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Government measures outdoor industry size at $427.2 billion
Once again, the government considered the outdoor recreation economy a significant part of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, this time breaking out statistics in each by state. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) put outdoor recreation at 2.2 percent, or $427.2 billion in 2017, ...read more
We are 'facing extinction,' Patagonia says
Patagonia and Burton are among the businesses closing stores and offices on Friday to demand that the government call for a climate emergency, marking the start of the week-long, youth-led Global Climate Strike. Millions of people across the world are walking out of their ...read more
'Climb the Hill': Pro climbers head to Washington, D.C.
Time is running out. Scientists predict that the snowcap atop Africa's Kilimanjaro could be gone in only a few years, maybe as early as 2020. And that's only one of the many mountains seeing drastic ice melt linked to climate change. "My home mountain range in the Indian Peaks ...read more
Attention snow sports companies: The Plastic Impact Alliance wants you!
Single-use plastic awareness and avoidance was a huge theme at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last June. And, thanks to brands, attendees, and show management committing to the cause, there was a noticeable reduction of plastic on the show floor, plus lots more water stations ...read more
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How to join the Plastic Impact Alliance
We know you're committed to reducing single-use plastic in your daily life. And your company is committed to doing the same. So, what are you waiting for? Join the hundreds of outdoor industry brands by becoming part of the Plastic Impact Alliance, so we can all work together to ...read more
This Colorado women's leadership summit is getting even bigger in 2020
Up until July 2018, the last time I'd been around 16 other women in the woods was as a teenager at Girl Scout camp. So when I was invited to the Project16x women's leadership summit in Telluride, Colorado, needless to say I felt a little self-conscious about being new to the ...read more
Retailer Review: On Cloudventure
“My feet!” one of my hiking buddies complained. Several others in our group groaned in agreement. We had just completed 10 hours on North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail—a 21-mile stretch on the rugged Blue Ridge Escarpment, including a nearly 7-mile run on sole-pounding, ...read more
Hot New Product of the Week: YETI Hopper
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Matt Reintjes, CEO of YETI: We've added another cooler to our soft-sided collection, the Hopper M30. This new cooler features a ...read more
Industry Buzz: Backcountry, Chris Goddard, KEEN x Sherpa, a shoplifter, Krimson Klover, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Coverage opportunity: Is your business doing something for the Global Climate Strike from Sept. 20 to 27? Let Assistant Editor Amelia Arvesen know at ...read more
#CoolShop | The Gear Fix in Bend, Oregon
It's a regular Sunday morning in Bend, Oregon's old Box Factory building: pairs eat sweet and savory treats at Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen, men sit still as hairdressers trim around their ears at West Side Barber Shop, and groups of people sift through consignment backpacks, kayak ...read more
Camber Outdoors names new executive director
Camber Outdoors just announced Emily Newman as the Boulder-based organization's new executive director, ending a national search that lasted nine months. Newman is described by Camber as a compassionate connector with extensive executive experience in long-term bridge building ...read more
Camber's Diana Seung joins Jack Wolfskin in leadership role
Jack Wolfskin appointed Diana Seung as the first general manager of the North America operation, which will be based out of Salt Lake City. A Jack Wolfskin representative confirmed the news, without offering more information yet. Seung did not return our messages, but she ...read more
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Virtually every customer who walks in your shop is a potential buyer of travel underwear. Technical undies are an easy upsell item for any camper, hiker, runner, skier, cyclist, or traveler. Our free course will help any sales associate—seasoned veterans or fresh new hires—lock ...read more
This will be the Conservation Alliance's biggest donation year ever
Over its 30 years, The Conservation Alliance has dispersed an impressive amount of money to dozens and dozens of deserving causes. But the organization is on track to make 2019 its largest donation year to date. As of this month, the conservancy alliance of more than 250 ...read more
Industry Buzz: Transit to Trails, Camber Outdoors, Denver Merchandise Mart, 1% for the Planet, and a ski psyche video
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com S.O.S. in a Nalgene: A message in a Nalgene bottle sent down the Arroyo Seco River saved a family in need when waters were high and fierce along the waterfall ...read more
Industry Buzz: Outdoor City, Jeremy Jones and POW, Rue Mapp, PrimaLoft, Rumpl, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com This weekend: SNEWS Assistant Editor Amelia Arvesen is heading to Bend, Oregon, to attend a new outdoor festival called Outdoor City USA. Bikes will be abundant, ...read more