Wildfires
Industry Buzz: Emily Harrington's climbing record misreported, what backpacking lost in the CA wildfires, new Black Diamond location, a film premier to put on your calendar
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web An error in the press: News outlets around the world misreported Emily Harrington's El Cap record last week, incorrectly stating that she was the first woman to free climb the iconic big wall in less than 24 hours. In ...read more
Industry Buzz: How a Biden presidency will affect the industry, a new record on El Cap, man cooks chickens in Yellowstone geysers, CA state parks in danger
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web What comes next for the industry: A look at what a Biden presidency will mean for the outdoor space. [Forbes] New climbing record: Emily Harrington has become the first woman to free climb Golden Gate on El Capitan in under ...read more
Industry Buzz: National Forests close, racism on the trail, bike assembly fees, OIA needs your input, the shift toward lower-priced gear
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web A tragic loss: Janette Heung, former deputy director at the Colorado OREC office, died in a climbing accident in Wyoming this weekend. Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and colleagues. Fires ravage California: The ...read more
Industry Buzz: News you missed during OR
Send us news tips to snewsedit@aimmedia.com. Good news The VF Foundation pledged an unprecedented $1 million to the Outdoor Foundation's core goal to invest in communities to help kids and families get outside. VF is joined by Patagonia and Thule, which have made significant ...read more
Industry Buzz: Election Day, trash on Mt. Everest, Camping World, WakaWaka, retail employment data, and 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. "Let our people go vote": This November, Patagonia is giving workers the day off for Election Day. And CEO Rose Marcario is ...read more
Industry Buzz: Camber, Rocky Mountain Underground, Utah OREC, wildfires, and 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. Camber Outdoors has announced its expert panel of judges for Pitchfest 2018. They are Susan Viscon, senior VP of merchandising ...read more
Industry Buzz: Sad Sherpa news, MSR Impact Project, fires near forests, Vasque, and lots of job changes
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. The Nepal climbing and trekking community is mourning the loss of Sherap Jangbu Sherpa, who passed away from a stroke last ...read more
Amid Colorado fires, Durango encourages "shop local" movement
As two fires rage in southern Colorado, employees of Durango’s Backcountry Experience are driving to the front lines to deliver wildland boots, sleeping pads, and other essentials for emergency responders. “This is not something I’ve asked them to do but they’re doing it to be ...read more
Marmot, BUFF, and several California retailers closed due to fires
Just four miles from the nearest raging fire, the ash is swirling like falling snow at Marmot and ExOfficio headquarters in Rohnert Park, California. “It feels post-apocalyptic,” Joe Flannery, SVP and GM of Newell Brands Technical Apparel, said from the safety of a hotel room on ...read more
How Northern California wildfires are impacting outdoor businesses
More than a dozen wildfires are raging through Northern California killing at least 17 people. The largest fires are burning in Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties. Just as we wondered how outdoor retailers were impacted in Florida after Irma, we wanted to know how the outdoor ...read more
Number Cruncher: Hungry fires leave the USFS budget starving
Blazes are growing more costly – both to forests and to the Forest Service’s checkbook. In 1991, fire suppression consumed only 13 percent of USFS allocations. Last year, it devoured over half—52 percent—for the first time, according to a 2015 USFS analysis. On average, the ...read more