Ella Zhang

Outdoor Retailer June 2025: Salt Lake City Hosts Premier Outdoor Expo

Expo Highlights at Outdoor Retailer June 2025 The Outdoor Retailer June 2025 expo took place June 18–20 at Salt Lake City’s Salt Palace Convention Center. As North America’s largest outdoor trade show, it merged summer and winter markets into one powerhouse event (outdoorretailer.com). Over 720 brands showcased the latest gear to thousands of retailers, media, and industry pros . This year’s Outdoor Retailer June 2025 program...
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Emissions Behind the Energy: The Hidden Carbon Cost of Battery Manufacturing in the U.S.

In the transition to clean energy, lithium-ion batteries are often held up as the cornerstone of a carbon-neutral future. But while they help eliminate...

Balancing Tradition and Conservation: The Environmental Impact of Hunting and Fishing

Impacts on Wildlife Populations Hunting, especially when unregulated, can lead to significant population declines. Studies show that in developing countries, hunting has led to an...

Function Meets Freedom — How One Apparel Innovation is Redefining the Outdoors for Women

In the world of outdoor apparel, design has long been tailored around a “universal fit” that often neglects the specific needs of half the...

Midnight at El Capitan: A Climber’s Last Stand

The granite face of El Capitan towered over Ben and Lisa, who had been climbing for nearly 16 hours, battling exhaustion, cold, and pain...

New Helmet Laws for High-Risk Sports

In an effort to improve safety and reduce head injuries in high-risk outdoor sports, such as rock climbing and mountain biking, several states in...

The Hidden Cost of Lithium Extraction

In the high deserts of South America, shimmering salt flats are being drained—not by tourism, but by the global demand for electric vehicles and...

Precision at the Crux: Metolius Climbing’s Edge in Modern Gear Design

In a sport where trust in your equipment can mean the difference between a successful ascent and a life-threatening fall, climbers choose their gear...

The Descent: A Whitewater Kayaker’s Breaking Point

The roar of the river was deafening. Jake tightened his grip on his paddle, heart pounding as he approached the mouth of Dead Man’s...

Reservation Systems for Popular National Parks

In 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) announced the expansion of its reservation system to several additional national parks and popular outdoor recreation areas....

Meditation in 2025: Perspectives, Controversies, and Health Impacts

As a dedicated practitioner with years of experience, I've observed meditation's evolution from a niche practice to a mainstream activity embraced by millions. In...

Solar on the Trail: How GoSun’s Tech Is Redefining Outdoor Independence

In the past decade, the conversation around outdoor gear has shifted dramatically. It’s no longer just about durability and performance—sustainability has stepped into the...

Lost on the Appalachian Trail: A Hiker’s Night Alone

Ben had hiked parts of the Appalachian Trail before, but never alone. This time was different—a solo stretch through the Great Smoky Mountains, just...