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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Nov. 15, 2018 - PRLog -- Outdoor apparel startup, Livsn Designs, has begun production of the Hi Wool fleece and Flex Canvas pants after successfully pre-selling $78,579 of its debut products to 511 backers using a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.Livsn is a ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comMarinel de Jesus wants Outdoor Industry Association to take a stand and lead the industry on DEI.Last week at Outdoor Retailer, Alicia Ferreira de Sousa from ...read more

Climbing Magazine, the longest-running title in the Climbing space (established 1970), is pleased to announce the hiring of Kevin Riley as Associate Publisher, effective November 14. The former Associate Publisher of both Climbing and Urban Climber under a previous owner, as well ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors.Ride the elevator with Brian Johnson, founder of Uncommon Green.Uncommon Green’s College Town Insulated Pint Tumblers are now available in COLOR! ...read more

With the show floor cut in half, booths relegated only to the upper level, wider aisles, and plentiful gathering spaces that offered room for show-goers to really stretch out, this Winter Market was smaller and quieter than any before. Some exhibitors we spoke with felt it was a ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comNewell Brands—parent to Marmot and Coleman—has signed definitive agreements to sell Pure Fishing to the private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $1.3 billion. It's ...read more

In this edition, you'll find stories about:The inaugural Innovation AwardsHow will the midterm elections impact the outdoor industry? Fires in California...againGear trends: winter camping, eyewear and headwear, travel bags, and toolsAnd of course, the best of booth!Check out the ...read more

If you're roaming around the show floor on Sunday, stop by these booths for to support outdoor causes and snag some awesome deals while supplies last.Alpine Provisions (49002-UL): 50 percent off with the code "WINTEROR2018" at alpineprovisionsco.comAmerican Alpine Club ...read more

In this edition, you'll find stories about:The inaugural Innovation AwardsRetailers dish on their favorite gear picksPhotographer Aaron Huey talks both sides of the Bears Ears debateGear trends: women's and men's apparel, baselayers, and packsAnd of course, the best of ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comThis Sunday, national parks are free for everyone in honor of Veteran's Day! If you're in Denver for the show and have a day to burn, head to Rocky Mountain ...read more

1. Mental Health in the Outdoors10 to 11 a.m. at The Camp, Booth #32005-UL: Mental health affects one out of four people in the U.S. What does this look like in the outdoor industry? How does playing outside affect our lives and/or create a place of healing. Join this panel ...read more

In this edition, you'll find stories about:The future of specialty outdoor retailKilian Jornet's new film and bookSnowsports Industries America's climate change call to actionGear trends: footwear, lifestyle footwear, insulation, and glovesAnd of course, the best of booth!Check ...read more

In this edition, you'll find stories about:PrimaLoft Bio, a new biodegradable synthetic insulation Western Colorado University's new outdoor-focused MBBrands using average people as ambassadorsGear trends: ski and snowboard apparel, alpine shells, and midlayersAnd of course, the ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comALLIED Feather & Down is introducing an updated TrackMyDown website, a transparency and educational tool that uses a hangtag and "lot number" at point of sale to ...read more

1. Industry Breakfast - Retail Isn't Dead: Optimism in the Age of Ecommerce7 to 8:45 a.m. at the Colorado Convention Center – Mile High Ballroom: Kick off Outdoor Retailer Winter Market with free breakfast with a side of retail knowledge from Outdoor Industry Association. Keynote ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com#MidtermsMatter: Patagonia and a number of other companies gave its employees the day off to go vote. How do you feel about midterm results?Merrell has launched the ...read more

1. Conservation Alliance Breakfast: Bears Ears and the Battle for the American West7 to 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency: Aaron Huey, National Geographic photographer, Stanford Media Designer, and founder of Amplifier.org, will share his images and stories from his most recent ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Look for the hashtag #LeaveLessOR during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Boulder-based EcoVessel is launching an initiative to reduce single-use plastic at the ...read more

Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, NV – It’s Here! Announcing the Launch of Our New Re-Designed Website.OutdoorIndustryJobs.com is pleased to announce the launch our newly re-designed website. Featuring a brand-new look and fully responsive layout for all platforms – we hope you enjoy ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors.Ride the elevator with Cassie Abel, co-founder of Wild Rye.Hey outdoor women: Have you ever felt like sausage in casing when trying on women’s ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comThe Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina (OGB)—a collective of more than 30 gear brands—were awarded with $124,250 to open their doors to even more ...read more

You've probably found that while headlamps are the best for navigating in the dark, lanterns are best for lighting up camp. Whether you prioritize lumen strength, longevity, weight, or versatility, we want to know which brand shines brighter the rest.Take our other poll: Who ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comSNEWS GEAR GIVEAWAY: We're giving away an adventure prize package (worth $430) to one lucky winner. All you have to do is follow us on Instagram and follow the ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comHey Boulderites: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers are teaming up with Upslope Brewing Company for a Pints for Public Lands membership sweepstakes all November. Stop by ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors.Ride the elevator with Jason Epperson, Producer/Host of America's National Parks Podcast.The America's National Parks Podcast tells the story of ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comIf you couldn't make it to this years' Outdoor Blogger Summit, get the skinny from this list of 10 things the Elevation Outdoors team learned—from Instagram best ...read more

For the first time, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is happening in November and reflects the show's commitment to innovating and adapting to the needs of the industry.Along the same lines, The Daily has adapted.This all new version of the Pre Show issue not only reflects our ...read more

From Climbing Magazine's new podcast to Kristin Carpenter-Ogden's Channel Mastery to the dozens of others out there, podcasts have become a staple storytelling platform. We want to know if you're listening, and then in the comments, tell us which outdoor podcasts are your ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comA different kind of adventure pass: 1% for the Planet just released My Planet Pass, a new program modeled after ski passes that signs pass holders up for Protect ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors.Ride the elevator with John Chenciner, Footwear CEO at Body Glove.For the first time in its history, Body Glove has launched a ...read more

Retail isn't dead and expert Leslie Ghize will back that up during Outdoor Industry Association's Industry Breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.The nonprofit trade association released its Outdoor University education schedule for the November show, with topics ranging ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comYETI Holdings' IPO values the company at $1.7 billion, per an updated filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The premium cooler manufacturer plans to ...read more

If you saw every one of these films each week, you'd get your movie fix for the rest of the year. From gripping climbs to drool-worthy pow footage, the outdoor industry's film crews have you covered. Whether or not you've already seen the film, we want to know which movies you're ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comOutdoor businesses have joined Outdoor Industry Association in a social media storm today, pledging to #VoteTheOutdoors and asking others to do the same. Will you ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association is asking for a favor. But not a favor that solely benefits the association—one that could positively impact everyone who enjoys the outdoors.On Monday, expect to see a flurry of #VoteTheOutdoors posts on social media from outdoorists, brands, and ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comHear renowned photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin talk to Outdoor Industry Association's Deborah Williams about filming "Free Solo." He's candid, eloquent, and ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors.Ride the elevator with Chris Slaughter, co-founder of Mystic Devices.The Hydra3 is the world's first terrain-adaptive bike light. The light ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comVibram is getting a new president. Michael Gionfriddo announced his retirement as the company’s president and CEO effective Dec. 31, and that Fabrizio Gamberini has ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comConsumers can now trace back the supply chain footprint for 10 of VF Corporation's most iconic products, such as The North Face Women's Denali 2 Jacket. The company ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comGranite Gear, the Northern Minnesota-based backpack manufacturer, is mourning the passing of former partner Mike Cruikshank. In a news release, Granite Gear said ...read more

The year was 1968 in California. A group of five friends who called themselves the Fun Hogs—Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Dick Dorworth, Chris Jones, and Lito Tejada-Flores—crammed into an old van and surfed, skied, and climbed their way south toward Patagonia in South America. ...read more

Elevator Pitches are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors.Ride the elevator with Gemma Peckham, founder of ROVA Magazine.Have you ever noticed that all of the magazines dedicated to RVing and ...read more

Boulder, Colo. (October 4, 2018)—Active Interest Media (AIM, aimmedia.com) announced today that it has acquired the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T, flyfilmtour.com). Also based in Boulder, Colo., F3T is the original and largest annual showcase of fly fishing films, reaching more than ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comBefore Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison, nobody had climbed to the 27,940-foot summit of Lhotse—the world's fourth tallest mountain—then skied down the 7,000-foot ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comIt's October and Congress didn't reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which means the 50-year conservation legacy has expired. This is a major blow to ...read more

As an industry, we all embrace the notion of sustainability in a million small ways each day. But what are we really doing to lesson our impact on the planet? During a recent listening tour with brick and mortar specialty retail shops, GoLite Brand Manager Josh Clifford heard one ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.comIn theaters across the country, Alex Honnold and Jimmy Chin will answer questions from the audience about the greatest climbing feat in history—Honnold's free solo ...read more