December 2, 2021

Arrested by Machines: Europe’s Lead Climbing Auto-Belay Targets US Gyms

A company in Italy may be permanently changing the lead belay as we know it. ProGrade, a somewhat unknown entity, recently introduced an auto-belay format capable of paying out slack and catching a climber on lead. Of course, anyone who’s rope-soloed knows that a lead belay does not necessarily need...

November 8, 2021

Cotopaxi CEO ‘Desperate’ to Stop Facebook Scam Ads

Cotopaxi cautions consumers about a recent uptick in fraudulent ‘Cotopaxi Outlet’ ads appearing on social media platforms. This isn’t the first time faux sellers have emulated a major brand claiming to sell quality products at unreal discounts, and it won’t be the last. However, improved targeted ads on social media...

October 27, 2021

Why is Patagonia now selling wine?

Patagonia provides much of the apparel and gear needed to explore the backcountry, and now the company is giving adventurers—the adult ones, anyway—another beverage option for their après festivities. The company’s food division, Patagonia Provisions, unveiled a collection of wines, ciders, and sake. The launch comes as the brand works to...

October 25, 2021

‘The Summit of the Gods’ Takes an Animated Approach to Everest

Netflix continues its mission to make every single possible film or television series in the universe with its new adaption of a manga series by Jiro Taniguchi, itself an adaptation of a novel. The story follows a Japanese photojournalist who thinks he recognizes the camera George Mallory and Sandy Irvine...

October 14, 2021

At Four Ski Areas, You Can Pay to Skip the Lift Line. Locals Are Pissed

Responding to the demand for quality, affordable running eyewear, Nathan debuts its polarized sunglasses, featuring a high-grip TPE material on the frame to keep it from shifting during activity, and a TR90 frame construction that is flexible, impact-resistant and heat-resistant. MORE

October 5, 2021

REDARC Brings Solar Capabilities to North America

LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA; REDARC, the leading Overland authority in power management launches a suite of solar products in North America. No more melted ice, no more warm drinks, no more worrying about state of charge, no more compromises. Leave the crowds behind and get off-grid with REDARC’s 12-volt solar range....

September 14, 2021

Supply Side, Shipping And SUP Sales Soar But Inventory Low

With the pandemic leading to growth in participation in paddlesports, no category has seen more uptick than stand-up paddleboards (SUP), especially inflatables. But while they require a modicum of balance to use, those in the business are also trying to find their footing dealing with complications in production, distribution and...

August 18, 2021

‘Free Solo’ Star Alex Honnold Is Coming to Disney+ With a Climbing Docuseries

Alex Honnold is climbing again, this time for a Disney+ docuseries from National Geographic. The streaming service has greenlighted the three-part On the Edge with Alex Honnold with the subject of the Oscar-winning Free Solo. It sees him embark on a lifelong dream: an epic climbing quest across the remotest and toughest walls and...

August 18, 2021

Your next North Face jacket may be made of wood pulp

The North Face has reached an agreement with textile material company Spinnova to develop new, sustainable, high-performance textiles. Created from wood pulp, Spinnova's bespoke fiber is reportedly tough, insulating, and "zero percent harmful" to the planet. Read more.

August 11, 2021

Aspen Snowmass Resorts Launches Outerwear Lines for Employees, Guests

Vertical integration on the slopes? That’s what Aspen Snowmass has in mind, as it launches its own ski outerwear line. The resort chain becomes the first to design its own clothing line, ready to go for the 2021-22 season after some in-house testing. GearJunkie