In an open letter entitled “Looking forward to seeing you in Denver on January 26,” Outdoor Retailer show organizers said they have no current plans to cancel the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2022 amid a surge in COVID-19 outbreaks tied to the Omicron variant. Enhanced safety measures, including mandatory masks, are being implemented, said show organizers.

Marisa Nicholson, SVP and show director, Outdoor Retailer, wrote in the letter, “There are no plans to cancel Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2022 at this time, and the show is set to open at 9 a.m. MST on January 26, 2022. We understand the decision to attend may be difficult right now, but we are here to support the retailers and brands looking to get their business done quickly and efficiently in this critical winter timeframe. We stand with Surf Expo, CES, NRF and the other shows serving their communities in January, and we hope you will too.”

The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2022, will be held January 26-28 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. The show is operated by Emerald Expositions. The full letter reads as follows:

Looking forward to seeing you in Denver on January 26
We hope you enjoyed the holidays and we’re excited for everyone to come together in Denver in a few weeks!

We share in everyone’s concern about health and safety and have been working diligently with Denver and our partners to create a safe environment for everyone to get their business done efficiently and safely.

Masks are required at all times while indoors regardless of vaccination status. That means to enter the Colorado Convention Center you must be wearing a mask and must wear one the entire time you are inside at Outdoor Retailer—in booths, in the aisles, at education sessions, everywhere.

You can read our full health and safety protocols on our website, which include actions you can take to protect yourself and others. Please stay home if you test positive for COVID-19 or if you feel sick at all.

There are no plans to cancel Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2022 at this time, and the show is set to open at 9 a.m. MST on January 26, 2022. We understand the decision to attend may be difficult right now, but we are here to support the retailers and brands looking to get their business done quickly and efficiently in this critical winter timeframe. We stand with Surf Expo, CES, NRF and the other shows serving their communities in January, and we hope you will too.

We also have exciting new resources and tools for all our attendees:

  • Match, a free matchmaking and communication tool to connect with retail buyers, reps, designers, importer/distributors, working media, and brands. Contact a concierge at outdoorretailer@eventnetworking.com to get started.
  • The Resource Center, a new information hub on the show floor to access industry insight directly from experts. Book an appointment today.

We will continue to evaluate and expand our health and safety protocols as medical recommendations evolve and will update all of you regularly through emails and on our website so you know what to expect when you arrive in Denver.

We are focused on your safety and success, and we are committed to helping our community use this valuable time together to build relationships, discover the latest innovations, and drive growth for their businesses. We look forward to seeing you in person in Denver.

Marisa Nicholson
SVP & Show Director, Outdoor Retailer

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