Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web

KIND acquired: Mars, the maker of Snickers, has announced plans to buy Kind North America, the company responsible for Kind Bars. [The New York Times]

Back from the brink of death: A hiker rescued from Mount Rainier this month was put on life support when his heart stopped. Now he’s made a full recovery.

The case for a new CCC: A new Civilian Climate Corps could provide jobs for young people in a greening America. [Adventure Journal]

Sea to Summit expands leadership: The brand has announced that Sally McCoy will join its global leadership team.

Analyzing outdoor recreation spending: A close look at the specifics of where consumer dollars go in the outdoor economy. [Pale Morning Media]

An outdoor store closes: North Carolina-based Frugal Backpacker will close one of its locations in Asheville’s Westgate Shopping Center. [Citizen Time]

Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance update: Drew Simmons of Pale Morning Media has been appointed to the role of board chair.

Inclusion in the outdoors: Today is National Hike Day. Before celebrating with a stroll outside, take a moment to remember that the outdoors aren’t equally accessible to everyone, and that we still have a lot of work to do before outdoor spaces are truly welcoming for all.

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A hard goodbye: After 32 years, Townsend Bertram & Company is closing its doors with love and gratitude for its community. 

Survey results: We've gathered the responses to our 2020 SNEWS Retailer Survey and the first round of data is ready to check out. Take a look at how sales volume has changed for retailers in the past few years.

SIA's annual participation report: Snowsports Industries America has released its yearly participation survey. Here's a look at who got outside last winter.

Trump undercuts conservation, again: The outgoing administration is already working to hinder the Great American Outdoors Act.