“Coming out is a huge life moment and can be one of the scariest things ever. I cried for 30 minutes….As an outdoor leader, your job is not to give advice on someone’s identity—it’s to help them feel comfortable in the space. Treat them the same as you treat everyone else,” said ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com. A Denver woman is launching a new outdoor gear rental site in April. The startup—Gearo—will connect renters with retailers, who can use the business to manage ...read more
1. Snow Show Kickoff Breakfast: A New Era of Collaboration 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. Wednesday (Day 1) in Meeting Room 401: In order to address important issues, position our industries for success, and continue to innovate for the future, industry-wide collaboration is paramount. ...read more
Celebrate a new era of outdoor industry trade journalism with the launch of The Voice, an independent, unfiltered trade journal produced by SNEWS. The premium 100-page magazine is packed with meaty, conversation-starting stories and drops on Jan. 30, during Day 1 of Outdoor ...read more
Klaus Obermeyer, trade and tariffs, and creating emotional connection with omnichannel consumers are only a few of the topics on the agenda for Snowsports Industries America's (SIA) lineup of events before and during the second-ever Outdoor Retailer Snow Show. Over the four days, ...read more
Take everything you see on the showroom floor to the slopes. This year, Copper Mountain Resort is the backdrop of the On-Snow Demo on Feb. 4 and 5. After polling its members and the industry, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) and Western Winter Sports Representatives ...read more
*This article is the third in a three-part series about developing women’s events in specialty outdoor retail shops. Part 1 covers the development and goal-setting; Part 2 covers securing speakers, sponsors, and brand involvement; Part 3 covers marketing the event. The scariest ...read more
*This article is the second in a three-part series about developing women’s events in specialty outdoor retail shops. Part 1 covers the development and goal-setting; Part 2 covers securing speakers, sponsors, and brand involvement; Part 3 covers marketing the event. It was ...read more
This article is the first in a three-part series about developing women’s events in specialty outdoor retail shops. Part 1 covers development and goal-setting; Part 2 covers securing speakers, sponsors, and brand involvement; Part 3 covers marketing the event. There wasn’t an ...read more
1. Mental Health in the Outdoors 10 to 11 a.m. at The Camp, Booth #32005-UL: Mental health affects one out of four people in the U.S. What does this look like in the outdoor industry? How does playing outside affect our lives and/or create a place of healing. Join this panel ...read more
1. Industry Breakfast - Retail Isn't Dead: Optimism in the Age of Ecommerce 7 to 8:45 a.m. at the Colorado Convention Center – Mile High Ballroom: Kick off Outdoor Retailer Winter Market with free breakfast with a side of retail knowledge from Outdoor Industry Association. ...read more
1. Conservation Alliance Breakfast: Bears Ears and the Battle for the American West 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency: Aaron Huey, National Geographic photographer, Stanford Media Designer, and founder of Amplifier.org, will share his images and stories from his most recent ...read more
A 2016 survey conducted by the National Park Service found that less than 20 percent of park visitors were non-white. For many reasons, including economic and safety issues, the outdoors can be intimidating, particularly for people of color. Chevon Powell, founder of Golden ...read more
St. Louis, MO., August 28, 2018 — A local heritage apparel brand with a grassroots following of makers, artisans, and craftsman across the country, Dakota Grizzly has much to celebrate this fall: participating in the upcoming SLC LouFest and working with a national recording ...read more
Bring a backpack and a wad of cash to snap up some of the best gear for low prices. And in many cases, your dollars will go toward a good cause, too. Hit the floor early, before they run out. The following brands still had inventory as of midday Wednesday. Sea To Summit ...read more
1. Camber Outdoors Thought-Leader Keynote 7 to 9 a.m. at the McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave.: Speakers Steve Rendle, chairman and CEO of VF Corporation, and Rue Mapp, CEO and founder of Outdoor Afro, will lead a talk about diversity and being purpose-led ...read more
1. The Conservation Alliance Breakfast 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 650 15th St.: Renowned author Timothy Egan's presentation will put the current battle over America’s public lands in historical context, tracing their path from Teddy Roosevelt to Donald Trump. This ...read more
1. The "Urban Adventures" Demo Experience 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Confluence and Commons Parks: Try before you buy at the demo day set in a new urban environment along the Cherry Creek and South Platte River, within walking, biking, and free shuttle distance from all points ...read more
If you’ve been to even just one Outdoor Retailer show, you know exactly what happens come mid-afternoon every day: the kegs come out, the beer starts flowing, and the entire show turns into a massive happy hour spanning hundreds of thousands of square feet. For some, it’s great ...read more
I run a nonprofit called Roanoke Outside that connects people with the active outdoor lifestyle. We do this through several different channels, but our most forward-facing initiative is the GO Outside Festival, or GO Fest for short. In the past seven years, we’ve grown the event ...read more
Outdoor Retailer has announced dates for its 2019-2022 tradeshows in Denver, Colorado. Here are the dates for Outdoor Retailer’s three trade events: Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. 2018 Outdoor Retailer + Snow ...read more
You’re coming to the big show in Denver this January, right? It’s a unique chance to experience two trade shows—Outdoor Retailer plus the Snow Show—all under one mega roof. Registration for the show is now open and rumor has it that there will be no lack of awesome brands to suss ...read more
As a professional in the events industry for over twenty years (Curious? read my bio here), I’ve followed many and led a few trends in this space. I’ve seen major shows rise and fall, even entire trade shows collapse for various reasons. I’ve helmed shows that took market share, ...read more
Over four sunny days in Madison, Wisconsin manufacturers and specialty shop owners from across the country gathered for the launch of the first annual Paddlesports Retailer (PSR) trade show. The warm September weather welcomed visitors to the Alliant Energy Center for a paddling ...read more
