Let’s be honest, ski to art collaborations are a mix of the obvious and the impossible, often pairing unlikely partners like sports cars and carvers with a deference to how the on-slope performance transfers from the road to the snow. Every high road Autobahn to Austrian groomer company comparative has tried to make it work Read more ›
One of my favorite aspects of being in the outdoor industry is the thrill of watching a new brand emerge—especially if they’ve got some new technology or fresh take on style that makes you stop and say, “Yeah, outdoors needs this!” That’s how I feel about 3Bird, a new apparel brand out of Jackson Hole, Read more ›
Switchback Spring, a business and education gathering for the outdoor industry, has released its initial list of confirmed exhibitors for the inaugural, standalone, event. The event is scheduled for June 16–18, 2025, in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. The confirmed exhibitors include a mix of established brands—such as The North Read more ›
The Rock Fight Podcast Network has announced the launch of its latest show, Open Container, hosted by award-winning outdoor journalist and Gear Institute contributor, Doug Schnitzspahn. Premiering January 21, the podcast delves into the deeper stories shaping outdoor culture and community, offering thoughtful conversations on creativity, conservation, politics, and adventure. Open Container invites listeners to Read more ›
Switchback and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the twice-annual outdoor industry gatherings. The partnership will debut at the inaugural Switchback Spring in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 16-18, 2025, and will also support Switchback’s late fall event, held alongside The Running Event. Switchback and OIA will collaborate to attract Read more ›
Blizzard has announced the successful raising of $60,000 from the sales of the special release Hilaree Nelson Limited Edition ski and children’s book, “Leader of the Pack.” This achievement highlights the community’s strong support and enthusiasm for honoring Hilaree’s legacy of inspiration, empowerment, and advocacy. These funds will be donated to organizations dedicated to empowering Read more ›
Orvis impressed our review teams with the first three generations of their award-winning Helios fly rod series. The original Helios and the Helios 2 (reviewed here) made great advances in graphite rod design and construction. The Helios 3 (see here) created a whole new level of performance in flyrods. It also earned the highest score Read more ›
GORE-TEX has announced the expansion of its Outerwear on Demand program to Killington and Jay Peak ski resorts in Vermont, marking its first introduction to the East Coast. This innovative rental service offers high-performance ski and snowboard clothing, catering to new enthusiasts and infrequent visitors who prefer not to invest in expensive gear. The program, Read more ›
Eric Larsen’s Polar Academy is championing diversity in polar exploration through its new scholarship program. Aimed at BIPOC individuals, this initiative seeks to break down the barriers traditionally faced in the outdoor adventure community. The scholarship, funded primarily by outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear company Jack Wolfskin, offers a fully-funded week-long polar training course, including Read more ›
From backcountry safety and outdoor gear to truck toppers. That sums up the storyline behind the founding of Denver, Colo.’s Tune Outdoor, which in February unveiled an innovative new entry to the growing lightweight truck camper market. The new Tune M1 pop-up canopy topper blends a unique design with simplicity and a streamlined production process Read more ›
In the summer of 2021 Danny MacAskill asked his 3.5 million social media fans to #WheelieWithDanny. Riders and fans applied from around the world to feature alongside Danny in his latest project. The culmination of the project is this video from adidas Five Ten & Cut Media. Check out Danny MacAskill and a host of Read more ›
Atomic has announced a new full line of skis designed by Chris Benchetler for the 2022-23 season. A collaboration that started in 2008, the iconic pow-slashing Bentchetler (a previous Best New Gear Award winner) now comes in a full collection of freeride and freestyle skis. Built with input from Atomic’s pro team of park, pipe Read more ›
