Stomp Out Bullying
The University of Tennessee honored a fourth-grade student who was bullied for making a homemade shirt with a full scholarship to college. The University Pride of the Southland band showed off their school spirit by wearing the fourth-graders design before the Volunteers football game against Chattanooga last weekend. The story went viral when the fourth-grade […]
The Weekender … Select Gear To Enjoy The Fall Weather
By Teresa Hartford There’s a chill in the air. Fall has arrived! The secret to staying warm comes down to quality over quantity and dressing up with the right layers to keep the cold out and the warm air in. For the quintessential items to keep you warm as you explore, here are a few […]
Gunner, The Dog That Changed My Life
By Teresa Hartford This is the story of Gunner, the English lab, who inspired his Owner, Addison Edmonds, to create a 5-Star Crash Test rated kennel to help save dog’s lives all over the world. … Addison always knew he was going to start his own company. Having an interest in being an entrepreneur like […]
Objet d’Art … Kokatat Limited Edition Maximus Centurion PFD
By Teresa Hartford Utah native and Salt Lake City-based artist Marcus Cline lives his life founded on the outdoors—which is represented in his work. Cline has a long history as a whitewater guide, experienced rock climber, skier, and outdoor educator. His lifestyle inspires his art and vice versa. And the art he creates is often […]
Anglers For The Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian bought destruction to Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands early this month with wind speeds up to 185 miles per hour and gusts up to 220 miles per hour. With the storm surge rising to 20 feet, the brutality of the storm, for many who have lived on the island for generations, said […]
Noteworthy Wearables From IFA 2019
Europe’s answer to CES is IFA, one of the oldest industrial exhibitions that has taken place in Berlin since 1927. At last week’s show, innovations in fitness-centric technology continued to trend with three noteworthy wearables on display from Garmin, Puma and Adidas. Garmin Venu with AMOLED display The Garmin Venu, click here to watch the video […]
The Nettle Project
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, pitched an idea to Vin + Omi, award-winning pioneers in sustainable fashion, to create a capsule collection made entirely from Nettles—a common weed—growing abundantly in his garden on Highgrove Estate in Gloucestershire. Last May, the designers spoke with Charles during an event hosted by the British Fashion […]
Krimson Klover’s Alpine Baselayer Takes Center Stage In Warren Miller’s Latest Film
Krimson Klover, Founded in Boulder, CO by Rhonda Swenson, is a well-known label in the active outdoor space as a maker of luxurious yet fuss-free women’s apparel. This year, Krimson Klover was honored to be part of a select group of brands who took part in Warren Miller’s latest film Timeless presented by Volkswagon. The […]
Bioengineered Apparel Gives New Meaning To Composting
Vollebak uses science and technology to make the future of clothing happen faster. The three-year-old outdoor brand, Founded by twin brothers, designers and athletes Nick and Steve Tidball, shown below, create outdoor clothing that no one else has—or is bold enough to try. In 2018, the duo manufactured several ground-breaking apparel pieces—the Graphene Jacket, the […]
Hydaway Water Bottle … Collapsible, Stashable, Planet-Friendly, Go-Anywhere
Through a partnership between Outdoor Retail and Nalgene Outdoor, more than 25,000 attendees of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this past June could opt to pick up a custom, 32-ounce, wide-mouth water bottle by Nalgene for free to fill up at more than 170 water stations located throughout the show floor. If you walked down […]
Summers & Co … Flyfishing Apparel For the Female Angler
Cara Smith grew up in Traverse City, MI—a legendary fishing area—spending time at her grandparents’ house on the Boardman River. She learned to love all aspects of fishing, even sewing fishing rod bags with her grandmother and helping her grandfather to tie a thread around a fishing pole. The heritage of fishing is woven deeply […]
Shaw & Tenney … The Oldest Maker Of Paddles & Oars In The World
Shaw & Tenney doesn’t claim to have invented Paddles & Oars but to their knowledge, they are the second oldest manufacturer in the world. Founded in 1878 in Orono, ME, the company has been manufacturing marine products using time-honored, traditional craftsmanship. Walking around the workshop, you see craftsmen at work. Every time a Paddle or […]
Throw-Away Plastic Through The Artist’s Lens
An art medium refers to the materials that artists use to create a work of art. Many people around the world are working to save our oceans and waterways, including contemporary artists. Through art, they are creating powerful statements that pay homage to the beauty of the sea and marine habitat but also show the devasting […]
Think Sustainably … 10 Apps To Cut Your Carbon Foot
When it comes to making sustainable choices, our phones are one of our best allies. Digital apps are available to empower people—and businesses—to make more sustainable choices. They’re also a great tool to develop more ways of thinking sustainably on a larger scale offering resources to more efficiently help us take care of our environment. […]
2019’s Best Cities For Soccer Fans
With the U.S. Open Cup final coming up at the end of August and the U.S. Women’s National Team having won the World Cup this year, WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best Cities for Soccer Fans as well as accompanying videos. To find the best places for loving— for many, the world’s favorite sport—WalletHub compared […]
