Sparc chairman John Wells said the council would play a crucial role in advising Sparc on strategic and investment decisions relating to outdoor education.
The council will be chaired by Stu Allen, with Mr Wilson joined by Graeme Dingle, Annie Dignan, Dave Bamford and Rob Greenaway.
"These are New Zealanders with an extensive range of experience in the outdoor recreation sector.
"They bring a wide range of skills, including governance, practical field experience, commercial acumen and leadership.
"The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council was established in response to calls from across the sector for an independent body to provide leadership on a co-ordinated strategy for outdoor recreation.
"I am confident the council will deliver on those expectations," Mr Wells said.
The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council will be serviced by Sparc and one of its roles would be to provide leadership and advice on: promoting participation in outdoor recreation; developing greater capability in outdoor recreation; decisions on investment in outdoor recreation organisations; developing a strategic sector-wide approach for outdoor recreation; fostering improved collaboration and co-ordinated planning within and between the outdoor recreation sector and other relevant sectors; and raising the profile of the positive values and impact of outdoor recreation.
