Industry Buzz: K2's first winter summit, promising retail data, a new hire at Outdoor Lab, Appalachian Trail thru hikes won't count in 2021, "vegan shoes" in development
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web
A Himalayan first: An all-Nepali climbing team summited K2 in winter for the first time. [Adventure Journal]
Retail finishes strong: After an unprecedented year, 2020 holiday retail sales outperformed 2019 numbers, according to the National Retail Federation. [National Retail Federation]
Fresh face at Outdoor Lab: The outdoor education organization hired Bryan Martin as executive director. [Outdoor Lab Foundation]
No Appalachian recognition: Just like last year, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy won’t recognize thru-hikers in 2021—for now. [Backpacker]
Vegan heart and ‘sole’: Adidas is developing vegan shoes—made with mushroom leather. [Vegconomist]
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