In front of a room of journalists in March, Jonathan Nielsen described himself as really good snowboarder, a frequent mountain biker, and an adequate climber. The audience chuckled and the Backcountry CEO took a pause before spilling his excitement over the company's biggest ...read more
Keep up on the news, even among the trade show madness. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. "The notion that people of color are not already outdoors is a myth perpetuated in America to exclude us." Pick up The Voice at Booth ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. Emerald Expositions, parent company of Outdoor Retailer, is on the hunt for a new CEO. Longtime CEO and president, David Loechner, who has been with Emerald in ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – November 27, 2018 – DPS PHANTOM, the waxless permanent base glide treatment that forever eliminates the need for waxing skis and snowboards, recently earned two major innovation-related distinctions. The awards include “Best of What’s New” from Popular ...read more
Celebrating groundbreaking achievements in outdoor gear, the inaugural Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards honored new products that change the way we adventure outdoors. From sustainable solutions to revolutionary creations, 20 distinguished judges with backgrounds in retail, ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – November 13, 2018 – DPS PHANTOM, the permanent waxless glide base treatment that forever eliminates the need for waxing skis and snowboards, recently partnered with Aspen Skiing Company. Available for retail purchase at Four Mountain Sports stores, as well ...read more
Nearly three dozen of the outdoor industry's most innovative products and technologies will be on display on the show floor at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Outdoor Retailer yesterday released the list of 32 finalists of the Innovation Awards, recognizing design, innovation, ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – October 9, 2018 – DPS Skis has once again partnered with Outdoor Research – with additional support from New Belgium Brewing and Osprey Packs – to create Volume V of DPS Cinematic’s The Shadow Campaign. The trailer for the idyllic short film series, that ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected] In theaters across the country, Alex Honnold and Jimmy Chin will answer questions from the audience about the greatest climbing feat in history—Honnold's free ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – September 27, 2018 – DPS, makers of the world’s most advanced ski products, recently hired Louis Boudrias as part of its internal sales team expansion. Boudrias will serve as the brand’s European sales manager. "Europe is the center of global skiing and a ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – July 9, 2018 – The purveyors of passion at DPS continue to stoke the flames of ski-citement with the return of Dreamtime. The two week-long event, which begins July 16, 2018, is the only time of year when DPS offers discounted prices on its award-winning ...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. The countdown to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 has begun. Dive into the show before it begins by reading The Daily Pre-Show ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – June 12, 2018 – DPS Skis recently named Jamie Starr vice president of global marketing. Dan Benshoff, who has served as the brand’s marketing director and executive producer of DPS Cinematic for the past two and a half years, will pivot into the newly ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – May 15, 2018 – DPS, purveyors of the world’s most advanced skis, recently hired sports industry stalwarts Sergio Kiehl and Steve Kropf as part of the brand’s internal sales team expansion. Kiehl will take on the role of Vice President of Global Sales while ...read more
Normally, you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover. But for the slew of publications handing out “Best in Show” awards to Outdoor Retailer’s top new products, that might be the only way to get a handle on the bleeding edge of the industry. Compared to more ...read more
Snow Sports collided Outdoor in a big way last week at Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver. We teamed up with our sister mag, BACKPACKER, and let our gear experts loose on the show floor to scope out the latest snow gear for 2018/19. Marmot EvoDry Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Ski ...read more
Brendan Madigan’s existential epiphany came not in one of his highest moments but in one of his lowest. It was the winter of 2016, and he’d just received the Adidas Inspiration Award at Outdoor Retailer, which recognized him for inspiring others to participate in outdoor ...read more
