Industry Buzz: Patrollers picket at Vail resorts, permit-free outdoor filming, Biden's climate plan, new REI store, ISPO award winners
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web
Biden’s climate plan: The new administration’s agenda focuses on science, social justice, and economics. [Washington Post]
Fight over Oak Flat: The Trump administration transferred ownership of the Arizona region to a foreign mining company. Now, Access Fund and other tribal and conservation groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service. [Center for Biological Diversity]
Pickets at the peaks: Off-duty ski patrollers are picketing Vail resorts, and a strike could be coming. [Outside]
Permit-free outdoor filming: A federal judge ruled national parks can’t require permits to film on NPS land, even for commercial purposes. [Hollywood Reporter]
Thrilling finishes at Ouray: Climbers crushed the 26th annual Ouray Ice Festival—including SNEWS contributor Corey Buhay! [Rock and Ice]
New REI store: The retailer plans to open a store in Orland Park this fall—its fifth in Illinois.
News at North Carolina OREC: Dave Petri was tapped as board chair for the North Carolina Outdoor Recreation Coalition, which recently announced its annual legislative agenda. [Dan Arnett]
Major acquisitions for Lola: Gear Junkie joins the AllGear media group (owned by Lola Digital Media) along with AutoWise, Bikerumor, ExplorersWeb, GearHungry, Improb, iRunFar, InStash, and Switchback Travel. Steven Reginold, founder of Gear Junkie, will serve as VP of Strategy at Lola. [Lola Digital Media]
Extensive employee bonuses: An outdoor retailer is giving a special pandemic-related bonus to each of its full-time and part-time employees. [Conway Daily Sun]
ISPO Awards
ISPO announced its 2021 product awards in four categories: Snowsports, Outdoor, Running & Fitness, and Urban Life. The group also announced its 2021 Sustainability Award recipients. See the full list of winners here.
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