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Writer James Edward Mills of The Joy Trip Project sat down with Latino Outdoors founder José González at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show to explore this question. They talk about the state of diversity and inclusivity in the outdoors, why exposure is not the right way to pay ...read more
At Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2019, Reporter Kelly Bastone sat down for an intimate chat with Klaus Obermeyer, who will turn 100 this year and has a lot to teach us all about business, skiing, and living large. Obermeyer started his namesake ski apparel company in 1947 and has ...read more
During Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, Reporter Ronald Griswell sat down with Patagonia's J.J. Huggins to talk about fair trade, from breaking down its meaning to the certification process to getting more brands to commit to higher standards. The leader in fair trade started in 2014 ...read more
On the final day of the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Snow Show last week Camber Outdoors announced its CEO Outdoor Equity Pledge. Following a panel discussion moderated by Harvey Floyd II that included Amy Roberts of Outdoor Industry Association, Kim Miller of Scarpa, Jim Weber of ...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 snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Big news: Powder, Bike, Snowboarder, and 11 other sports and adventure media brands—all under TEN: Publishing's Adventure Sports ...read more
Apparel is a lifeblood of the outdoor industry, with new jackets, shirts, and pants canvassing the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show floor. But a dizzying pace of changing trends, colors, and concepts means an insane amount of clothing is created and eliminated all the time. And herein ...read more
Jordan Jones Powder7, Golden, CO 1. What specific steps are you taking to be more inclusive of all types of people in your shop? We try to have this general ethos where even though your shop has great skiers, you're there to serve all skiers and not just great skiers. Welcoming ...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 snewsedit@aimmedia.com. "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
Pro photographer Wyn Wiley brought a lot more than a camera to his first appearance at Outdoor Retailer. The six-foot-plus, Lincoln, Nebraska-based creative also arrived with a signature pair of white, knee-length patent leather platform boots with six-inch ...read more
Wash your down, protect the rainforest Allied Feather & Down is launching an outdoor industry first: a palm oil-free home detergent that’s formulated just for down. (Palm oil is in environmentalists’ crosshairs because its cultivation causes deforestation in the tropics.) ALLIED ...read more
Eric Sheldon Heartland America, Chaska, MN 1. What new-to-you brand or product has you most excited? There’s a sock company called Dissent. Their socks are pretty winter outdoor activity-focused. 2. There is a lot of discussion going on right now about the number of trade shows ...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 snewsedit@aimmedia.com. During the Industry Breakfast, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Snowsports Industries America (SIA) and the National Ski Areas ...read more
Whether it’s from catching an edge or misjudging a turn, a whack on the head is always a risk of skiing and snowboarding—that’s why we wear helmets in the first place. But just how worried should you be if your last crash included a head impact? New helmet and goggle brand Flaxta ...read more
Some of the nation’s biggest retailers are using augmented reality technology to help shoppers evaluate products—and Mountain Hardwear is bringing this high-tech tool to the outdoor industry. The company is developing an app that lets shoppers crawl inside a tent, fit a backpack ...read more
Outdoor lovers often think of themselves as environmentalists—but outdoor gear isn’t always all that green. Take waterproof shells: Constructing your average waterproof/breathable membrane comes at a cost to the environment. Not only are they based on non-renewable, ...read more
Brian Knudson Next Adventure, Portland, OR 1. Which brands frustrated you the most this season with their holiday discounting/promotions? I don’t really think about it too much. The ones that bother me are the ones that open a brand store in your neighborhood. That affects us ...read more
With the launch of our independent and unfiltered trade journal, The Voice, dropping Jan. 30, we're also excited to announce a new way of covering all the happenings at Outdoor Retailer. Our excellent roster of reporters—some veterans and some fresh faces—will be scoping out ...read more