February 11, 2021

Cotopaxi Announces Bold Sustainability Goal

(Salt Lake City, UT) - B Corp and outdoor brand Cotopaxi announces today its goal that 100% of its product line be certified as using materials certified as either responsible, recycled, or repurposed by 2022. To date 90% of its products currently meet this criteria, and 94% of Cotopaxi products...

February 10, 2021

How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest? – 2021 Edition

The Summit Coach gives the short answer - a car or at least $30,000, but most people pay about $45,000, and some will pay as much as $160,000! The Blog on alanarnette.com

February 10, 2021

Winter Park Resort reports COVID-19 outbreak among employees. It’s just one of 11 current outbreaks at Colorado ski areas, CDPHE says

Winter Park blames the outbreak on social gatherings outside of the workplace and congregate housing. The Denver Post

February 10, 2021

Ski Brands Emphasize Ease And Versatility For 2021/22

With winter lovers heading to the slopes this season, ski manufacturers have been experimenting with materials, shapes, profiles, and sustainable practices to keep consumers schussing well after the pandemic ends. SGB Media

February 10, 2021

Tim Cook Pivots to Fitness

Apple’s CEO wants to make health and wellness the company’s greatest legacy. Outside

February 10, 2021

Despite uncertainty, retailers prepare for a busy thru-hiking season on the Appalachian Trail

Along the AT, retailers are gearing up for more long-distance hikers than last year. SNEWS

February 10, 2021

Kokatat strikes gold! Paddlesports leader to celebrate 50th anniversary in 2021

ARCATA, CA – Steve O’Meara started Kokatat, then Blue Puma, in 1971 purely as a way to help get people out on the trails and waterways of Humboldt County. On one fateful day he was approached by some friends to see if he could design and build them some better...

February 10, 2021

GSI Outdoors strengthens Partnership with Sasquatch Agency, adding Public Relations Services

Spokane, Wash. — February 10, 2021 — Renowned family-owned maker of outdoor kitchenware and tableware GSI Outdoors has deepened its relationship with Sasquatch Agency for 2021, adding public relations services to its list of deliverables. Sasquatch Agency will now be handling PR, organic and paid social media, email marketing, content...

February 10, 2021

Primus and Brunton Outdoor Inc. Strengthen Teams with Key New Hires

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (Feb. 10, 2021) — Primus, the Swedish heritage outdoor equipment brand known for reliable, safe and innovative cooking products that have helped people enjoy the outdoors since 1892, and Brunton, the U.S.-based manufacturer established in 1894 known for precision outdoor navigation instruments, are proud to announce the hiring...

February 10, 2021

Bluebird Backcountry fully powered by renewable energy

Denver/Kremmling, Colorado: After its much-heralded abbreviated season in February 2020, Bluebird Backcountry is back for the 2020/21 ski season. The ski area with no lifts is already pushing the boundaries that define traditional ski areas, and now, they’ve added energy to the list of things they’re doing differently. Bluebird has partnered...