This story originally ran in the Summer 2020 issue of The Voice. To read the free digital issue, access it here. Who, exactly, should qualify for a pro deal in the outdoor industry? A ski patroller? Full-time mountain guide? Retail employee? Most everyone can agree that these ...read more
Combing through the season’s new gear can be like bushwhacking through a jungle: slow going. Consider us your personal guide. We spent weeks poring over press releases and product shots, watching embargoed videos, and asking questions about materials, features, and design. Then ...read more
Every skier is on the hunt for the perfect boot, either for the backcountry or in-bounds. If their toes aren't crunched, they're cold, and vice versa. But we're certain there's a brand or more out there meeting customers' needs. Who does it best? ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. This Saturday, visit your favorite National Park for free. The entrance-fee waiver is in celebration of National Parks Week. Grassroots Outdoor Alliance ...read more
An approach to a crag could be walking across a road or scrambling straight up scree, but either way, you want to feel safe and secure on asphalt or while traversing rocks. And you also don't want to be left lugging heavy, leather hiking boots up a route. These 11 brands seek to ...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
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
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. Major kudos to one of our writers, Morgan Tilton. She was awarded an honorable mention from the North American Travel Journalists Association for her story ...read more
For retailers getting questions from shoppers about whether SCARPA boots are compatible with the popular shift bindings, the answer is yes. Spurred by numerous inquiries, SCARPA released information to clarify that its Maestrale, Gea, and Freedom series ski boots follow the ...read more
Fat lugs? Zero drop? Minimalist profile? Everyone has a preference when it comes to the kicks they take on the trail. More and more, hikers are swapping out their heavy-duty boots for lighter options, such as trail runners. We know everyone's feet and preferences are different, ...read more
BOULDER, Colo. (July 12, 2018) – Celebrating its 80 anniversary in 2018, SCARPA, an industry leader in footwear for all aspects of performance mountain sports, unveils a collection of 20 new or redesigned products for Spring 2019 that reflect the breadth of its experience in ...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. Look who made the Today Show on Tuesday morning: Honey Stinger Cracker n' Nut Butter Bars, which we happen to be fairly addicted ...read more
BOULDER, Colo. (July 10, 2018) – Adding fresh perspective at the helm of its marketing department, SCARPA North America, maker of category leading footwear for the full range of mountain sports, hired Melanie Hood this week as its marketing manager. Hood brings a wide range of ...read more
Whether you hit the rock climbing gym every once in a while or you're constantly rushing out of work to get in as many routes at the local crag before the sun goes down, we know you have a favorite pair of shoes. Some brands have been cobbling for decades and others are new to ...read more
If you read anything today, make it Industry Buzz. Here are the latest headlines: Do you have buzzworthy news tips? Email us at [email protected]. Camber Outdoors welcomed 15 new 2018 Corporate Partners: Clif Bar, Cotopaxi, evo, HOKA ONE ONE, GoLite 2.0, Native Eyewear, ...read more
The SIA/WWSRA On-Snow Demo picked up where SIA demos have left off in previous years: On the welcoming slopes of Colorado’s Copper Mountain. Under bluebird skies, close to 3,400* retailers (1,000 more than last year), reps, manufacturers, media, and other show attendees gathered ...read more
Oh, 2017 you were a wild one. The outdoor industry made a loud, cohesive stand for public lands, our trade show landscape got a major shakeup, women raised their voices on gender issues, and retailers across the country struggled to stay relevant in a world where consumers are ...read more
The outdoor industry is devastated after the gut-wrenching news of famous climber Hayden Kennedy’s death. After his father, Michael Kennedy, confirmed his death, we also learned that his partner, Inge Perkins, had died in the avalanche. The 23-year-old climber and backcountry ...read more
Editor's note: Let's be clear. Outdoor Retailer has not yet announced where the show will land after January 2018. We know that the winter 2018 show, now merged with SIA, will happen in Denver (according to SIA President Nick Sargent, but not yet confirmed by Outdoor Retailer), ...read more
We, the independent specialty retail shops, did all the legwork to create these customers. Without us, these companies wouldn't be here. I’m not sure there are many vendors that could survive without us, so I’m trying to help vendors balance capitalizing on the opportunities ...read more