As outdoor leaders begin to speak out against racial injustice in the United States—once again brought to light by the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis—SNEWS is collecting their statements in one place. Our list currently includes the following voices: Access Fund, American ...read more
As the White House resists calls to mandate the production of masks and other resources to fight the coronavirus, some companies have stepped up voluntarily to help. In the outdoor industry, Eddie Bauer and Flowfold are among the first. "Just a few days ago, we learned that some ...read more
With growing clout in the outdoor industry and multiple large-scale DEI projects in the works, including a new initiative with Outdoor Gear Exchange in Vermont, it's hard to believe that Massachusetts-based Venture Out Project is only five years old. In half a decade, the ...read more
Outdoor companies making personal protective equipment Across the industry, we've seen outdoor businesses convert manufacturing processes for the greater good. Here's a running list. ALLIED Feather & Down is currently making 10,000 masks per day. Arc'Teryx is helping to produce ...read more
Eddie Bauer has officially joined the outdoor industry’s Century Club. Like Orvis, L.L.Bean, Helly Hansen, and about three dozen others, the legacy retailer has stuck around long enough to celebrate its 100th birthday. From a tiny shop in Seattle that repaired wooden tennis ...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
