Laura Onstot

Four years ago, Marie*, a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, turned her passion into a full-time position at a Vermont outdoor retailer. But now, even after being promoted, she still finds herself taking dog-sitting gigs just to make ends meet. Marie started her retail job on salary, ...read more

Nikwax turns to a local Seattle retail shop (and laundromat) to get the word out about the importance of washing gear. Quarters drop, washing machines churn, dryers spin at Lunar Laundry in Seattle. But it was not your typical night washing underwear and sheets. On Oct. 21, the ...read more