


New Faces, Bright Ideas
The Big Gear Show showcases and champions new brands from once-underrepresented communities that are poised to grow the industry. By Bevin Wallace Left to Right: Susan Viscon of REI Path Ahead Ventures; Martha Y Diaz, founder of Itacate Foods; Qudsia Khan, COO and...
A Powerful Call to Action
The Big Gear Show opens with a keynote panel devoted to building the path to an inclusive outdoor industry workforce. By Ariella Nardizzi Left to Right: Big Gear Show Director Kenji Haroutunian, Colorado Department of Outdoor Recreation Director Connor Hall, Senior...
The Nature Swagger
Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp’s new book The Nature Swagger celebrates the diversity of the Black American experience. Rue Mapp founded Outdoor Afro as a blog in 2009. She wanted to create a unique and authentic way to speak to and about the Black experience in...
Leading the Way in DEI
The Big Gear Show / (e)revolution announces partnerships with Adaptive Adventures and Founded Outdoors to showcase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in the outdoor and bike industries. By Eugene Buchanan Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity will be on full display big...