Take the Lead is redefining leadership in the outdoor and running industries. Trailheads goes inside the annual retreat empowering women and femmes of color through mentorship, community, and actionable career growth.
Trailheads breaks down six key tips for outdoor retailers to create solid succession plans, maximize value, and secure their business legacy.
Discover how Run Wild Retreats empowers women to slow down, reconnect, and find purpose through mindful trail running. An article Trailheads, produced by Switchback.
This Trailheads article explores how the University of Oregon’s SPM master’s program is shaping the next generation of product leaders in the outdoor industry.
Read the Trailheads Q&A: Keen’s Scott Labbe shares insights on the new ‘Seek’ shoe, marking the brand’s bold entry into the trail running market.
Read the Trailheads article to discover how 1% for the Planet unites businesses across industries to drive global conservation, protect public lands, and spark meaningful change.
Explore the future of mergers and acquisitions in the outdoor industry, from Bubba’s $12M acquisition to today’s shifting market trends. Despite tariff challenges, strong consumer demand, rising participation, and an abundance of investor capital signal that new deals and growth opportunities are on the horizon.
Discover how Rising Hearts, founded by runner and advocate Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel, is amplifying Indigenous voices and supporting marginalized communities through sport, storytelling, and advocacy.
Ramble is redefining the campground experience with low-density sites near national parks and major cities. Blending natural surroundings, privacy, and modern amenities, Ramble offers campers a high-quality, nature-focused stay.
Discover how RecPak is reshaping backcountry nutrition with lightweight, nutritionally complete meals designed for adventurers on the move. Learn how founder Deed Ziegler’s Marine experience inspired the brand’s mission to fuel outdoor explorers while prioritizing people and the planet.
New research from the Outdoor Industry Association and Switchback Spring 2025 reveals that casual and active outdoor participants drive more than 90% of sales—offering valuable insights for retailers on spending habits, activities, and where consumers shop.
Consumers are prioritizing well-being—and the outdoor industry is uniquely positioned to meet that demand. Explore insights from trend forecaster Jeanine Pesce on how outdoor brands can connect through wellness, sustainability, and experience.
