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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 Matt Murphy, founder of Wordform, a new sales and business writing provider for sports and active lifestyle marketers:For ...read more
CamelBak, a global leader in personal hydration gear for nearly three decades, has a new president.Greg Williamson fills the new role. He brings to the table two decades of experience in consumer products and large global brands, most recently serving as chief marketing officer ...read more
On the eve of its relaunch as a brand, GoLite brand manager, Josh Clifford, hit the road on a listening tour to gain insights on how GoLite can be an ideal partner to specialty outdoor retail stores. In a time when retailers often feel disenfranchised from the brands they work ...read more
After teaching himself how to climb at iconic formations in California, Charles David Cole III went on to create more than 1,000 first ascents, some dangerous and solo, on big walls in Yosemite Valley.Cole founded Five Ten in 1985, which was named after the grade in the Yosemite ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? We've created a new form where you can submit tips and story ideas.Teresa Baker, founder of the advocacy organization African American Nature and Parks Experience, will be walking the aisles at ...read more
Longtime Patagonia employee Peter Kinnoch Noone, who was known for his gruff exterior, sharp sense of justice, and down-to-earth style of the outdoor industry’s early days, died of recurrent cancer on July 9 at his home in Ojai, California. He was 75.Noone's outdoor retail career ...read more
Last week in Asheville, North Carolina, a roomful of delegates from around the country (and a few call-in attendees) took the next step in the Confluence process—a multi-state initiative to develop a national platform for the outdoor recreation industry.It was a ceremonial ...read more
Water is a must while hiking and when you can't carry enough for your trip, you clean it in the backcountry. Mountain streams might be tempting, but even if it's crystal clear, it's definitely dirtier than it looks. It'd be a serious bummer to get giardia halfway through your ...read more
Established in 1994 as Trailblazer, the Connecticut chain rebranded as Denali last year. Now with seven stores along the state's shoreline as well as in Rhode Island, this outdoor retailer serves New England's hikers, runners, climbers, campers, and travelers. Amy Parulis, ...read more
On a snowy day, back in February 2012, Dr. Gary Selwyn was busy in his kitchen in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He wasn’t fixing up a stew. Instead, he was blending hydrocarbon-based monomers, cross-linkers and polymerization initiators. The chemist, formerly at Los Alamos National ...read more
For almost a decade, industry professionals have wrung their hands over issues of diversity in outdoor recreation. Data from the 2010 U.S. Census formally revealed a demographic reality that many suspected, but few believed to be inevitable. The population is shifting. As ...read more
The North Face has taken a new step to advance equity for all.Today, the iconic company announced its commitment as a Peak Partner with Camber Outdoors. Peak Partners contribute above membership dues to accelerate Camber Outdoors’ ability to develop programs that move the entire ...read more
The Office of the United States Trade Representatives has threatened to impose another $200 billion in retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from China. The move is the latest in a long string of tit for tat that could lead to higher prices for outdoor gear.This week, the office ...read more
Pretty much out in the middle of nowhere, a team of kayakers—with the help of a bush pilot—traverse the crushing whitewaters of three unrun rivers in Alaska. In a little over 10 minutes, Frontier of Firsts follows their experiences, from the fast and fun action on the water to ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? We've created a new form where you can submit tips and story ideas.Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers are searching for the person who shot and killed two young mountain goats on July 3 on Quandary ...read more
For many of us, camping during our childhoods fueled our pursuits of careers in the outdoors. But for many others, those precious times spent huddled in tents with our families were less frequent, if trips to the campgrounds happened at all.To give first time campers a positive ...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 A.J. Gonzales, founder of Infinite Coolers.The days of struggling to lug a cooler from Point A to Point B are over. As ...read more
VF Corporation’s CEO Steve Rendle has been selected as the featured speaker at Camber Outdoors’ Thought-Leader Keynote during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.During his keynote, Rendle will talk about the role and responsibility of purpose-led companies and the importance of ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? We've created a new form where you can submit tips and story ideas.Look who made the Today Show on Tuesday morning: Honey Stinger Cracker n' Nut Butter Bars, which we happen to be fairly addicted to ...read more
Maybe you've heard of Norrøna, but it's probably not your first choice when it comes to outdoor apparel. At least not yet. The Norwegian brand is in its 90th year of making technical outerwear for a wide range of mountain athletes—from polar explorers to downhill mountain bikers. ...read more
A lightweight camp chair with a matching carrying case and blanket, all in a playful pattern—sounds like the perfect kit for lounging outdoors in style. Helinox this year is debuting this type of colorful chair in collaboration with Rumpl, the millennial puffy camping blanket ...read more
You've just set out on the trail for a day hike and suddenly, your dog squats and leaves a little gift in the middle of the trail. You're far enough from your car that you can't go back. So what do you do? And be honest.For more information on leaving dog poop behind, read this ...read more
Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) is selling off its eyewear brands, Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti.An entity controlled by a significant European private equity fund entered into a definitive agreement with Vista Outdoor, according to a company news release.Earlier this year, Vista ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines:Have a news tip? We've created a new form where you can submit tips and story ideas."Let our people go vote": This November, Patagonia is giving workers the day off for Election Day. And CEO Rose Marcario is urging ...read more