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Fat lugs? Zero drop? Minimalist profile? Everyone has a preference when it comes to the kicks they take on the trail. More and more, hikers are swapping out their heavy-duty boots for lighter options, such as trail runners. We know everyone's feet and preferences are different, ...read more

Back in the 1970s, climbing harnesses were nothing more than a few straps. Now, buyers consider the weight, material, number of gear loops, durability, and so on. Our friends at Climbing Magazine put together a little history on the essential piece of gear.Vote now for the brand ...read more

Don't get discouraged by the ongoing closures of sporting goods stores and other retailers because according to one expert, retail is making a comeback.Julia Clark Day, executive director of business development at NPD Group, is a number cruncher. With more than 20 years 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.Don't miss a second of news at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Sign up for our Live from OR! newsletter and you could win this ...read more

How good of an investment is the outdoor and recreation industry on Wall Street?A SNEWS analysis shows the sector has outpaced broader market indices such as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average with healthy gains during the past five years, albeit still lagging behind ...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.More ski resort news: Alterra Mountain Company entered into a purchase agreement with Utah's Solitude Mountain Resort. The addition ...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.Ryan Zinke does good: The Interior Secretary announced the designation of 19 new National Recreation Trails (NRTs)—a total 370 ...read more

Ultra runner Adam Campbell’s life revolved around motion until he almost died during a traverse on August 30, 2016, through Roger's Pass in British Columbia. His mantra has been this: "If you’re not moving, you’re dead." Presented by Arc'teryx and directed by Cam Sylvester, In ...read more

If you read anything today, make it Industry Buzz. Here are today's must-read headlines:Have a news tip? We've created a new form where you can submit tips and story ideas. We'll be checking it often to ensure we don't miss anything.#MeToo: Alpinist magazine along with the ...read more

A new store in San Francisco sells a 10-liter backpack in seven colors with a 10-year guarantee for $3.50. No joke. The product is designed, produced, and sold by Decathlon, a French sporting goods retailer operating more than 1,350 stores in 39 countries. And last week, it made ...read more

The climbing community is mourning the tragic loss of world-class alpinists Marc-André Leclerc and George “Ryan” Johnson, who are believed to have died on a climb outside Juneau, Alaska. The pair were summiting a new route on the Mendenhall Towers on March 5 and were expected to ...read more

Every layering system starts at skin level. And whether it’s wool, synthetic, or a little bit of both, there’s no shortage of brands who make great baselayers. But that doesn’t mean we can’t chime in on our favorites. So tell us, who do you think makes the most killer baselayers? ...read more

Of the hundreds of articles we posted on Facebook this year, these five were shared and commented on the most. Check them out to see what all the buzz was about: Walmart acquires MoosejawArc'teryx says it will donate to Conservation Alliance instead of going to ORREI Co-founder ...read more

Everyone in this industry knows the problem by now: The rise of online shopping has turned the traditional outdoor marketplace on its head. Consumers now turn to the internet first when they need new gear; brands seize the chance to sell it directly through their own websites or ...read more

While the outdoor industry may be rattled by Trump's announcement to reduce the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, there's no way they're backing down. These companies, without hesitation, stepped up to make a big move. PatagoniaVisit Patagonia’s website, and ...read more

As part of the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy, each participant works on a final project to help improve the outdoor industry. This year, five participants have teamed up with the Sierra Club to the River Leaders Initiative, a program to help industry brands hire veterans. ...read more

Arc'teryx announced Thursday that it is recalling first generation Procline backcountry ski boots.In some boots, it has been reported that the axis pin near the heel has dislodged, which can cause a skier to fall or lose control. No injuries have been reported.Last year, ...read more

There was change in the air at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. We all felt it. After months of speculation, debate, and wait, we finally know where we'll be for the next five years (Denver). Despite some of the big players being absent (Patagonia, Arc'teryx, and Polartec), the ...read more

The final Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City is behind us. And while the attendees we spoke with felt that the aisles of the Salt Palace were less crowded that usual (no official numbers have been released by the show), energy was high around the industry coming together to ...read more

It's a simple question, but maybe not so simple an answer. Who do you think makes the best backpacks? ...read more

At 41, Jon Hoerauf is young to be an executive at a major international brand. But he got into the industry young, while he was in college. He later became the global product director of The North Face’s Summit Series. There were only a few brands he’d consider leaving TNF for, ...read more

Arc'Teryx debuts a blazer that does it all: keeps you dry in the rain, cool in the heat and stylish in the boardroom.