking, kayak) | ||||
| Editorial content (guides, blog) | ||||
| Mountain biking coverage | ||||
| 100% free | ||||
| Accessible founder |
Assets & Logos
Download our logos, screenshots and visual resources for your publications.
Logo Pack
Primary logo, horizontal, monochrome, dark background
Brand guidelines
Colors, typography, usage rules
Product screenshots
Screenshots of the web and mobile platform
Trail photos
Selection of high-resolution trail photos
Founder photos
Portraits and action shots of François Dumaine
Complete press kit
All files above in a single download
Allowed
- Use the logo in press articles mentioning LGPO
- Resize proportionally
- Use on light or dark backgrounds (versions provided)
- Credit «Let's Go Play Outside» for photos
Not allowed
- Modify the logo colors or shape
- Use the logo to suggest an unofficial partnership
- Integrate the logo into another logo
- Use photos without credit
François Dumaine
François Dumaine is a web developer and outdoor enthusiast based in Quebec. With over 500 hikes to his name across Canada, the United States and Europe, he founded Let's Go Play Outside in 2013 to fill a glaring gap in the industry: the lack of field verification of trail information.
Unlike large platforms funded by venture capital, LGPO is an independent, self-funded project. François develops the technology himself, walks the trails and manages the ambassador community. It's this artisanal approach that makes the platform's strength and authenticity.
«I want every person who opens LGPO to be able to trust what they read. No bot reviews, no copied data — just ground reality, verified by real people.»
Interview topics
Partnerships & Advertising
Join an authentic outdoor ecosystem. Multiple collaboration formats available.
Outdoor brands
Product testing, reviews, content integrations
Tourism offices
Regional promotion, geolocated content, campaigns
Media & Influencers
Content co-creation, joint expeditions
Events
Guided hikes, festivals, community events
Advertising options
Banners
Display on trail and region pages
Newsletter
Inclusion in our monthly newsletter
Sponsored articles
Branded content on our blog
Social media
Posts on our networks (323K+ followers)
partenariats@letsgoplayoutside.com
Ready-to-publish texts
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Short version (FR)
Let's Go Play Outside (LGPO) est une plateforme québécoise de plein air fondée en 2013 par François Dumaine. Avec plus de 180 sentiers vérifiés par des ambassadeurs terrain dans 3 pays, LGPO se distingue par son approche humaine et authentique. Chaque sentier porte le Verdict LGPO, garantissant des informations fiables et vérifiées sur le terrain.
Long version (FR)
Let's Go Play Outside (LGPO) est une plateforme de plein air fondée au Québec en 2013 par François Dumaine, développeur web et passionné de nature. Née d'une frustration envers les plateformes existantes qui ne reflétaient pas la réalité du terrain, LGPO propose une approche unique : chaque sentier est physiquement visité et vérifié par un réseau de 20+ ambassadeurs terrain bénévoles. Avec plus de 180 emplacements répertoriés au Canada, aux États-Unis et en France, la plateforme couvre 16+ types d'activités de plein air. Le Verdict LGPO, badge de qualité exclusif, garantit que les informations (difficulté, dénivelé, état du sentier) sont fiables et à jour. Indépendante et autofinancée, LGPO est l'alternative humaine aux grandes plateformes de plein air.
English version
Let's Go Play Outside (LGPO) is an outdoor platform founded in Quebec in 2013 by François Dumaine, a web developer and nature enthusiast. Born from a frustration with existing platforms that didn't reflect ground reality, LGPO takes a unique approach: every trail is physically visited and verified by a network of 20+ volunteer field ambassadors. With over 180 locations listed across Canada, the United States and France, the platform covers 16+ types of outdoor activities. The LGPO Verdict, an exclusive quality badge, guarantees that information (difficulty, elevation, trail condition) is reliable and up to date. Independent and self-funded, LGPO is the human alternative to big outdoor platforms.
Get in touch
Partnerships
For collaborations, advertising and business opportunities
partenariats@letsgoplayoutside.com