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21 hours ago

A Modern Outdoor Origin Story Plus: Revisiting The First Rock Fight!

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by the founder of LIVSN , Andrew Gibbs-Dabney, who...

3 days ago

Saved From Quicksand! Alaska Takes Up Arms Against Wildlife & The Davis, WV Mailbag

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin run through some stories to come out of the outdoor...

5 days ago

What Is The Outdoor Industry Afraid Of? Plus: The TNF/Skims Controversy & The State of Big Box Outdoor Retail

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by talking about how the outdoor industry...

Dec 13

From Reviews to Rescue: How Blister+ is Changing Outdoor Safety

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by the founder and editor in chief of Blister ,...

Dec 11

Can Outdoor Media Ruin A Town? Plus: Hunting Grizzlies & When Does Brand Matter?

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin hit on a few of the more interesting and notable...

Dec 9

The ISPO Recap! Plus: The TNF/Kardashian Collab & C-Suite Moves At Cotopaxi and Merrell

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford joins Colin and Producer Dave...

Dec 6

Is This Brand The Future Of Nutrition For The Outdoor Industry?

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin sits down with the founders of Fuel Goods, a new nutrition...

Dec 5

Solo Stove, Snowshoes & Made In The USA: Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated?

It's become a monthly tradition around here to answer the question: Is this stuff Overrated, Underrated or is it Properly Rated? Where...

Dec 4

California's Propane Ban, BC Camper Found After 50 Days! Plus: Why Hiking Is Awesome

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin break down some of the more notable stories to come...

Dec 2

Too Many Brands? Exploring Oversaturation In The Outdoor Industry. Plus: Here Come The Tariffs & The 'Contract To Grow' Strategy

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by taking a look at the sheer number of outdoor...

Nov 29

Adventure Entertainment: The Biggest Outdoor Media Company You Haven't Heard Of

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin sits down with Toby Ryston-Pratt, the founder and CEO of...

Nov 28

One Headlamp To Rule Them All: Reviewing The Greatest Headlamp Ever (and you can talk to it)!

How many headlamps have you owned that you actually remember? For a super fun and functional piece of outdoor gear, the headlamp has been...

Nov 27

A French Revolution? Millet Mountain Eyes U.S. Specialty Shops! Plus: The WI Paddler Who Faked His Own Death

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through some of the more notable headlines to come...

Nov 25

The Running Event/Switchback Reaction Show! Plus: Is REI Back?!

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Producer Dave offer their thoughts on their time at last...

Nov 21

Are $300 Trail Runners Worth It? Gear & Beer Investigates!

$300 for a pair of trail running shoes?! That can't be right... can it? This episode of Gear and Beer delves into the world of high-end...

Nov 20

The Persistent Gender Gap in How We Cover Outdoor Adventure

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) professional adventure athlete Sunny Stroeer joins Colin to talk...

Nov 18

YETI's Strategy: Unpacking Why Mystery Ranch is Getting the Axe

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show taking a closer look at this weeks big story:...

Nov 15

Why Brand 'Recommerce' Is Important To The Future Of The Outdoor Industry

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Aaron Provine, the president and owner of Geartrade, returns to...

Nov 14

Winter Tires: Do You Really Need Them? (Spoiler Alert: No.)

Do you have a plan for your tires this winter? If not what is wrong with you?! That's the what most outdoor gear reviews will make you...

Nov 13

YETI to Sunset Mystery Ranch, REI's New CMO & Shackleton in 3D!

Multiple sources have reached out to THE ROCK FIGHT from the GOA Connect show happening in Kansas City this week with the news that after...

Nov 11

Polartec's Shed Less Fleece: Fabric Innovation Or Greenwashing?

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Colin opens the show discussing Polartec's recent announcement of...

Nov 8

Brand Updates & Other Insights with the Outdoor Industry's Consigliere

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford returns to give Colin and...

Nov 7

Four-Wheel Drive, Satellite Messaging & Electric Coolers: Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated?

We are back with a brand new edition of: Overrated?! Underrated?! Or Properly Rated?! Four-wheel drive, satellite messaging and electric...

Nov 6

Climate Change Claims French Ski Resort, Congress Gets Graded & Gravel Bikes Get Bouncier

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through topics and headlines to come out of the...

Nov 4

HeyDude: A $2.5 Billion Footwear Fumble? Plus: prAna Is Channeling The Gap & Vans Gets Technical

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show reflecting on the latest earnings report from...

Nov 1

A New Outdoor Brand For The "New Woman In The Outdoors"

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Producer Dave are joined by the founders of SENIQ ; a new...

Oct 31

Gear, Beer, and Undies: Exploring BRANWYN & Seniq!

Today on the show we welcome our new women's Gear & Beer correspondents Emily Holland and Angie Marie from Wild Poppy Creative and the...

Oct 30

Friday the 13th: The 2024 Halloween Special!

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin continue their annual Halloween tradition by taking in...

Oct 28

Marmot: From Outdoor Pioneer to Zombie Brand? Plus: Dick's Closes Public Lands & Hoka Keeps Growing

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show reacting to last weeks earnings report from...

Oct 25

Is The Outdoor Industry Leading When It Comes To Sustainability? Plus: This Week In Greenwashing!

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) environmental fashion journalist Sophie Benson returns to talk about...

Oct 24

Speed Dating with Gear & Beer!

Live from Missoula, MT... it's GEAR & BEER! Today Colin & Justin dive offer their highlights of the Outdoor Media Summit 'gear speed...

Oct 23

The Jail Time FKT, The Most Famous Foot On Mt. Everest & Pickleball Corner!

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Paddy O'Connell returns for his record setting 6th appearance! He...

Oct 21

Vasque's Downfall: A Cautionary Tale For Outdoor Brands

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin kicks off the show talking about the decision by Red Wing to...

Oct 18

Why Your Next Adventure Needs A Nomadix Towel & A Beer

In your mind, build your perfect outdoor kit. You have packs, outer layers, base layers, footwear socks... but do you have your towel?!...

Oct 16

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance President Talks Outdoor Specialty Retail

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's all about outdoor specialty retail! Specialty retailers play a...

Oct 14

The OIA Teams Up With Switchback

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Kent Ebersole, the president of the Outdoor Industry Association...

Oct 10

Foamie Surfboards & The Best Changing Robe Ever!

It's time to craft the perfect surf kit for just about everyone. Today on Gear & Beer Colin and Justin start the show by talking about...

Oct 9

National Forest Service Job Cuts, A Texas Thru Hike & The Best Outdoor Sports Draft!

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin & Justin kick off the show with the Outdoor Sports Draft where they take turns assembling a roster of their...

Oct 7

The Art Of Collaborations: How Outdoor Brands Are Missing The Mark

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show with his thoughts on the new running focused...

Oct 4

Inside The Outdoor Secondhand Marketplace

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) the secondhand conversation continues with a real life secondhand...

Oct 3

Backpacking Bidets & Gluten Free Beer

What are the most important items that you have in your backpacking kit? Today on Gear & Beer we're going to hear about the top 5 items...

Oct 2

Hurricane Helene's Lasting Impact, Mount Rainier Gets Shorter & Space Is Scary

Wednesdays mean adventure here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and Colin & Justin open the show by...

Sep 30

Is A Consumer Shift Coming To The Outdoor Industry? Pluse The Recommerce Mailbag!

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by commenting on a quote from the CEO of a...

Sep 27

Do Climbers Make Better Business Leaders? A Conversation With Black Diamond's President

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we sit down with Neil Fiske, the president of Black Diamond. Two...

Sep 26

Is This Gear Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated?

Today we tap into Justin’s knowledge and expertise as a professional gear reviewer and leverage his years of experience in adventure and...

Sep 25

Outdoor Retailer Moves To One Show Per Year

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Outdoor Retailer Show Director Sean Smith joins Colin & Producer...

Sep 23

Secondhand Websites & Upcycled Garments: Why Outdoor Brands Need To Do Better

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by offering his thoughts on two sustainability...

Sep 20

The Outdoor Industry's Podcast Blindspot

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin promises you that he's not trying lure in sponsors or pat...

Sep 19

Barefoot Shoes Are Back!

Get ready to wiggle your toes and feel the ground beneath you: barefoot shoes are back! Nearly 15 years after the wave of barefoot...

Sep 18

Otters Attack! Cave Cheetos! A Lost Hiker! A New World Record!

It's adventure headlines day on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! Today Colin & Justin Housman run through...

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