Author: Teresa Hartford

Over 300 applicants from 47 countries submitted their designs for the 2020 Woolmark Performance Challenge. The Top 10 finalists, shown here, are the Movers + Shakers in today’s fashion industry. The field is diverse and multi-talented. Let’s meet the Creators. A-COLD-WALL* | Samuel Ross  founded 2015 A student of graphic design + illustration, Samuel’s garments […]

By Teresa Hartford Angel Collinson is a Big Mountain Freeskier, Adventurer, Ambassador for protecting the planet and, since her on-screen debut in 2013, an award-winning star of Teton Gravity Research (TGR) adventure films. The daughter of the Ski Patrol Director for Utah’s Snowbird ski area, Angel grew up on skis riding some of the best […]

By Teresa Hartford Trail Sisters Founder, Gina Lucrezi, pictured third from left, noticed the lack of female voice, encouragement and representation within the sport of trail running. Her response was to create a media platform to encourage and educate women about the outdoors. “If participation numbers are to grow, we need to welcome women with […]

By Teresa Hartford David Kemper was a pioneer in the early days of snowboarding when he launched the Kemper snowboard label in 1987.  David built his first boards in his garage in Ontario, Canada. Once the brand started to gain momentum, he moved production to a factory in Montreal and quickly became one of the […]

In January, Virgin Galactic’s Sir Richard Branson and Under Armour’s Kevin Plank announced their collaboration to create technical “spacewear” for Virgin’s Galactic astronauts. The “system”—comprised of a base layer, spacesuit, footwear, training suit, and limited edition astronaut jacket—is the first of its kind created for Virgin Galactic customers ready to embark on human spaceflight. “Virgin […]

By Teresa Hartford Graphene, a one-atom-thick layer of Graphite, is ten times stronger than steel. By infusing rubber with the material, British brand inov-8 created a long life for the outsole in sports footwear.  Launched in July 2018, inov-8’s G-Series running and trail-specific shoes have graphene-infused rubber outsoles that provide a super sticky grip on […]

Vissla represents “creative freedom, a forward-thinking philosophy, and a generation of creators and innovators.” Within the surf community, they are rock stars, striving to minimize their environmental impact and protect the oceans and waves that they ride for future generations. Change Takes Movements and Events That Progress The Cause For Sustainability. Listen here or click […]

A wetsuit to face the emerging environmental crisis. With our coastlines under siege, the impacts of pollution, ocean acidification, climate change and fossil fuels, rising sea level, and powerful storms that have had a devastating effect on beaches around the world, Vissla teamed up with The Surfrider Foundation to create a wetsuit that addresses these […]

By Teresa Hartford Tights, by design, should fit tight. They’re one of the most popular items in a woman’s wardrobe next to a pair of jeans, for working out, going to the store, and can be dressed up for going out on the town. How tight should they fit? Rule of thumb, look at your […]

By Teresa Hartford Moots, the iconic hand-crafted bike company based in Steamboat Spring, CO, has had a storied history since 1981. Known for building the finest quality titanium road, mountain, cross, and specialty bikes, Moots is consistently recognized for its leadership, innovation and corporate/environmental responsibility.   Available through specialty retailers, SGB Today sat down with […]

By Teresa Hartford This time of year the weather can be unpredictable especially in Wyoming, home of apparel brand Stio, where daytime temps can be in the teens while nighttime lows in the single-digits. But no one lets that get in the way of enjoying the outdoors. Here are four options that Stephen Sullivan, Founder, […]

By Teresa Hartford Stephen Sullivan has built not one but two successful outdoor clothing brands. The first was Cloudveil, Founded in 1997 with friend Brian Cousins which was sold in 2005 to Sport Brands International (SGI) with over 600 retail doors and $25 million in revenue; and Stio Founded in 2011, a direct-to-consumer brand headquartered, […]

By Teresa Hartford Ladies, tomorrow morning when you open your closet door, will you struggle with “what am I going to wear today?” When you invest in a capsule wardrobe collection of key pieces that you love, the possibilities become easy for endless combinations that will work for you year-after-year. SGB Today pulled together a […]

Tonight’s premiere in Boulder, CO of TGR’s Winterland, has the ski and snowboard communities buzzing around town. The athletes in the film were Born To Ride. Traversing the locations where the film was shot offers us an invitation to see the world through their lens and explore parts unknown. Any excellent TGR adventure starts with snow—and […]

You’re Invited Join Teton Gravity Research for the Premiere of Winterland … October 3 Boulder Theater | Boulder, CO … Showtimes 6:45 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. Early entry for families 5:45 pm.  TGR athletes Angel Collinson, Sage Cattabriga-Losa, Mark Carter, and Ian MacIntosh will be on hand to welcome the Winter Ski and Snowboard Season […]