Carolyn Webber

Listen up, outdoor industry leaders. It’s time to start paying your interns. I know: There’s no shortage of eager young people willing to work for nil. Hey, I was one of them. I accepted a three-month unpaid internship at an outdoor magazine a few years ago, hoping it would be a ...read more

While hauling his luggage out the door, Eric Derflinger ticks off each item from his mental packing list. Jackets, pants, and gloves? Check, check, check. Skis and poles? A split second of panic, then he remembers he’s renting this time around. Old habits are hard to break. A ...read more

We hit the streets of Salt Lake to see how the working citizens around the palace feel about losing Outdoor Retailer after just three more shows. With Outdoor Retailer leaving Utah, Salt Lake service workers aren’t sure what to feel. They’re irritated with Governor Herbert’s ...read more

Sure, price-shopping consumers can save a few dollars by buying from big e-tailing sites, but brick and mortar specialty shops can do more to capture those sales and create a long-term, loyal customers in the process. IT HAPPENS PRACTICALLY EVERY DAY IN OUTDOOR SHOPS AROUND THE ...read more

If you stopped by the Ruffwear booth at Outdoor Retailer, you may have experienced déjà vu. No, you weren't at Summer Outdoor Retailer, and there’s a reason Ruffwear showcased the products they brought here last August. The company is re-defining the way they sell products, ...read more