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Shannon Davis returns home to BACKPACKER
For most people, the first week of any job entails meetings, paperwork, introductions, a building tour, and lots of administrative details to contend with. But Shannon Davis's first week as BACKPACKER's new editor-in-chief was much more, well, BACKPACKER. The team spent last ...read more
Here's what's new with the outdoor recreation movement
October was a historic month for outdoor recreation. Directors of offices from Maine, Michigan, Nevada, Virginia, and New Mexico joined eight other states in signing the Confluence Accords at the sixth annual Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit in St. George. The set of 12 principles ...read more
Backcountry CEO fires law firm, starts personal outreach to make amends
Circulating a letter of apology was the first step. Now, Backcountry CEO Jonathan Nielsen says he is making personal calls and visits to repair relationships with companies hurt in the online retailer's trademark litigation over use of the word "backcountry." Nielsen confirmed ...read more
Rest in Peace, Ma Boyle
The outdoor industry has lost One Tough Mother. Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board (she hated the term “chairwoman”) and former CEO of Columbia Sportswear, died on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the age of 95. Gert never retired; she loved going to her office at the brand’s ...read more
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What you missed at Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect Show
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect show went down as planned over the weekend, despite the cancellation of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, which was to be held in the days following Connect. Connect is a critical microcosm and bellwether of the outdoor industry, and SNEWS was ...read more
Industry Buzz: Danner, KAVU, Emerald Exposition, Jones Snowboards, big climbing gym news, and NPD holiday predictions
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com NPD holiday predictions: Matt Powell, Vice President, Senior Industry Advisor, Sports, says "I am predicting a challenged holiday season for sports retail, though ...read more
PrimaLoft introduces PURE technology to reduce carbon emissions
Led by its Relentlessly Responsible mission, PrimaLoft has discovered a way to bond insulation fibers without using a high-heat oven, reducing carbon emissions by as much as 48 percent. The new technology is called PURE, which stands for Produced Using Reduced Emissions. It ...read more
Industry Buzz: TGR goes green, Rocky Mountain Underground, Access Fund, Elyse Rylander, tariff violations, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com TGR goes green: Teton Gravity Research announced that they have flipped the switch to 100 percent local green energy at their Wilson, Wyoming-based headquarters. ...read more
Industry Buzz: Kathmandu, Bedrock Sandals, Shār Snacks, Norrøna, public lands, Sun & Ski Sports, and "gorpcore"
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Public lands politics: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a number of acts that will preserve and protect lands across the country. On the other floor, the ...read more
The Voice wins a big award for editorial excellence
At the FOLIO: conference in New York city this week, The Voice, the new independent outdoor industry trade journal published by SNEWS was awarded the Eddie Award for Best B2B Magazine Launch of the year. The highly coveted FOLIO awards honor “uncompromising journalism and ...read more
The Real Hiking Viking packs his sense of humor wherever he goes
It's not even 8 a.m. one Thursday morning in mid-September and people are erupting with laughter at Mountainsmith's headquarters in Golden, Colorado. I'm gathered around a pot of coffee and a pile of backpacks with a lively bunch of writers and Mountainsmith employees before we ...read more
Hot New Product of the Week: A harness for your phone
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 Hangtime Gear: We’re Hangtime, a Santa Fe, New Mexico-based startup, designing and manufacturing innovative solutions for the tech ...read more
Parody climbing video mocks gear obsession
In this parody film trailer, two climbers discover an unassuming gear hack for getting to the top of their project. A group of friends in Washington spent a weekend creating "Dundee," a funny reminder to "take the sports we love a little less seriously," producer Freya Fennwood ...read more
Industry Buzz: Dahu, Coalition Snow, Snow Peak, Arrive, On-Snow Demo registration, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Brick and mortar: Coalition Snow is opening a retail location called the "Clubhouse" in Truckee, California. "Not only will you be able to see, touch, and feel ...read more
Darby Communications expands Stand Up Initiative for 2020
In its fourth year, Darby Communications' Stand Up Initiative isn't slowing down. The small PR agency is expanding the pro-bono service by joining forces with another Asheville-based agency, Status Forward. Instead of one lucky nonprofit per quarter, the team will select two ...read more
Update: The House passed three public lands acts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) sent an urgent policy alert on Tuesday, urging members to write to lawmakers in Congress using its letter generator. The U.S. House of Representatives is slated to vote on three key pieces of public lands legislation, the Grand Canyon ...read more