The Outdoor Industry is Dead

Well, maybe not "dead". But it has been pretty heavily absorbed into general "culture" and lost much of its previously distinct identity.

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The outdoor world hasn’t fully tuned in yet, but platforms like Whatnot are changing how gear is bought...and who’s buying it.

Crossing the Hohtürli and Sefinenfurgge on a two day hike from Oeschinensee to Mürren.

Well, maybe not "dead". But it has been pretty heavily absorbed into general "culture" and lost much of its previously distinct identity.

Zakopane isn’t quiet, but there’s still magic in its crowds and peaks.

The latest land sale proposal from Senator Mike Leeis deeply flawed, but the housing conversation it sparks is one outdoor advocates can’t ignore.

Built on trust and volunteerism, the popular overlanding and vanlife app now faces the challenge of becoming sustainable.

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Rising tensions and shifting global perceptions are keeping travelers away from the U.S. Thea impact will show up in mountain towns and gateway cities.

It’s been a while since I’ve done a mailbag. If you’re new to Here & There, I like to revisit reader feedback every now and then to address important questions and touch on any updates or revisions to my thoughts.

As glaciers recede and seasons shrink, one of skiing’s most iconic routes feels increasingly fragile.

A viral post, backlash at REI, and the launch of Nature Is Nonpartisan reveal just how fractured environmental politics have become.

The Norwegian brand is leading the way in the outdoor industry when it comes to omni-channel marketing strategies.

Layoffs will have a significant affect on public lands and institutions this year.