From The Pages of SGB Magazine Winter Show Issue: Hunting Trends 2016 See the Rise of the Performance Brand
By Greg Thomas Some of my best and worst childhood memories formed in a soggy western Washington duck blind, sitting on a wet wood plank, cold feet stuck in the mud, waiting for mallard ducks to arrive on what my dad might call, “the 9 o’clock flight.” He’d name these flights to best serve his […]
From the Pages of SGB Magazine: Wintersport Goggles Take An Unobstructed View
Goggle brands look to cleaner, simpler designs that still up performance. Wintersport goggle brands are beginning to pull back from some of the category’s recent big trends – such as oversized lenses and integrated electronics – as consumers lean toward simpler models that bring performance they don’t have to think about on the slopes. And […]
Outdoor Retailer Crescendos to Critical Mass on Day Two
If you ask attendees of the biannual Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City what goes on behind the doors of the Salt Palace Convention Center, the answers can sometimes be too wild to believe. But believe it: this Winter Market, whether meeting with top level executives and some of the largest specialty retailers across the world, […]
From the Pages of SGB Magazine: Leather and Grip Defines Sexiest Gloves in Years
Winter warriors turn to gloves made from the most dependable materials. Why? Because gloves can make or break your season, or at least your day. Fall/Winter 2016 offerings get down and dirty using different animal leathers, alpine and functional style cues, spidey-grip technologies and uber insulations. Outdoor Research Project Gloves Outdoor Research will introduce new […]
Cotopaxi Introduces Llama Fleece Jacket
Cotopaxi, the burgeoning hipster outdoor apparel company synonymous with its urban scavenger hunt Questival events, is taking its iconic llama insignia to the next level. In the new unisex Kusa Jacket, $200, revolutionary llama fleece insulation offers a fresh spin on traditional synthetics and down. According to Cotopaxi, llama wool offers a 40- to 50-degree […]
37 New Sports and Fitness Gadgets that Caught Our Eyes at CES 2016
From smart sports bras to trackable basketballs and boosted fit bands, the industry is gaining share at the global Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. By David Clucas and Jahla Seppanen In the same way that athleisure is hot in fashion, so is the sports and fitness craze in electronics. Consumers want to look and […]
Protect Our Winters Lobbies Washington For Big Changes
Shifting climate and changing paradigms are driving winter advocates to Washington, led by the footprint of lobbying collective Protect Our Winters (POW). After a half dozen lean snow seasons across the West and the uncertainty of Godzilla El Niño calling for record precip and droughts alike, it’s easy to get discouraged about what climate change […]
What Not To Miss At ORWM 2016
It’s Outdoor Retailer and the week’s show is about much more than just new products. As the industry packs its bags — and perhaps a pair of skis — for Winter Market 2016 in Salt Lake City with its new, earlier dates, we take a look at few top trends and events not to miss […]
Nautilus Sponsors 2016 CrossFit Championship
Nautilus, Inc., a leader in home fitness equipment, announced that its Schwinn Airdyne will be the title sponsor of the 2016 CrossFit Fort Vancouver (CFV) Championship on January 9-10, 2016. The CFV Championship is a pairs competition for the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada’s most elite athletes. During this two-day event, 16 male pairs and […]
New Exhibitors at ORWM: Dish and Duer
Freshman Outdoor Retailer exhibitor, Dish and Duer, comes armed with stretch and style, catering to the urban commuter. Other new ORWM exhibitors featured in SGB this month include Voormi, Avatech and 4FRNT Skis. By Courtney Holden Dish and Duer believes jeans serve a dual purpose: They should look good, but they should also perform. “Our […]
Hats Go Classic Cool, Ditching Overzealous Flash
As much fun as the glitz and tech of winter gear can be, let’s face it, hats don’t buy into the sparkle. These unsung heroes of winter take a noble step away from futuristic flash and go back to the basics. Fall/Winter 2016-2017 options opt for relaxed styles and active/chill versatility, using a hybrid of […]
I Am…SGB: Tom Fritz, VP Marketing, Marmot Mountain LLC
Tom Fritz has worked for Dow Chemical; Clorox, managing such brands as Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing and other new product initiatives; Spreckels Sugar Company as Director of Marketing; Nestle Beverage as Business Director, Nestea; Yes! Entertainment as EVP Marketing & Product Development (toys); and Marmot Mountain LLC as VP of Marketing since 1998, when […]
DC Snowboarding Introduces Its Young Global AM Team
Think 15-year-olds can’t shred? Think again. DC Snowboarding announced its arsenal of AM riders — a roster of next generation big names that would make even the pros quiver in their boots. DC’s AM Team will include Mons Roisland, Sebbe De Buck, Jordan Morse, Brady Lem, Jonathan Linde and Marc Salas Manosa. The company has […]
Winter Accessory Must Haves from ORWM 2016
SGB wants to make winter packing easy, so we compiled a handful of best-of products from DryGuy, Pearl Izumi, Smartwool, and more, that will keep you warm, hydrated and exploring all day. Hydro Flask The redesigned Hydro Flask 32 oz and 64 oz Growlers are a great way to transport your favorite beverages from tap […]
High School Awarded $50,000 Russell Athletic “Fight Like Dylan Award”
Russell Athletic announced Central High School in Providence, Rhode Island as the 2015 “Fight Like Dylan Award” recipient. The award, celebrating its fifth year, honors high school programs around the nation that have demonstrated inspiring determination and perseverance through sports. A distinguished panel of judges, led by former NFL coach, Tony Dungy, selected Central High […]
