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Op-Ed: The Vermont Way
Sep 6, 2011
Parker Riehle, president of Ski Vermont, reflects on what the Hurricane Irene Disaster says about the culture and community of the state.
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Youth SNEWS View: Invest in getting youth into the local outdoors
Sep 2, 2011
Our SNEWS Youth Reporting Team member Lorin Paley discovers the outdoors are a lot more accessible to urban youth than most people would think. A look at how she and others Outdoor Nation plan to partner with the industry to educate youth on local outdoor experiences, wherever they may be. speaks her mind on the power of the youth, the projects and opportunities that exist, and why the industry should invest in youth.
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Whatever happened to valuing time away from work?
Jul 4, 2011
SNEWS President Michael Hodgson shares his thoughts on why July 4 isn't just Independence Day for the country, but also time to reflect on independence from work.
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Columbia backpacking trip turns SNEWS reporter from ‘little bitch’ to outdoor badass
Jun 24, 2011
SNEWS editor Ana Trujillo took her first backpacking trip along Yosemite’s North Rim on a Columbia Sportswear media trip and went from a “little bitch” to an outdoor badass. PLUS tips for retailers on how to make a backpacking newbie feel welcome.
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SNEWS® View: No time to talk, but if you don’t mention my products, you'll be hearing from me
May 20, 2011
Why is it that so often, the companies that scream the loudest about not getting coverage in a publication are the same ones the writer or editor could not get a response from when the article was being researched? You want to get noticed, we trust, and we want to write about you...but we need your help.
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SNEWS® View: BPA and more oh my…what do we do?
Apr 4, 2011
A few alert readers several weeks ago wondered why we had done nothing yet on a new study that had apparently discovered traces of estrogen mimickers in all types of plastic, including those marketed as BPA-free. And yes, we're concerned too, but perhaps not about the obvious.
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SNEWS® View: Third-party pro-deal system in need of immediate repair
Mar 11, 2011
After a four-month investigation into the state of the third-party pro-deal system, which retailers have alleged is spinning out of control and needs immediate reform, SNEWS finds a broken system, albeit one that is fixable. You owe it to your business to read this.
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Op/Ed: Skier Days Should Rise by Low-to-Mid Single Digits this Year
Feb 23, 2011
With all of the snow falling across the country, along with pent up skier demand, there have been some strong predictions that this could be a record year for skier visits in the U.S. In this op-ed, Ken Schapiro of Condor Capital gets downright specific.
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SNEWSitorial: Revelations in SNEWS’ ‘Getting Burned’ sunscreen investigation demand legislative, federal action
Jun 4, 2010
When we started to take a look at sunscreens, the intent wasn’t the shocking, three-part investigation that we published in late May -- a series that has quickly become among our most-read and -forwarded stories ever. SNEWS believes it’s time for the FDA finally to assert some control -- and that may mean a legislative prod. Consumers raising their voices won’t hurt either. What do you think? Read and chime in.
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Guest editorial: Selling inventory -- wherever it is
May 24, 2010
Looking in his crystal ball, Larry Pluimer of Waypoint Outdoor predicts consumer-fulfillment scenarios -- online and through brick-and-mortar stores -- will become more diverse in the future. For more, read on.
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iFitness Belts
Oct 17, 2011
The iFitness belts SNEWS recently tested are great for runners who like to carry gadgets, keys and snacks with them.
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Fitnex E55SG Elliptical
Sep 14, 2011
So many ellipticals can be large and pricy, and the though the smaller ones may have a lower price tag, what they give up to get there makes for a more wobbly ride that’s not as much fun. The Fitnex E55SG elliptical manages to be rather petite but still can hold its own when a user pushes it hard.
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Merchandising Tour: Set up your booth and grab a beer while everyone else is still hard at work
Dec 9, 2011
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The Merchandising Doctor gives Boulder Running Company royal sock treatment
Nov 16, 2011
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How to Sell: Insulation
Nov 9, 2011
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Outdoor Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
Nov 18, 2011
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