May 18, 2021

Leading Brands go Big at The Big Gear Show

PARK CITY, UT (5/18/21) –The Big Gear Show has become the go-to outdoor industry event for summer 2021 as it heads into the final push toward its inaugural invite-only edition, held August 3-5 in Park City, Utah. Some of the most recognizable brands in the camping, climbing, cycling, and paddlesports industries...

May 11, 2021

Outdoor Retailer Will Require Masks at Summer Denver Show — and No Hugs or Handshakes

Organizers revealed the health and safety plan for the upcoming event, which will take place from Aug. 10-12 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In the plan — which will include precautions beyond what has been mandated by government and local authorities — Outdoor Retailer stated it will require...

April 28, 2021

US Trail Running Conference Webinar shares initiatives to inspire climate action champions

Estes Park, CO – The fourth webinar in a nine-webinar series introduced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22. The session subject: Empowering a Community of Climate Action Champions, presented four industry leaders that...

April 26, 2021

Outerbike will hold 2 events this year

Outerbike announced it will hold two events this year and canceled four others this summer because of a demo bike shortage. Outerbike Moab will take place Oct. 1-3 and Outerbike Bentonville (Arkansas) Oct. 22-24. The previous events — Killington, Vermont (July 23-25), Crested Butte, Colorado (Aug. 13-15), Duluth, Minnesota (Aug....

April 23, 2021

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance builds on data and communications strengths with new hires, new roles

(Asheville, N.C.) -- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the collaborative strategic network of independent outdoor specialty retailers, is making key promotions to their internal team and adding new staff roles to bolster their data and communications capabilities. Promotions include Dana Howe, who will now serve as Grassroots Director of Membership and Education,...

April 22, 2021

Outside Interactive partners with The Big Gear Show in Park City, Utah

PARK CITY, UT (4/20/21) – The Big Gear Show is proud to announce Outside Interactive as a supporting partner for its inaugural Park City, Utah event. The Big Gear Show brings together global brands and top North American retailers in the safest way—outside. The Big Gear Show attendees will have...

April 14, 2021

Independent outdoor specialty retailers see robust recovery rebound with 101% year-to-year sales increase in March

APRIL 14, 2021 -- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the collaborative strategic network of independent outdoor specialty retailers, reported robust year-to-year retail sales gains in their March membership update last week. Based on Grassroots member sales reports, independent outdoor specialty retailers are enjoying an exceptional year-to-year sales rebound that has both met...

April 1, 2021

REVEAL Global Media Conference Announces Presenting Brand Lineup for Spring/Summer Event

BOULDER, Colo. - April 1, 2021 - REVEAL Global Media Conference, an event series designed to bring together the media and a select group of the most innovative brands in the active lifestyle, outdoor and cycling industries, today announces the lineup for the REVEAL Spring/Summer event happening on April 6...

March 29, 2021

US Trail Running Conference Webinar provides actionable steps to grow trail communities

Estes Park, CO – The third webinar in a nine-webinar series introduced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted on Thursday, March 25. The session subject: Growing Your Trail Running Community featured four industry leaders that have been successful in...

March 29, 2021

360 Adventure Collective Announces Summer 2021 Show Schedule

Asheville, NC — March 29, 2021—360 Adventure Collective, the trusted member association that has brought focused, regional events for sales reps and retailers for over 40 years, announces its 2021 Summer Show Schedule. After multiple show cancellations in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, the association continues to forge ahead...