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Op-Ed: We have a trade show crisis
If you were one of the few people who attended the 2018 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market when it debuted in the November time slot, you know it was pretty grim. “Ghost town” was how many people described it. What happened? Industry members didn’t find it relevant, so they didn’t ...read more
How this Brooklynite translates the outdoors for city dwellers
In the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn and Los Angeles, outdoor lovers take refuge in a naturally-lit, well-curated gear store, Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co., stocking only the most fashionable and functional products. KEEN, Mystery Ranch, Mammut, and Fjällräven blend tastefully ...read more
Retailer Review: The North Face's North Dome climbing pants
If you were to combine the style of chino pants and the comfort of pajama bottoms into a single pair, you would get the North Dome pants from The North Face. But, there’s more to the story: They're actually climbing pants. Made of a cotton blend, these pants are comfortable and ...read more
Memories from Adventure 16 alumni
Since sharing the news of Adventure 16's closing, SNEWS has received dozens of messages from former employees, longtime customers, and admirers in the outdoor industry. It's clear that A16 had a wide reach and touched so many lives during its nearly six decades in business. It's ...read more
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Climber Emily Harrington injured after bad fall on El Capitan
During an attempt to free climb the Golden Gate Route on Sunday, professional climber Emily Harrington took a 40-foot fall down El Capitan. Harrington said in an Instagram post that she pin-balled down the rock and then hit the rope with her neck. She is "banged up, but gonna ...read more
Happy Thanksgiving from SNEWS
We're using these next four days to get outside and spend time with loved ones, and we hope you are doing the same. If you need us for something urgent, you can reach us by email: Kristin Hostetter at khostetter@aimmedia.com and Amelia Arvesen at aarvesen@aimmedia.com. If you're ...read more
Industry Buzz: Columbia Star Wars jackets, another Backcountry apology, Deuter, Astral, Norrøna, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Backcountry's apology tour: Boise Gear Collective announced that it has partnered with Backcountry for a multi-year deal that includes the Idaho retailer selling ...read more
Behind the scenes: Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell's Nose speed record
On June 6, 2018, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold set the sub-two-hour speed record on the 3,000-foot Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The duo took the title from Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds, who set it at just under 2:20. The rivalry is captured in the hour-long ...read more
#CoolShop | Wanderlust Outfitters in St. Joseph, Michigan
Every day is an adventure for Brittney and Jonathan Meier, who opened Wanderlust Outfitters in September 2016 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Situated on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, they're surrounded by forests, streams, and other natural wonders, perfect for outdoor ...read more
Industry Buzz: Cusa Tea, Romp, Jeremy Jones, Allied Feather & Down, a deadly fall from Angels Landing, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Awards for outdoor creatives: ROAM, a Boulder-based online community for adventure creatives, is honoring the very best outdoor and adventure photographs, short ...read more
End of an era: Adventure 16 says goodbye after 57 years in business
Just yesterday, John Mead told about 35 employees across two remaining stores that Adventure 16 is closing altogether before the end of the year. The business is perhaps one of the best known premier specialty outdoor retailers, with a rich history dating back to 1962 in ...read more
Industry Buzz: MEC, Atomic, Fjällräven, All Seasons Outfitters, and the Access Fund secured a new climbing area
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. The outdoor industry is mourning Jake Burton Carpenter, founder of Burton Snowboards, who did so much for the sport. Here is our tribute to the visionary. ...read more
Pattie Gonia's powerful poem about plastic
Right now, there are more plastic pieces in the ocean than stars in the Milky Way, says Pattie Gonia, the backcountry queen. In her spoken word poem, "Everything to Lose," Pattie Gonia calls on people to reflect on the impacts their actions have on Mother Earth. Talking plastics ...read more
The OG snowboarder, Jake Burton Carpenter, dies at 65
Snowboarding wouldn't be the sport and community it is today if it wasn't for Jake Burton Carpenter. The OG snowboarder and founder of Burton Snowboards died on Wednesday night at age 65 from a recurrence of cancer. Employees learned of his death through an email sent by Co-CEO ...read more
Hot New Product of the Week: Headsweats REPREVE line
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 Headsweats: This isn’t just another workout top. This moisture-wicking, quick-drying, temperature-regulating, water-repelling, ...read more
At $2.6 billion increase, tariffs hit all-time high for outdoor industry
Outdoor businesses are running out of wiggle room for tariffs on all types of products, as duty after duty gets added to the cost of doing business with China. Some brands are turning to their last resort—raising prices. “The China tariffs are looking more and more like a giant ...read more