If your company just passed the three decade mark, was internationally respected, and had a somewhat cult following among backpackers, would you rest on your duff? Neither would Granite Gear! At this year’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, the pack company was excited to introduce a completely revamped backpack series, as well as bring some new…
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New backcountry ski gear from Black Diamond at 2017 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Black Diamond has been killing it with backcountry ski gear in recent years, with a renewed focus and streamlined apparel and ski lines. The winter of 2017/18 looks like it will be no different as a new series of skis, updated touring shells, backcountry-specific gloves, a new touring binding, and an innovative transceiver-connected probe pole…
Zeal Optics Unveils New Goggle Technology at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017
Moab, 1997: Two mountain bikers were sick and tired of subpar choices in lens technology. So, they struck out to make superior sunglasses for outdoor pursuits, and Zeal was born. Fast forward to 2017: Zeal Optics is now headquartered in Boulder, CO, and they’ve continued their quest to take outdoor lens technology to the next…
2016/17 Backland skis from Atomic at Outdoor Retailer
Atomic is expanding their Backland line of skis and boots for the 2016/17 ski season, and it was all available for us to oogle at during the Outdoor Retailer 2016 Winter Market. Highlights include the dissolution of the popular Automatic line of skis, a women’s verson of the Backland touring boot, and new Backland touring…
2016 Salomon skis and gear at winter Outdoor Retailer
By the look of Salomon’s booth at the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, you would think there’s not much new to look forward to next season. That’s because the company is riding a big, successful wave comprised of the excellent MTN LAB skis and boots. But there were a few new nuggets on the show…
Mountain Khakis casual outerwear for 2016 at Outdoor Retailer
Mountain Khakis has long been among my favorite brands for casual pants and shirts. For 2016, there are a bunch of new styles coming out. I got to take a peek at them all at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, and here’s a small sample of what’s to come: ALPHA SWITCH JACKETS The biggest story from…
New 2016 skis and gear from Black Diamond at Outdoor Retailer
Light weights and minimalism in the backcountry: that seems to be the theme in the newest offerings from Black Diamond at the 2016 Winter Outdoor Retailer. The big news is the Helio line of skis and gear, plus there’s updated stuff to look forward to seeing next winter. HELIO SKIS The Helio line is the…
New Voilé skis for 2016 at Winter Outdoor Retailer
Voilé always has new skis to show off at Outdoor Retailer, and 2016 is no exception. You can bet whatever they churn out from their factory here in Salt Lake will win the company some more Editor’s Choice awards from ski magazines. My money is on the Voilé SuperCharger and the skimo/touring hybrid, the Objective….
Mountain Hardwear reveals StretchDown Jacket at 2016 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
It seems that every year at Outdoor Retailer, Mountain Hardwear comes up with a new innovation. This year is no different. STRETCHDOWN JACKET The big news at the 2016 Winter OR is the StretchDown Jacket. The first of its kind, this puffy uses a stretchy material plus welded seams that expand when you move, unlike…
New skis from DPS at Outdoor Retailer 2016 Winter Market
Salt Lake City’s own DPS Skis has a whole new construction coming out for the 2016/17 season – Foundation. The Foundation skis were the highlight of the DPS booth at the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. According to DPS, Foundation is a totally rebuilt ski that they designed from under the foot, spreading outward to…