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Outdoor recreation continues to be a mighty economic force, accounting for $788 billion in 2019
In Colorado, about 3.2% of the economy is derived from recreation. Growth this year indicates the role of recreation as critical to national recovery during the pandemic.
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After vanquishing the shoelace, Denver-based Boa Technology sells for $454 million
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It’s not just Colorado’s mountains: Outdoor industry brands, climbing routes also targeted for name changes
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New function for Phunkshun masks weaves connections through Colorado’s cut-and-sew community
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Ride with Jake: Burton impact felt over bittersweet weekend in Colorado’s mountains
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Colorado skiers will soon be able to take a bus from Denver to A-Basin, Loveland and Steamboat
Gov. Jared Polis said during a ceremony at Denver’s Union Station that the “Snowstang” service, which begins Dec. 14, will be “really convenient” and “super easy"
Analysis: As Backcountry.com discovered, outdoor-recreation fans are joining together
Opinion: The Arkansas River is a vital lifeblood to our recreation economy. It needs protection.
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Snowboard pioneer Jake Burton Carpenter dies at 65
The founder of Burton Snowboards died Wednesday night in Burlington, Vermont, according to an email sent to the staff of the company he founded.
Snowsports Industries America buys Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo in trade group’s first turn toward consumers
The move gives SIA -- the 65-year-old founder of the annual Snow Show that is now part of Outdoor Retailer’s annual winter trade show in Denver -- its first consumer-oriented enterprise
Backcountry.com fires its attorneys, partners with company it targeted in trademark lawsuit as CEO vows to make amends
But the company isn’t withdrawing 50+ requests that the U.S. Patent and Trademark office cancel the trademarks of other companies, Backcountry.com CEO Jonathan Nielsen said in an interview with The Sun.
Backcountry.com breaks its silence amid trademark lawsuit controversy to apologize and say “we made a mistake”
Backcountry.com CEO Jonathan Nielsen wrote in an open letter that the retailer’s attempts to protect its brand “were not consistent with our values.” Not everyone is buying it.
Backcountry.com faces boycotts, social media backlash over trademark lawsuits. But the company remains mum.
Backcountry.com’s legal disputes are even broader than originally thought. One Colorado gearmaker is trying to take cover by buying wildsnow.com, the snowsports blog founded by the guy who coined the term “backcountry” back in the 80s