Conrad Anker

Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web Exxel Outdoors, parent company to Kelty, Sierra Designs, Ultimate Direction and others has acquired Compass 360, maker of fishing, hunting, and outdoor products. Darby Communications has been tapped to head up PR efforts ...read more

Toad&Co puts money where its mouth is: Long respected for its commitment to independent retailers, Toad&Co has announced a first-of-its-kind revenue sharing program to help brick and mortar retailers through the economic upheaval of the coronavirus outbreak. Stay calm and ...read more

Among the millions of people striking for the climate over the past week were pro athletes, and outdoor activists and brands with the unifying message: Lawmakers must act on the climate crisis and stop denying it's fact. Signs were scrawled with messages like "There is no planet ...read more

The Conservation Alliance is 30 this year and is honing in on growing its community by increasing its social media following and email distribution list. A bigger audience equals more stewards and a bigger impact, right? Outgoing Director John Sterling talks past, present, and ...read more

It's the three-minute clip climbers and adventure enthusiasts have been waiting for. The REEL ROCK 13 trailer came out today, giving a glimpse into the four jaw-dropping films hitting screens during the tour in November. Tickets are available at reelrocktour.com. Here's the film ...read more

The outdoor industry lost one of its most beloved yesterday. Ann Krcik, who recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Camber Outdoors for her broad and lasting impact on the outdoor industry, passed away in her home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Krcik ...read more