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Industry Buzz: Climb The Hill, Black Diamond party, grizzly bears, REI Outdoor School, a podcast suggestion, and more.
Don't go a day without reading Industry Buzz or you might miss something. Here are today's top headlines: #ClimbTheHill: The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Access Fund teamed up this week in Washington D.C. for the third annual campaign to meet with law makers and advocate for ...read more
Show the outdoor industry your mad photography skills
Hey SNEWS readers and photographers: We’re looking for a fresh Facebook and Twitter cover photo that best represents summertime and inspires us to be adventurous. Do you want to show the outdoor community your mad photo skills? Here's your chance. Editor-in-chief Kristin ...read more
Calling all SNEWS story ideas
I hail from a background in newspapers, where the news tip line was a notorious resource for the next big stories. It's how we were alerted to undercover police activity, led to sources for sensitive stories, and the majority of the time, where we learned about someone in the ...read more
SNEWS Retail Immersion Project: Tom Barney's Lessons Learned
It's very easy for brand executives to talk about how they are committed to supporting independent specialty retailers. It's another thing entirely for them to take time away from the corner office in order to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bus
SNEWS Innovation Series: Teaser
The Innovation Project is a SNEWS original video series celebrating these scrappy—and savvy—entrepreneurs. We’ve interviewed the founders and owners of 18 of the country’s most respected shops about their struggles and successes. Through their storie
Sure Winner: Primus Trail Stove
Sure winner camp stove from Primus. Easy to set up and easy to use this camp stove is a quick pack and cary for every use from lightweight trail use to extended trips.
Sure Winner: Mountain Hardwear OutDry Duffel
Mountain Hardwear's new duffel uses OutDry technology to keep your stuff bone dry even in pouring rain. Bonus: It's lightweight and high-capacity.
Sure Winner: SOG Reactor
SOG's new Reactor knife has almost everything you need in a multitool.
Sure Winner: Columbia Eco Shell
With no dye and no PFCs, the waterproof Columbia Eco Shell is exceptionally green.
Sure Winner: Arc'teryx A2B Blazer
Arc'Teryx debuts a blazer that does it all: keeps you dry in the rain, cool in the heat and stylish in the boardroom.
Sure Winner: Stanley's Master Series
Stanley's Master Series kept our coffee warm for 48 hours, and our water ice-cold for four days.
