Outdoor Retailer
Utah may be jeopardy of losing Outdoor Retailers Show
Salt Lake City has hosted the semi-annual Outdoor Retailers Show that is responsible for millions of dollars in economic impact since 1996. Now, the city may lose the semi-annual trade show, due to... Read more »
Little snow has been rough on Beaver County ski resort
The mild winter has made it rough for Utah ski resorts, especially resorts that don't make their own snow. Read more »
Fire danger high; target shooters warned to be careful
Firefighters extinguished three wildfires in four days in the past week on the west side of Utah Lake — all of them started by gunfire. Read more »
Protective wear for dogs in outdoors introduced
Two new products from the Outdoor Retailers show offer protection to dogs in outdoor elements. Read more »
Brian Nicholson: Reasons to Run: New ID gadget ensures outdoor runners' safety
There are new products on the market to keep you safe in the outdoors. This product from Nathan Sports keeps you safe and offers the convenience of having access to your cash, without the sweaty... Read more »
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market draws huge attendance
The Salt Palace in Salt Lake City burst into a global business stage this weekend with over 20,000 attendees using every inch of the 500,000 feet of floor space for the Outdoor Retailer winter show. Read more »
Footwear even a backpacker can take along
Anyone who has positioned, repositioned, and then thrown out that extra pair of underwear in an attempt to fit everything in their backpack, knows the importance of space and taking just the... Read more »
High-performance sport bottle meets the original BlenderBottle
The all new SportMixer is an updated version of the classic BlenderBottle. It's a high-quality sport bottle and mixer in one with a sleeker and more "sporty" design. It comes with a stainless... Read more »
Singing Dog Designs offers new Hydropack for adventurous dogs
With a dog's comfort in mind, Singing Dog Designs brings a new Hydropack dog pack to the market at this year's Outdoor Retailer Trade Expo. The water-toting pack is lightweight, durable and easy to... Read more »
Kim Cowart: Women's fitness fashion trends
With the growing numbers of women participating in athletics, retailers are responding with gear that is both feminine and functional. Read more »
Rocketship helps launch products at Outdoor Retailer show
Provo company Rocketship took part in a few of the releases offered by other companies at the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake. Read more »
Nike Chosen Rail Jam rolls through Salt Lake City
The Nike Chosen Rail Jam stop #4 rolled through SLC last night crowing local Parker Worthen the winner. Read more »
Outdoor Retailer outgrowing Salt Palace, considering options
The Outdoor Retailer annual winter market is back in town and bigger than ever, but that's creating some challenges -- especially in terms of the future of the show. Read more »
Backcountry skier Dean Cummings is both adventure man and family man
For Dean Cummings, his passion for the outdoors is only exceeded by his commitment to his family. As a backcountry skiing enthusiast, Cummings has descended hundreds of different mountains in his... Read more »
Pro ski patroler weighs in on Ortovox beacon
The S1 beacon is top-of-the-line avalanche transceiver technology. At a $500 price point it's one of the spendier beacons on the market, but now Ortovox has introduced S1Plus with improved... Read more »
Company "zooms" in on avalanche victims
Ortovox displayed its new avalanche beacon at the Outdoor Retailer Trade Expo at the Salt Palace Convention Center on Friday. The Zoom combines advanced technology and design to make avalanche safety more simple and less expensive. Read more »
Achiva Native Energy provides new alternative for endurance athletes
Based in Salt Lake City, Achiva Native Energy has created an energy source for athletes, using Chia seeds and coconut water. Read more »
Jetflow water system innovates portable water systems
West Jordan company innovates drinking on the go and eliminates the issues that arise with bladders. Read more »
Surface adds new ski line
Surface is coming out with a new line of skis called the "Free Series". The headliner of the Free Series is the Walk Free. The skis have a 132 tip, 100 waist, and a 122 tail. Read more »
Sales transactions via iPhone made easy
Utah's own POS-IM has debuted new business software for the iPhone Read more »
Never lose your iPhone again with the iCat
Utah's EK Ekcessories has broken into the iPhone accessory market with their new iCat system. Read more »
5 O'Clock Shadow looks for buyers at Outdoor Retailer
Salt Lake City company 5 O'Clock Shadow attended Outdoor Retailer to promote its product, a face mask that looks like a beard, and find stores to sell it. Read more »
Incrediwear socks do more than cover your feet
Incrediwear socks and braces use bamboo charcoal to control odor-causing bacteria and increase circulation. Read more »
Dakine backpacks and avalanche safety company ABS team up
Utah offers a wide variety of terrain that can be skied or boarded on from groomers to backcountry. So it is best to be constantly outfitted with the gear you need to stay safe. Read more »
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