This week, our outdoor and fitness team is out in Denver, Colorado covering Outdoor Retailer Snow Show. The trade show is arguably the single biggest outdoor event of the year. It’s where the biggest names in the business show off some of their most ambitious materials and products — most of which will set the narrative for 2019, and possibly beyond.
Whether you’re a passive observer of the outdoor gear world or are an incurable nerd when it comes to new waterproof materials and other backcountry tech — you can follow along here and on our Instagram feed for the duration of the three-day event. We’ll post the latest news, roundups and exclusive coverage right here.
Patagonia Is Making an Important Change to Some of Its Most Popular Products
Patagonia often leads the industry in innovation, and in 2019 it will do so by overhauling its alpine shells and Black Hole bags.
These $80 Backcountry Ski Poles Are Some of the Best You Can Buy
These lightweight backcountry poles offer high-performance features for beginners and experts alike.
This Advanced Climbing Shoe uses the Same Material Found in Formula One Car Seats
The Scarpa Furia Air is a rock climbing shoe that blends new technologies with a design that works to help rock climbers hit their goals.
Smith Wants You to See More on the Slopes
Smith has a record being the first to innovate in the snow goggle space and it will continue that habit in 2019.
Can This New Brand Finally Make Ski Boots Comfortable?
Dahu boots hope to upend how we think about ski boot design (and comfort) with its innovative two-piece construction.
This Is the Ski Sock You’ll Want to Buy Next Year
Australia-based Le Bent is working with professional skier Cody Townsend to create the perfect sock for skiing.
POC Launches a Helmet That Can Quite Possibly Save Your Life
POC drops the new Obex Backcountry SPIN helmet with NFC chip to help rescuers find you faster and know your medical history immediately.
You Should Care About These Affordable Over-Ear Headphones
Skullcandy’s Icon headphones used to be the go-to for the action sports community. Now they’re back again, and wireless this time too.
No Cheap Cooler Has Ever Been As Important as This One
Igloo made the iconic Sportsman cooler, and now it’s aiming to make waves with a new icebox that’s completely biodegradable.
Hydro Flask Launches Sleek Hydration Packs, Expanding Their Soft Goods Line
Hydro Flask launches a hydration pack built for hikers and cyclists that are perfect for all your adventures.
Black Diamond’s New Down Jacket Is Its Warmest and Most Durable Ever
Next fall, Black Diamond will debut its most durable and warmest down jacket yet, thanks to a new proprietary fabric technology. Say it with us: li-quid cry-stal poly-mer.
Skechers Adds Its New Lightweight Foam to a Max Cushioned Shoe
A lightweight maximalist sneaker is hard to create, but thanks to Skechers new hyper burst foam, it might just be possible.
One of the Best Motorcycles of 2018 Is Getting a Follow Up
Today, Cake announced a street-legal version of the original Cake electric motorcycle which landed on the GP100, and it’s coming to the US.