Exclusive: Outdoor Retailer Explains Why It’s Returning to Utah
Outdoor Retailer show director Marisa Nicholson explains why the show is returning to Utah — despite lingering doubt and unrest among some of the industry’s biggest brands.
Patagonia Issues Statement to Utah: Protect Wild Lands, or We Boycott OR
After Outdoor Retailer announced a return to Utah, Patagonia stood firm on its boycott promise unless promises are made to preserve public lands.
Back to Utah: Outdoor Retailer Makes Contentious Decision to Move Show
Outdoor Retailer announced Wednesday that it will move back to Salt Lake City, Utah. The move promises to ruffle some feathers around the industry.
Patagonia, REI, The North Face Among Top Brands Boycotting Outdoor Retailer Move to Utah
The Conservation Alliance leads 24 outdoor companies to fortify national monument and public lands protections.
Future Gear: 2022 Innovation Awards From Outdoor Retailer
Check out the 15 winners at Outdoor Retailer’s fourth annual Innovation Awards. The 2022 winners, including Product of the Year, were announced on Jan. 27.
‘Best in Show’ Winter Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2022
Exhibiting everything from down jackets to avalanche rescue gear, several hundred brands gathered at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver this week. We sifted through the show to find our Best in Show winter gear for 2022.
Eco-Friendly mountainFLOW Releases 100% Recycled Aluminum Ski Poles
MountainFLOW already makes dozens of eco-friendly ski wax products, but these will be its first eco-friendly ski poles — 100% recycled. Get a sneak peek.
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As Utah Vies for Outdoor Retailer, Industry Advocates Call Governor’s Policies ‘Openly Hostile to Public Lands’
As Outdoor Retailer considers returning to Salt Lake City, the industry’s message is simple: ‘Protect our lands if you want our business.’
Best in Show Gear: Slimmed-Down Outdoor Retailer Packs a Few Big Winners
The typically massive outdoor industry trade show was different this year. But it didn’t deter some brands from showing some standout Best in Show gear.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2020 Is Canceled
The annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market has just been canceled for 2020 due to concerns around COVID-19.
2020/21 Ski Test: First Turns at On-Snow Demo
GearJunkie sent two expert skiers to the Snow Industries Association On-Snow Demo at Winter Park to test they 2020-2021 skis they’re most excited about.
‘Best in Show’ Winter Gear: Outdoor Retailer 2020
Our team spent 3 days digging through thousands of products to find the most innovative releases from the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2020.
Atomic Hawx Prime XTD Thermo-Molded Ski Boot: First Look
With a fully moldable shell and liner, Atomic says this is the one boot to rule all mountains.
Filson Lauches Motorcycle Gear With the Alcan Collection
Filson has been making tough-as-nails gear for the outdoors for over a century. The new Filson Alcan Collection carries on that tradition, but with a focus on motorcycle adventure.
‘Autoclimb’ Binding Raises the (Heel) Bar for Ski Touring
You’ll never have to worry about raising your heel-lifters again — the Atomic Backland Autoclimb does it for you.
Future Skis: Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2020 First Look
These downhill skis, boots, bindings, and accessories will be cutting-edge when they hit the market next year.
Jackets & Shells for 2020-2021: Outdoor Retailer First Look
Here’s a look at some of the 2020-2021 jackets, parkas, and ski apparel we’re most excited to see at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show this month.
Outdoor Retailer First Look: 2021 Winter Camp Gear and More
The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show launches this week, and we’ll be on hand to check out the cutting-edge equipment coming next year. This camp gear, eyewear, cook kit, footwear, and more caught our eye for this show preview.
Outdoor Retailer Cancels November Winter Market, Combines With Snow Show
Acknowledging ‘sentiment has shifted and the outdoor and snow communities would prefer to gather at a single show,’ Outdoor Retailer and the Outdoor Industry Association canceled November’s Winter Market and combined it with January’s Snow Show.
Better Backwoods Wine Key: Gerber Armbar Cork
It’s no secret that a lot of people treasure pocket knives and tools for one useful feature: the wine key. And now Gerber has created the Armbar Cork, a very functional wine key with additional tools campers will find helpful.
‘Best in Show’: Our Favorite Gear From Outdoor Retailer
Tents, sleeping bags, ‘fire sticks,’ and more: Check out what caught our editors’ eyes on the Outdoor Retailer floor.
YETI Hopper M30 Magnetic Soft Cooler Review
YETI has been an innovative brand since its inception. And while it has legions of lovers and haters, most of its products have one thing in common: Brands love to create cheaper knockoffs to undercut YETI’s (expensive) price tag. The Hopper M30 may take a little longer. Here’s why.
HOKA Speedgoat Adds Widths, GORE-TEX for 2020
HOKA ONE ONE’s renowned trail runner receives some key updates based on athlete feedback.
Stanley Launches Cook Set Fit for a Gourmet Kitchen
Stanley’s newest cook kit, the Adventure Even-Heat Camp Pro Cook Set, has the same 3-ply stainless steel pots and pans found in kitchens around the world. But these have nesting capability and other features that make them fit for the campsite.
Outdoor Retailer ‘Best in Show’ Summer Gear 2020
Tents, knives, sleeping bags, running shoes, and more: Brands congregated to launch products at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019, held this week in Denver. Our team evaluated hundreds of products over 3 days to find the best to-be-released gear for 2019-20.
First Look: ‘Future Gear’ From the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Show
We got the scoop on exciting new gear before the doors open at North America’s largest outdoor industry trade show. The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held each year in Denver, highlights summer sports such as hiking, camping, trail running, and climbing.
Single-Use Plastics at Outdoor Retailer Need to End
Companies headed to the Outdoor Retailer convention can now pledge to take a concrete step toward reducing plastic use.
Outdoor Retailer Snow Show ‘Best In Show’ Winter Gear 2019
From biodegradable coolers to augmented reality and concussion sensors, we found the most innovative new products at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2019.
15 Female Leaders You Need to Meet at Outdoor Retailer
From entrepreneurs to storytellers and strategists, women are helping steer and grow the outdoor industry. Here are 15 women leading the charge to make the outdoors more inclusive, representative, and fun.
‘Daily,’ ‘Voice’ Magazines Reshuffle to Take on Outdoor Retailer
Old faces find new places as The Voice and The Daily reboot to tackle tough issues and bring more edge to the industry’s biggest trade show.
Sustainable Gear: 5 Eco-Friendly Products Debuting at Outdoor Retailer
From bio-based shells to wood-fiber jeans, outdoor industry brands continue to prioritize sustainable manufacturing and product design. And it’s all on display at this year’s Outdoor Retailer Snow Show.
