Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web

Ski resorts hold out hope: Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin and Breckenridge resorts refuse to give up on the idea that late-spring skiing might be possible. [The Denver Post]

A massive coalition of climate advocates: The Outdoor Business Climate Partnership—an alliance between Snowsports Industries America, Outdoor Industry Association, and the National Ski Areas Association—joined more than 330 businesses calling upon congress for climate action.

Navigating virtual trade shows: Join a panel of industry experts (including SNEWS’ own editor-in-chief, Kristin Hostetter) for a discussion on how to approach all these virtual trade shows popping up.

A potential bright side for outdoor: A new survey shows that “an entirely new consumer group” has engaged with the outdoors for the first time during the pandemic.

A wacky new piece of gear: Unfortunately it's just a prototype, so you can't squander your stimulus check on it, but this inflatable e-bike is pretty cool.

Woman breaks into Yellowstone: A woman suffered burns from boiling geyser water after entering Yellowstone National Park illegally. [CNN]

Yellowstone and Grand Canyon to reopen: Turns out, she just had to wait a few days. Along with Grand Canyon National Park, Yellowstone is set to resume limited operations. [Reuters]

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Walmart launches mid-market lines: With its subsidiary Moosejaw, the retail giant is making a play for mid-market newcomers to the outdoors.

The Big Gear Show cancels: The new hardgoods trade show has announced a postponement to August 2021.

Thin Air expands beyond media: The all-virtual media show has made the decision to open registration to retail buyers.

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