Tradeshows

July 30, 2021

US Trail Running Conference Webinar Focuses on a Safe Return to Trail Racing

Estes Park, CO – The seventh webinar in a nine-webinar series produced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted Thursday, July 22. The session subject for this latest session was: Post COVID-era racing – What’s changed, what have we learned,...

July 29, 2021

SCARPA spearheads effort at The Big Gear Show to redistribute used outdoor equipment

BOULDER, Colo. (July 29, 2021) – At the upcoming Big Gear Show in Park City, Utah, SCARPA, manufacturer of high-performance footwear for mountain sports, will contribute to an effort to help distribute high-quality used outdoor equipment to athletes among historically marginalized communities. During the show, SCARPA will provide and promote...

July 26, 2021

Report shows Outdoor Industry has work to do on its online ADA compliance

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA (Monday, July 26, 2021) —Today, marks the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Outdoor Sports Insurance (outdoorsportsins.com), the longest serving business insurance broker in Ski, Bike and Outdoor markets, recently completed a report evaluating over 275 outdoor industry retailer and brand...

July 19, 2021

It’s Tradeshow Time…But Is The Paddlesports Industry Going?

Two of summertime’s biggest tradeshows for paddlesports are just around the corner, The Big Gear Show and Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, with iCAST at the end of July. But after a hard-fought year during the pandemic and a changing tradeshow landscape, is the industry, and are retailers attending? To find...

July 16, 2021

KUIU Announces New Kenai Series

Dixon, CA (July. 16th 2021)  – KUIU, the leading manufacturer of ultralight performance hunting gear, is proud to announce the release of their updated Kenai Series of insulation layers. This line is the brand’s most technically advanced synthetic insulation layer, designed for active use during strenuous mountain activities. The updates...

July 15, 2021

Brite-Strike’s Perfect Dream, Soft-Sided Lighted Cooler Introduction at ICAST 2021

July 15, 2021. Brite-Strike Technologies Inc. USA announced today they will introduce their lighted 24 can soft-sided watertight cooler at ICAST 2021 designed for kayak/SUP and micro-skiff fishing. Why settle for just a cooler when you can have one that has UV light inside to reduce bacteria and mold? Additional LEDs...

July 14, 2021

RVDA Expo to Feature Award-Winning Marketing Consultant

Tanya Miller, president of Secret Weapon Media Agency, will host two workshops on messaging and customer acquisition in the digital marketing track at the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The event will take place Nov. 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas. RV-PRO

July 12, 2021

Brite-Strike Introduces the Outdoor Sport Ultra-Light Sun, Heat, Insect Protection Cap

Brite-Strike Technologies Inc. USA will introduce their new Outdoor Sport ultra-light nylon cap that offers total protection from Sun, Heat and Insects at ICAST 2021. The ultra-light nylon mesh construction has a built-in mesh gator that can be tucked up inside when not needed or removed. The stretch mesh gator...

July 8, 2021

The Big Gear Show Announces List of Committed Exhibitors to Date

PARK CITY, UT (7/8/21) – The Big Gear Show, the outdoor industry’s only business to business event held entirely outdoors, announces an updated complete list of companies and brands attending to date. Held next month, August 3-5, 2021 in Park City, Utah, this outdoor trade show event has quickly become the go-to...

July 7, 2021

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance expands to 196 retail doors, as Big Agnes and Osprey join as vendor partners

ASHEVILLE, NC (July 7, 2021) -- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, is announcing the addition of five new retail members as well as the addition of Big Agnes and Osprey as vendor partners. The new retailers include Active Endeavors...

July 2, 2021

Gain Retail Knowledge and New Perspective at The Big Gear Show

PARK CITY, UT (7/2/21) – The Big Gear Show, a premier bike, camp, climb, hike, overland and paddle industry gear event for summer 2021, is pleased to announce an extensive range of retailer education opportunities during the August 3-5 show, held in Park City, Utah. The 3-day event will feature...

June 21, 2021

360 Adventure Collective to Host Southeast Paddlesports Experience

Asheville, NC — June 21, 2021 — 360 Adventure Collective, the trusted member association that has brought focused, regional events to sales reps and retailers for over 40 years, is excited to host its first Southeast Paddlesports Experience August 24-25 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina....

June 17, 2021

The Big Gear Show welcomes Media

PARK CITY, UT (6/17/21) – The Big Gear Show, a premier outdoor industry gear event for summer 2021, has officially opened its media credential portal for the inaugural invite-only edition. The show will be held August 3-5 in Park City, Utah. Interested working media professionals should visit: https://www.thebiggearshow.com/media/and fill out...

June 8, 2021

US Trail Running Conference announces theme for 2021 – 
Trail Running as a Restorative Sport

Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced the theme for this year’s edition of the annual event, Trail Running as a Restorative Sport. This theme is an organic and logical development from last year’s successful theme of Trail Running Communities for...

June 7, 2021

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance opens Switchback real-time data tool to all members

MONDAY, JUNE 7 2021– Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of independent outdoor retail, announced this week the graduation of their Switchback data tool from pilot phase to general availability for all Grassroots members. Developed in partnership with PivotPoint Retail, the new Switchback platform...

June 3, 2021

Outdoor Research Donates Award-Winning Face Masks to The Big Gear Show

PARK CITY, UT (June 3, 2021) – The Big Gear Show, the outdoor industry’s only business to business event held entirely outdoors, is proud to partner with Outdoor Research to offer the brand’s award winning Face Mask Kit to every show attendee. At the start of the pandemic, Outdoor Research...

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...