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The company's Gearheads talk to millions of customers every year, so they decided to do something with their feedback—make their own gear
In business for 44 years along the Chattahoochee River, this shop merges surf and mountain culture in a southern state with more than ten million people
A seven-part research series analyzed outdoor consumers from a psychological standpoint
Without diluting its kayaking focus, this shop located in an historic fishing village has gradually and naturally added to its offerings over 20-plus years
Plus, nominate someone you know to add to the growing list of lady-led businesses
The board and Stritzke agree that relationship with another outdoor industry leader is "perceived conflict of interest"
The CEO of the 50-year-old brand is strategically planning to keep it around for another half century
When customers expect sales, it hurts the outdoor industry
The brand has significant stakes in Montana and Nevada—too many to stay silent
The premium cooler manufacturer cites rapid growth and loyal customers as reasons for its new filing
Outdoor industry leaders shine a light on the crux of the issue—that selling on the "cheapest retailer's" website changes consumer’s perception of brands, putting specialty retailers at risk
The North Face, JanSport, Eagle Creek, and Altra are moving to metro Denver, while VF's denim and outlet businesses will stay in North Carolina
From limited-edition products to establishing a multi-lingual customer service team, the lightweight collapsible furniture brand is all grown up
According to the study, LifeStraw's single-stage and two-stage filtration systems remove the most
The brands are looking to introduce new categories and expand internationally
Learn how these young adventurers maintain legit careers while living the dream on the road and building their business
One thing seems clear. Hikers and hunters are in this together
New women-specific stores, the "Move Mountains" campaign, Girl Scouts badges, and more
Terms of the definitive purchase agreement have not been disclosed
These companies keep women front and center, whether their leaders are making comfy clothes for the trail or empowering the next generation of girls
This Tucson shop invests time, dollars, and space into the brands and employees keeping it running
Gun control debate prompts REI to hold orders, MEC to sever ties with Vista Outdoor
When Black Diamond released its first-ever batch of climbing shoes, only a third of the initial line was marketed to women
Forget cash and credit cards. This outdoor retailer accepts cryptocurrency in exchange for guided fly fishing trips and a special line of SUPs
Whether you need a new tent, a solar-powered radio, a stun gun, or even a tattoo, this quirky Florida outdoor retailer has you covered
This uber-sustainable, pet-friendly, and musically-inclined retail shop is perennially on the leading edge of specialty outdoor retail
The brand new Bozeman outdoor retailer, Crazy Mountain Outdoor Company, was founded by an Alabama kid with deep roots in the outdoor industry
A host of unique charitable events and services make this three-location shop a pillar of the Maine community
Located in a remote town with only 850 year-round residents, The Mountaineer in Keene Valley, New York, reveals how it has stayed in business for more than 40 years
Often called the “Boulder of the plains,” this Kansas college town boasts a community equally psyched about the outdoors