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...