Trek pledges action: To promote racial equity in the industry, the cycling company has promised to create 1,000 new jobs for people of color, build bike shops in underserved neighborhoods, establish a seven-figure community investment fund, and more. [Bicycle Retailer] National ...read more
The sales numbers coming out of the pandemic thus far paint a picture of unpredictable, if short-lived, demand. In the first few weeks, dehydrated meals—the kind backpackers carry to lighten their loads—seemed to be worth their weight in gold. Companies like Mountain House, ...read more
When Beverly Lucas and her family returned from the Sea Otter Classic bike show in California this April, she sat her four teenagers down for a mini focus group. "Besides biking, what else do we like to do as a family?" she asked them. At the time, she was in the middle of ...read more
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
Clitheroe, UK – Pertex®, designer and manufacturer of high-performance fabrics, is pleased to announce its Fall 2013 textile partnership with Black Diamond. The much anticipated new apparel line will feature Pertex® Eco Quantum, Microlight and Classic fabrics to create light, ...read more
Throughout the next month, SNEWS will recap its coverage of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013 with select stories from the O.R. Daily we published at the show Jan. 23-26. It’s an opportunity for you to catch up on stories you might have missed in O.R.D., and for us to update ...read more
New Sierra Designs team introduces Fall 13 insulated apparel collection, highlights DriDown™ throughoutInvesting heavily in DriDown™ hydrophobic down insulation technology, the new team at Sierra Designs creates most focused insulated apparel collection yet BOULDER, COLO. (For ...read more
Fleece layers haven taken a bit of hit these past few years as consumers flocked to down and synthetic puffies for insulation and popular style. While fleece may be down, it’s not out, and many predict a comeback. Brands are attempting to re-invigorate the category with new ...read more
Black Diamond lifted the veil on its closely guarded, initial line of apparel, giving its top dealers, investors and SNEWS an exclusive first-look at the products in Salt Lake City last week. The brand, best known for its climbing and winter hardgoods, will debut 24 apparel ...read more
The performance of any product relies largely on its design, materials and personal user preferences. But don't forget to add “setting and environment” to the list of requirements. That’s why when we received a pair of Salewa’s Firetail, lightweight, do-it-all ...read more
In fall 2011, Patagonia relaunched its merino baselayer line after a season’s absence during the redevelopment of the product. The previous versions were some of our favorite merino wool baselayers, so we eagerly awaited the reworked line. After a year of testing, we’re happy to ...read more
SEATTLE – K2 Sports executives today publicly confirmed rumors regarding the ski and snowboard manufacturer's plans to launch an expansive outerwear program. The company, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012, will introduce a men's and women's winter sports outerwear ...read more
SEATTLE, Wash. - Showcasing an updated brand identity and built to accommodate 65 percent growth in apparel styles for Fall 2012, Outdoor Research, a leading independent manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories, will unveil a new and larger trade show booth at the upcoming ...read more
Ogden, UT — Salomon Sports has signed Alpine Cowboy, regional marketing agency in the southwest, to represent Salomon's alpine apparel line.The Alpine Cowboy, led by Koby and Stephanie Crooks is a five-person team based in Austin, Texas. Starting immediately, they will cover ...read more
In the kids carrier biz since 1992, Kelty pumped up the volume in this growing market this year with the introduction of the redesigned FC 3.0 Kids Frame Carrier. The company’s top-of-the-line child carrier, the FC 3.0, boasts a fully padded, adjustable cockpit, a sun/rain ...read more
The Four Function Whistle by Coghlan’s includes a whistle, 2-scale Thermometer, Magnifier and a Compass. Spring loaded clip for easy attachment to belt, lanyard, or pack. ...read more
There’s no other pole that can be adjusted that easily and quickly: By actuating the lever on the grip, the pole length can be adapted to any conditions of the terrain within seconds. So you keep your firm footstep, stand safely and keep your balance. The Carbon tube construction ...read more
KOMPERDELL Nationalteam Poles – The brand of winners! The Best for the Best! Already in 1956 Toni Sailer won Olympic Gold with KOMPERDELL poles in Cortina (Italy). As in the last years, 2005/2006 top athletes like Anja Paerson and Michaela Dorfmeister were able to win the Overall ...read more
The T460 is the newest treadmill available from Bodyguard. The T460XC features an orthopedic belt, while the T460X uses the standard belt. In addition to being one of the best built treadmills on the market, the T460 features new SmartCard technology which allows the user ...read more
KOMPERDELL CARBON POWER LOCK With the Carbon Power Lock Komperdell launches a superlight Touring- and Trekking pole with the brand new ergonomic Airfoam grip. This stick out of two parts 100% Carbontube and lower part out of Titanal combines sensational stability with extremely ...read more
Moving Comfort, an innovator in women's athletic apparel for the past 30 years, expands their Apparel Collection to include Endurance Winter and Recovery categories for Fall/Winter 2008. Endurance Winter delivers performance gear to protect and insulate during the cold winter ...read more
When consumers think of L.L. Bean, they don't typically picture a soft shell. At least that's what the company's survey of 10,000 customers indicated. "We asked people for the No. 1 identifier when the name L.L. Bean was put before them," company spokesman Rich Donaldson told ...read more
