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Op-Ed: Stacy Bare’s parting thoughts to the outdoor industry
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
Industry Buzz: Summiting K2, rush for drilling rights, a fresh face at Giro, blazing a unique trail across Colorado, an amazing ultramarathon finish
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web Winter ascent: This season, four teams of climbers will attempt a feat never accomplished before—summiting K2 in winter. [Climbing] Rush for drilling rights: Oil companies are stockpiling drilling permits in the waning days ...read more
A letter from our CEO about inclusion & sustainability
As Pocket Outdoor Media grows, adapts, and improves, our mission will always remain the same: To inspire people to do the activities they love—hiking, skiing, climbing, running, swimming, cycling, cooking, and yoga—with greater enjoyment and knowledge. We believe that a hike, a ...read more
Snowboarding legend Jeremy Jones drops new line of outdoor apparel
After 10 years building its foothold in the U.S. snowboard market, California-based Jones Snowboards announced today that the brand will start selling apparel for the first time later this year. A new line of outerwear including jackets, bibs, pants, and base layer pieces will ...read more
Recent Press Releases
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Industry Buzz: Fee free national parks, more permits for The Wave, racial justice grantees, a turn-of-the-century trailblazer
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web A unique ski season: Discover how ski resorts around the country (and the continent) are operating during the pandemic. [SKI] Racial justice in the outdoors: Youth Outside announces its inaugural Liberated Paths Grantees, ...read more
Sea to Summit issues recall for camp pots
On Wednesday, Sea to Summit issued a voluntary recall of certain ranges of Alpha and Sigma camp pots. The pots’ handles lock in place via a black nylon latch which, when not engaged properly, may cause the pot to “become unstable and pose a burn or scald hazard,” according to ...read more
Dick's Sporting Goods will launch two new experiential stores this year
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
Emerald just wrapped in-person Surf Expo trade show in Florida
2020 was the year of virtual trade shows and the question on everyone’s mind now is whether or not 2021 will look the same. According to the organizers of the twice-annual surf and water sports event, Surf Expo, the answer is a definitive “no.” If that show is any sort of ...read more
2020 SNEWS Retailer Survey results, part 8: Climbing gear
This is part eight of a multi-part series. The next installments will be published in the coming weeks. You can read the entire series here. After gathering and analyzing data to glean insights about the industry's best and most difficult manufacturers, men's and women's apparel, ...read more
Industry Buzz: A trend in avalanche deaths, climbing gyms reopening, ski patroller vaccinations, achievements in climbing
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web A concerning trend: Avalanche fatalities are increasing among older demographics, and experts have several theories as to why. [Outside] Back on the rock wall: Indoor climbing gyms, closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, are ...read more
Hardgoods brand Kelty expands into an unlikely market: CBD recovery products
Market projections indicate that now is a very good time to get into CBD, and Kelty seems to have taken notice. The Colorado-based camping brand, owned by Exxel Outdoors, launched a new line of CBD products yesterday—a collection of sprays, lotions, and salves billed as recovery ...read more
The Voice: Read the Winter 2021 digital edition
In this issue of our award-winning magazine, we zero in on some of the major sustainability issues, challenges, and solutions facing the outdoor industry: Does the industry make too much product, and if so, how can we stop? The dirty banks undercutting outdoor companies' ...read more
Renowned explorer Eric Larsen receives cancer diagnosis
It was with great sadness we confirmed today that one of the most beloved figures in our industry, the legendary polar adventurer Eric Larsen, has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Known and cherished by many of us for his big heart, generous spirit, and true passion for ...read more
Industry Buzz: The newest national park, tribute to a great outdoor writer, outdoor inclusivity reading list, no refunds for Ironman entrants, Pacific Crest Trail permits available this year
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web New national park: The nation officially has a new national park in West Virginia, thanks to the latest pandemic stimulus package. [Travel + Leisure] Tribute to a great outdoor writer: A remembrance of “one of the great ...read more
Editor’s Note: Big changes coming for SNEWS
As we settle into 2021, it feels like a good time for change. For 37 years, SNEWS has been delivering outdoor industry news, trends, opinions, and analysis and I’m excited to announce that in the next few months, we will be rebranding and launching a new website. These changes ...read more
OR Winter Online is live
Outdoor Retailer's second run of its digital trade show went live today, kicking off with a flurry of education sessions and thousands of attendees registered to show up. Unlike the group's traditional in-person shows, which take place over the course of a week, OR Winter Online ...read more