Top New Trail Gear at Summer Outdoor Retailer Jess Daddio|June 24, 2019 We toured this year’s biggest outdoor trade show in search of the coolest findings in trail gear. What we discovered: From footwear to base layers, versatility is key.
First Look: Garmin GPSMAP 66i Ebony Roberts|June 5, 2019 A look at the all-new Garmin GPSMAP 66i, the brand’s first full-featured handheld GPS equipped with inReach satellite messaging capabilities.
New Product Spotlight: The Cannondale Habit 5 & Cannondale Topstone Bikes Julie Brown The Habit and the Topstone are part of a new offering from Cannondale at REI stores nationwide.
What Is REI Doing About Extended Sizing in 2019? Aer Parris|April 8, 2019 REI is committed to expanding the selection of quality apparel and gear for women of all sizes. This year is no different. Here's how.
The Incredible Success Story of Black Crows Skis Gordy Megroz|April 2, 2019 How a once-small French ski company became one of the highest-selling independent ski manufacturers in the U.S.
Recycled Outdoor Gear: ‘One of the more promising trends’ in Product Development Aer Parris|March 15, 2019 Recyled gear has been heralded by many in the outdoor industry. We look at the trend and highlight three products that are champions of this effort.
Skinny Skis Are Back Robert Pursell|February 21, 2019 After years of pushing skis with super-wide waist widths, ski brands and consumers are realizing that narrower skis can get the job done just fine.
8 Innovative Pieces of Snowsports Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2019 Robert Pursell|February 4, 2019 This year, the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show introduced ski and snowboard fans to a slew of new innovations, from Bluetooth-enabled avalanche beacons to ski goggles for pups to the grand return of an iconic freeskiing brand.
Waterproof and Actually Breathable? Yes Please Aer Parris|January 30, 2019 The North Face debuts its innovative new FUTURELIGHT™ technology.
Tested: The Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC Binding Megan Michelson|December 27, 2018 The most anticipated ski binding of the winter is here. We got a chance to test it out. The verdict? It truly does it all.
This Winter’s Coolest New Boot Was Built by a Skier Devon O’Neil|October 10, 2018 How Canadian pro skier Eric Hjorleifson created this winter's most revolutionary backcountry ski boot, the Dyanfit HOJI Pro Tour.
New Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC Binding Offers Uphill, Downhill Performance Megan Michelson|September 2, 2018 The binding combines the lightweight construction and 90-degree range of motion of a free-heel pin binding with the stability of an alpine binding.
