For Climbing: Omega Pacific, one of the original makers of climbing and rescue hardware, is closing its doors after 38 years in business in Washington.
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Love Letter To Big Agnes
For The Voice: I crashed a truck in March 2019. The founder of Big Agnes was there to save us.
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Backcountry CEO Breaks Silence Over Trademark Blowup
For SNEWS: Businesses say they were bullied. Jonathan Nielsen says he did not see the backlash coming and that because of it, Backcountry is rethinking the way it protects its trademark.
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Project 16x Is A Must For Outdoor Women Leaders
For SNEWS: This Colorado women's leadership summit is getting even bigger in 2020.
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Black Diamond Layoffs
For SNEWS: Black Diamond Equipment laid off 70 workers as part of the brand's multi-year strategy, which involves moving carabiner-making and more overseas.
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