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It’s a snowy birthday for the Grand Canyon today!

Today was a good day. I drove into the park well before sunrise in a snowstorm and then hiked a short distance down the Bright Angel Trail as the snow continued to fall into the canyon. Sunrise came and went without the storm letting up, and the view into the canyon was obscured by fog and falling snow, but when the storm did finally lift, the view into the canyon was magical.

Grand Canyon National Park was created on this date in 1919. Happy Birthday to the park!

Up early and ready to rock the Snow Show!

Join us today on Day 1 at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show for our OIA Education Sessions. Featuring topics on leadership and emotional intelligence, policy and legislative actions around PFAS, and the outdoor industry economy.

Today's schedule includes:

• 7:30 am – 8:45 am | Industry Breakfast
• 10:00 am – 11:00 am | OIA: The Need-To-Know On PFAS Policy And Phase-Out: Industry Update
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | OIA Industry Lunch: Building On Historic Wins: What's Next For The Outdoors And The Outdoor Economy Following The 2022 Elections

Learn more about the speakers and each session by following the link below: https://bit.ly/3LKGhPO

It’s great to see companies taking initiative on sustainable manufacturing while also delivering a cutting edge product. In this case, Seattle company Nikwax has perfected their waterproof down formula without PFCs. I'm looking forward to seeing them, among others, starting tomorrow at the Snow Show!

World’s Highest Performing Waterproof Down The two PFC-free options offer a more sustainable solution at the highest level of performance available.

A must-read NYT article for outdoor industry manufacturers going into the new year!

Consumers are hungrier than ever for affordable, eco-friendly gear: NYT reports a 32% increase in secondhand sales in 2022. Resale programs like Patagonia’s Worn Wear, Arc’teryx’s ReBird, and The North Face’s Renewed show that supporting resale is a great way to satisfy consumers while also reaching new customers. I’m excited to see how brands tackle this at !

Cheap Meets Eco-Chic on the Ski Slopes Alpine gear is expensive, but online dealers of used jackets, boots, skis and more are enticing newcomers with bargain prices and promoting recycling in an era of climate change.

January Snow Show is just around the corner!

Outdoor Retailer releases exhibitor list, floor plan for January Snow Show Important details for the upcoming event in Denver are now public.

Just get out. With imperfection, with novice, and with style.

#TheNorthFacexGucci Campaign Unveiling the collection by Alessandro Michele in a campaign shot by Daniel Shea. Set in the Alps, the collaboration collection is worn b...