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I/O Bio Merino Wool: Merino With an Attitude
Another first for me at Outdoor Retailer was I/O Bio–purveyors of Merino Wool products with a slight edge. While they aren’t clad in hot pink and flaming skull and crossbones, their designs are...
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New Backcountry Skis and Bindings from Black Diamond, Dynafit
Just a few more items to cover from this year’s Outdoor Retailer, so lets round out the hardgoods coverage with a little from Black Diamond, Fritschi and Dynafit. Black Diamond Drift Skis As part of...
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Recap: Part 1
Day one of Outdoor Retailer was jam-packed with visits to several of the key players in the outdoor industry. With all the Spring 2011 products on display, I was able to size up many of the great new...
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Recap: Part 2
Once more, Outdoor Retailer has given me a glimpse into the future of the gear we all love. I was able to stop in on a few brands with new and innovative entries into the market, so lets get rolling...
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Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market: Day 1 Recap
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is always a bit smaller than the Summer show, but what it lacks in sheer size, it makes up for in the quantity of new products from many of the usual suspects and some...
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Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market: Day 2 Recap
I’m very blessed to live here in Utah. Not only do we have the Greatest Snow on Earth, but we also get the Outdoor Retailer show here in town twice a year. It certainly makes for easy sorties into the...
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Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market: The Best in Show
As always, I get asked, “What was your favorite piece of gear at Outdoor Retailer?” Often times it’s hard to say right there on the spot. But, once I sift through my notes and press the rewind button...
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Outdoor Retailer: Best of Summer Market 2011
I’ve now had a full week to absorb the new gear I saw at Outdoor Retailer. In a whirlwind day, I was able to stop at most of the usual suspects for a quick overview of what’s coming in Spring 2012....
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Garmont PowerLite Cosmos and Celeste AT Boots
With the increasing number of backcountry skiers these days, the market for lightweight and powerful boots is expanding. People are quickly realizing that you don’t need all the burl of a frontside...
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Outdoor Retailer: Winter Market 2012 Roundup
Twice per year, Salt Lake City becomes the center of all things gear. Winter Market 2012 seemed to be bursting at the seams with new products and expanded product lines. Take Salomon, for example… they...
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