Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Coffee and gear: Adventure Bound onthefly in Ellicotteville, New York, introduced a new coffee shop into their retail business. "In addition to offering espresso ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Retailer resurrection: The Stable Outdoor Outfitters in Saginaw, Michigan, closed its doors earlier this year when the owner retired after nearly half a century ...read more
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Richard Rhett, founder of Sierra Madre: Picture this: It’s a cold December morning and you’re layering up like the Michelin Man ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Big kudos: Burton Snowboards is now a Certified B Corporation—the first snowboard company to reach such standards. “Burton has always stood for more than ...read more
Every skier is on the hunt for the perfect boot, either for the backcountry or in-bounds. If their toes aren't crunched, they're cold, and vice versa. But we're certain there's a brand or more out there meeting customers' needs. Who does it best? ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Ibex returns: After going out of business in early 2018, the company known for its high-end merino apparel is relaunching later this month under new leadership. ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Editors' Choice: BACKPACKER announced the recipients of the 2019 Editors’ Choice Snow Awards, including the Montbell Ignis Down Jacket, Smith 4D MAG, Sweet ...read more
Maybe you've traveled there multiple times or maybe you've always wanted to take a tour. In this edition of Outdoor Industry IQ, select the outdoor brand's home base. And if you score at least an 8/10, don't miss the giveaway at the end. This Outdoor Industry IQ quiz is part of ...read more
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Fireside Outdoor: You won't miss your heavy firepan or bulky charcoal grill once you discover Fireside Outdoor's Pop-Up Fire Pit. ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Kudos to Cam Brensinger: The founder and CEO of NEMO was recently recognized with the New Hampshire Business Excellence Award from New Hampshire Business Review. ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Industry first: Patagonia today announced that all 61 styles of its waterproof shells are made with recycled materials and sewn in Fair Trade Certified ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com The world premiere of Teton Gravity Research's Winterland was last night in Boulder, Colorado. The theater was full and fans lined up for autographs from some of ...read more
Boulder, CO: Active Interest Media today announced additions that will strengthen one of its preeminent brands and accelerate the company’s drive to establish more robust consumer-direct and custom-content businesses. Effective November 1, Shannon Davis will join Backpacker as ...read more
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. A not-so-fun fact: Did you know that 48 million single-use green propane bottles end up in the landfill every year? A year after embarking on ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Climate champions: Fjällräven on Monday joined the United Nations Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, which is aiming for a net-zero emissions economy in ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Instagram post of the week: Pattie Gonia and Alex Honnold paired up for an absolutely perfect dance. Honnold's girlfriend, Sonni McCandless is a co-founder of ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day, which means admission to all National Parks is free. More than 100,000 volunteers are expected to help the National ...read more
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Drew Clark, founder and CEO of California Cowboy: Après-ski. The infamous slope-side social is a global phenomenon practiced by ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Tariffs update: The U.S. Trade Representative's latest list of Chinese products granted exclusions include singlespeed adult bikes, motorized skateboards, ...read more
The Fall/Winter issue of The Voice is coming together with must-read stories tackling our most pressing issues, like how can the outdoor industry beat Amazon? Get tips, tricks, and hacks from outdoor companies that are doing it right. Get your voice in The Voice and support ...read more
Climbing's biggest stories of the last year will be told on the big screen for the REEL ROCK 14 film tour. Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Brad Gobright, Nina Williams, and the late Marc-André Leclerc all make appearances in one of the most anticipated climbing films of the year. ...read more
We know you're committed to reducing single-use plastic in your daily life. And your company is committed to doing the same. So, what are you waiting for? Join the hundreds of outdoor industry brands by becoming part of the Plastic Impact Alliance, so we can all work together to ...read more
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by YETI: We've added another cooler to our soft-sided collection, the Hopper M30. This new cooler features a leak-resistant HydroShield ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Coverage opportunity: Is your business doing something for the Global Climate Strike from Sept. 20 to 27? Let Assistant Editor Amelia Arvesen know at ...read more
Virtually every customer who walks in your shop is a potential buyer of travel underwear. Technical undies are an easy upsell item for any camper, hiker, runner, skier, cyclist, or traveler. Our free course will help any sales associate—seasoned veterans or fresh new hires—lock ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com S.O.S. in a Nalgene: A message in a Nalgene bottle sent down the Arroyo Seco River saved a family in need when waters were high and fierce along the waterfall ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com This weekend: SNEWS Assistant Editor Amelia Arvesen is heading to Bend, Oregon, to attend a new outdoor festival called Outdoor City USA. Bikes will be abundant, ...read more
Following the launch of our "Boost Your Sales: Footwear" course last year, we're rolling out 12 more Retail College classes over the next several months to help outdoor specialty retailers boost their sales in numerous categories. We know that you have other training tools at ...read more
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Joe Boyle, brand president of Columbia: We recently launched the SH/FT Collection–our newest footwear line inspired by today’s rapid ...read more
LATHAM, N.Y. (Sept. 12, 2019) – PrimaLoft, Inc., the world leader in advanced material technology, has named Backbone Media as its public relations agency of record for North America. Backbone will lead PrimaLoft’s earned media strategy, targeting both business-to- business and ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Xero Shoes on tariffs and moving manufacturing out of China: “It’s a really challenging and dangerous thing to do, and especially for a small business. You’ve got ...read more
You may recognize the gear without its brand's logo, you may know the current CEO, but do you know its founder? In this edition of Outdoor Industry IQ, select the mastermind behind the outdoor brand. And if you score a 15/15, don't miss the giveaway at the end. This Outdoor ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Now open: Embark, Ruffwear's coworking space in Bend, Oregon, opened last week. SNEWS in November 2017 talked to Ruffwear President Will Blount when the idea was ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Illegal offense: During the month-long government shutdown that ended Jan. 25, 2019, the Trump administration illegally used National Park fees to keep parks ...read more
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Kokopelli Packraft was founded out of a garage in Denver, Colorado, on the single principle of innovation. Our vision is to create the ...read more
Indulge us for a moment, please: We're so proud to announce that our new independent, unfiltered, and engaged trade journal, The Voice, has earned nominations for Folio Magazine’s Eddie & Ozzie Awards. Our inaugural issue of The Voice, powered by SNEWS, is a finalist for two ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Hurricane Dorian: Surf Expo cancelled the 2019 event, as well as the pre-show outdoor festival, Waterfest, set to start today at the Orange County Convention ...read more
Whether you're a caffeine addict or just need something to warm your hands in the mornings, camping is undeniably better with hot drinks. Numerous brands are making it easier and faster to get your fix. We compiled 10 brands familiar in the outdoor industry. Who makes your ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com For Patagonia dealers: The brand has teamed up with Locally to lead shoppers to the best stores to complete their purchase nearby. With the new Locally ...read more
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. The column was previously called Elevator Pitch. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Greg McEvilly, founder of Kammok: We're unveiling Kammok's first lineup of ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Keep Tahoe plastic-free: For the first time in history, researchers have discovered microplastics in California's Lake Tahoe and they are trying to determine the ...read more
After having one Winter Market in November, Outdoor Retailer pulled the plug. Show leaders cited ongoing feedback as the driver of the decision. And now everyone has a different take on the trade show landscape. What's yours? Conversation starter: Leave us a comment about how ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Trade show implications: Now that Outdoor Retailer is down to two shows, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was asked if taxpayers should get a refund. New overlanding ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is burning: The trees provide a significant amount of oxygen and therefore, the blaze could accelerate climate change, researchers say. ...read more
World champion downhill racer and X-Games gold medalist Myles Rockwell took his RovR cooler on a ride for the ultimate test of its lightweight bike hitch. Will his 24 beers spill or will they stay safe and secure? The RollR 45 (MSRP $369) features 9-inch puncture-resistant ...read more
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. The column was previously called Elevator Pitch. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Russ Rowell, Kelty senior vice president and general manager: Just in time for ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com We're a FOLIO finalist! The Voice is a finalist for the best business-to-business launch and best editorial use of data for our story Sex, Power, and the Outdoor ...read more
Why you love skiing probably isn't so different than why the guy or gal next to you loves skiing. But that's the beauty of the snow sports community. Warren Miller Entertainment's 70th film "Timeless" presented by Volkswagen is an ode to the adventurous spirit that comes with ...read more
In a sense, a logo is the face of a brand. It's on product, stickers, sponsorship pages for adventure films. It's a tiny image that encapsulates what a company is all about. To ace this quiz, you have to know the logos of outdoor brands like the back of your hand, or rather, like ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com New wilderness courses: REI Co-op and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) are launching Wilderness Safety Training ($245 for REI members and $275 for ...read more
