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    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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    REI Retail Rumble, Dick's, EMS & More Outdoor Drama Aug 15, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we’re bringing out a big gun who can speak to what is happening in outdoor retail.

    Eoin Comerford, is the principal at Outsize Consulting and is an outdoor industry veteran as the former CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering. He has a unique view on outdoor big box retail as well as what's happening in the specialty market.

    On this episode Eoin joins Colin and brings some facts and figures to the rock fight to weigh in on what's happening at retailers like REI, Dick's and Eastern Mountain Sports.

    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.


    EMS Sells For A Song, Nike's 'Winning Isn't For Everyone' Ad & Switchback Adds Heavy Hitters To Fall Show Aug 12, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show talking about the negative reaction to Nike's Winning Isn't For Everyone ad campaign (01:05).

    TL;DR: outdoorsy people need to relax.

    Then Colin & Producer Dave hit the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry over the last week:

    • Last Friday the $5m bankruptcy sale of Eastern Mountain Sports to the UK's Mountain Warehouse was approved just two years after EMS sold to GoDigital Media for $70m (19:53)
    • In addition to announcing a move of The Running Event from Austin to San Antonio in 2025, Switchback has several heavy hitting brands (Patagonia, Lululemon, Teva) signed up for their event in November (26:00)
    • Also out of the Switchback camp was the announcement of Trailheads, a new digital site for outdoor retailers covering industry trends (30:49)

    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.


    How The Outdoor Market Alliance Is Shaking Up The Outdoor Industry Aug 08, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we take a look at a new outdoor organization and the impact it has had on the business of going outside.

    The Outdoor Market Alliance is a group of Rocky Mountain based independent sales agencies that have established a permanent showroom for the more than 175 outdoor brands that they represent. Established as a non-profit, OMA has changed how outdoor business gets done in the region.

    In this episode OMA President Steve Copeland joins Colin to talk about why OMA was formed and the impact the organization has had on the industry at large.

    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.


    REI Listener Backlash & Crocs Sneaker Drama Aug 05, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens things up by responding to listener responses to last week's episode and how REI and Dick's are growing increasingly close to being the same thing.

    Then Colin & Producer Dave hit the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry over the past week:

    • Black Diamond posts a loss in the second quarter in part because of PFAS. Could this have been avoided? (16:13)
    • BOA & Primaloft post second quarter gains. Is this a sign that outdoor brands are investing in their 2025 product lines? (20:17)
    • Crocs makes plans to make more sneakers after the success of their May sneaker launch. After first throwing up Colin talks about why this is a good idea. (22:55)

    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.


    Let People Try: Inclusion In The Outdoor Industry with Teresa Baker Aug 01, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're going there.

    Enter: Teresa Baker.

    Teresa has been a force for change in the outdoor industry when it comes to DEI and environmental initiatives for the past 7 years. She founded the In Solidarity Project to build a more diverse outdoor industry with a core component of her work being the Outdoor CEO Pledge which is aimed at those in positions of power within the outdoor industry to create change as well as the Outdoorist Oath which is a commitment for outdoor enthusiasts to support inclusion as well as our planet.

    On the heels of the announcement that Camber Outdoors is closing up next month, it was the perfect time to chat with Teresa.

    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.


    Can REI Get It's Mojo Back? Camber Outdoors Closes Shop & Hoka Continues To Surge Jul 29, 2024
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    Headlines on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)!

    Colin starts the show (01:03) with his take on how REI's recently announced vendor of the year awards only show how boring they've become and the risk they're taking by trying to become everything to everyone. Justin and Producer Dave then weigh in on what REI can do to get their mojo back.

    Then the crew hits the following topics:

    • In a surprise bombshell that dropped this past Saturday Camber Outdoors has announced that they are closing in August. What does that mean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the outdoor industry? (22:34)
    • On Deckers recently quarterly earnings call they reported that Hoka continues their meteoric growth. Why is Hoka crushing so hard? (33:00)
    • The biggest threat to high mountain outdoor enthusiasts isn't altitude or avalanches...it's marmots. (39:45)

    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 Paradox Of Outdoor Participation Jul 25, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we take a look inside the Outdoor Industry Association's latest participation trends report.

    Since 2007 the OIA has published the trends of who is going outside. And this year participation hit an all time high while core participants dropped.

    And it begs the question: how will these numbers impact the industry?

    In order to make sense of this trend Kelly Davis, Director of Research of the OIA and Wes Allen from Sunlight Sports in Cody, WY join Colin to dig a little deeper into what retailers and brands should take away from this new data.

    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.


    VF Sells Supreme, Lebron James Joins Canyon Bikes & The OMA Media Show Jul 22, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time for Outdoor Industry headlines!

    Colin kicks off the show with a recap of the Outdoor Market Alliance Media Show, highlighting an event that fills a longstanding industry need as well as uncovering a problem that persists in the Outdoor Industry.

    Then Producer Dave joins Colin to run through the following topics:

    • Colin's summertime check in during More with Thermore (12:34)
    • VF sells Supreme to EssilorLuxottica. What will happen to one of the most popular brands in active apparel history? (15:15)
    • Lebron James invested in Canyon Bicycles in 2022 and is now featured in a new Canyon campaign (22:40)
    • Boa claims performance increases in cycling shoes in a new press release. But what are they actually trying to do? (27:26)

    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 Secret Of Going Outside Jul 18, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin digs into the recent OIA report that shows how outdoor participation is at an all time high.

    But it also shows that hardcore outdoor enthusiasts are on the decline.

    How can both of these things be the case? Because more people than ever have learned The Secret of going outside and the old guard is aging out.

    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.


    Final Trade Show Thoughts, Deadly Elephants & The World's Highest Unclimbed Mountain Jul 15, 2024
    Show notes

    Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time for our weekly round up of headlines from the outdoor industry and community.

    Colin is joined by Producer Dave for today's rundown (Justin has the weekend off) and here's the lineup:

    • More with Thermore! (01:40)
    • Colin's final summer 24 events & trade show thoughts (04:20)
    • A herd of elephants tramples a tourist in South Africa (16:08)
    • The multiple heat related deaths in the Grand Canyon and other iconic Southwest locations (20:11)
    • A team of Czech climbers summit the world's highest unclimbed peak (25:09)

    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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