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Are $300 Trail Runners Worth It? Gear & Beer Investigates!
$300 for a pair of trail running shoes?! That can't be right... can it? This episode of Gear and Beer delves into the world of high-end...
Nov 21, 2024
The Persistent Gender Gap in How We Cover Outdoor Adventure
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) professional adventure athlete Sunny Stroeer  joins Colin to talk...
Nov 20, 2024
YETI's Strategy: Unpacking Why Mystery Ranch is Getting the Axe
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:...
Nov 18, 2024
Why Brand 'Recommerce' Is Important To The Future Of The Outdoor Industry
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Aaron Provine, the president and owner of Geartrade, returns to...
Nov 15, 2024
Winter Tires: Do You Really Need Them? (Spoiler Alert: No.)
Do you have a plan for your tires this winter? If not what is wrong with you?! That's the what most outdoor gear reviews will make you...
Nov 14, 2024
YETI to Sunset Mystery Ranch, REI's New CMO & Shackleton in 3D!
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...
Nov 13, 2024
Polartec's Shed Less Fleece: Fabric Innovation Or Greenwashing?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT  (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Colin opens the show discussing Polartec's recent announcement  of...
Nov 11, 2024
Brand Updates & Other Insights with the Outdoor Industry's Consigliere
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford returns to give Colin and...
Nov 8, 2024
Four-Wheel Drive, Satellite Messaging & Electric Coolers: Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated?
We are back with a brand new edition of: Overrated?! Underrated?! Or Properly Rated?! Four-wheel drive, satellite messaging and electric...
Nov 7, 2024
Climate Change Claims French Ski Resort, Congress Gets Graded & Gravel Bikes Get Bouncier
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...
Nov 6, 2024
HeyDude: A $2.5 Billion Footwear Fumble? Plus: prAna Is Channeling The Gap & Vans Gets Technical
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show reflecting on the latest earnings report  from...
Nov 4, 2024
A New Outdoor Brand For The "New Woman In The Outdoors"
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Producer Dave are joined by the founders of SENIQ ; a new...
Nov 1, 2024
Gear, Beer, and Undies: Exploring BRANWYN & Seniq!
Today on the show we welcome our new women's Gear & Beer correspondents Emily Holland and Angie Marie from Wild Poppy Creative and the...
Oct 31, 2024
Friday the 13th: The 2024 Halloween Special!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin continue their annual Halloween tradition by taking in...
Oct 30, 2024
Marmot: From Outdoor Pioneer to Zombie Brand? Plus: Dick's Closes Public Lands & Hoka Keeps Growing
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show reacting to last weeks earnings report  from...
Oct 28, 2024
Is The Outdoor Industry Leading When It Comes To Sustainability? Plus: This Week In Greenwashing!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) environmental fashion journalist Sophie Benson returns to talk about...
Oct 25, 2024
Speed Dating with Gear & Beer!
Live from Missoula, MT... it's GEAR & BEER! Today Colin & Justin dive offer their highlights of the Outdoor Media Summit 'gear speed...
Oct 24, 2024
The Jail Time FKT, The Most Famous Foot On Mt. Everest & Pickleball Corner!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Paddy O'Connell returns for his record setting 6th appearance! He...
Oct 23, 2024
Vasque's Downfall: A Cautionary Tale For Outdoor Brands
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin kicks off the show talking about the decision  by Red Wing to...
Oct 21, 2024
Why Your Next Adventure Needs A Nomadix Towel & A Beer
In your mind, build your perfect outdoor kit. You have packs, outer layers, base layers, footwear socks... but do you have your towel?!...
Oct 18, 2024
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