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Big news: Outdoor Retailer cancels November show
The November show will not go on, Outdoor Retailer announced on its website on Wednesday. The Winter Market was scheduled for Nov. 5 to 7, but it is now being united with Snow Show slated for Jan. 29 to 31, 2020 in Denver. “We care deeply about our community, and alongside OIA, ...read more
Virtual tour: The Trail Head River Sports opens in Montana
Every type of boat you can think of, Todd Frank is displaying in his new 14,000-square-foot The Trail Head River Sports showroom in Missoula, Montana. Canoes, inflatables, paddle boards, rafts, recreational and touring kayaks—you name it. "We’re at the junction of four major ...read more
Outdoor Industry IQ: Logo matching
In a sense, a logo is the face of a brand. It's on product, stickers, sponsorship pages for adventure films. It's a tiny image that encapsulates what a company is all about. To ace this quiz, you have to know the logos of outdoor brands like the back of your hand, or rather, like ...read more
Retailers: Join our gear testing team
Earlier this year, SNEWS launched a new series of gear reviews written by retailers, for retailers. Our team covered almost every category, from Nite Ize's new dry bags to United By Blue's multi-sport shorts. Now we're taking Retailer Reviews to the next level. Along with our ...read more
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Industry Buzz: Exxel's new HQ, Locally, Eddie Bauer, Sierra Club, Sherpa Adventure Gear, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com We're a FOLIO finalist! The Voice is a finalist for the best business-to-business launch and best editorial use of data for our story Sex, Power, and the Outdoor ...read more
Watch: Warren Miller's 70th film 'Timeless'
Why you love skiing probably isn't so different than why the guy or gal next to you loves skiing. But that's the beauty of the snow sports community. Warren Miller Entertainment's 70th film "Timeless" presented by Volkswagen is an ode to the adventurous spirit that comes with ...read more
The Conservation Alliance's rallying cry
The Conservation Alliance is 30 this year and is honing in on growing its community by increasing its social media following and email distribution list. A bigger audience equals more stewards and a bigger impact, right? Outgoing Director John Sterling talks past, present, and ...read more
Industry Buzz: NOLS wilderness courses, BLACKYAK, Thule, Apple, Vessel Works, $100K prAna promotion, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com New wilderness courses: REI Co-op and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) are launching Wilderness Safety Training ($245 for REI members and $275 for ...read more
Rock/Creek president opens up about the store's most recent acquisition
The acquisition of Rock/Creek Outfitters for a second time in two years will bring the outdoor specialty shop closer to its community roots, President Chad Wykle said Friday. Gearhead Outfitters, a privately-held retailer in Arkansas, announced on Thursday the acquisition of ...read more
Industry Buzz: Everest rules, Jeremy Renner, POW, OutsidePR, deadly rockfall, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Potential new rules on Everest: Nepal’s Ministry of Tourism announced proposed changes for guiding and climbing Everest during the spring 2020 season, Alan ...read more
Take 5 to watch this mesmerizing time lapse
If you've never been to Scotland, now you can see its best views from Casper Rolsted's time lapse "The Silence of Scotland." Listen to the birds, waterfalls and lakes, and wind and rain to transport yourself for just a few minutes. We promise you'll feel more at peace. ...read more
Hot New Product of the Week: A book about climbing, hitchhiking, and mental health
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. The column was previously called Elevator Pitch. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Dakota Walz, author of "Everything I Loved More": While freight train hopping and ...read more
Tariffs have cost the outdoor industry $1.5 billion so far
New data from Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) shows that gear brands have paid more than $1.5 billion more in tariffs since September compared to the previous year due to the ongoing trade war with China. That number is expected to multiply once an additional 10 percent tax is ...read more
Industry Buzz: Hobie, ORU, microplastics in our rain, a hiker death, Mystery Ranch's climbing packs, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Outdoor Industry Association is applauding two Congress members for introducing the Recovering America's Wildlife Act 2019: “America’s diverse and unique wildlife ...read more
Poll | Does your employer offer paid sabbaticals?
If you could take three weeks to three months off and get paid for it, where would you go and what would you do? Sabbaticals are common in the medical and education fields for professionals to learn a new skill and explore career development opportunities, but we've heard of some ...read more
22 positions eliminated at Cascade Designs
Cascade Designs in early July cut 22 jobs from various teams and levels out of its staff of about 500 as part of the brand's reorganization, CEO James Cotter confirmed. The layoffs are tied to Cascade Designs' shift away from siloed teams to a new structure composed of one team ...read more