Tradeshows

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...

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...

March 10, 2021

Life Time Announces Full Lineup of First-Ever Her Summit on March 19-21

BOULDER, Colo., (March 10, 2021) — On the heels of Life Time’s announcement of Her Summit, its first-ever women’s retreat created to increase comfort, accessibility and knowledge of outdoor sports for women, the company today announced the full lineup of speakers and sessions at the virtual gathering March 19-21, including...

March 9, 2021

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Announces Much Anticipated Consumer Festival Dates and Pricing

Park City, Utah (March 9, 2021) - Today, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) launched exhibitor pre-registration for its highly anticipated winter outdoor consumer shows called the Snowbound Festivals. Breaking the mold of past consumer shows, the Snowbound Festivals are premium, multi-sensory, immersive experiences featuring the latest products, legendary athletes, top resorts, film...

March 5, 2021

National Bicycle Dealer Association Activates Endorsement of The Big Gear Show to Support Challenges IBDs Continue to Face in 2021

PARK CITY, UT (MARCH 5, 2021) – The National Bicycle Dealer Association (NBDA), the bicycle industry’s best-in-class provider of retailer-specific education and business growth resources, is issuing a call to action for IBDs to inform the organization’s Super Seminars and peer-to-peer networking opportunities in partnership with The Big Gear Show....

March 4, 2021

Climbing Community Hardgoods, Footwear Buyers and Brands Choosing The Big Gear Show in 2021

PARK CITY, UT (MARCH 4, 2021) – Petzl, SCARPA North America, La Sportiva, Liberty Mountain’s Edelweiss, Singing Rock, Grivel, Beal, Cypher and Kong, and Eldorado Climbing are committed to exhibit at The Big Gear Show’s inaugural show. The invite-only show is North America’s first ever open-air trade fair, expo and...

March 2, 2021

UltraSignup announced as Presenting Sponsor for US Trail Running Conference and webinar series

Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, has announced that UltraSignup will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Race Director segment of the Conference as well as the newly launched webinar series. UltraSignup is the largest trail running registration platform in North America...

February 24, 2021

Nisa Meineke Joins The Big Gear Show as Marketing and Project Director

PARK CITY, UT (February 24, 2021) – The Big Gear Show is proud to announce the hire of Nisa Meineke, who will serve as the show’s Marketing and Project Director. Nisa brings a decade of digital marketing, brand strategy and project management experience in the cycling and outdoor markets to...

February 23, 2021

Outdoor Retailer Will Return to an In-Person Event This Summer, Shifts Show to August

After having to go virtual with multiple events due to COVID-19, Outdoor Retailer will return to an in-person event this summer, two months later than usual. Footwear News

February 23, 2021

10 Million-Member Community Spartan Joins Run Show USA Expo in Boston, Jan. 29-30, 2022

  BOSTON (Feb. 23, 2021) – The Run Show USA, the inaugural consumer running exposition scheduled Jan. 29-30, 2022, at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center, today announced that Spartan, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, will become an official event sponsor. The two-day expo will feature indoor Spartan activations...

February 22, 2021

Emerald’s New CEO Sees Digital Shift Supporting 365-Day Engagement

Hervé Sedky, the new president and CEO of Emerald Holding, sees “early signs of a comeback” with two shows, including Surf Expo Winter, delivering 365-day customer engagement with digital tools rolled out over the pandemic. SGB Media

February 18, 2021

Utah Governor Spencer Cox Welcomes The Big Gear Show to Park City, Utah

PARK CITY, UT (February 16, 2021) – The Big Gear Show is proud to host their inaugural event in Park City, Utah with the support of the Utah State Government. The Big Gear Show supports nationwide brands and retailers and welcomes them to Utah, highlighting the state’s commitment to supporting...

February 8, 2021

Emerald Kicks off 2021, Successfully Trades First In-Person Event of the Year, Surf Expo Winter

Surf Expo, the largest and longest running watersports and beach lifestyle marketplace, successfully staged its winter event January 6-8, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida businesswire