The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary
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Patagonia's Latest Innovation? Small Brands Did It First.
Nov 13, 202618 min
The Outdoor Brand That Didn't Make It to Fashion Week
Nov 12, 202628 min
I Pitched 5 Outdoor Brands to a Retailer. Here's What Happened.
Nov 10, 202642 min
The Soul of Hiking Isn't in Your Boots & ISPO Instant Reaction
Nov 6, 202616 min
The Outdoor Trade Show Wars: OR Makes Its Case
Nov 5, 202631 min
AI Influencers, Fake Gear Reviews & the Future of Outdoor Media
Nov 3, 202632 min
Patagonia Just Put Used Gear Next to New. Why Isn't Everyone Else?
Oct 30, 202637 min
The 2026 Outdoor Activity Draft!
Oct 28, 20261h 6m
The Reinvention of ISPO: Can The Show Find Its Mojo Again?
Oct 27, 202634 min
Does the World Really Need YETI Jackets?
Oct 23, 202618 min
The $50 Million Outdoor Brand You've Never Heard Of
Oct 22, 202636 min
The Outdoor Industry Stock Market: What Are We Buying & Selling?
Oct 20, 202646 min
Cancel Commercial Climbing & OnlyFans Goes Fly Fishing
Oct 16, 202619 min
The 5 Best Ways to Die in the Outdoors
Oct 15, 202643 min
The Outdoor Industry's D2C Revolution Isn't Over Plus: What's Next for Backcountry?
Oct 13, 202636 min
The Return of the Light Hiker (The Parting Shot!)
Oct 9, 202616 min
The Outdoor Industry Needs to Get Loud About Public Lands
Oct 8, 202627 min
The Big Box Outdoor Retail Power Rankings
Oct 6, 202643 min
Punk Rock Running, Mammut Streetwear & the Death of “Print Ain’t Dead”
Oct 2, 202630 min
Can DoorDash Change the Game for Outdoor Retail?
Sep 30, 202630 min
Trail Running Has Peaked & Who Really Has the Power in the Outdoor Industry?
Sep 28, 202648 min
The Rock Fight Is Back!
Sep 20, 20261 min
Did Outdoor Retailer Just Pull Off a Comeback?
Aug 29, 202618 min
Bonus Episode! The Rock Fight Heads To Oboz - Outdoor Unfiltered
Jun 18, 202622 min
Profitability vs. People: REI Cuts Pay & Benefits - Outdoor Unfiltered
Mar 16, 202636 min
Welcome to Outdoor Unfiltered! - Outdoor Unfiltered
Feb 26, 20261 min
The Rock Fight Signs Off With a Final Look at the Outdoor Industry
Jan 26, 202648 min
All Rock Fights Must Come To An End
Jan 23, 202614 min
What Does Stoke Footwear Mean For The Outdoor Industry?
Jan 19, 202652 min
The Bottle Bubble & the Brick-and-Mortar Pivot
Jan 12, 202655 min
10 Predictions for 2026 + Timberland’s No Good Very Bad Boot
Jan 5, 20261h 5m
The 2025 Rock Fight Awards!
Dec 22, 20251h 6m
Too Many Shows? Taking the Outdoor Industry’s Trade Show Temperature
Dec 15, 202559 min
The Running Event Recap: Who Brought It and Who Phoned It In
Dec 8, 202549 min
The Rock Fight LIVE at TRE 2025!
Dec 6, 202537 min
5 Predictions For The Running Event, Dick's Assimilates Foot Locker & Is Resale Profitable?
Dec 1, 20251h 9m
Nike Eyes Trail Running & Sierra Steals the Suburbs
Nov 24, 202553 min
Topo’s Big Year: Tariffs, Trail Running & Staying Authentic
Nov 22, 202528 min
Vuori Snow, Patagonia’s Paradox & Goodbye Gorewear
Nov 17, 202558 min
Why The Outdoor Industry Needs Its Cool Back
Nov 14, 202526 min
GOA Connect Discovery Marketplace: 6 Brands That Delivered The Goods
Nov 10, 202544 min
PFAS Isn’t Over: What Comes Next for Outdoor Brands?
Nov 7, 202532 min
Outdoor Industry Trends: Reporting Season & Trade Show Shake-Ups
Nov 3, 202543 min
Tradeshow News Recap + America's Next Top Trail Running Brand!
Oct 27, 20251h 2m
How Mammut Made Humor Work in the Outdoor Industry
Oct 24, 202546 min
Outdoor Industry Buy or Sell: Patagonia, VF, Trail Running and More!
Oct 20, 202552 min
Pitchfest 2025: Women Building the Future of the Outdoor Industry
Oct 17, 202535 min
The Rock Fight Deep Dive: Fabric Innovation Isn’t Dead (But It’s Different)
Oct 15, 202530 min
REI Retreats, Orvis Shrinks & Lulu Loses Its Mojo
Oct 13, 202553 min
So What Is An Emerging Brand Anyway?
Oct 10, 202543 min