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2018: YEAR IN REVIEW

There were ups, and there were downs. Thanks to your support, through it all, we continue to move forward. Here’s a month-by-month look back on the work we did with you and on your behalf this past year.
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2019 OIA ON THE ROAD

OIA is headed out on the road. We’ll be traveling across the U.S. to host Sustainability Boot Camps to help you become an expert in sustainable supply chain management
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BAGGED AND TAGGED

How outdoor brands are tackling the complex issues of product packaging.
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TOGETHER WE ARE A FORCE
2018: YEAR IN REVIEW
2019 OIA ON THE ROAD
BAGGED AND TAGGED

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2018: Year in Review

The OIA staff is incredibly grateful for the support of our members. We couldn’t move the needle on important issues facing our industry without the...

Six Reasons the 2018 Farm Bill is A Big Win for Outdoorists

We spend a lot of time talking about, writing about and advocating for public land access and stewardship. After all, we the people own those...

Webinar: Intelligent Supply Chain Strategies for Navigating the U.S.-China Trade War

President Trump has raised tariffs on a number of outdoor products sourced from China with possibly more to come. These taxes mean higher costs for...

Wyoming Doubles Down On Its Outdoor Recreation Economy

Wyoming wants more people to know that it is a place for outdoor lovers. Yet, while driving through America’s least-populated state, for long stretches of...

Q&A With Patricia Rojas-Ungar

With a deep background in federal policy, years of experience and connections on Capitol Hill and many recent successes heading up government relations for another...

Is This Four Corners Town The Next Moab?

Farmington, New Mexico, is not what you’d call a nationally known hot spot for outdoorists … but it’s poised to become one before you know...

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Leading in Sustainable Business: The State of Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry

In an effort to showcase the outdoor industry’s 10+ years of leadership in sustainable business and supply chain management via the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)...

Webinar: Covestro - Sustainable Choices for PU-Coated Fabrics

Environmental LifeCycle Assessment INSQIN® A study comparing ecological performance of waterborne and solventborne PU synthetic coated material from raw materials to coated fabric production. Background...

bluesign 101: Intro to Supply Chain Integrity

Jill Dumain of bluesign will provide an introductory dive into the bluesign system, recognized as the most comprehensive method to ensure the chemical integrity of a product’s...

Bagged and Tagged: How Outdoor Brands Are Tackling the Complex Issues of Product Packaging

Packaging is a huge challenge in the outdoor industry. All those high-tech laminated garments, cashmere-soft fleece tops, delicate bike parts, and mirrored sunglasses need to...

2019 OIA on the Road

After three sustainability road shows in 2018 and the great response we’ve received, we have decided to expand our educational series to a full day,...

NICHE: THE FIRST STEP IS THE HARDEST

Based in Salt Lake City, this young, scrappy snowboard company illustrates how startup manufacturers in the outdoor industry might approach sustainability in a new way—from the ground up.

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2018 Special Report on Fishing

In 2017, more than 49 million Americans from across the country took to the nation’s waterways to enjoy recreational fishing. People shed from shorelines, boats...

VIDEO: SEE UTAH'S NATIONAL MONUMENTS THROUGH THE EYES OF A NATIVE

Photo by Johnie Gall, dirtbagdarling.com Sheyenne Lewis runs because it connects her to the land. Len Necefer runs for the same...

2017: Ups and Downs But Always Forward

In 2017, the industry activated like never before. We welcomed more than 300 new members this year while striving to serve our longtime members and supporters. Still...

Sponsor the 2018 Outsiders Ball

The 6th annual Outsiders Ball presented by The Outdoor Foundation is coming to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The 2018 Outsiders Ball will immerse you in what...

This Land is Our Land T-Shirt Sales to Benefit The Outdoor Foundation

In partnership with Jim Morris Environmental T-Shirts we’re offering these organic-cotton Ts benefit the Foundation's mission: cultivating the next generation of outdoorists. Now you can...

Outdoor Foundation Names Lise Aangeenbrug As New Executive Director

The Outdoor Foundation (OF), the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), is pleased to announce that Lise Aangeenbrug, veteran conservation champion, has been named...

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Hillsound Equipment Expands Adventure-Driven Ambassador Team

Big City Mountaineers Honors Smartwool with Inaugural Partner of the Year Award

Noso Patches Awarded Economic Development Grant: Wyoming Business Council Recognizes Growth Potential of Jackson-based Startup

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TOGETHER WE ARE A FORCE

2018: YEAR IN REVIEW

2019 OIA ON THE ROAD

BAGGED AND TAGGED