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‘Buckets of Uranium’ Exposed Grand Canyon Visitors to Radiation, Report Alleges
A safety manager at Grand Canyon National Park claims adults and children may have suffered ‘dangerous exposure’ to radiation within the park’s museum.
Not So Epic: Arapahoe Basin Breaks Up With Vail Resorts
Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort will no longer be part of Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass for the 2019-2020 season.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
REI CEO Jerry Stritzke resigns, the man who killed a cougar speaks out, the RAM Multifunction Tailgate, and more popular stories this past week, Feb. 10-16, 2019.
Emerging Gear: Patagonia R1, Climbing Rope Belt, Handheld Jump-Starter
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Video: Man Who Suffocated Mountain Lion Comes Forward
‘I was able to shift my weight and get my foot on its neck … another couple minutes later, it finally stopped moving.’
Crash Hazard: Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F-150 Trucks in North America
Ford said a problem in the transmission system can result in an ‘unintended downshift into first gear’ while driving.
US Government Fast-Tracks Drone License Plate Mandate
Officials cited terrorism threats and first-responder safety as key factors in the new rule.
REI CEO Jerry Stritzke Resigns Amid Investigation
REI’s board of directors cited a ‘personal and consensual relationship between the REI CEO and the leader of another organization in the outdoor industry.’
United By Blue Aims to Pick Up 1 Million Pounds of Trash in 2019
United By Blue announced its 2019 Waterway Cleanup Tour locations. This year, the brand aspires to pick up more trash from oceans and waterways than ever before.
ISPO Gold: 2019 Snowsports Winners
What are the greatest products in all the (European) land? ISPO, held yearly in Munich, is the largest outdoor industry show in the world. These are the ISPO Gold snowsports winners for 2019.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Best In Show gear, a climbing controversy, an unbelievable mountain lion encounter, and more popular stories this past week, Feb. 3-9, 2019.
ISPO Gold Awards 2019: Euros Crown Outdoor Winners
While Outdoor Retailer provides America its first peek at the latest and greatest gear, ISPO provides Europeans a similar showcase of outdoor wares (with a few unique additions). These are ISPO’s 2019 Gold award winners for the Outdoor division.
NEMO Teams With First Lite on Ultralight Camping Kit for Hunters
Two premium brands in two separate markets come together to create a line for the mountain hunting crew. With NEMO and First Lite collaborating, it’s looking good.
Emerging Gear: Collapsible Tripod, Inflatable Camera Pack, Gorilla Monsoon Bike
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
prAna, Sharma Gaffe Sparks Responsible Caving Dialogue
A controversial image of Chris Sharma in the prAna’s spring 2019 catalog ignited outrage among some climbers. But it also helped bring an important issue into the mainstream.
Runner Fights Off, Chokes Mountain Lion to Death on CO Trail
‘In the event of a lion attack, you need to do anything in your power to fight back just as this gentleman did,’ said Mark Leslie, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast Region manager.
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.
‘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.