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News/Analysis ................................... 04
Top trends, issues and stories from around
the industry
New Products .................................... 08
The best new gear for everything from the
mountain to the trail and beyond.
A Changing Outdoor Landscape ... 12
From an influx of entry-level consumers to big
business swooping in, changes are afoot.
Shop Talk ............................................ 14
Retailers weigh in on what they learned in
2020 and how they are planning for 2021.
Trending Up ...................................... 16
Sustainability and style rise to the forefront in
the latest outdoor apparel offerings.
Boot Book ........................................... 18
Lightweight tech, sustainability and women's-
specific design drive new boot trends.
Trend Insight...................................... 32
Our latest consumer survey offers insight on
popular new fitness activities and new gear.
The Big Picture ................................. 34
The Big Picture: Outdoor facts and figures tell
the story of what's trending and what's not.
WINTER
2021
On the cover: Expedition Line from Picture Organic Clothing. On this page: Völkl Blaze Freeride Skis.
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