As the infection rate grows and the economy shrinks, it can be difficult to see positives. But in this bleak and unprecedented time, solidarity shines in neighborhoods, communities, nations, and across the globe through adherence to social distancing. Industries are also pitching in to aid humanity. Ford and GE partnering to produce 50,000 ventilators in Read more ›
Most states enacted stay-at-home orders last week, but some traveling climbers still inundated popular destinations, taking advantage of their unscheduled “vacations” from work due to closures and shelter in place orders at home. Potential Overburdening of Limited Resources Many climbing destinations are in a remote location, and the nearest population centers may have minimal resources Read more ›
The Outdoor Retailer – Snow Show is the outdoor industry’s trade show where new products and innovations are revealed to retailers, the media and consumers. The show floor, in Denver Colorado’s Convention Center, features thousands of products from all corners of the outdoors. Here are a few new and innovative items that caught our eye. Read more ›
Alpine touring becomes more popular each year with more skiers heading into the backcountry to find pow stashes and more resorts allowing uphill traffic. One problem skiers ran into was the excessive gear — you used to need a completely different setup for touring than the one you had for lift-served days. Over the past Read more ›
Since 1965, Sierra Designs has been a leader in outdoor gear innovation. Now, 55 years later, the brand plans to offer leadership in a new way – encouraging partnerships to introduce new people to the outdoor lifestyle. Sierra Design’s Adventure Out initiative unites education groups, community partners, and outdoor business to expand participation in the outdoors. Read more ›
Starting this winter, all Dynafit tech bindings will carry a lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects. Under the new plan, bindings that cannot be repaired will be replaced for free. The lifetime guarantee will apply to all tech bindings going forward, starting with those from the 2019-20 model year. The company’s website offers further Read more ›
Humble beginnings and a history of innovation make MSR one of the most trusted brands in the outdoors This year marks the 50th anniversary for Seattle-based MSR. What started safety testing climbing gear evolved into one of the most recognized and trusted brands in the outdoor industry. Throughout its history, MSR developed products that left Read more ›
Understand the hardware that guards your life Climbers usually clip bolts and glue-ins without much thought; many climbers I’ve questioned at the cliffs don’t understand the structure or function of the hardware that lies behind the hanger. The goal of this Fresh Gear installment is to provide a cursory look at sport climbing anchors to Read more ›
It sounds pretty easy. A great wading boot should provide solid ankle support, fit comfortably, and ensures a firm grip on slick rocks in moving water. Only the best bring all those aspects to together in one boot. And even fewer have the kind of primo in extras that get serious fisherman to take notice—stuff Read more ›
The European company that owns Salewa, Wild Country, Dynafit, and Pomoca helps Evolv continue to grow Announced at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market yesterday, the Oberalp Group has acquired the climbing shoe brand Evolv from BRS Outdoor Holdings. This mutually beneficial transaction gives the Italian based Oberalp Group a pivotal piece in their rock climbing Read more ›
Walking onto the factory floor at Leatherman HQ in Portland, OR I am immediately impressed by the sheer scale of their operations. I have owned a Leatherman for years, and knew first hand their durability, precision, and quality, but I didn’t fully appreciate the work that went into producing the tools themselves. Their 90,000 square Read more ›
Patty and Peter Duke are at it again with the merino wool sock market. The Dukes are the original founders of Smartwool, and after many years of hiatus, they started Point 6 socks out of a need they saw in the market for performance oriented socks. One would think that the merino wool sock market Read more ›