SGB was there yesterday at the Outdoor Retailer Demo Day and selected some of the more notable and new items from the Paddlesports category that will play a major role in future seasons. Writer: Travis Poulin Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Waterman iSUP BK Pro 9’10 is suited best for the lighter rider. The BK Pro line was designed by Brian […]
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Item Of The Day: Hydro Flask Oasis
The 64 oz and 128 oz Oasis bottles feature TempShield Double Walled Vacuum Insulation and 18/8 Pro-grade stainless steel that won’t retain or transfer flavors.
Watershed Shifts Into Mountain Bike Market
Introducing the Watershed McKenzie handlebar bag.
Will Oval Chainrings Become The New Norm?
According to Wolf Tooth Components, elliptical rings provide smoother, more consistent power and this results in less spin-out and stalling for better traction.
Early Summer Insights: Hottest Selling Bike Trends Across the U.S.
Mountain bike retailers give us an inside look at what shredders are coveting this season.
Taking Off The Training Wheels With Strider
Strider founder Ryan McFarland spoke with us about how the company’s revolutionary learn-to-ride concept was born.
Swiftwater Rescue: A Vital Skill For All Paddlers
“Many tragedies that have happened on the water could have been prevented with basic swiftwater rescue techniques,” said rafting outfitter Ryan Snodgrass. “This is why it is important for professionals in the river outfitter industry to be fluent in these skills.”
Vuori Blends Yoga, Art And Surf
Vuori is a Finnish word meaning mountain – a brand name Chris Miller and Joe Kudla found appropriate for the feeling when one reaches the top of a mountain.
FluidStance Finds Balance Between Work And Play
“I realized I was standing for 60-80 hours a week when I switched to a stand up desk, and all I was doing was shifting the pain from my butt to my feet throughout the day,” said founder Joel Heath.
Dane Jackson Crushes GoPro Mountain Games
The 23 year old took home first place in the Coors Light Steep Creek Championships on nearby Homestake Creek on Thursday and continued to rock the games by winning the freestyle kayak competition.
GoPro Mountain Games Rock Vail
We were on scene for the busy weekend as top outdoor athletes gathered to celebrate competition and the outdoor community.
SGB Coverage Of GoPro Mountain Games
The annual GoPro Mountain games are the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, music and the mountain lifestyle.
Access Fund Breaking Ground In Politics
The organization – which protects climbing areas through land acquisition, education, stewardship/conservation climbing policy and advocacy – has recently returned from Washington D.C.
Sondors Introduces Foldable E-Bike
The forged aluminum frame is a one-size-fits-most, and weighs in at six pounds – offering a total bike weight of 50 pounds.
The Great E-Bike Debate
Pedal assist e-bikes allow riders to go faster and make climbing hills easier, which may be great for urban commuting, but do they have any place on classic mountain biking and hiking trails? Many avid riders say no.