Outside Business Journal • 8th November 2021

The two young entrepreneurs taking over a century-old boot company

Limmer Boots has produced world-class footwear since 1919. After working through a few years of transition, the business has new leadership in Chris Sawyer and Adam Lane-Olsen, two brand loyalists who want to carry the company's legacy forward.

Outside Business Journal • 5th November 2021

BOA chief executive: 'We have fewer brand partners today than five years ago—and that’s on purpose'

Shawn Neville, who joined BOA five years ago, dishes on his company’s recent ownership change, how Covid impacted demand, threats to the brand’s success, and what’s next.

Outside Business Journal • 2nd November 2021

Spyder Footwear executive dishes on the brand’s launch, aspirations

Former Amer Sports sales director Jon Hanson plans to make a name for the nascent brand reminiscent of Spyder's rise to prominence in skiwear.

Outside Business Journal • 1st November 2021

Stocks update: Outdoor industry continues to climb out of deep hole

More outdoor companies saw their shares grow rather than decline in October, but the industry still lags behind other sectors as supply chain concerns intensify.

Outside Business Journal • 29th October 2021

Outdoor industry sales numbers grew moderately in Q3, despite headwinds

In the third quarter, even in the face of continued supply chain congestion, outdoor-focused public companies continued to post positive sales and profit figures.

Outside Business Journal • 28th October 2021

Solo Brands went public today. Here's where the IPO pricing landed.

The recently formed parent company of four outdoor brands began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Outside Business Journal • 27th October 2021

Why is Patagonia now selling wine?

Patagonia Provisions this week unveiled a collection of wines, ciders, and sake, bolstering its existing lineup of food and beer.

Outside Business Journal • 26th October 2021

REI opens first Wyoming location with new Jackson Hole store

The co-op, which has offered adventure tours in Wyoming for more than a decade, on Nov. 5 will open its first store in the state.

Outside Business Journal • 22nd October 2021

PrimaLoft steps into the spotlight with its first consumer-focused campaign

The ingredient brand—which “people feel but usually don’t see,” in the words of CEO Mike Joyce—is now talking directly to those who buy the products its technologies enhance.

Outside Business Journal • 21st October 2021

Market research company NPD Group sold to PE firm

NPD Group, which tracks product sales data for the outdoors and numerous other industries, found itself in the crosshairs of one outdoor group earlier this year.

Outside Business Journal • 20th October 2021

Outdoor DEI coalition Together Outdoors unveils council members

Together Outdoors, a coalition supported by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and composed of businesses across the outdoors, has grown to 77 member organizations.

Outside Business Journal • 15th October 2021

6 films about outdoor equity compete for $25,000 production grant

The Redford Center is highlighting films that present the myriad benefits of being outdoors while also shining a spotlight on the current, historical, and social inequities of nature accessibility.

Outside Business Journal • 11th October 2021

REI to close on Black Friday for seventh year in a row

REI is continuing its annual #OptOutside campaign—despite a tough sales environment due to Covid in 2020—by closing its doors on Black Friday and encouraging customers to spend time outdoors.

Outside Business Journal • 8th October 2021

Solo Brands—owner of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, and more—announces IPO

Only incorporated since June and currently PE-backed, the platform is already preparing to go public as it looks to leverage the success of its four outdoor brands.

Outside Business Journal • 6th October 2021

Study: Climate change poses an existential threat to outdoor recreation

As the climate warms in coming years, demand for outdoor recreation in the U.S. is expected to decrease, a new study from Utah State University finds.

Outside Business Journal • 5th October 2021

Outdoor industry stocks suffer setbacks in Q3

Outdoor-focused publicly traded companies saw their collective shares sink 6.1 percent in the third quarter, signaling a return to earth after a scorching first half of 2021.

Outside Business Journal • 4th October 2021

REI launches DEI-focused charity with initial $1 million investment

The REI Cooperative Action Fund will support “nonprofit organizations promoting justice, equity and belonging in the outdoors.”

Outside Business Journal • 1st October 2021

150 outdoor journalists, marketers, and brand reps gather at Outdoor Media Summit

The 5th annual event in Estes, Colorado, gave outdoor journalists a place to learn, collaborate, and network and a select number of brands to really connect with their message.

Outside Business Journal • 1st October 2021

Confluence of States officers met at Outdoor Media Summit to collaborate on growing the outdoor economy

The Confluence of States event included the signing of new offices of outdoor recreation and ways that ORECs can work with media and brands to further the outdoor economy.

Outside Business Journal • 29th September 2021

Gore unveils new membrane for outdoor apparel and gear

The ingredient brand has combined its expanded polyethylene (ePE) with another polymer, polyurethane (PU), to create a new membrane that improves durability and performance.

The University of Memphis Magazine • 1st April 2006

Homecoming

In an exclusive interview with The University of Memphis Magazine, alumnus Roy Hallums recounts his harrowing tale of being held hostage in Iraq for nearly a year.

SnoWorld • 11th November 2017

Tyler Ceccanti

My Q&A with pro skier Tyler Ceccanti for Warren Miller's SnoWorld magazine.

SnoWorld • 11th November 2017

Lexi du Pont

My Q&A with pro skier Lexi du Pont for Warren Miller's SnoWorld magazine.

SnoWorld • 11th November 2017

Kevin Giffin

My Q&A with ski patroller Kevin Giffin for Warren Miller's SnoWorld magazine.

SnoWorld • 11th November 2017

Kalen Thorien

My Q&A with pro skier Kalen Thorien for Warren Miller's SnoWorld magazine.

SnoWorld • 11th November 2017

Jeremy Jensen

My Q&A with binding-less snowboard pioneer Jeremy Jensen for Warren Miller's SnoWorld magazine.

SnoWorld • 11th November 2017

Errol Kerr

My Q&A with pro skier Errol Kerr for Warren Miller's SnoWorld magazine.

REI Co-op Journal • 2nd March 2017

Carving a New Path

Three winters ago, as Elizabeth Alvarado stood atop a bunny hill at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area and strapped into a snowboard for the first time, she felt hopelessly lost. Part of it was her surroundings. But mostly it was emotional disorientation. At 15, Alvarado had no idea what the future held. With nothing to lose, she pointed her board downhill.

SIA Snow Show Daily • 28th January 2017

Back to Basics

Snowboarding icon Jeremy Jones stays true to roots. And he preaches that simple philosophy to an industry that looks to grow its audience.

SIA Snow Show Daily • 28th January 2017

A Decade of Neon

Shred and Slytech -- and the companies' co-owners Ted Ligety and Carlo Salmini -- celebrate 10 years standing out in the goggle and protective-gear business.

SIA Snow Show Daily • 28th January 2017

Changing Face of Snow Sports

Stakeholders look beyond the core to reverse the participation plateau. That means attracting a more diverse audience and offering something more than the traditional skiing and snowboarding experience.

SIA Snow Show Daily • 27th January 2017

One for the Record Books?

Guinness bid highlights importance of ski/snowboard lessons and critical efforts of Mary Jo Tarallo, executive director of the Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month and Bring a Friend initiatives.

SIA Snow Show Daily • 27th January 2017

Eco-Friendly Focus

Brands exhibiting at SnowSports Industries America's Snow Show look to go green without sacrificing performance, including Niche Snowboards and Scarpa North America.

SIA Snow Show Daily • 26th January 2017

Smash the Silos

Panel at SnowSports Industries America's 2017 Snow Show encourages collaboration and taking advantage of state, community resources for growth.

SIA Snow Show Preview • 25th January 2017

Vision Quest

Goggle-makers aim to differentiate at SnowSports Industries America's 2017 Snow Show through technological advances.

SIA Snow Show • 31st January 2016

Snowboard and Ski Retailer Wisdom

Alpine, snowboard and Nordic retailers share their strategies for SIA Snow Show's On-Snow Demo.

SIA Snow Show Daily • 30th January 2016

New Recruits

SIA Snow Show welcomes new exhibitors inspired by places they love.

SIA Snow Show • 29th January 2016

Sourcing Snow - Tomorrow's Technology

Material innovations on display at this year's Sourcing Snow – held all four days on the main floor of Snow Show – are further proof the industry is hearing consumers' demands for warmer, drier, lighter and more breathable apparel.

SIA Snow Show Daily • 29th January 2016

Show Newcomers

New exhibitors at SIA Snow Show include apparel-makers and gear innovators.

SIA Snow Show Daily • 28th January 2016

Open Source

Sourcing Snow enters its fourth year at the SIA Snow Show as an increasingly popular and essential destination for any manufacturer seeking a fresh crop of fabric, textile and fastener suppliers.

Memphis Daily News • 7th June 2010

Rally Time

As soon as he heard the Memphis Redbirds were coming to town in 1998, Buddy Young bought season tickets and has renewed them every year since.