Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States Wednesday, but the historic ceremony was arguably upstaged by one man and his knitted mittens. An already-iconic photo captured Senator Bernie Sanders at the inauguration, sitting cross-legged in a folding chair ...read more
In an effort to grow further into the brick-and-mortar retail market, Backcountry, the outdoor gear brand and digital marketplace, announced plans this week to open two new storefronts in Park City, Utah, and Boulder, Colorado. Both will open in May, company leaders say. The idea ...read more
Ten years ago, I found a home in the outdoor industry and our shared world of puffy jackets, breathable shells, and epic adventures. My early mentors in the industry were not the straight white men you might expect. As an openly sober, vocal military veteran without a strong ...read more
Last month, Dick’s Sporting Goods (DSG) announced plans to launch two new outdoor-centric stores under a new brand name, Public Lands, and placed outdoor industry veteran Todd Spaletto at the helm. This week, DSG made another big launch announcement: The sporting goods giant ...read more
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