Dirt Circus is bringing trail runners, retailers, brands, and race directors together through accessible, community-focused events that are fueling trail running growth.
Explore how Marathon Sports and 3Dots Design transformed a former airplane hangar into a trail-running retail hub in North Conway, NH.
Learn how Black Men Run and TURF are closing health gaps by building supportive communities that promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and connection beyond the trails.
Explore how the Grand Canyon’s river community comes together in moments of danger, offering help, hospitality and a shared sense of connection.
Founded Outdoors is helping Western Maryland and other rural communities strengthen local outdoor economies by identifying business needs and turning data into action.
Switchback Spring 2026 brought together outdoor retailers, brands, and advocates to tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. Discover how community, collaboration, and collective action are helping build a more resilient future for outdoor specialty retail.
Big City Mountaineers has evolved from a volunteer-led backpacking program into a professional youth development organization. Learn how its hub model, trained staff, and focus on mental wellness are helping underserved youth build confidence and resilience through outdoor experiences.
Discover how state outdoor business alliances are bringing together retailers, brands, nonprofits, and advocates to support outdoor businesses and strengthen local outdoor economies.
Learn how Hispanic Access Foundation is helping Latino families connect with the outdoors through Latino Conservation Week while creating new opportunities for the outdoor industry to engage the fastest-growing segment of outdoor participants.
Discover how outdoor retailers are turning sustainability into a stronger sales tool by simplifying environmental storytelling for the shop floor. Industry leaders share how brands, reps, and retailers can align to make sustainability part of every customer conversation.
Explore the Switchback Spring 2026 outdoor retail education program with curated session recommendations by role, including leadership, merchandising, sustainability, community engagement, and more.
Discover how color influences retail sales in this Q&A with color expert Carrie Hill, featuring 2026 trends and visual merchandising strategies for outdoor retailers.
