Rachel Gross

Rachel Gross is an Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Public History Program at the University of Colorado Denver's Department of History. Her research explores the intersection of consumer culture and outdoor recreation in American history, examining how commercial enterprises shape perceptions of nature. Her expertise spans environmental history, gender studies, and business history.

Gross authored a monograph analyzing the irony of consumerism in outdoor experiences, investigating how wilderness exploration requires commercial equipment. Her work has been recognized for illuminating corporate influences on America's relationship with nature.