In the 84 years since the first mechanical ski lift opened in Sun Valley, Idaho, the U.S. has never seen a ski resort with no form of motorized transport. On February 15, that will change with the opening of Bluebird Backcountry, a “human-powered” resort 20 miles north of ...read more
Here are today's top headlines: Inclusivity win: Eddie Bauer has rolled out a new program called All Outside that partners with community leaders and activists to promote outdoor accessibility for everyone, especially those underrepresented in the space. Hickenlooper’s efforts: ...read more
Compared side by side, Winter Park and Buena Vista are pretty similar. They're both mountain towns in Colorado located next to glorious natural resources, and they both have small populations and tight-knit communities. But Dave Blazer is excited to learn the nuances between the ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Confluence Accords: The number of states that had signed a set of outdoor recreation principles increased from 8 to 13 this week. Leaders from Maine, Michigan, ...read more
When Phil Powers took over as CEO of the American Alpine Club (AAC) in 2005, his membership had lapsed, not out of any deliberate protest, but simply because he had forgotten about it. He was no doubt an active climber, although he didn't see the relevance or benefit of the club ...read more
After a six-year hiatus, the On-Snow Demo by Snowsports Industries America (SIA) and WWSRA will return to Winter Park Resort in Colorado for the event next February. So far, 1,000 retailers from 39 states and six countries are confirmed for the largest national and international ...read more
Up until July 2018, the last time I'd been around 16 other women in the woods was as a teenager at Girl Scout camp. So when I was invited to the Project16x women's leadership summit in Telluride, Colorado, needless to say I felt a little self-conscious about being new to the ...read more
After tossing some trash into a bear-proof trash can, Dana Watts pauses to brush her palm on a sign posted along the trail to Mt. Sanitas in Boulder, Colorado. "It's good luck" she says, adding that it's just something silly she's always done. So I do it too, before her and I, ...read more
Originally opened as a showroom for Hala Gear inflatable SUPs, the Hala GearSpace in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is filling with more and more whitewater gear by the day. Founder Peter Hall in January bought the online portion of Colorado Kayak Supply to give his business an ...read more
Despite Outdoor Retailer canceling its November trade show, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance will return to Denver for its national buying event. The Grassroots Connect show will be held from Nov. 1 to 5 in the ground floor ballrooms of the Colorado Convention Center—the same setting ...read more
Doug Stenclik, co-founder of Colorado retail shop Cripple Creek Backcountry, recently purchased WildSnow, the blog dedicated to the niche sport of ski touring and splitboarding. The new team, with founder Lou Dawson still heavily involved, is busy gathering its pool of writers ...read more
A dripping wet kayaker carries his neon yellow boat straight from the river. A family munches on food truck sandwiches at one of the many picnic tables. A live band performs for a crowd of energetic onlookers. It's a normal summer day on Main Street in Buena Vista, Colorado, and ...read more
I'm riding a Stromer e-bike that goes up to 30 mph, yet Eric "Hende" Henderson biking with a trailer full of packrafts and gear is still hard to keep up with. We're pedal pushing along a 10-mile stretch from his office to the Boulder Reservoir for a mellow morning of paddling ...read more
Andrew "Bernie" Bernstein, an account director at TRUE Communications, is in critical condition after Colorado police say he was struck in a hit and run while riding his bike near Boulder earlier this month. Bernstein's clients include bike, fitness, and technology brands, such ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com ICYMI: Black Diamond cut 70 positions from its manufacturing division last week. Their last days are between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31. The move is part of the brand's ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com We broke down the Vista Outdoor boycott, with an inside look at the year-long feud and what we can learn from it. HBO and Teton Gravity Research just announced ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Amy Roberts is leaving Outdoor Industry Association and heading to The North Face to become the new senior director of communications and corporate social ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Outdoor Industry Association released this statement regarding the recent restart on the U.S./China trade talks: “We welcome news that there is a pause in the ...read more
Because the U.S. backed out of the Paris climate agreement more than a year ago, somebody had to take the lead on fighting climate change. Just this week, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that aims to reduce greenhouse gas pollution. The first goal? Achieve ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com OIA Global and Ditto Sustainable Brand Solutions created a program called Garments On Ditto that makes removing plastic from retailers simpler. The program ...read more
The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office didn't have to look far to replace Luis Benitez, after he announced in March that he was leaving for VF Corporation. Nathan Fey has had his nose underneath the office's tent since its early days. He was a consultant, had a seat on ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Cotopaxi is living up to their creed to Do Good. They announced in a recent press release that they will adopt the Higg Index standard in an effort to increase ...read more
If you were hanging from the edge of a cliff, a new business venture would probably not be at the top of your mind. But for Craig Payne—founder of Hustle Bike Labs and creator of the REM Pedal—it was a relevant thought. The mountain biker was enjoying a ride when he hit a boulder ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Granby, Colorado, recently saw the opening of Two Pines Supply, a "multisport outdoor store" stocked with all your rental gear needs. Hanna and Chris Olivier, ...read more
