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The Voice 50: The hottest gear of next season
After all but losing spring 2020 to the pandemic, retailers and consumers alike are looking for gear to get excited about in 2021. So excited, in fact, that we decided to add their votes to our ranking of next season’s top products. Together, we’ve pored over, narrowed down, and ...read more
Poll | Who makes the best ski goggles?
Anti-fog lenses. Quick-change lens technology. Comfortable, adjustable straps. Clear views in all conditions. Low-vis capabilities. These are all qualities skiers look for in their eye protection. Who does it best? More voting: Who makes the most comfortable ski boots? ...read more
Gear sales trends at The Trailhead
A dripping wet kayaker carries his neon yellow boat straight from the river. A family munches on food truck sandwiches at one of the many picnic tables. A live band performs for a crowd of energetic onlookers. It's a normal summer day on Main Street in Buena Vista, Colorado, and ...read more
Industry Buzz: Old ORTOVOX beacons, Tentrr, Merrell and Hike It Baby, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. As of today, 96 brands—Outdoor Industry Alliance, KEEN, KAVU, and more—have joined The Plastic Impact Alliance to make Outdoor Retailer a more sustainable trade ...read more
These snow specialty brands are looking strong
While bike and outdoor specialty retail are below the national retail average of 3 percent, snow specialty has jumped up to 7 percent, The NPD Group's Bruce Dotterer reported during a Snowsports Industries America Industry + Intelligence webinar on Thursday. Following two ...read more
Industry Buzz: L.L.Bean x Flowfold, Ed McAllister, Caroline Gleich, and a skiing crash with Gwyneth Paltrow
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. To celebrate Congress' support reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund, among other outdoor rec bills, NEMO Equipment employees compiled a list of ...read more
Living coral is 2019's hottest color
Immersion in social media and technology is taking a toll on us and the Pantone Color Institute believes that a vibrant yet mellow color will bring us all a little more joy. The world's self-proclaimed color gurus have declared Living Coral the color of the year for 2019. Its ...read more
Poll | Who makes the best sunglasses?
The perfect pair of sunglasses shield your eyes from the sun while making you look like a pro on the mountain. With so many options and useful features out there—polarized, plant-based, scratch resistant, and color filtration technology—we narrowed it down to 15 options that both ...read more
Reps discover creative way to showcase products, brands
An icy wind whipped fresh snow into mini tornados in the narrow alleyways of a Golden, Colorado, storage facility, and Bruce Gordon dropped a box of product samples into the slush under his rented box truck. He looked over at his business partner Zach Branson and said, “There’s ...read more
CamelBak Pursuit Series is the summer camp you've always wanted
It is 2017, and we are now #adultsummercamping. Don’t judge: That’s pretty much the No. 1, unspoken rule of the wild and wonderful new CamelBak Pursuit Series. It is the opposite of the “Gore-Tex Vortex” you’ll find in places like Boulder, and it’s a beginner outdoorist’s ...read more