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    Wilderness

    The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary

    Tired of the same old outdoor industry narratives? If your post-adventure chats are filled with laughter over mishaps, commiseration about broken gear, and celebrating real triumphs (and epic fails), then The Rock Fight is your new tribe.

    Imagine this: you’re no longer stuck in echo chambers. After listening in, you’ll be part of honest, unfiltered discussions that mirror the conversations you have with your closest outdoor buddies. You’ll gain fresh perspectives and feel more connected to a community that speaks your language.

    On The Rock Fight we get into the topics others shy away from – the real, sometimes messy, and always engaging aspects of the outdoor industry and culture. Ever debated the best layering system for an imaginary ice planet adventure? We’re there. Concerned about the true environmental impact of outdoor brands beyond the marketing spin? We’re digging in.

    We’re not afraid to challenge the conventional and offer the candid insights you crave.
    We’re those voices around the campfire, on the chairlift, and at the pub who aren’t holding back. Our diverse discussions are fueled by a genuine love for the outdoors and a healthy dose of skepticism towards the status quo. Our goal is to create meaningful conversations and a stronger sense of community for outdoor lovers who are ready for something real.

    So grab your rock, hit play, and get ready to step up and participate in The Rock Fight.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Adventure Entertainment: The Biggest Outdoor Media Company You Haven't Heard Of Nov 29, 2024
    Show notes

    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 Australia's Adventure Entertainment.

    Do you know about Adventure Entertainment? If you do, you are one up on Colin.

    AE was founded by Toby in 2016 and has made remarkable strides since its inception, acquiring multiple outdoor magazines, creating it's own streaming platform, and launching a successful adventure film tour series. And today Toby joins THE ROCK FIGHT to talk about the company he has built.

    Toby shares insights into AE's commitment to print media and community engagement, emphasizing the importance of quality storytelling. The conversation also touches on the current state of outdoor media, the need for in-person events, and the potential for revitalizing print publications in the industry.

    Click here to learn more about Adventure Entertainment.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


    A French Revolution? Millet Mountain Eyes U.S. Specialty Shops! Plus: The WI Paddler Who Faked His Own Death Nov 27, 2024
    Show notes

    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 out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week.

    The episode kicks off with a discussion about French brand Millet announcing their intention to enter the US outdoor marketplace and the challenges faced by the European brands have tried before them (05:33).

    Then Justin takes a look (18:00) at the recent piece he wrote for National Parks Traveler about attempts to stop the erosion affecting Effigy Mounds National Monument. The pair also explore the bizarre tale of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death to escape his family, revealing the lengths some may go to for a fresh start (28:00).

    They wrap things up with their Parting Shots (36:40). For Justin it's praising Operation Bear Claw where people dressed up as a bear to commit insurance fraud while Colin finds optimism in a recent announcement by Dick's Sporting Goods.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


    The Running Event/Switchback Reaction Show! Plus: Is REI Back?! Nov 25, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Producer Dave offer their thoughts on their time at last weeks edition of The Running Event/Switchback.

    Then Eoin Comerford makes his debut as a weekly regular on THE ROCK FIGHT!

    Eoin will be appearing each Monday on the show to offer his unique insights into what is happening in the outdoor industry. This week Eoin looks at a positive report to come out of REI, Arc'teryx's dominance in China, and offers his reaction to the BEA's Economic Impact Report that arrived last week showing the outdoor recreation economy has grown to $1.2 trillion.

    Finally Colin & Producer Dave offer their Parting Shots where Colin praises the upcoming Women Led Wednesday while Producer Dave talks about the folks at Native Women Running.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


    The Persistent Gender Gap in How We Cover Outdoor Adventure Nov 20, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) professional adventure athlete Sunny Stroeer joins Colin to talk about how there continues to be a gender gap in the way the outdoor media covers women's outdoor accomplishments.

    The outdoor gender gap is a pressing issue that continues to impact women in adventure sports, as discussed by Stroeer, a professional adventurer and the first woman to complete the Iditarod Trail Invitational on skis, shares her insights on the challenges women face in gaining recognition for their accomplishments in the outdoor world. She highlights the disparity in media coverage between male and female athletes, particularly in light of her own experiences following her notable achievements.

    Throughout the conversation, Sunny emphasizes the importance of amplifying women’s stories to inspire future generations and address the systemic issues that perpetuate the gender gap. Additionally, she discusses her efforts through the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure, which aims to provide scholarships and resources to help women and marginalized genders access transformative outdoor experiences.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


    YETI's Strategy: Unpacking Why Mystery Ranch is Getting the Axe Nov 18, 2024
    Show notes

    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: YETI telling retailers they will be sunsetting Mystery Ranch after 2025.

    YETI's decision to phase out Mystery Ranch's consumer-facing business while retaining its military operations has raised eyebrows in the outdoor industry. Colin looks at the implications of this move and questions why YETI wouldn't continue to leverage Mystery Ranch as a specialty brand alongside its broader offerings.

    Producer Dave contributes insights on the industry's dynamics, reflecting on how acquisitions often reshape brand identities and market strategies.

    Then Colin and Producer Dave talk about the odd move of French ski brand blackcrowes setting up a shop-in-shop at two Rapha clubhouses.

    Lastly the duo offer their Parting Shots. Producer Dave brings back his book club with another recommendation while Colin defends the real consumer who buys outdoor apparel.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


    Why Brand 'Recommerce' Is Important To The Future Of The Outdoor Industry Nov 15, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Aaron Provine, the president and owner of Geartrade, returns to discuss the evolving landscape of secondhand gear and recommerce in the outdoor industry.

    Aaron highlights the growing momentum toward secondhand products and picks a fight with Colin's criticism of brand recommerce platforms as he believes that these brand initiatives are giving consumers more reasons than ever to put secondhand first.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


    YETI to Sunset Mystery Ranch, REI's New CMO & Shackleton in 3D! Nov 13, 2024
    Show notes

    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 acquiring the brand just this past January, Yeti will be sunsetting the consumer arm of Mystery Ranch after 2025 while retaining their military business.

    Colin & Justin talk about the implications of this move and then address the other big news story of the week, REI's hire of Abigail Jacobs as their new Chief Marketing Officer.

    They also talk about new images of Ernest Shackleton's sunken Endurance as well as tech that is enabling big ships to stop the annual slaughter of thousands of whales.

    They of course wrap up the show with their Parting Shots. Colin addresses Sunny Stroeer's AZ Trail FKT attempt and the misogyny that has followed (click here to support Sunny's effort to close the gender gap in the outdoors) while Justin shows support for some newbies who tried to haul a lot of stuff up Mt. Whitney.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


    Polartec's Shed Less Fleece: Fabric Innovation Or Greenwashing? Nov 11, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Colin opens the show discussing Polartec's recent announcement of their Shed Less fleece, a fabric that, according to the brand, reduces microfiber shedding by up to 85%.

    Drawing on his experience, Colin offers insights into the challenges ingredient brands face when developing innovative products, especially given the outdoor apparel industry's tendency to prioritize cost over performance. This approach often causes product messaging, like the press release for Shed Less, to come across as greenwashing rather than true innovation.

    Finally, Colin concludes with The Parting Shot and a tribute to JanSport co-founder Murray McCory, who recently passed away.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


    Brand Updates & Other Insights with the Outdoor Industry's Consigliere Nov 08, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford returns to give Colin and Producer Dave his perspective on some of the topics that we've been covering lately.

    Eoin discusses the loss of identity and authenticity brands deal with after being acquired by larger corporations. Using Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, and Columbia's new creative push examples their conversation explores the importance of maintaining a connection to a brand's roots and the risks associated with prioritizing short-term financial gains over long-term brand health. They also look at why a brand like Vasque failed when they maintained the same ownership over their lifetime.

    Additionally, Eoin highlights the growing opportunity in the secondhand market, emphasizing its potential to make outdoor gear more accessible to younger consumers while fostering sustainability.

    Lastly Eoin offers his initial thoughts of what to expect the outdoor industry should expect from a second Trump presidency and why we need to prioritize sustainability, conservation, and inclusivity.

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


    Climate Change Claims French Ski Resort, Congress Gets Graded & Gravel Bikes Get Bouncier Nov 06, 2024
    Show notes

    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 outdoor adventure community over the past week or so including a French ski resort that has closed due to climate change, grades for Congress when it comes to National Parks, and Hipcamp's acquisition of BookOutdoors.

    Here's the full list of topics with time codes:

    • 4:49 - Congress gets graded on their record when it comes to National Parks
    • 11:51 - Specialized releases new suspension technology for Gravel Bikes
    • 20:19 - Hipcamp acquires Bookoutdoors
    • 25:50 - French ski resort Alpe du Grande Serre shuts down due to impacts from climate change
    • 34:08 - The Parting Shot

    Hurricane Helene Relief Links:

    • Fuel Goods
    • Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund
    • GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys
    • Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide
    • East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund

    Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!

    Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.

    Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.

    Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.

    Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.


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