Suunto is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and in honor of the milestone, the company has built a special edition watch. In addition, they’ve redesigned the Foot POD and Movestick so that they are both much smaller and easier to use. All of this was on display at Suunto’s booth at the Outdoor Retailer…
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Cool stuff from Eagles Nest Outfitters at Winter Outdoor Retailer
Eagles Nest Outfitters is a company out of Asheville, North Carolina that creates cool stuff to make life easier while camping or backpacking. Relaxation gear such as hammocks, tarps, bug nets, padded guitar cases and even speakers are part of the ENO family, and each piece speaks volumes about the company’s chill vibe. Eagles Nest…
Vasque shows off new boots for 2011 at Outdoor Retailer
The name Vasque drums up images of heavy, durable hiking and backpacking boots for the worst weather conditions. The company certainly has those boots in their 2011 lineup, but at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market, they’re continuing their focus on trail ready shoes, everything from their traditional hiking/backpacking styles to trail runners. The Vasque…
Hydro Flask launches portable filtration at Outdoor Retailer
Hydro Flask, the makers of double wall, vacuum insulated water bottles, has launched a new portable filtration system at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market to promote clean water on-the-go. The Hydro Flask Filtration System uses new technology that will filter water from any tap so you can drink fresh, healthy water wherever you are….
Rock concert fundraiser at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
The Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market isn’t always just about the gear. A lot of events to benefit charity and good causes have found homes among the outdoor community. This year, one such event will rock Outdoor Retailer to raise funds for the war against cancer around the world, and to empower women who work…
Celebrate the cold at Ogden Winterfest 2011
Ogden is the place to be at the end of January when WinterFest 2011 takes over the city’s Historic 25th Street. This year’s event takes place on January 28th and 29th, and as in year’s past, snow will be trucked in from the mountains to create a bona-fide snowpack on the pavement for all manner of…
Backcountry Film Festival at Brewvies
Utah is the the grip of deep winter, which means backcountry skiing is at its peak. But if your backcountry experience has been lacking, or you need inspiration to just get out there, then maybe the Backcountry Film Festival will give you a kick in the pants. The Backcountry Film Festival is touring to ski…
National Park Fee Free Days for 2011
Want to visit a national park this year, but don’t have the cash? Admission fees will be waived at all 394 national parks during the National Park Service’s Fee Free Days. The dates will be the weekend of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 15-17), National Park Week (April 16-24), the first day of summer…
Snowbird seeks Mount Superior roller coaster
The headline will have backcountry skiers screaming, “Nooooooooo!!!” But a proposed plan by Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort to build a roller coaster on Mount Superior isn’t quite like the image of a steel track winding down from the top of the peak to the resort. In fact, according to KSL, Save Our Canyons Executive…
Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market preview
The Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market is fast approaching, and UtahOutside.com is going to be there, checking out all the new gear that will hit store shelves next fall, as well as cool events that catch our eye. Twice every year, Outdoor Retailer fills the Salt Palace Covention Center, creating a gearhead’s nirvana that can…