The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary
Tired of the same old outdoor narratives? If your post-adventure chats are filled with laughter over mishaps, commiseration about broken gear, and celebrating real triumphs (and epic fails), then The Rock Fight is your new tribe. Imagine this: you're no longer stuck in echo chambers. After listening in, you'll be part of honest, unfiltered discussions that mirror the conversations you have with your closest outdoor buddies. You'll gain fresh perspectives and feel more connected to a community that speaks your language. On The Rock Fight we get into the topics others shy away from – the real, sometimes messy, and always en...
Wed, April 30, 2025
The US From 'Tip 2 Tip', Injinji Makes Apparel & Strava's 'Performance Predictions'
Today on the show Colin is joined by outdoor journalist and author Shawnté Salabert to talk about some recent headlines to come out of the outdoor community! On today's docket: Paddler Kyle Parker is looking to paddle across the United States from "Tip 2 Tip"! (06:55) Injinji released a line of tech tees. Is this a sign they're going to take on apparel? (23:33) Strava announced a new subscriber feature designed to help runners maximize their potential! Do we give that a 'thumbs up'? (32:30) New segment... SHAWNTÉ RECOMMENDS! This is a segment where Shawnté recommends things. (38:00) The Parting Shot! Mt. Everest is back on the menu! (46:58) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, April 28, 2025
MEC Buyer Revealed? Plus: A Retailer's Response To The REI Exclusivity Rumors
Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford for an update on who might be buying Canada's MEC. (04:47) Then they're joined by independent retailer Wes Allen to get his reaction and thoughts to last weeks rumors that REI is putting the squeeze on their brand partners to get new product exclusivity. (21:33) Lastly for The Parting Shot, Eoin focuses on a leaked presentation from the Department of the Interior that details all the terrible ways that the Trump administration will be treating our public lands and Colin has a bone to pick with a new company who is seeking to take the outdoors and bring it inside. (39:55) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, April 25, 2025
Binge-watching & Backpacks: Reviewing Outdoor Pop Culture
"Are you not entertained?!" Today on the show Colin is joined by outdoor pop culture aficionado, Shawnté Salabert, to talk through some of the more quintessential outdoor movies of the last 25 years: A Walk In The Woods, Wild, Touching The Void, and 127 Hours. The two talk about what works about these movies from and outdoorsy perspective and some outdoor movies simply fall flat. Then in a new segment called Shawnté Explains!, Shawnté talks about why pop culture actually matters more to the outdoor community then some may think and offers suggestions on how outdoor enthusiasts can enrich themselves and the world around them. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, April 23, 2025
A Wave Pool In Utah's Desert & The Two Divers Who Were Left Behind
Today Colin and Justin Housman hit the following outdoorsy topics and headlines! Colin caught a great inside wave and Justin has rave reviews for Priority Bike's belt drive and gear box! (05:48) Two divers off the coast of Australia were left in the water by the boat that brought them there. This is objectively funny and terrifying. (16:25) A new wave pool is being planned to be built near St. George, UT. Colin and Justin are not cool with this idea. (26:05) For The Parting Shot, Colin praises a recent ESPN article and Justin wants you to roll your car windows up (33:56) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, April 21, 2025
Is REI Demanding New Product Exclusivity? Plus: Passenger Presses Pause
Today on the show Colin and Producer Dave address rumors that have been sent in by listeners of The Rock Fight that REI is looking for more new product exclusivity from at least some of their vendors. (04:40) They also talk about the recent report that Passenger is pausing their launch into the US market due to the issues being caused by the Trump administrations tariff policy. (16:42) This leads to a new segment on the show A Little Frank Advice! Lastly for The Parting Shot, Colin takes aim at Switchback's recently announced keynote address. (29:55) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, April 18, 2025
Where Do National Shows Fit Into A Small Show World? The Functional Fabric Fair Reaction Pod! Plus: RIP Bob Woodward
Today Colin reflects on this past week when he and Producer Dave attended Functional Fabric Fair in Portland (Oregon) and takes a deeper look at what National Trade Shows should do in a world where the smaller shows are so effective. Then Colin is joined by Producer Dave and outdoor journalist and host of Open Container Doug Schnitzspahn to reflect back on the role Bob Woodward played setting the tone for the Outdoor Industry. RIP Woody . Remembering Rob Coppolillo. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, April 16, 2025
The Jack Wolfskin Acquisition, REI's Apology & The Tariff Saga Continues
Today on the show Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford for a Wednesday edition of our normal Monday show! On the docket today: The crew reacts to last week's rollback to all but 10% (unless you're China) of Trump's tariffs (05:00) Will the tariff situation help boost secondhand business (17:24)? The other big story of last week was the acquisition of Jack Wolfskin by ANTA who is the majority owner of Amer Sports. Eoin breaks it down (18:15)! REI says sorry and backs off of their endorsement of Doug Burgum (33:12). The Parting Shot! Producer Dave answers a listener question about Rock Fight's choice to promote our work with AI generated images (40:30). Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Tue, April 15, 2025
Breaking News: BioLite Acquires Goal Zero
Today Colin and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford are joined by Jonathan Cedar, BioLite's founder and CEO to discuss the breaking news that BioLite is acquiring Goal Zero. Jonathan talks about the background of BioLite and why this deal makes sense particularly due to the alignment in mission and product offerings between the two companies. Lastly during their conversation news breaks about the roll back of the more retaliatory tariffs that had been announced. So we get breaking news inside of breaking news! Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, April 11, 2025
Five US Made Outdoor Brands You've Never Heard Of & The Return Of The Dire Wolf!
Today on the show Colin and Justin Housman open things up by talking about the news that scientists have brought back the extinct dire wolf and read a pretty epic listener defense of Colorado. Then they're joined by the owner of Garage Grown Gear, Lloyd Vogel, who lists off five US made outdoor brands that many of our listeners have likely not heard of. Check them out! Igneous Gear Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear allmansright Brautigam Expedition Works Timmermade Lastly, for The Parting Shot, Colin offers a retraction for last week's Parting Shot at footwear brand Lems. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, April 09, 2025
Brands For Public Lands: The Outdoor Industry Speaks Up! Plus: Is Nature Really Non-Partisan?
Today on the show we start by helping to break the news about Brands For Public Lands , a coalition of outdoor industry businesses who are speaking up on behalf of our sacred public spaces. Colin is joined by the Executive Director of The Conservation Alliance, Paul Hendricks, who gives the background on this new coalition, how it came together, and what will happen next. Then Mountain Gazette's Kyle Frost returns to The Rock Fight. Last weeks edition of Kyle's newsletter, Here & There, discussed partisanship in nature. He and Colin dig into the examples Kyle offered that show we are not always united when it comes to outdoor conversations. They also talk about the current tariff situation and get Kyle's point of view from an American currently living abroad. To learn more about participating in Brands For Public Lands click here . Subscribe to Here & There by clicking here or by subscribing to Mountain Gazette . Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, April 07, 2025
Trade Wars & Trailheads: What The New Tariffs Mean For The Outdoor Industry
What else could The Rock Fight's normal Monday crew of Colin, Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave be talking about today but the recent announcement of tariffs and their impact on the business of going outside. They start off by getting into the broader impact of the announcement and the idea that higher tariffs could drive manufacturing back to the US. Then they talk about the how the tariffs will specifically impact the outdoor industry and offer suggestions on what brands and retailers should expect ahead of the delivery of Fall 25 products. They wrap things up with The Parting Shot where they take a look at some of the better 2025 attempts by brands to pull off an April Fools Day joke on social media including the following posts: Eoin: The Hoka Speed Loafer LIVSN: Adventure Pants Capital Garage Grown Gear: Move To Analog Gnara: Netflix n Chill Pant Wild Rye: Ski Ballet Darn Tough: Dating App Skratch Labs: Marathong Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to
Fri, April 04, 2025
It's Time For The Outdoor Industry To 'Prop Up The Girls Club!'
Today on the show Colin takes a look back at an age old outdoor industry problem. The 'outdoor boys club' and a continued lack of gender representation is something that has persisted in the outdoor industry since there has been an outdoor industry. Today on the show Colin is joined by Cassie Abel, the founder and CEO of Wild Rye, who provides a unique perspective on the challenges and progress regarding women's inclusion in outdoor spaces. Throughout their conversation, Cassie & Colin take a look at the historical patterns of inequality, significant steps taken been taken, and the ongoing obstacles that hinder true equity. Cassie also articulates the necessity for women in leadership positions to in order to create meaningful change and highlights the importance of collaboration over competition among outdoor brands. Basically as Cassie puts it, "it's time to prop up the girls club." Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, April 02, 2025
The Closure Of Fiery Furnace, Cybertrucks Get A Pop Up & When Sitting Outside Is Simply Enough
Today Colin is joined by our regular Wednesday co-host Justin Housman to talk through some recent stories to come out of the outdoor community! They open the show with the news that the fallout from the Trump layoffs have caused the Fiery Furnace Trail in Arches National Park to close indefinitely. Buckle up because we're probably gonna be getting news like this for a while. (07:57) Lady Gaga is being sued by surf brand ...Lost. Apparently her new album, Mayhem is also the trademarked nickname of ...Lost's founder/boardmaker. So....what's the connection here? (13:04) Cybertruck owners can now get a pop up camper because even the lamest vehicle of all time deserves after market accessories...I guess? (17:15) Q&A Corner: Reddit edition! What if you don't want to do outdoor activities but you still have the urge to go outside? (25:55) They of course wrap things up with The Parting Shot (38:52). Colin has a stone to throw at footwear maker Lems while Justin would like us to pick a firm date for Easter. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, March 31, 2025
Will The EU Boycott US Outdoor Brands? Plus: The Outdoor Innovation Mailbag!
Today on show Colin is joined by the regular Monday crew (Producer Dave, Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford) to talk about the recent movement that is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts in Europe to look locally for their outdoor products in protest of recent "political" developments in the US. (06:46) They also talk about Academy forging ahead with plans to open 25 new doors in 2025 and Lululemon's recent earnings report showing double digit growth. (21:10) Then they crack open listener feedback that came in after last week's episode regarding the evolution of innovation in the outdoor industry. (30:38) They of course wrap things up with The Parting Shot where this week we have a look back on a busy first quarter of 2025 in the Outdoor Industry. (44:34) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, March 28, 2025
The Brand Critics: Reviewing Outdoor Videos From On, Puma & Outdoor Research
Today Rock Fight's resident brand, culture, and media experts, Shawnté Salabert and Producer Dave, join Colin to review some recently released outdoor brand videos by On, Puma, & Outdoor Research. First the hosts rely on their experience working in the outdoor industry and media to breakdown what makes a great brand video including the best way to deploy these types of brand assets and what we should expect from the finished product. (02:26) Then they take a detailed look at the following videos: On: Dream Together, with Zendaya (22:43) Outdoor Research: Rooted (35:51) Puma: Go Wild (44:15) After offering a detailed description of each video Colin, Shawnté, and Producer Dave give their thoughts and then rate each video with a thumbs up or thumbs down. Which will be their favorite? You'll have to listen to find out! Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Thu, March 27, 2025
Breaking News: Stio Up For Sale?
The Rock Fight is once again breaking news to the outdoor industry! On Wednesday an alert listener of The Rock Fight sent us this article on PE Hub which reports outdoor brand Stio is being shopped for acquisition. Players in the mix to take over the venerable Jackson brand being Columbia, YETI, or potentially several PE firms. On this emergency reaction podcast, Colin and outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford take a few minutes to offer some context and run through what they know. On this emergency reaction podcast, Colin and outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford take a few minutes to offer some context and run through what they know. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, March 26, 2025
The Slow Erosion Of Enthusiasm: Mental Health & The Outdoors
On this episode of The Rock Fight Justin Housman opens up about his own mental health struggles and how that has impacted his relationship with outdoor activities. A few weeks back in Rock Fight's weekly newsletter, News From The Front, Justin wrote about how he mistook the slow erosion of his participation in his favorite outdoor sports as part of getting older when in actuality there were some bigger issues that he needed to address. If you missed it you can read that column by clicking here . Colin & Justin talk about the impact of the outdoors on one's mental health as well as what Justin has learned along the way. Then they hit Q&A corner and discuss the overwhelming response we received from our listeners about your favorite outdoor socks. They of course wrap up with The Parting Shot. Justin is looking for a shorter hockey season and Colin has a TV recommendation. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, March 24, 2025
Can The Outdoor Industry Redefine Innovation?
Today on the show Colin, Producer Dave, and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford have some innovative suggestions for the outdoor industry. Innovation in the outdoors is a misunderstood word. It's often only applied to the performance of the apparel, gear, and footwear that the industry produces. And while there will surely be advances that will improve the stuff we make the opportunity for the industry to innovate lies more within our approach to making and marketing that stuff. On this episode we take a look at what can be learned from (gasp!) fast fashion as well as the opportunities that lie within experiential marketing. We of course wrap things up with The Parting Shot by lobbing a rock at the latest news to come out of Authentic Brands. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, March 21, 2025
Secondhand's Record Growth & The Barkley! Plus: Don't Be So Outdoorsy
Today on the show Colin is rolling solo as he talks about the recent ThredUp report about the growth of secondhand as well as reflecting fondly on the recently concluded Barkley Marathons. Then Colin offers a take on why you may not want going outside to be your sole existence for being. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, March 19, 2025
The Norda Hype Is Real, TNF's Latest Collab Sells Out & The Camp Stove Power Ranking
Today on the show Justin Housman has the week off so Colin welcomes Shawnté Salabert as to the co-host chair! Together they run through some of the topics that have come out of the outdoor community over the past week. First up, The North Face has yet another collaboration with a fashion brand that has ( almost ) sold out! There has probably been too much TNF chatter around here the past few weeks, but this collection is super cool. (05:05) Jetboil has a new version of it's iconic stove out so Colin asks accomplished backpacker Shawnté to power rank the top 5 camp stoves ever! (13:25) The Everest pregame is on! News has started to come out of Everest basecamp including this story about how the famed Everest Ice Doctors will use drones to help map this year's route through the Khumbu icefall. (24:00) It's time for The Parting Shot! Colin is over the moon with his new pair of Norda's while Shawnté finds similarities between her recent experience at SXSW and the old days of Outdoor Retailer (33:46) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, March 17, 2025
The State Of The Outdoor Economy Plus: Stio Launches Footwear
Today on the show Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford to take a look a bigger look at the outdoor industry. Optimism was high at the end of 2024 that the outdoor industry was due for a come back year. Inventory issues had improved and open to buy was increasing. But with the end of the first quarter just a couple of weeks away things have fallen off of a cliff. We take a look at what happened and what to expect. (07:25) Then the crew turns their attention to a new backpack by Yeti (that looks an awful lot like something made by Mystery Ranch) and the recent news that two outdoor parent companies Solo Brands & Pelican International are experiencing financial distress. Is this related to the other issues the industry is experiencing? We take a deeper look. (24:59) Lastly for The Parting Shot Colin looks at the new footwear collection launched by Stio. Will Stio's Mahomes like luck continue? (43:08) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, March 14, 2025
The Letter That Rocked Outside & Going Inside The North Face's New Strategy
Today Colin opens the show by giving his thoughts on the big outdoor story of the week: The letter that was sent to Outside, Inc CEO Robin Thurston from more than 30 notable journalists making the request to have their names removed from Outside's masthead. Then outdoor industry insider and consigliere to The Rock Fight, Eoin Comerford joins Colin to run through what he learned from The North Face's presentation at VF's recent Investor Day. Lastly for The Parting Shot, Eoin highlights two brands from his Founder's Friday series on LinkedIn . Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, March 12, 2025
NEMO's PFAS Free Tent & The Listeners Weigh In On The Value Of Sponsored Athletes
Today Colin & Justin hit the following topics to come out of the outdoor adventure community! Several brands put out new product press releases over the past week including Mountain Hardwear , Tifosi , and NEMO. Colin & Justin give their thoughts on each of these but save most of their commentary for the NEMO Dagger OSMO that is bluesign certified and PFAS free. They read responses they received to last weeks question they posed to The Rock Fight listeners about the value athletes offer to outdoor brands in 2025. This week's question? What is your favorite outdoor sock brand and why? For The Parting Shot, a recent crazy outdoor story prompts Colin to wonder why we don't get action movies featuring action sports anymore. And Justin would like you to know what you're ordering before you get to the counter. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, March 10, 2025
The Rock Fight's Top 5 Outdoor Accessory Brands!
Today the hosts, writers and consigliere's of the Rock Fight universe gather to once again rank the top outdoor brands... only this time it's all about accessories. They've ranked footwear and they've ranked gear and today the Outdoor Media Avengers are assembling to do the same for accessories. Only for this round we don't have our own version of Thor as Producer Dave couldn't join the show. In his place is the latest addition to the team, acclaimed author and outdoor journalist, Shawnté Salabert! Shawnté joins Colin, Justin Housman, and Eoin Comerford to do the impossible and whittle down the hundreds of outdoor accessory brands and name the top 5. Will our heroes pull it off? You have to listen to find out! Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, March 07, 2025
Patagonia Punches Back At The Rock Fight!
It's a return fire episode as Patagonia joins The Rock Fight to defend their efforts on PFAS! Recently on The Rock Fight Colin was critical of a new video from Patagonia that detailed their journey to remove forever chemicals from their product line. In Colin's point of view he thought Patagonia was late to the party and this was a case where the brand was behind their peers rather than leading. Patagonia heard that episode , and they're here today to throw some rocks of their own. Today on the show Patagonia's VP of Global Product Footprint, Matt Dwyer, joins Colin to talk about the path Patagonia has taken when it comes to PFAS, the unique challenges they faced in order to remove these chemicals from their product line, and offer a glimpse into what lay ahead for outdoor product innovation. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Thu, March 06, 2025
National Parks Protest, Kentucky Climbers Buy A Cliff & A Rower Gets Rescued Plus: Q&A Corner!
Today Colin & Justin belatedly talk about stories and headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community. Belatedly because the flu recently landed right on Justin's handsome face! On the docket: Last weekend there were protests held at National Parks across the country. Are we feeling encouraged about the state of things? (06:03) A non profit in Kentucky purchased 700 acres and 14 miles of cliffline to establish new climbing areas. Is this a road map for when our public lands are sold off? (10:10) We debut a new segment presented by Obōz : Q&A Corner! Where we ask the questions and listeners send in their responses. This week: Do branded athletes really matter anymore? Send your responses to myrockfight@gmail.com. (20:43) A man who spent the past five months attempting to row from San Diego to Brisbane had to be rescued after getting caught in a cyclone. This may be the scariest outdoor thing ever. (31:18) It's time for The Parting Shot! This week Justin has stern words for his favorite author and Colin celebrates a study that celebrates swearing! (36:30) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Click here to take The Rock Fight Podcast Listener Survey! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts
Mon, March 03, 2025
Will Sierra Take Out REI? Plus: Helly Hansen's US Push & Leave The North Face Alone!
What better way to start your week then by entering The Rock Fight for the best outdoor industry commentary you'll find anywhere?! Today Colin is joined by Monday regulars Eoin Comerford and Producer Dave and they break down the following topics: After being acquired by Kontoor Brands last month, Helly Hansen has announced their intention to make a meaningful push into the United States' outdoor market. After announcing Helly's intentions, Kontoor CEO Scott Baxter said "Get ready, this is going to be fun." Points to Kontoor for the smack talk. (04:55) TJX announced last week that Sierra will be adding 20 new doors in 2025 with their long term plan to have as many as 325 locations. Is this growth plan a sign that Sierra could become outdoor's most dominant US retailer? (17:55) Lastly for The Parting Shot, Colin begs all would-be outdoor pundits to simple leave The North Face alone! (31:59) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Click here to take The Rock Fight Podcast Listener Survey! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, February 28, 2025
Arc'teryx's Virtual Footwear Launch & Soldiering On For Our Public Lands
Today Colin is rolling solo! First he offers his comments and observations after attending the virtual launch of Arc'teryx's spring footwear collection earlier this week. While the launch itself was a leap forward in how outdoor brands should be engaging with outdoor media, it was also a good example of how brands could improve how they promote their products. (02:16) Next Colin talks about how the outdoor industry needs to unite in order to fight for our public lands over the next four years. He looks at a story that was recently published on the DCReport by war veteran and outdoor advocate Stacy Bare as an example of how important our wild places are and can be. You'll hear how the outdoors helped save Stacy's life in his own voice. (08:46) Lastly for The Parting Shot, for third year in a row on The Rock Fight, Colin makes his prediction for Best Picture at Sunday's Academy Awards. (15:40) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Click here to take The Rock Fight Podcast Listener Survey! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, February 26, 2025
Yosemite Protests & Patagonia Speaks Out! Plus: Illegal Super Shoes?
Today Colin and Justin take a look at recent headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community. On the docket: In response to the Trump Administration's Valentine's Day staffing and budget cuts, employees at Yosemite National Park hung an upside down flag on the top of El Cap. Hope ensued. (04:55) The Trump Administration backtracked on those cuts with the Department of the Interior announcing they would allow agencies to hire 7,700 seasonal employees. (08:21) On Tuesday 2/25 Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert posted an Op-Ed on Time.com stating Patagonia's intention to fight back against the moves made by the Trump Administration, breaking the silence from outdoor industry brands over the past weeks. (12:06) Kelly Slater opened a wave pool in Abu Dhabi and the WSL hosted a comp there. In related news: Justin Housman is angry. (18:41) A runner was recently disqualified as the winner of a 100 mile road ultramarathon as his shoes violated a USATF rule about stack height. So, this is a thing? (26:14) The Parting Shot! Colin loves the name of a new shoe by Obōz while Justin encourages you to do the maintenance. (35:05) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Click here to take The Rock Fight Podcast Listener Survey! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmai
Mon, February 24, 2025
NikeSKIMS, VF Gets Upstaged By Kontoor & Merrell Heads Back To The Mall Plus: Patagonia: PFAS Leader?
Today Colin is joined by outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford (Producer Dave is out sick) to talk about all the big stories that came out of the outdoor industry last week. On the docket today: In a rare industry spite move (ok it's not just that) VF spinoff Kontoor Brands acquired Helly Hansen from Canadien Tire Corporation. Eoin gives us the background and we take a look at what may be next. (05:20) SKIMS is back in the news as it was announced that they will be creating a new brand with Nike. Of course, backlash ensued. Colin & Eoin break it down. (16:30) Wolverine announces that Merrell products are "going back to the mall" and Saucony is a big part of their plans for 2025. (28:31) Lastly, The Parting Shot, where Colin talks about the latest video from Patagonia who wants you to believe they are leading on the PFAS front...fun fact: they aren't. (39:27) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Click here to take The Rock Fight Podcast Listener Survey! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, February 21, 2025
The Outdoor Market Alliance Media Event Recap!
Today Colin is joined by outdoor journalist and host of Open Container , Doug Schnitzspahn to talk about what they saw this week at the Outdoor Market Alliance Media Event. They recount their experiences at the show, how it compares to larger national events, and emphasize how the format allows PR Agencies and those in outdoor media to engage with brands in a focused manner. They also talk about how the event could benefit from seeking out smaller brands to attend as well as how the current threat to our public lands are present even at a show like this one and how that is likely to impact the broader outdoor industry. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Click here to take The Rock Fight Podcast Listener Survey! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, February 19, 2025
Trump's Layoffs Come For The Outdoors
Today on the show Colin and Justin talk about the turmoil caused by the Trump Administration's layoffs at various land management agencies. They cover the ramifications of substantial layoffs that have left numerous employees without positions, thereby compromising the operational integrity of our national parks. The episode further examines the uncertainty that permeates the outdoor community as we grapple with the fallout from these sweeping (and ridiculous) changes. (04:49) Then the guys quickly hit a couple of items to come out of the gear world including Snow Peak entering the fly fishing space and a new way to cover up your truck bed. They also talk about the amazing video making the rounds of a humpback whale that swallowed and spit out a kayaker . (21:36) They of course wrap things up with The Parting Shot! (34:10) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Click here to take The Rock Fight Podcast Listener Survey! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, February 17, 2025
Is Authentic Brands The Canary In The Outdoor Coal Mine? Plus: The Burgum Endorsement
Today on The Rock Fight Colin is joined by Rock Fight Consigliere Eoin Comerford and Producer Dave to discuss several news stories that paint a picture about the long term health of the outdoor industry. First they look at the recent earnings report by Newell (parent company of Marmot, Coleman, and Ex Officio, among others) which shows how the outdoor industry may be on the same path that was recently traveled by the surf industry. Eoin recaps how many iconic surf brands ended up being owned by Authentic Brands and how that past may serve as a cautionary tale for outdoor brands facing similar challenges. (02:55) Next they talk about a recent report that Dick's Sporting Goods is quietly leaving outdoor behind as it closes most of their remaining Public Land and Moosejaw locations. They talk about how this move will impact the outdoor retail landscape. (18:29) Then they dig into event news including the report that Europe's biggest summer show, OutDoor, is going on "hiatus" as well as the announcement of Outdoor Retailer's Industry Day. (29:15) Lastly it's a combined Parting Shot as the hosts weigh in on the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable's endorsement of Trump Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, as well as the organizations who co-signed that endorsement including the OIA, People For Bikes, and REI. They look at what missteps may have been made and what the focus should be going forward. (35:55) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight<
Fri, February 14, 2025
Is This Company The Outdoor Industry's Secret Weapon?
Today Colin is joined by Peter Whitcomb of Tersus Solutions, one of the players working to enable a thriving secondhand marketplace in the outdoor industry. Tersus Solutions acts as a backbone for brands striving to establish sustainable practices by managing their re-commerce efforts. Throughout their conversation, Colin and Peter examine the complexities and challenges inherent in fostering a circular economy for outdoor apparel, as well as the necessity for brands to embrace responsibility for their products beyond the point of sale. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, February 12, 2025
Outside's Layoffs, The Science And Value Of Cold Plunges & Conservation vs Recreation
Today on the show Colin & Justin Housman talk about some of the stories making the rounds through the outdoor community. First up is an article that summarizes recent studies looking at the value of cold plunges. Turns out, there's not a lot science to support the claims that sitting in cold water is good for you. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't sit in cold water if you get something out of it! (5:55) Then the guys stop in at Housman's House to dig into a new feature that Justin wrote about some folks who weren't as bullish on the EXPLORE Act as most of us and really hammer home the issues that lie in the conservation vs recreation debate. (21:40) Lastly for this weeks Parting Shot, Colin reads the piece he wrote for Rock Fight about Outside's recent layoffs and he and Justin talk about the role Outside now occupies in the outdoor media landscape. (37:22) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, February 10, 2025
The Rock Fight's Top 5 Outdoor Gear Brands!
Today the various hosts, producers, and consigliere's of The Rock Fight gather to once again rank the top outdoor brands! And this time it's all about gear. Coming off of last months episode where they ranked the top 5 outdoor footwear brands, Colin, Justin Housman, Producer Dave, and Eoin Comerford come back together to do the same for outdoor gear. They try to learn from their missteps (try being the operative word) from the footwear episode as they take on boiling down the absolutely massive category of outdoor gear to simply the top 5 brands going in 2025. Did they succeed? Let them know! Email your feedback to myrockfight@gmail.com. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, February 07, 2025
Outside Joins The Rock Fight!
Today on the show Colin and Producer Dave are joined by the most unlikely of guests... someone from Outside, Inc! Chris Jerard (aka CJ), Outside's VP of Marketing and Executive Director of The Outside Festival and Summit heard Colin's thoughts about a recent press release regarding the 2025 edition of the festival on Monday's episode of The Rock Fight and is here today to return fire and shed a little more light on what can be expected during the second year of this event. The conversation delves into the event's purpose and how there is more to expect from The Summit then what has already been announced. CJ addresses topics such as the cost to attend as well as why professionals should consider coming to Denver even though June is packed with other outdoor industry events Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, February 05, 2025
Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated? Plus: What's Actually In The EXPLORE Act?
Today Colin and Justin pop into Housman's House to talk about Justin's big break down of the BOLT Act which is just one element of what's inside the seminal piece of conservation legislation known as the EXPLORE Act. Then the guys resurrect Gear & Beer to do a round of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated. The items being evaluated? Gaiters, insulated hiking boots, and snowshoes. They wrap things up with The Parting Shot. Justin has some advice for what to wear in the rain while Colin takes issue with the lack of pop culture references in this article. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, February 03, 2025
Is The Hoka Speed Loafer A Sign Of Our Imminent Demise? Plus: Checking In On 2025's Outdoor Industry Events
Today Colin opens the show by talking about the amount of outdoor industry events scheduled to be held in just a few months (aka Junepocalypse) as well as the recently announced details for The Summit at the Outside Festival. Then he is joined by outdoor industry insider and consigliere to The Rock Fight, Eoin Comerford and "Producer" Dave to react to the recently launched Speed Loafer from Hoka. They also talk about how these big swings by brands can lead to a weaker outdoor industry and potentially put us on a path that would be similar to the fate currently being suffered by the surf industry. Lastly Colin wraps up the show with a Hoka themed edition of The Parting Shot! Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, January 31, 2025
Why Can't We Be More Like Hunters?
Today on the show Colin and Justin are joined by journalist Rachelle Schrute, who offers insights into the world of hunting. The conversation explores the walls we build between outdoor categories and examines hunting in terms of conservation and ethical food sourcing, emphasizing how these principles can resonate with human powered outdoor enthusiasts. Rachelle also shares her experiences taking curious individuals, including vegans, on hunting trips, illustrating the transformative power of firsthand exposure to the hunting process. This particular rock fight underscores the potential for greater unity within the outdoor community, encouraging listeners to consider the common ground that exists among diverse outdoor pursuits. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, January 29, 2025
Black Diamond Recruits RMI, The World's Biggest Glacier & Plastics In Our National Parks
Today Colin and Justin break down some recent headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community. First up is the news that Black Diamond is partnering with Rainier Mountaineering, Inc to help with their product development. This is a reunion between BD president Neil Fiske and RMI owner Peter Whittaker who teamed up at Eddie Bauer to create First Ascent. Next the boys make a stop at Housman's House to talk about Justin's story covering the efforts to get single use plastics out of our National Parks. Then they talk about the reports that the world's largest glacier could potentially collide with South Georgia Island. Lastly they of course wrap things up with The Parting Shot! Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, January 27, 2025
Altra, REI, and the Cost of Exclusivity
Today on the show, outdoor retailer Wes Allen returns to talk about the article he wrote for Rock Fight about the fallout of Altra giving REI exclusivity on the newest version of the popular Lone Peak trail running shoe. The Altra Lone Peak Plus is the first version of the iconic trail runner to feature a Vibram outsole, and will be available exclusively at REI for five months. This move has sparked significant discussion among outdoor specialty retailers, as it raises concerns about the impact of exclusivity on independent shops and the overall dynamics in the outdoor retail market. Wes joins Colin, outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave to share his perspective on this move by Altra. The conversation then turns towards the recent CEO shakeup at REI as well as thoughts on gray marketed Cotopaxi products turning up at Costco. The show of course wraps up with The Parting Shot! Read Wes's piece on the Lone Peak exclusive by clicking here . Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, January 24, 2025
Why Outdoor Apparel Brands Can't Afford to Ignore Plus Sizes
Today on the show Colin and his guest talk about an overlooked opportunity for inclusivity and revenue in the outdoor industry. Outdoor apparel brands are missing a significant opportunity by not offering more sizes. Andrea Kelly, founder of Make Plus Equal , joins The Rock Fight to emphasize the importance of size inclusivity in the outdoor industry but also how a lack of information and awareness about the size-inclusive market has led to missed financial opportunities for brands. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, January 22, 2025
Emergency Reaction To The REI CEO Shake Up!
Today on the show we're reacting to breaking news coming out of the outdoor industry as Colin and outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford give their instant reactions to the CEO shake up at REI. Earlier today it was announced that REI CEO Eric Artz is retiring at the end of March, making way for former Nike executive Mary Beth Laughton to take the helm of the outdoor retailer. Colin & Eoin reflect on Artz's legacy as well as the road ahead for Laughton. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, January 22, 2025
Listener Mailbag, Xenon Gas On Everest & A Norovirus Vaccine Plus: Open Container Joins The Rock Fight!
Today Colin and Justin start the show with a conversation about the use of xenon gas by climbers on Mt. Everest as a means to reduce risk at high altitudes. Haters take note: is it really any different then fixed ropes or supplemental oxygen? Then they are joined by outdoor journalist and writer Doug Schnitzpahn, the host of Open Container , aka the newest podcast on The Rock Fight Podcast Network. Doug talks about his reasons for creating the podcast, emphasizing the broader significance of the outdoors in our lives and how it can serve as a source of healing and creativity. Colin & Justin then talk about the news that Moderna is close to a vaccine for the Norovirus (aka the stomach bug) which has many backpackers, thru-hikers, and parents celebrating, before opening up the mailbag and responding some listener emails. Finally they wrap things up with The Parting Shot! Justin takes umbrage with off roaders in Death Valley while Colin has a new rule for outdoorsy employees of outdoor brands. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, January 20, 2025
Outdoor Brands Are Bad At TikTok Plus: Retailer Bankruptcy Watch & MEC Sold?
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by lamenting how outdoor brands never really figured out what to do with TikTok including a look at the one brand that actually does: Gnara . Then he and Producer Dave are joined by outdoor industry insider and Rock Fight Consigliere, Eoin Comerford to talk about the rumors that Canadian outdoor retailer MEC has been sold . They also take a look at a couple of names that have turned up on Retail Dive's bankruptcy watch list . And be sure to stick around for an musical edition of The Parting Shot! Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Trailer · Sat, January 18, 2025
A New Trailer For The Rock Fight
Join Colin True and his team on the Rock Fight a podcast that isn’t afraid to tackle the tough issues and challenge conventional wisdom. The Rock Fight is here to provide listeners with a refreshing perspective on the outdoor industry. Every week, the crew explores the latest headlines, shares hot takes, and features special guests, all while encouraging open discussions that might not align with corporate narratives. With a focus on authenticity and unfiltered dialogue, the Rock Fight aims to give a voice to the community and spark meaningful conversations. Tune in for a unique blend of insights, critiques, and camaraderie that you won’t find in traditional outdoor podcasts. Find and follow The Rock Fight on your favorite podcast app.
Fri, January 17, 2025
Inside The Los Angeles Wildfires
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) author, journalist, and Los Angeles resident Shawnté Salabert returns to the show to talk about her experience during the worst of the LA wildfires. Shawnté recounts the surreal moments leading up to the fire, including her frantic drive home amidst chaos and uncertainty. The discussion highlights the broader implications of urban wildfires, emphasizing the loss of not just homes but vital community spaces and natural areas that play a crucial role in people's lives. Both Colin and Shawnté reflect on the resilience of the Los Angeles community and the importance of supporting those affected, calling for action from the outdoor industry to respond to this crisis. Click here to read Shawnté's piece on rockfight.co. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, January 15, 2025
LA Wildfires, REI Cuts Experiences & The End Of The Park City Strike!
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin run through several of the stories that are dominating the current conversation in the outdoor community. First on the list is the significant impact of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Colin and Justin discuss their personal connections to LA as well as the alarming frequency of such events, emphasizing the need for awareness and action in the face of climate change. Then they are joined by consigliere to The Rock Fight, Eoin Comerford , to discuss the implications of REI's recent decision to shut down its Experiences division as well as the fall out from the Park City Ski Patrol strike that was resolved last week. Lastly Justin pays tribute to The Endless Summer's Mike Hynson who passed away this past weekend at 82 before they wrap things up with The Parting Shot. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, January 13, 2025
Breaking News: Inside Rumpl's Management Shakeup!
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're once again breaking news! Outdoor blanket maker Rumpl has announced a significant management change, with founder Wiley Robinson shifting from CEO to chairman of the board, while Josh Simpson steps in as general manager. And The Rock Fight has the scoop as both of them join Colin and outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford on today's episode to break it all down. This transition is aimed at enhancing Rumpl's focus on brand and product innovation, as Robinson seeks to balance personal responsibilities with the complexities of running a growing company. During the show, Robinson and Simpson discuss the strategic implications of this leadership shift, including how it will affect Rumpl's approach to product development and market positioning. They also delve into the brands challenges, such as inventory management and pricing strategies in the wake of recent economic pressures. Lastly they offer a look at what 2025 may hold as tariffs loom and sustainability remains a key demand from the outdoor consumer. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Fri, January 10, 2025
Five Outdoor Industry Predictions For 2025
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Producer Dave are joined by legendary outdoor industry analyst Matt Powell. Over the course of his five predictions for 2025, Matt highlights the need for a shift in the outdoor industry's business model and emphasizes that the current approach of relying heavily on winter sports is unsustainable. The discussion touches on the convergence of athletic and outdoor markets, the importance of embracing fashion within the industry, the need for inclusivity to attract a more diverse customer base, and a whole lot more. Read Matt's latest Sneakernomics column (for even more 2025 predictions) by clicking here . Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, January 08, 2025
The Park City Ski Patrol Strike! Plus: Gravel Shoes & Searching For Sasquatch
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin get caught up on some of the headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community over the past few weeks. Today's topics include: The Park City Ski Patrol Strike! The topic of the moment that needs to be discussed because resort skiing has some brand problems. (06:02) Are ' Gravel Shoes ' coming? Dear lord we hope not. Shoe brands take note: just don't. (20:28) Two men lose their lives while searching for Sasquatch. Folks, we hate to be the ones to tell you this... but ghosts, Bigfoot, and aliens: all not real. (31:04) The Parting Shot! Justin takes issues with his own e-bike and Colin pours a little out for South Sound Running . (37:55) Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Mon, January 06, 2025
Who Are The Top Five Outdoor Footwear Brands Heading Into 2025?
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by Rock Fight regulars Justin Housman, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave to power rank the current top 5 outdoor footwear brands! This episode presents a (sorta) thorough examination of the outdoor footwear market, as The Rock Fight crew rank the top five footwear brands currently shaping the outdoor industry. They start with a candid acknowledgment of the overwhelming amount of brands, before holding a focused discussion on footwear that will set the stage for category rankings to come. The episode wraps up by establishing the current five outdoor footwear brands with the most juice going into 2025 as well as an encouragement to our listeners to send all of their (angry?) footwear feedback to myrockfight@gmail.com! Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .
Wed, January 01, 2025
The Top 10 Rock Fights Of 2024: The Outdoor Adventure Community
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin Housman run through the top 10 episodes from 2024 that focused on the outdoor adventure community. Running down the top episodes from the past year from 10 to 1, each episode explored significant topics, including the impact of outdoor media on small towns, the controversial legal issues surrounding athletes like Michelino Sunseri, the groundbreaking inclusion of women in events like the Red Bull Rampage along with many others. Today Colin & Justin reflect on their original opinions and offer updated takes on the ten best rock fights of 2024. Here is the full list along with links so you can go back and hear the original conversation: 10. Dec 11: Can outdoor media ruin a town/Hunting Grizzlies & Rocky Mounts Acquired by Clarus 9. May 20: Grand Canyon Tragedy, National Bike Month 8. Nov 13: Yeti to Sunset Mystery Ranch 7. Oct 23: The Jailtime FKT, Most Famous Foot on Everest 6. July 2: Patagonia’s Wetsuit Breakthrough, Cabins v Offices 5. June 10: Red Bull Rampage The Women Are In, A Talking Headlamp 4. July 8: Should Fireworks Be Banned 3. May 13: Baja Surfer Tragedy, Jackson Hole Skier Charged with Homicide 2. Sep 7: <str
Mon, December 30, 2024
The Top 10 Rock Fights Of 2024: The Outdoor Industry
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by industry insider Eoin Comerford and Producer Dave to run down the top 10 outdoor industry rock fights from the past year. Going from 10 to 1 they provide their updated thoughts on the most popular industry focused episodes of 2024 and make predictions about what to expect in the future. This past year The Rock Fight explored trends and challenges within the outdoor industry, including topics like "zombie brands" and the impact of economic shifts on consumer purchasing habits. The topics that dominated the outdoor industry news cycle highlighted the importance of authentic engagement and innovation for outdoor brands, while also looking at topics such as the growing trend of secondhand markets and their potential to reshape consumer behavior. This year end episode offers a comprehensive look into the landscape of outdoor retail and the pivotal changes on the horizon. We are excited to continue to elevate The Rock Fight as your go to source for outdoor industry news and discourse in 2025! Here is the full list along with links so you can go back and hear the original conversation: 10. Oct 28 : Marmot: From Outdoor Pioneer To Zombie Brand? 9. Sep 2 : Outside Inc Goes Social 8. May 6 : Patagonia’s New Movie 7. Sep 23 : Secondhand Websites & Upcycled Garments: Why Outdoor Brands Need To Do Better 6. Sep 30 : Is A Consumer Shift Coming To The Outdoor Industry? 5. Aug 12 : EMS Sells For A Song 4. <a href="https://www.rockfight.co/post/rei-s-union-problem-kona-is-bac
Wed, December 25, 2024
The EXPLORE Act Passes! Plus: Legalized Filming In National Parks & Crocs For Hiking?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Jessica Turner from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable returns to the show to talk about finally getting the EXPLORE Act through congress! The passage of the EXPLORE Act marks a significant milestone for the outdoor recreation community, as it is the first comprehensive recreation package to be enacted without being tied to other legislative measures. Jessica joins Colin and Justin to discuss the implications of this landmark legislation, emphasizing its potential to modernize land management and improve recreational opportunities across the country. That conversation starts at (28:20). Before that Colin & Justin hit a couple of headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community over the past week including a hiker who made a poor footwear choice on a big hike in Nevada and a quick detour into Housman's House to talk about how the EXPLORE Act will impact filming in our National Parks. The whole episode wraps up with The Parting Shot: holiday edition! Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Support and Shop Western North Carolina Brands Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and
Mon, December 23, 2024
The DTC Brands Shaping The Future Of The Outdoor Industry
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show with his reaction to Gear Patrol's mention of THE ROCK FIGHT in their recent best products of 2024 list. Colin and Producer Dave use this mention to pump the tires of an outdoor media scene who has way more clout than many realize when it comes to how they cover the brands that drive the conversation in the outdoor industry. Then Eoin Comerford joins the show to showcase his recent deep dive into the evolving landscape of outdoor direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands based on his recent LinkedIn post . Lastly it's time for The Parting Shot where Eoin highlights the importance of inclusivity and diversity within the industry, emphasizing that these values should be seen as business imperatives rather than mere societal goals while Colin wants to reject your very thoughtful hand written thank you note. Follow Eoin Comerford on LinkedIn . Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Support and Shop Western North Carolina Brands Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production
Fri, December 20, 2024
A Modern Outdoor Origin Story Plus: Revisiting The First Rock Fight!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by the founder of LIVSN , Andrew Gibbs-Dabney, who shares his compelling journey from personal struggle to building an outdoor brand focused on sustainability and quality. Andrew discusses the challenges of launching a new brand in a saturated outdoor market and highlights the need for innovation that aligns with environmental responsibility. The conversation also explores how LIVSN's approach to product development merges sustainability with functionality, ensuring that their offerings resonate with a younger, more environmentally conscious customer base. Lastly today is the two year anniversary of the first episode of THE ROCK FIGHT! So Colin ends the show by reading TRF's first episode, Ski Resorts Are Not Outdoor , as today's Parting Shot. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Support and Shop Western North Carolina Brands Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, December 18, 2024
Saved From Quicksand! Alaska Takes Up Arms Against Wildlife & The Davis, WV Mailbag
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin run through some stories to come out of the outdoor community from the past week. First up they respond to emails received about last weeks episode which featured a story about how outdoor media and enthusiasts can possibly ruin unknown mountain towns. Then they talk about a hiker was rescued from quicksand and implore outdoor media sites to give us all a little more reporting about something crazy that happens in the backcountry before clicking that upload button. Next they enter the House of Housman to explore the controversial topic of wildlife management in Alaska, where plans to cull bears and wolves have raised ethical questions. The episode of course ends with The Parting Shot! This week Justin admonishes some over eager mountain bikers while Colin gives the definitive ranking of Rankin/Bass Christmas specials. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Support and Shop Western North Carolina Brands Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, December 16, 2024
What Is The Outdoor Industry Afraid Of? Plus: The TNF/Skims Controversy & The State of Big Box Outdoor Retail
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by talking about how the outdoor industry steadily operates from a position of fear. Then Eoin Comerford joins Colin to analyze the dynamics of big box retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Academy, looking at their struggles and strategies in a competitive landscape, and what specialty retail can learn from these big chains. The conversation then focuses on the recent collaboration between The North Face & Skims, where concerns about sustainability and brand integrity are highlighted before taking a look at the recent Under Armour investor day. Colin wraps up the show with The Parting Shot where he offers a warning to those aspiring to become the next big water bottle after news broke last week about a recall impacting Stanley water bottles. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Support and Shop Western North Carolina Brands Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, December 13, 2024
From Reviews to Rescue: How Blister+ is Changing Outdoor Safety
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by the founder and editor in chief of Blister , Jonathan Ellsworth, to talk about making the backcountry a safer and more affordable place for outdoor enthusiasts. Outdoor enthusiasts face significant risks when engaging in their favorite activities, and having the right insurance coverage can be a game changer; which is exactly what Blister+ is looking to be. Blister+, the gear review site's membership program, includes an innovative outdoor injury insurance policy designed to protect adventurers from the financial burden of accidents. The conversation delves into Ellsworth's personal experiences with serious injuries and the hefty medical bills that often accompany them, highlighting the importance of accessible coverage for high-risk sports. As the outdoor recreation community continues to grow, the need for affordable and effective insurance solutions becomes increasingly critical. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Support and Shop Western North Carolina Brands Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our other podcast on the Rock Fight Podcast Network: Gear & Beer ! It's a relationship and advice show for those obsessed with the outdoorsy lifestyle. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com o
Wed, December 11, 2024
Can Outdoor Media Ruin A Town? Plus: Hunting Grizzlies & When Does Brand Matter?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin hit on a few of the more interesting and notable stories to come out of the outdoor community over the past week. The show kicks off by delving into a discussion about the complexities of brand loyalty in outdoor gear, based on the news that Rocky Mounts has been acquired by Clarus. The guys contemplate when brand identity truly matters versus when functionality takes precedence. Then they touch on the impact outdoor media can have when it comes to changing who lives or visits unknown mountain towns based on a recent article on Outside Online and the social media comments that article inspired. The episode then takes a trip to HOUSMAN'S HOUSE to get a deeper look at Justin's recent article on National Parks Traveler about the controversial topic of hunting grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, highlighting the ongoing debates around wildlife management and conservation efforts. And because every rock fight ends with a parting shot, Colin & Justin wrap up the show with... The Parting Shot! Justin has some words for a recent medical experience while Colin thinks anyone who only does one outdoor activity should examine their priorities. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Support and Shop Western North Carolina Brands Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating an
Mon, December 09, 2024
The ISPO Recap! Plus: The TNF/Kardashian Collab & C-Suite Moves At Cotopaxi and Merrell
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford joins Colin and Producer Dave to recap his time at the ISPO trade show in Munich! Eoin discusses the notable decline in participation and booth sizes at the show and how the changes seen at ISPO can tell us what to expect at future shows in the US. He also talks about his time touring Munich's legendary outdoor retail scene. Then the trio react to a flurry of industry news to drop over the last week including Merrell's new brand direction and CPO, Cotopaxi's new CEO, and The North Face's latest collaboration, this time with Kim Kardashian's Skims. Eoin sticks around for The Parting Shot where he takes aim at the poor form some users exhibit in their choice of LinkedIn profile pictures. Producer Dave takes a look at Thermos who is trying to reclaim its title as champion of insulated bottles. And Colin wraps things up by reflecting on the unfortunate closure of the Diamond Brand Gear Company at the hands of Hurricane Helene. Start your Monday off right by joining in THE ROCK FIGHT! Follow Eoin on LinkedIn . Click here for all of Eoin's ISPO posts. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Support and Shop Western North Carolina Brands Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our other podcast on the Rock Fight Podcast Network: Gear & Beer ! It's a relationship and advice show for thos
Fri, December 06, 2024
Is This Brand The Future Of Nutrition For The Outdoor Industry?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin sits down with the founders of Fuel Goods, a new nutrition fulfillment brand looking to change up an entire category. Fuel Goods is reshaping the nutrition landscape within the outdoor industry by offering a subscription service that emphasizes the importance of proper fueling for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts as well as every day folks. Founders Laura Jorgensen and Courteney Lowe, both former professional cyclists, share their journey and insights on how nutrition is often overlooked in favor of more glamorous gear, despite its critical role in performance and recovery. With a focus on making nutrition more accessible and appealing, Fuel Goods aims to transform how people approach their dietary needs in an active lifestyle both going direct to consumer and, eventually, at wholesale. Lastly since Fuel Goods is based in Asheville, NC Laura, Courteney, and Colin talk about the lasting impact of Hurricane Helene and how everyone can still contribute to the still recovering mountain town. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our other podcast on the Rock Fight Podcast Network: Gear & Beer ! It's a relationship and advice show for those obsessed with the outdoorsy lifestyle. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Th
Wed, December 04, 2024
California's Propane Ban, BC Camper Found After 50 Days! Plus: Why Hiking Is Awesome
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin break down some of the more notable stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community. They start with the implications of new legislation in California that will ban single-use propane canisters in 2028. They also talk about a man who got lost while camping in BC and was recently found after 50 days. And lastly they talk about why hiking is great based off of the role hiking played in the discovery of a 280 million year old fossil. They of course wrap things up with The Parting Shot where Colin takes aim at his former employer and Justin airs his frustration with hangtags. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our other podcast on the Rock Fight Podcast Network: Gear & Beer ! It's a relationship and advice show for those obsessed with the outdoorsy lifestyle. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or <a href="https:/
Mon, December 02, 2024
Too Many Brands? Exploring Oversaturation In The Outdoor Industry. Plus: Here Come The Tariffs & The 'Contract To Grow' Strategy
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by taking a look at the sheer number of outdoor apparel brands that are all making pretty much the same products and have the same brand messaging. He and Producer Dave talk about how this situation has created an upside for differentiation and success for the brand who is bold enough to try something different. Eoin Comerford then joins Colin and PD for his weekly look Inside the Outdoor Industry. This week Eoin discusses several notable outdoor brands who are deploying a 'contract to grow' strategy to stabilize their business and create an opportunity for future growth. Eoin also offers his take on the impact that the proposed tariffs by the incoming Trump administration could have on the Outdoor Industry. Colin & Producer Dave then wrap up the episode with their Parting Shots. PD takes a look at the new brand direction by automobile maker Jaguar while Colin defends retailers by throwing a rock at the in-store Christmas music experience. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our other podcast on the Rock Fight Podcast Network: Gear & Beer ! It's a relationship and advice show for those obsessed with the outdoorsy lifestyle. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK F
Fri, November 29, 2024
Adventure Entertainment: The Biggest Outdoor Media Company You Haven't Heard Of
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin sits down with Toby Ryston-Pratt, the founder and CEO of Australia's Adventure Entertainment. Do you know about Adventure Entertainment? If you do, you are one up on Colin. AE was founded by Toby in 2016 and has made remarkable strides since its inception, acquiring multiple outdoor magazines, creating it's own streaming platform, and launching a successful adventure film tour series. And today Toby joins THE ROCK FIGHT to talk about the company he has built. Toby shares insights into AE's commitment to print media and community engagement, emphasizing the importance of quality storytelling. The conversation also touches on the current state of outdoor media, the need for in-person events, and the potential for revitalizing print publications in the industry. Click here to learn more about Adventure Entertainment. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fi
Wed, November 27, 2024
A French Revolution? Millet Mountain Eyes U.S. Specialty Shops! Plus: The WI Paddler Who Faked His Own Death
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through some of the more notable headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. The episode kicks off with a discussion about French brand Millet announcing their intention to enter the US outdoor marketplace and the challenges faced by the European brands have tried before them (05:33). Then Justin takes a look (18:00) at the recent piece he wrote for National Parks Traveler about attempts to stop the erosion affecting Effigy Mounds National Monument. The pair also explore the bizarre tale of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death to escape his family, revealing the lengths some may go to for a fresh start (28:00). They wrap things up with their Parting Shots (36:40). For Justin it's praising Operation Bear Claw where people dressed up as a bear to commit insurance fraud while Colin finds optimism in a recent announcement by Dick's Sporting Goods. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-beer-
Mon, November 25, 2024
The Running Event/Switchback Reaction Show! Plus: Is REI Back?!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Producer Dave offer their thoughts on their time at last weeks edition of The Running Event/Switchback. Then Eoin Comerford makes his debut as a weekly regular on THE ROCK FIGHT! Eoin will be appearing each Monday on the show to offer his unique insights into what is happening in the outdoor industry. This week Eoin looks at a positive report to come out of REI, Arc'teryx's dominance in China, and offers his reaction to the BEA's Economic Impact Report that arrived last week showing the outdoor recreation economy has grown to $1.2 trillion. Finally Colin & Producer Dave offer their Parting Shots where Colin praises the upcoming Women Led Wednesday while Producer Dave talks about the folks at Native Women Running . Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of <a href="https://my.
Wed, November 20, 2024
The Persistent Gender Gap in How We Cover Outdoor Adventure
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) professional adventure athlete Sunny Stroeer joins Colin to talk about how there continues to be a gender gap in the way the outdoor media covers women's outdoor accomplishments. The outdoor gender gap is a pressing issue that continues to impact women in adventure sports, as discussed by Stroeer, a professional adventurer and the first woman to complete the Iditarod Trail Invitational on skis, shares her insights on the challenges women face in gaining recognition for their accomplishments in the outdoor world. She highlights the disparity in media coverage between male and female athletes, particularly in light of her own experiences following her notable achievements. Throughout the conversation, Sunny emphasizes the importance of amplifying women’s stories to inspire future generations and address the systemic issues that perpetuate the gender gap. Additionally, she discusses her efforts through the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure , which aims to provide scholarships and resources to help women and marginalized genders access transformative outdoor experiences. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on <a href="https://www.instagram.
Mon, November 18, 2024
YETI's Strategy: Unpacking Why Mystery Ranch is Getting the Axe
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show taking a closer look at this weeks big story: YETI telling retailers they will be sunsetting Mystery Ranch after 2025. YETI's decision to phase out Mystery Ranch's consumer-facing business while retaining its military operations has raised eyebrows in the outdoor industry. Colin looks at the implications of this move and questions why YETI wouldn't continue to leverage Mystery Ranch as a specialty brand alongside its broader offerings. Producer Dave contributes insights on the industry's dynamics, reflecting on how acquisitions often reshape brand identities and market strategies. Then Colin and Producer Dave talk about the odd move of French ski brand blackcrowes setting up a shop-in-shop at two Rapha clubhouses. Lastly the duo offer their Parting Shots. Producer Dave brings back his book club with another recommendation while Colin defends the real consumer who buys outdoor apparel. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_rockfight_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_bla
Fri, November 15, 2024
Why Brand 'Recommerce' Is Important To The Future Of The Outdoor Industry
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Aaron Provine, the president and owner of Geartrade, returns to discuss the evolving landscape of secondhand gear and recommerce in the outdoor industry. Aaron highlights the growing momentum toward secondhand products and picks a fight with Colin's criticism of brand recommerce platforms as he believes that these brand initiatives are giving consumers more reasons than ever to put secondhand first. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, November 13, 2024
YETI to Sunset Mystery Ranch, REI's New CMO & Shackleton in 3D!
Multiple sources have reached out to THE ROCK FIGHT from the GOA Connect show happening in Kansas City this week with the news that after acquiring the brand just this past January, Yeti will be sunsetting the consumer arm of Mystery Ranch after 2025 while retaining their military business. Colin & Justin talk about the implications of this move and then address the other big news story of the week, REI's hire of Abigail Jacobs as their new Chief Marketing Officer. They also talk about new images of Ernest Shackleton's sunken Endurance as well as tech that is enabling big ships to stop the annual slaughter of thousands of whales. They of course wrap up the show with their Parting Shots. Colin addresses Sunny Stroeer's AZ Trail FKT attempt and the misogyny that has followed (click here to support Sunny's effort to close the gender gap in the outdoors) while Justin shows support for some newbies who tried to haul a lot of stuff up Mt. Whitney. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow <a href="https://www.rockfight.co/post/multi-tools-all-of-t
Mon, November 11, 2024
Polartec's Shed Less Fleece: Fabric Innovation Or Greenwashing?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Colin opens the show discussing Polartec's recent announcement of their Shed Less fleece, a fabric that, according to the brand, reduces microfiber shedding by up to 85%. Drawing on his experience, Colin offers insights into the challenges ingredient brands face when developing innovative products, especially given the outdoor apparel industry's tendency to prioritize cost over performance. This approach often causes product messaging, like the press release for Shed Less, to come across as greenwashing rather than true innovation. Finally, Colin concludes with The Parting Shot and a tribute to JanSport co-founder Murray McCory, who recently passed away. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, November 08, 2024
Brand Updates & Other Insights with the Outdoor Industry's Consigliere
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford returns to give Colin and Producer Dave his perspective on some of the topics that we've been covering lately. Eoin discusses the loss of identity and authenticity brands deal with after being acquired by larger corporations. Using Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, and Columbia's new creative push examples their conversation explores the importance of maintaining a connection to a brand's roots and the risks associated with prioritizing short-term financial gains over long-term brand health. They also look at why a brand like Vasque failed when they maintained the same ownership over their lifetime. Additionally, Eoin highlights the growing opportunity in the secondhand market, emphasizing its potential to make outdoor gear more accessible to younger consumers while fostering sustainability. Lastly Eoin offers his initial thoughts of what to expect the outdoor industry should expect from a second Trump presidency and why we need to prioritize sustainability, conservation, and inclusivity. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a produ
Wed, November 06, 2024
Climate Change Claims French Ski Resort, Congress Gets Graded & Gravel Bikes Get Bouncier
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through topics and headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community over the past week or so including a French ski resort that has closed due to climate change, grades for Congress when it comes to National Parks, and Hipcamp's acquisition of BookOutdoors. Here's the full list of topics with time codes: 4:49 - Congress gets graded on their record when it comes to National Parks 11:51 - Specialized releases new suspension technology for Gravel Bikes 20:19 - Hipcamp acquires Bookoutdoors 25:50 - French ski resort Alpe du Grande Serre shuts down due to impacts from climate change 34:08 - The Parting Shot Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myro
Mon, November 04, 2024
HeyDude: A $2.5 Billion Footwear Fumble? Plus: prAna Is Channeling The Gap & Vans Gets Technical
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show reflecting on the latest earnings report from Crocs that details how their $2.5 billion investment, HeyDude, has not been faring too well. Then he and producer Dave explore how HeyDude's limited demographic and marketing could end up making the whole thing a risky investment for Crocs. They then comment on a listener email that identified prAna as another possible outdoor industry zombie brand and ponder why Columbia is doing things differently with them when compared to what Mountain Hardwear is up to. Finally they talk about Vans entry into the technical hiking market with their new shoe that is based on the classic Old Skool. Lastly they wrap things up with their Parting Shots! Chapters: 01:49 - Will HeyDude end up being worth the $2.5 Billion it was bought for? 21:37 - Prana: The Zombie Brand of the Outdoor Industry 30:24 - Vans Enters the Hiking Shoe Market 38:15 - The Parting Shot Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods Outdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief Fund GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to <a href="mailto:myrockfight@gmail.
Fri, November 01, 2024
A New Outdoor Brand For The "New Woman In The Outdoors"
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Producer Dave are joined by the founders of SENIQ ; a new brand focused on making outdoor apparel for women. It's not a secret that for much of the Outdoor Industry's history the primary directive when it came to apparel or footwear for women was to take something made for men and 'shrink it and pink it'. Even though there have been a number of advancements in recent years for female adventurers, there is still a long way to go. That is why Madison Hilson and Tina Thompson started SENIQ. A women's outdoor apparel brand with a modern twist. On today's episode they discuss how their time working at Victoria's Secret and Backcountry, led to creating a brand that prioritizes fit, function, and style for the modern outdoorswoman. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods https://outdoorbusinessalliance.org/ GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, October 30, 2024
Friday the 13th: The 2024 Halloween Special!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin continue their annual Halloween tradition by taking in an outdoorsy horror flick. Last year it was The Blair Witch Project this year? The original Friday the 13th! They start the show by talking about a couple of headlines to come out of the outdoor community in the past week including an Australian hiker was caught upside down for 7 hours and a new AI that has a soft spot for wild places. Then they delve into their annual Halloween tradition of reviewing an outdoor-themed horror movie, this year focusing on the original 1980 classic, "Friday the 13th." As they dissect the film, they explore its themes, the outdoor setting, and share personal reflections on how it surprisingly evokes a desire to connect with nature and the outdoors. Finally they determine their favorite use of outdoor gear, and finally answer the question: does this movie make you want to go outside? Lastly, they wrap up the show with their Parting Shots where Justin has election fatigue and Colin wants new holiday decorations. Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods https://outdoorbusinessalliance.org/ GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag epi
Mon, October 28, 2024
Marmot: From Outdoor Pioneer to Zombie Brand? Plus: Dick's Closes Public Lands & Hoka Keeps Growing
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show reacting to last weeks earnings report from Newell, owner of Marmot, that shows how the once great outdoor brand is sliding further into mediocrity. Then Colin and Producer Dave discuss the historical significance of Marmot and its innovative past, contrasting it with mistakes that were made by their various owners ( here's that Super Bowl ad they talk about). The pair also discuss the recent earnings report that show Hoka's growth continuing to the point where they are now a $2b brand and the news that Dick's Sporting Goods is closing most of their Public Lands stores in order to convert them into House Of Sport locations (just like Colin predicted). The wrap things up with their Parting Shots where Dave talks about the new creative team at Columbia and Colin throws a fit about a new Crocs collaborator. Chapters: 01:42 - How Marmot became a zombie. 26:35 - Hoka continues to crush it. Can they be stopped? Where's Ahnu? 30:53 - Dick's to close Public Lands 36:24 - The Parting Shot! Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please
Fri, October 25, 2024
Is The Outdoor Industry Leading When It Comes To Sustainability? Plus: This Week In Greenwashing!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) environmental fashion journalist Sophie Benson returns to talk about the latest sustainability topics to come out of the outdoor industry. Sophie joins Colin & Producer Dave to share her insights on the recent upcycling and recommerce initiatives from various outdoor brands. The episode also delves into the implications of new legislation in California, SB707, which holds producers accountable for their textile waste. They also discuss Sophie's coverage of the Trashie program, which aims to tackle fashion waste while raising questions about consumer behavior and responsibility. Lastly they wrap things up with another edition of This Week In Greenwashing! Chapters: 02:27 - Exploring Upcycling and Recommerce 14:00 - California's New Textile Legislation 23:52 - Understanding the 'Trashy' Take Back Program 34:07 - This Week in Greenwashing Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, October 23, 2024
The Jail Time FKT, The Most Famous Foot On Mt. Everest & Pickleball Corner!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Paddy O'Connell returns for his record setting 6th appearance! He joins Colin & Justin to talk about the production of season 2 of his show "PaddyO Sucks At..." and sticks around to chat about some adventure headlines to come out of the outdoor community. Three hosts means three Parting Shots. And for his, PaddyO saves the best for last. Want to skip around? Here are the topics that the trio cover: 04:50 - Season Two of "PaddyO Sucks At..." 21:00 - Ultrarunner Michelino Sunseri faces charges for his FKT attempt on the Grand Teton. Should he serve time? 27:13 - The discovery of Andrew "Sandy" Irvine's foot and boot on Mount Everest. Will there be a movie? 31:58 - Can you hack being in the backcountry with all of the mosquitos and black flies? 36:13 - The return of PICKLEBALL CORNER! 40:59 - The Parting Shot! Colin: Justice for Statler & Waldorf; Justin: No Seriously, Don't Text Me During Sports, Paddy: Fuck Ski Town Localism Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag
Mon, October 21, 2024
Vasque's Downfall: A Cautionary Tale For Outdoor Brands
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin kicks off the show talking about the decision by Red Wing to sunset the Vasque brand. Colin and Producer Dave delve into the historical significance of Vasque, a company that since 1964 has played a crucial role in shaping outdoor footwear in the US. They examine the trajectory of the brand, from its early innovations, such as the iconic Sundowner boot, to its struggles with brand identity and market competition. The duo then talk about Nike's decision to utilize their ACG line to revitalize their international business before wrapping things up with their parting shots. Here's the Nike ACG history article as referenced by Producer Dave. Chapters: 00:00 - Support Relief Efforts After Hurricane Helene 02:02 - The Fall of Vasque Footwear 20:06 - Nike's Strategic Shift in the Outdoor Market 30:00 - Parting Shots: Lessons from Vasque's Closure Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on
Wed, October 16, 2024
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance President Talks Outdoor Specialty Retail
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's all about outdoor specialty retail! Specialty retailers play a crucial role in the outdoor industry, serving as community connection points and acting as tastemakers essential for brand legitimacy and consumer engagement. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Gabe Meyer, president of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, joins Colin to talk about the about the evolving landscape of specialty retail in the wake of direct-to-consumer trends and larger retail competition. As the industry navigates these transitions, Gabe emphasizes the importance of specialty shops, driven by their unique value and the experiences they offer to customers. The pair wrap things up with a discussion on trade shows and national gatherings. Chapters: 02:52 - Why Specialty Retailers Matter 07:10 - Challenges Facing Specialty Retail 12:24 - Do brands understand the value of specialty? 22:38 - The Role of Trade Shows Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, October 14, 2024
The OIA Teams Up with Switchback
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Kent Ebersole, the president of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), joins Colin to discuss the recent shift from its long-standing trade show relationship with Outdoor Retailer to a new partnership with Switchback. Kent talks about the rationale for moving on from OR and why they decided Switchback was the right move at this time. He and Colin also discuss the current state and purpose of the OIA and where the organization is headed. Chapters: 00:00 - Support for Hurricane Relief 01:02 - Welcome to the Rock Fight! 01:11 - Interview with OIA President Kent Ebersole 02:02 - The Shift from Outdoor Retailer to Switchback 23:00 - Where the OIA is today and where should it be in the future? Hurricane Helene Relief Links: Fuel Goods GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, October 09, 2024
National Forest Service Job Cuts, A Texas Thru Hike & The Best Outdoor Sports Draft!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin & Justin kick off the show with the Outdoor Sports Draft where they take turns assembling a roster of their favorite outdoor activities that you get you to vote on! Check out Rock Fight's Instagram & LinkedIn feeds to vote or if you're listening on Spotify you can vote in the Spotify app. Then they run through some of the latest headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community including seasonal job cuts at the National Forest Service, a climbing mishap on Mt. Whitney and proposed thru hike through Texas. The end the show with their Parting Shots! Colin has it in for 30-somethings while Justin would prefer his sports not be spoiled! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro to the Rock Fight 02:18 - Outdoor Sports Draft! 11:54 - Budget Cuts for the National Forest Service 18:16 - Mt. Whitney Climbers Rescued 24:47 - Proposed Texas Long-Distance Trail 29:00 - The Parting Shot! Hurricane Helene Relief Links: GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! TH
Mon, October 07, 2024
The Art of Collaborations: How Outdoor Brands Are Missing the Mark
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show with his thoughts on the new running focused collaboration between Altra Running, Smartwool and REI. He and Producer Dave critique the decision to launch a collection that feels uninspired and overly safe, and also highlights how outdoor brands often fail to generate excitement around their products. Then the discussion moves to the recent layoffs at Patagonia, where the hosts reflect on the harsh realities of corporate life and the expectations placed on brands like Patagonia to maintain a higher standard. They close the show with their Parting Shots, where Producer Dave takes aim at another brand collaboration that missed the mark while Colin celebrates the 30 year anniversary of Expedition News . Chapters: 00:00 - Hurricane Helene Update 01:42 - Altra/Smartwool Run The Winter 17:47 - Patagonia Layoffs 26:08 - Parting Shots! 30:12 - Celebrating 30 Years of Expedition News 32:00 - The Rock Fight Fight Song with Chris DeMakes Hurricane Helene Relief Links: GoFundMe for Bubba O'Learys Western North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource Guide East Tennessee Foundation Relief Fund Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to <a href="mailto:myrockfight@gmail.c
Fri, October 04, 2024
Inside The Outdoor Secondhand Marketplace
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) the secondhand conversation continues with a real life secondhand retailer. Barruch Ben-Zekry is the founder of Out&Back , an online secondhand website. Today Barruch sits down with Colin to discuss the importance of brands engaging with the secondhand market and how consumer awareness is growing, leading to increased demand for resale options. They also talk about the structural challenges of branded resale and the need for a more integrated approach to foster a circular economy in the outdoor industry. Donate to Hurricane Helene relief efforts by clicking here ! Links to help via the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ! Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to the Rock Fight 00:52 - The Recent Surge in Secondhand Discussions 02:05 - Introducing Barruch Ben Zekry 03:19 - Overview of Out and Back 03:39 - The Importance of Supply in Resale Market 09:00 - Differentiation in the Secondhand Market 13:33 - Consumer Engagement and Shift in Trends 16:39 - Challenges in the Secondhand Space 22:21 - Brands and Their Role in Secondhand Initiatives 33:07 - Future Perspectives on Industry Production Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, October 02, 2024
Hurricane Helene's Lasting Impact, Mount Rainier Gets Shorter & Space Is Scary
Wednesdays mean adventure here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and Colin & Justin open the show by celebrating this past Sunday's National Coffee Day with THE ROCK FIGHT's official National Coffee Day Quiz! Because, you know, coffee is our greatest adventure beverage (or something). Then they discuss the lasting impact of Hurricane Helene, how Mount Rainier's summit has moved and gotten shorter and then react to two new stories to come out of space. They of course wrap things up with their Parting Shots where Justin encourages good behavior while Colin takes Fox Racing to task. Donate to Hurricane Helene relief efforts by clicking here ! Links to help via the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ! Chapters: 00:08 - Intro to Rock Fight 02:19 - National Coffee Day Quiz 07:05 - Hurricane Helene 's Outdoor and Adventure Impact 13:07 - Mount Rainier Summit Shift 23:24 - Black Hole Plumes and Asteroid Defense 28:16 - Parting Shots 29:39 - Outro - The Rock Fight Fight Song Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening
Mon, September 30, 2024
Is A Consumer Shift Coming To The Outdoor Industry? Plus The 'Recommerce' Mailbag!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by commenting on a quote from the CEO of a major outdoor retailer that a "notable shift in consumer behavior is on the horizon". Then he and Producer Dave go through some of the more notable listener feedback we have received regarding brand specific secondhand sites and 'upcycling' as solutions to sustainability and circularity initiatives. They close the show with their parting shots. Dave offering his usual book recommendation and Colin passionately responding to Lululemon's assertion that many are experiencing 'wellness burnout'. Donate to Hurricane Helene relief efforts by clicking here ! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, September 27, 2024
Do Climbers Make Better Business Leaders? A Conversation With Black Diamond's President
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we sit down with Neil Fiske, the president of Black Diamond. Two stories lead to this conversation. First was the news that broke a few months back about BD 'narrowing their focus' after years of unwieldy expansion and then the story from a few weeks back about BD investing in and taking over Wilderness Exchange in Denver while retaining that retailers current ownership . There is clearly something interesting happening at Black Diamond that is bucking current trends when it comes to brands in the outdoor industry. And Neil Fiske is on the show today to dig into the decision to step back, BD's retail strategy, and the brands approach to their sustainability/circularity initiatives. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, September 25, 2024
Outdoor Retailer Moves To One Show Per Year
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Outdoor Retailer Show Director Sean Smith joins Colin & Producer Dave to talk about the recent announcement that OR is putting Winter Market out to pasture and moving to one June event per year. Sean talks about the reasoning behind the move, the response, comments and criticism that has emerged since the announcement and how he and his team are working to ensure the future of the event. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, September 23, 2024
Secondhand Websites & Upcycled Garments: Why Outdoor Brands Need To Do Better
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by offering his thoughts on two sustainability focused stories to come out of the outdoor industry in the past week. Flylow announced the arrival of it's secondhand e-commerce site while Cotopaxi launched a new collection of upcycled garments. And while both initiatives are admirable, outdoor brands are much to dependent on these types of avenues to claim that they are being 'sustainable' and/or 'circular'. Then Colin & Producer Dave give their initial thoughts on Outdoor Retailer moving to one event per year and wrap up the show with their parting shots. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, September 20, 2024
The Outdoor Industry's Podcast Blindspot
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin promises you that he's not trying lure in sponsors or pat himself on the back. Because we're talking podcasts... not the creative side of podcasts but the business side of podcasts. Podcast advertising is $4 billion large globally. But very few outdoor industry brands and retailers include podcasts as a part of their advertising plans. To dig into why that is Emily Holland and Angie Marie from Wild Poppy Creative Consulting join Colin on today's show. With backgrounds in the outdoors, Emily and Angie help podcasters grow their own shows and help brands find suitable partners to help spread their messaging via podcasts. So they're the perfect guests to find out why the industry has such a big blindspot when it comes to their ad strategies and podcasts. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, September 18, 2024
Otters Attack! Cave Cheetos! A Lost Hiker! A New World Record!
It's adventure headlines day on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! Today Colin & Justin Housman run through headlines to come out of the outdoor community over the past week. Here's the rundown: A dropped bag of Cheetos caused big problems at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico proving that wherever people go, litter follows. (02:58) A pack of otters attacked a jogger who was out for her morning run in Malaysia. This story begs the question: what is the cutest animal that can royally f@%& you up? (13:21) A lost hiker was found after being missing for 30 days in North Cascades National Park. How much do we know and how many questions should we actually ask? (21:00) Lael Wilcox set a new record for biking around the world. How awesome is that?! (30:08) And of course they wrap things up with their Parting Shots! (37:17) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, September 16, 2024
The North Face & The State Of Outdoor Brand Messaging
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by talking about the new brand video from The North Face and what the messaging from outdoor brands should be in 2024 (00:55). Then Colin & Producer Dave talk about the latest stores to open under the banner of Gearhead Outfitters (22:23), a prediction for the future of Public Lands (26:52) and the rumor that Interbike may be making a comeback (28:33). They wrap things up with their Parting Shots (29:25). Here's the link to the video that Colin mentions and Producer Dave worked on: Colors . Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, September 12, 2024
Unpacking The Backcountry Acquistion
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we dig into the details behind the acquisition of Backcountry.com by CSC Generation with former Moosejaw CEO Eoin Comerford. Eoin joins Colin and Producer Dave to chat about how Backcountry found themselves in their current position, what we know about their new owner, and how this news was communicated. Lastly Eoin gives his thoughts on a recent promotion at REI and Mountain Warehouse's bid to acquire EMS being approved. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, September 09, 2024
Backcountry.com Acquired & What Do We Do About Dogs In The Outdoors?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by digging into one of the more touchy subjects in the outdoors: Dogs and their place in our community (01:01). Then Colin and Producer Dave talk about the news that broke last week that Backcountry.com has sold to CSC Generations (16:37) and how an executive promotion at REI and the acquisition of EMS by Mountain Warehouse show us where outdoor retail could be headed (25:09). And of course they wrap things up with their Parting Shots (29:51)! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, September 07, 2024
Should We Care About Killian Jornet's New Record?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin open the show by getting Justin's thoughts on the new social platform from Outside and how it's integration into Gaia will impact Justin's use of that app (02:50). Then they run through the following headlines to come out of the outdoor community over the past week: Killian Jornet set a new record last week summiting all 82 peaks in the Alps that are over 4000 meters high in 19 days. Why do we care about incredible feats by incredible people? (12:10) Canadian Trail Running reports that older runners are thriving as trail runners. What is it about running in our middle ages that makes it so appealing? (21:46) Arc'teryx opened their biggest store in NYC last week. Does Justin agree with Colin's assertion that they are no longer an outdoor brand? (27:25) Wrapping things up with their Parting Shots! (33:16) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, September 05, 2024
Outdoor Industry Shake Up: Black Diamond Teams With Retailer Wilderness Exchange
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) owner and founder of Wilderness Exchange , Don Bushey, sits down with Colin to give a behind the scenes look at his new partnership with Black Diamond. Last month news broke that Black Diamond and Wilderness Exchange would be forming a new retail partnership. One that allows Wilderness Exchange to remain independent while Black Diamond effectively takes over the majority of the store. It's a unique approach to a collaboration that historically has relied on things like shop in shops for a larger brand presence in independent stores; and is a potential new option for brands who may be adverse to opening their own store fronts. Today on the show Don offers how the deal came together and why it makes sense for Wilderness Exchange at this point in the shops history. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, September 02, 2024
Outside Inc Goes Social, Solo Stove Goes Back To Snoop & Rossignol Goes Running
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by giving his thoughts on Outside Inc launching their own social media platform and offers why he thinks Outside keeps making these bizarre strategic decisions (01:03). Then he and Producer Dave talk about the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry last week: Rossignol has launched a new line of trail running shoes to better compete in spring and summer. Is Sierra just sitting there licking their chops? (23:40) eVent released two new technologies that are PFAS free. Is this too little too late? (29:22) Solo Stove goes back to Snoop and welcomes Warren G for their new marketing campaign. Where's the justice for their old CEO? (35:22) Our parting shots! Colin wants to know what happened to music videos and Producer Dave gives props to an Oregon park. (39:45) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, August 29, 2024
How Do We 'Re-Center' The Outdoor Industry?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Doug Schnitzpahn joins the fray to talk about how the outdoor industry has lost it's way. (Look at that 'poet and didn't even know it' type stuff here on THE ROCK FIGHT) Doug is a journalist and the Editor In Chief for Elevation Outdoors and has been in and around the outdoor industry since the 1990's. He believes that the changes to the outdoor trade show scene that we've talked about a ton here on THE ROCK FIGHT have come with other consequences. Namely that there has been a 'de-centering' of our industry. Today Doug sits with Colin and Producer Dave to talk about events, recreation, politics and getting our industry back on track. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, August 26, 2024
Arc'teryx DTC Strategy Hits Big, Patagonia's New Election Policy & Switchback Adds Even More Brands
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by digging into Arc'teryx and Amer's big second quarter and why good brand strategy is paying off for the premium outdoor brand. Then he and Producer Dave take a look at the latest brands to join the roster at The Running Event and Switchback as well as the new election day policy put into by Patagonia before wrapping things up with their Parting Shots. Time Codes: Arc'teryx surges ahead thanks to their long term brand strategy. (01:03) The Running Event and Switchback add even more legacy outdoor brands to their fall event. (21:47) Patagonia will give their employees a day off to go vote (24:46) The Parting Shot! Colin takes aim at Costco's cheap Hoka rip off and Producer Dave has words for honey bees. (26:42) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, August 24, 2024
National Park Tragedies, Mowing Lawns For A Ski Pass plus Deuter & Hydraflask's New Partnership
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Justin Housman is back on the mic! Monday's on THE ROCK FIGHT are for stories to hit the outdoor industry and now Saturday's are for the adventure community. Today on the show Colin & Justin get caught up on several stories to come out of the outdoor and gear world including: There have been several tragedies to hit our National Parks this summer. Falls in Yosemite and at the Grand Canyon and heat related deaths at Death Valley . How should we respond and talk about these things when they happen? (04:24) Deuter is partnering with Hydrapak to include bladders in several parts of their pack line. (24:52) Vermont skiers now have a new way to earn a season pass at the iconic Mad River Glen. (28:58) The Parting Shot! Justin and Colin throw one last rock. (33:33) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, August 22, 2024
Outdoor Trade Show Update: News Out Of The Running Event & Switchback
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Christina Henderson returns to the show to talk about the recent news to come out of The Running Event and Switchback Trade Shows. Last week the following news stories came out of The Running Event/Switchback trade show world: The Running Event will be leaving it's long time home of Austin and head down to San Antonio in 2025. Switchback launched a digital resource for retailers called Trailheads . Several big brand names have committed to attending this fall's combo of TRE & Switchback including Patagonia and Lululemon. Today Christina sits down with Colin to talk through each story and offer up details on how they all came to pass. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, August 19, 2024
The 10 Greatest Outdoor Shoes Ever, BD's New Gear Shop & Lolë Acquires Sanuk From Deckers
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show (01:05) by ranking the 10 outdoor shoes that appear on Footwear News list of The Greatest Shoes of All Time. Then Colin and Producer Dave run through the following headlines that came out of the outdoor industry over the past week: Lolë Brands has acquired Sanuk from Deckers. But why? (24:57) Black Diamond is partnering with Denver based outdoor retailer Wilderness Exchange to launch a 'partner run mountain shop'. Is this the brand/retailer partnership we've been waiting for? (31:24) Jack Wolfskin's pull out of North America has positively affected their bottom line. Can they ever come back to the USA? (37:10) Parting Shot: Colin throws a rock at Star Wars. Producer Dave proves he's a big Ent guy. (41:45) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, August 15, 2024
REI Retail Rumble, Dick's, EMS & More Outdoor Drama
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we’re bringing out a big gun who can speak to what is happening in outdoor retail. Eoin Comerford, is the principal at Outsize Consulting and is an outdoor industry veteran as the former CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering. He has a unique view on outdoor big box retail as well as what's happening in the specialty market. On this episode Eoin joins Colin and brings some facts and figures to the rock fight to weigh in on what's happening at retailers like REI, Dick's and Eastern Mountain Sports. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, August 12, 2024
EMS Sells For A Song, Nike's 'Winning Isn't For Everyone' Ad & Switchback Adds Heavy Hitters To Fall Show
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show talking about the negative reaction to Nike's Winning Isn't For Everyone ad campaign (01:05). TL;DR: outdoorsy people need to relax. Then Colin & Producer Dave hit the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry over the last week: Last Friday the $5m bankruptcy sale of Eastern Mountain Sports to the UK's Mountain Warehouse was approved just two years after EMS sold to GoDigital Media for $70m (19:53) In addition to announcing a move of The Running Event from Austin to San Antonio in 2025, Switchback has several heavy hitting brands (Patagonia, Lululemon, Teva) signed up for their event in November (26:00) Also out of the Switchback camp was the announcement of Trailheads , a new digital site for outdoor retailers covering industry trends (30:49) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, August 08, 2024
How The Outdoor Market Alliance Is Shaking Up The Outdoor Industry
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we take a look at a new outdoor organization and the impact it has had on the business of going outside. The Outdoor Market Alliance is a group of Rocky Mountain based independent sales agencies that have established a permanent showroom for the more than 175 outdoor brands that they represent. Established as a non-profit, OMA has changed how outdoor business gets done in the region. In this episode OMA President Steve Copeland joins Colin to talk about why OMA was formed and the impact the organization has had on the industry at large. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, August 05, 2024
REI Listener Backlash & Crocs Sneaker Drama
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens things up by responding to listener responses to last week's episode and how REI and Dick's are growing increasingly close to being the same thing. Then Colin & Producer Dave hit the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry over the past week: Black Diamond posts a loss in the second quarter in part because of PFAS. Could this have been avoided? (16:13) BOA & Primaloft post second quarter gains. Is this a sign that outdoor brands are investing in their 2025 product lines? (20:17) Crocs makes plans to make more sneakers after the success of their May sneaker launch. After first throwing up Colin talks about why this is a good idea. (22:55) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, August 01, 2024
Let People Try: Inclusion In The Outdoor Industry with Teresa Baker
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're going there. Enter: Teresa Baker. Teresa has been a force for change in the outdoor industry when it comes to DEI and environmental initiatives for the past 7 years. She founded the In Solidarity Project to build a more diverse outdoor industry with a core component of her work being the Outdoor CEO Pledge which is aimed at those in positions of power within the outdoor industry to create change as well as the Outdoorist Oath which is a commitment for outdoor enthusiasts to support inclusion as well as our planet. On the heels of the announcement that Camber Outdoors is closing up next month, it was the perfect time to chat with Teresa. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, July 29, 2024
Can REI Get It's Mojo Back? Camber Outdoors Closes Shop & Hoka Continues To Surge
Headlines on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! Colin starts the show (01:03) with his take on how REI's recently announced vendor of the year awards only show how boring they've become and the risk they're taking by trying to become everything to everyone. Justin and Producer Dave then weigh in on what REI can do to get their mojo back. Then the crew hits the following topics: In a surprise bombshell that dropped this past Saturday Camber Outdoors has announced that they are closing in August. What does that mean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the outdoor industry? (22:34) On Deckers recently quarterly earnings call they reported that Hoka continues their meteoric growth. Why is Hoka crushing so hard? (33:00) The biggest threat to high mountain outdoor enthusiasts isn't altitude or avalanches...it's marmots. (39:45) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, July 25, 2024
The Paradox Of Outdoor Participation
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we take a look inside the Outdoor Industry Association's latest participation trends report . Since 2007 the OIA has published the trends of who is going outside. And this year participation hit an all time high while core participants dropped. And it begs the question: how will these numbers impact the industry? In order to make sense of this trend Kelly Davis, Director of Research of the OIA and Wes Allen from Sunlight Sports in Cody, WY join Colin to dig a little deeper into what retailers and brands should take away from this new data. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, July 22, 2024
VF Sells Supreme, Lebron James Joins Canyon Bikes & The OMA Media Show
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time for Outdoor Industry headlines! Colin kicks off the show with a recap of the Outdoor Market Alliance Media Show , highlighting an event that fills a longstanding industry need as well as uncovering a problem that persists in the Outdoor Industry. Then Producer Dave joins Colin to run through the following topics: Colin's summertime check in during More with Thermore (12:34) VF sells Supreme to EssilorLuxottica. What will happen to one of the most popular brands in active apparel history? (15:15) Lebron James invested in Canyon Bicycles in 2022 and is now featured in a new Canyon campaign (22:40) Boa claims performance increases in cycling shoes in a new press release. But what are they actually trying to do? (27:26) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, July 18, 2024
The Secret Of Going Outside
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin digs into the recent OIA report that shows how outdoor participation is at an all time high. But it also shows that hardcore outdoor enthusiasts are on the decline. How can both of these things be the case? Because more people than ever have learned The Secret of going outside and the old guard is aging out. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, July 15, 2024
Final Trade Show Thoughts, Deadly Elephants & The World's Highest Unclimbed Mountain
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time for our weekly round up of headlines from the outdoor industry and community. Colin is joined by Producer Dave for today's rundown (Justin has the weekend off) and here's the lineup: More with Thermore! (01:40) Colin's final summer 24 events & trade show thoughts (04:20) A herd of elephants tramples a tourist in South Africa (16:08) The multiple heat related deaths in the Grand Canyon and other iconic Southwest locations (20:11) A team of Czech climbers summit the world's highest unclimbed peak (25:09) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to and follow Gear & Beer ! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, July 11, 2024
Outdoor Retailer Strikes Back with Sean Smith
Last November the show director of Outdoor Retailer, Sean Smith, joined THE ROCK FIGHT to tell Colin why the stalwart outdoor industry trade show was going to make a comeback starting in June of 2024. And if you listened to Colin's instant reaction of the June 2024 edition of Outdoor Retailer you know that Sean and his team delivered. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Sean returns to talk about how things went in Salt Lake City, how they intend to ride the momentum into the winter show, and offer his reaction to Switchback joining the June 2025 trade show slate. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, July 08, 2024
Should Fireworks Be Banned? The Conservation Alliance Embraces Fishing & e-SUP's On The Rise
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time to bust out the headlines! Come along as Colin & Justin run through the more notable stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: More with Thermore ! (04:57) A new article on Outside Online says that fireworks should be banned (11:45) The Conservation Alliance welcomes seven fishing brands to it's roster of outdoor companies (21:30) Paddling Magazine lists out everything you need to know about e-SUP's (30:36) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, July 04, 2024
Tech's Place In The Outdoors with Kyle Frost
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it gets a little techy around here. A couple of weeks ago Colin & Justin spoke about the outdoor upgrades coming to Apple Maps and the impact of technology on outdoor pursuits. To go deeper on this topic Mountain Gazette writer and career tech-guy Kyle Frost has returned to break down the following topics: Changes coming to Apple Maps and how those changes could impact other outdoor focused apps. The role of technology in the backcountry New outdoor app ideas and outdoor gatekeeping How AI could eventually play into the future of tech in the outdoors? Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, July 02, 2024
Patagonia's Wetsuit Breakthrough, Cabins v. Offices & A 4 Year Old Sets A Hiking Record
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time for a round of outdoor headlines! Come along as Colin & Justin run through stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: A new edition of More with Thermore! (08:03) A 4 year old sets a record for the youngest hiker to hike all of New Hampshire's 4000' peaks. Badass or a little much? (15:05) Patagonia develops an end of life solution for their wetsuits . (26:11) Are you more productive working in a cabin or in an office? (34:02) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, June 28, 2024
Ultra Something & Building A Career in Outdoor Media with Brendan Leonard
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin welcome Brendan Leonard back to the show. Brendan was the fourth guest ever on THE ROCK FIGHT and today he joins the boys to talk about the state of outdoor media, how his son has impacted his outdoor adventure lifestyle and of course his new book Ultra Something, which is available for purchase over at www.semi-rad.com. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Gear & Beer has it's own podcast feed! Follow and rate G&B on Apple or Spotify . Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, June 26, 2024
Switchback Spring: Why It's Happening & What To Expect with Christina Henderson
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're wrapping up a very busy trade show month by breaking down the newest trade show of them all: Switchback Spring! THE ROCK FIGHT had a busy trade show season. We attended GOA Connect and Outdoor Retailer and we even broke the news about the solo debut of Switchback (the outdoor show that launched at The Running Event in 2022). This new show has created a lot of buzz as well as a lot of questions. Today Show Director Christina Henderson joins Colin & Justin to talk about why Switchback is going solo and what attendees can expect when the show kicks off in Nashville in June 2025. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Gear & Beer has it's own podcast feed! Follow and rate G&B on Apple or Spotify . Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, June 25, 2024
Outdoor Enthusiasts On The Decline? Shaun White Launches The Snow League & Amazon Gets Greener
It's time for a round of outdoor headlines here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! Today Colin & Justin run through stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: The Outdoor Industry Association trend report shows that outdoor participation is up but hardcore enthusiasts are declining. (09:23) Snowboarder Shaun White announces the formation of a new snowboard league . (19:13) Amazon & Burton make green choices in how they ship their goods (28:53) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Gear & Beer has it's own podcast feed! Follow and rate G&B on Apple or Spotify . Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, June 20, 2024
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Instant Reaction!
Another week another trade show. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is fresh off a flight home from SLC and is here with his off the cuff thoughts Outdoor Retailer. You know, Outdoor Retailer. The most popular topic of discussion within the US based outdoor industry! So what happened at OR this week? Was it a return to form? The bottom of the barrel? Well, you'll have to click play to find out. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Gear & Beer has it's own podcast feed! Follow and rate G&B on Apple or Spotify . Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, June 17, 2024
Apple Maps Gets Outdoorsy, NPS Uniforms At Pride & SUP'ing The Texas Water Safari
It's Headlines day on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) as Colin & Justin run through stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: How will Colin & Justin get MORE out of their weekends? (05:24) A new bike saddle has been introduced that aims to reduce sore tushy's everywhere (spoiler: the boys aren't sure this is gonna get traction). (09:58) National Park Service employees will be allowed to wear their uniforms while participating in Pride related events. (15:00) Apple announces big changes in the forthcoming IOS 18 that will give new resources to outdoorsy folks. Cue a classic Housman technology rant. (22:32) Austin's Veronica Sosa completes the brutal 264 mile Texas Water Safari on a stand up paddle board! (35:00) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Gear & Beer has it's own podcast feed! Follow and rate G&B on Apple or Spotify . Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, June 14, 2024
GOA Connect Instant Reaction and a Gear & Beer Teaser
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is back from Reno and is ready to talk about his instant reaction to attending GOA Connect. The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance ( GOA ) is a coalition of 104 independent outdoor specialty retailers and Connect is their twice annual trade show. This week Colin had the opportunity to spend a day at Connect and today Colin offers his thoughts on why this show is different. Then its a sneak peak of the latest episode of Gear & Beer which now has it's own podcast feed that you can listen to and follow wherever you get your podcasts! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Gear & Beer has it's own podcast feed! Follow and rate G&B on Apple or Spotify . Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, June 13, 2024
The Switchback Blowback with Wes Allen
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're dipping our toes back into the trade show world with some retailer feedback on the recently announced Switchback Spring show that's coming to Nashville next June. When news broke about Switchback adding a spring version of the show that has been historically part of The Running Event, Wes Allen (former guest of THE ROCK FIGHT and principal of Sunlight Sports in Cody, WY) was not stoked. The bottom line is that Wes is concerned about the amount of retailer and brand focused events that are scheduled for June. After posting his thoughts on LinkedIn we invited him to join Colin & Justin and dig into the retail point of view of the addition of a new show as well as industry events in general. And he's here today to do just that. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Gear & Beer has it's own podcast feed! Follow and rate G&B on Apple or Spotify . Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, June 10, 2024
Red Bull Rampage: The Women Are In! A Talking Headlamp & The Historic Brood of Cicadas
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: Colin & Justin's goals for the summer. (06:11) Red Bull Rampage will allow women to compete for the first time. (18:35) Ever want to talk to a headlamp? Now you can! (28:01) Fitbit makes a smartwatch for kids. We don't like this. (33:22) The Cicadas are taking over Illinois. (42:23) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, June 07, 2024
Rad Power Bikes + Lost Coast Brewery Downtown Brown (Gear & Beer!)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT we're featuring an episode from the new addition to The Rock Fight Podcast Network: GEAR & BEER! That's right, Gear & Beer has it's own podcast feed. But we'll still share Gear & Beer episodes here on THE ROCK FIGHT for the time being. But head to Apple , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and follow and rate Gear & Beer. Today Justin talks about Rad Power Bikes Expand 5 Plus and he and Colin go deep on the environmental impact of the ebike category. Then our in house Cicerone (aka Justin) pairs the perfect post activity beverage to go with the perfect commuter bike on the market: Lost Coast Brewery's Downtown Brown. Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, June 06, 2024
The 2024 Ugliest Outdoor Shoe Award
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we hand out the prestigious Ugliest Shoe of 2024 Award. There have been plenty of ugly shoes that have succeeded in the past because while they may not have been lookers, they served a real purpose. And then there are those that straight up look bad and leave us all wondering simply... why? Today THE ROCK FIGHT goes deep into the recent history of ugly shoes and declares a winner of the ugliest shoe of 2024. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, June 03, 2024
Outdoor Trade Show Season, Sierra's 100th Store & Spring Energy's Not So Awesome Sauce
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community including some breaking trade show news ! Here's the rundown: It's trade show season and Switchback , which launched at The Running Event in 2022, is adding a spring event to be held in Nashville in 2025 and THE ROCK FIGHT has the scoop. (04:20) Closeout retailer Sierra opens it's 100th store and may have accidentally fallen into a collab with SAW's very own Jigsaw. (17:35) Spring Energy's Awesome Sauce was discovered to have a discrepancy between the nutrition facts on its packaging and what's actually in the product and people are losing their minds about it. (21:46) Another billionaire wants to build a commercial submarine to go deep into the ocean. Because apparently there is nothing else in the world for billionaires to do. (28:28) The Everest Basecamp welcome sign has been taken down. If anyone out there knows anything, Justin is looking to buy it. (32:04) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, May 31, 2024
Obōz Katabatic Wind Low + Montucky Cold Snacks (Gear & Beer!)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! Most hiking shoes are just overbuilt sneakers and leave you wanting either a pair of trail runners or an actual pair of leather boots. But what if you could truly blend those two worlds into an athletic looking shoe that is well made and built specifically for hiking? Well then you'd have the Obōz Katabatic Wind Low . And if you have the Obōz Katabatic Wind Low's and you also have the hosts of Gear & Beer one of whom only likes trail runners (Colin) and the other only likes big burly boots (Justin) what will they make of this shoe? That's called a teaser folks, you need to listen to find out. Then THE ROCK FIGHT's in house Cicerone (aka Justin) pairs the perfect post activity beverage to go with these shoes: Montucky Cold Snacks . Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, May 30, 2024
The Dirtbag Diaries Plus: The Future Of Digital Outdoor Media?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Justin and Colin sit down with Fitz Cahall to talk about the industry of podcasting and how one of the original podcasts, The Dirtbag Diaries, fits into that industry. At 17 years old, The Dirtbag Diaries are endemic to anyone who listens to outdoor podcasts as part of their adventure lifestyle. And while most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to make money, last year Fitz and his company Duct Tape Then Beer did something unique when they launched Diaries Plus. A paid subscription for listeners to access more episodes of The Dirtbag Diaries. But much like radio and TV before it, when it comes to podcasts consumers are willing to put up with ads to keep the product free. So why did Fitz think this was the right move? Today Fitz goes deep on starting The Diaries and why Diaries Plus makes the most sense for his company and show. Learn more and sign up for Diaries Plus by clicking here . Pre-order Fitz's new book States of Adventure by clicking here . Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, May 27, 2024
REI's Union Problem, Kona's Back & Top 5 Coolest Sports
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through a slate of headlines, their top 5 all time coolest looking sports and have a special conversation with Bryce Covert who has been covering efforts by REI employees to form a union. Here is the full rundown with time codes! Our top 5 coolest sports; outdoor or otherwise. (07:44) Thomas Robison posts his obituary on YouTube. (21:40) Zombie Kona rises from the grave! Kona bikes is back ! (24:47) Everest news rundown! And a quick game of which thing would be harder? (27:17) JUNE IS STICKER MONTH! Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, let us know you did by emailing myrockfight@gmail.com and you'll receive a Rock Fight sticker! Conversation with Journalist Bryce Covert about the efforts to form a union at REI stores including an update on what happened last week at REI's Cleveland location. (32:05) What is Justin doing this weekend? Apparently it involved a real life Avengers Endgame - and lots of quantum physics. (03:33) Enjoy this action packed episode of THE ROCK FIGHT! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a produc
Fri, May 24, 2024
The Best MTB Baggie Shorts + Rationale Mexican Lager (Gear & Beer!)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! What kind of shorts do you wear when you go mountain biking? Straight spandex bibs? Jorts? Whatever you have lying around? Today Justin and Colin talk about their mountain biking preferences while reviewing two outdoor brand entries in the cycling apparel space. The Rab Cinder Crank Shorts and the Outdoor Research Freewheel Ride Shorts . Then THE ROCK FIGHT's in house Cicerone (aka Justin) pairs the perfect post activity beverage to go with these shorts: a Rationale Mexican Lager. Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, May 22, 2024
Get Out Of Your Outdoor Adventure Bubble
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin shares with you his adventure muse. The inspiration of Colin's outdoor adventure life isn't a trail, mountain or body of water. It's ice hockey. And a recent return to the game that started it all showed him how important it is to pop the bubble that all of us in the outdoor community are living in. So click play and get out of your comfort zone. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, May 20, 2024
Grand Canyon Tragedy, National Bike Month & The Midwest Is The New Outdoor Hotspot
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're slinging rocks at some of the more interesting and notable headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. On this weeks slate: Can Justin ace Colin's National Bike Month quiz? (03:55) Gamel's new safety oriented commuter bike helmet, The Remarkable (13:28) Bay Area swimmer sets record by swimming from the Golden Gate Bridge to Farallon Islands (21:03) A report from The Guardian declares the Midwest the new hotspot for outdoor activity in the United States (27:53) Skechers & John Deere announce a new shoe collaboration aimed at virtually everyone (32:25) Paddling Magazine's Joe Potoczak joins Colin & Justin to talk about the latest details that have emerged regarding the death of Thomas Robison who died attempting to paddle the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. (36:23) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your
Fri, May 17, 2024
Our Favorite Tents + 10 Barrel’s Juicy Drama (Gear & Beer!)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's time for the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! We wrap up our four weeks of 10 Barrel beers by pairing their 9.6 ABV monster IPA, Juicy Drama , with Justin & Colin's favorite piece of camping gear. For Justin that's the REI Half Dome 2 tent and NEMO's Stargaze Reclining Camp Chair while Colin talks about his Mountainsmith Celestial 2 tent (aka the Morrison). Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, May 15, 2024
The Outdoor Industry & Sustainability- So What?!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we take a deeper look at the Outdoor Industry's favorite topic, sustainability, and try to answer the question... So What? What is the right answer to the stuff problem that we all agree that we have? Do we change the habit of consumers? Do we expect brands to do the right thing and choose the environment over profits? So far these seem to be the two solutions that everyone points to when discussing a more sustainable outdoor industry. Today on the show, Colin reflects on what he's learned from two prior guests on THE ROCK FIGHT and what the so what of sustainability actually is. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, May 13, 2024
Baja Surfer Tragedy, Jackson Hole Skier Charged With Homicide & The Return of Pickleball Corner
Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT wherever you are listening! Colin & Justin load up some rocks and take aim at their weekly turn through some of the more interesting headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community from the past week. On this weeks docket: What is Justin doing this weekend? (02:54) A trio of surfers were discovered dead in Baja, Mexico. Will Justin ever head south for a surf trip again? (08:12) The charges against the historic Northwest Passage paddlers known as the Arctic Cowboys were dropped. How does this movie end? (13:39) A collision at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort resulted in homicide charges. (18:06) The busy news cycle out of Mt. Everest continues with two new stories. (23:20) Olukai's new shoe marks the return of Pickleball Corner and a discussion on how this product is contributing to our stuff problem in the outdoor and active space. (29:13) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock1
Fri, May 10, 2024
Feral Wetsuits + 10 Barrel All Ways Down IPA (Gear & Beer!)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's time for the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! Justin has been surfing in Feral wetsuits , a boutique wetsuit brand from the Bay Area for years while Colin just had his first experience trying them out. Today it's all about the wetsuit category and what makes Feral stand apart from a material and design point of view. Then 10 Barrel Brewing month continues as the boys crack open a can of All Ways Down IPA . The perfect pairing after a long day in the water wearing your Feral wetsuit. Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, May 08, 2024
Should The Outdoor Industry Really Make Less Stuff?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're taking a look at one of the founding pillars of the outdoor industry: innovation. Ever since the material, design and textile boom of the 1970's and 1980's the outdoors has been an example of how innovation could solve problems and fuel commerce. But over the past 20 years there haven't been that many innovative breakthroughs even though outdoor brands continue to tell us every season that they have the next great thing. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Barry McGeough, who's career has been defined by leading innovation teams at brands like The North Face, PVH and Wolverine sits down with Colin to talk about the state of innovation in the outdoor industry and why we need to make more stuff, not less stuff. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, May 06, 2024
Patagonia's New Movie, Nepal Everest Ruling & Trash On The PCT!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin break down some of the more interesting and exciting headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community from the past week. On the docket this week: What are WE doing this weekend? Colin & Justin are going to meet up in person for the first time ever! (04:03) An article from The Trek covers how much trash is on the PCT (07:41) Colin's review of Shitthropocene , Patagonia's new movie about fast fashion and themselves (13:30) Nepal's Supreme Court limits Everest climbers and bans helicopters from shuttling gear up the mountain (19:12) New report from The Dyrt shows that less than half of all campers actually used their camping reservations in 2023 (23:20) Paddling Magazine's report of a missing man and his dog in the Grand Canyon (32:12) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of <a href="htt
Fri, May 03, 2024
Softopping Your Truck With The Perfect Beer (Gear & Beer!)
Today Colin & Justin are prepping for the apocalypse... 10 Barrel's Apocalypse IPA that is! But before the end of the world arrives we first get Justin's review of the Softopper . The Softopper eliminates the need for immovable and expensive camper shells while still giving you some piece of mind when you pull off at the fishing hole with a half loaded Yeti cooler in the back (this oddly specific example will make sense after you click play on this episode). Then 10 Barrel Brewing month continues as their flagship brew, the Apocalypse , makes the perfect Softopper pairing. Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, May 01, 2024
Patagonia & Sustainability Messaging In The Outdoor Industry
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're digging into how the brands of the outdoor industry talks about sustainability. Chris Goddard is the founder of CGPR, a PR agency that works with outdoor brands like Houdini, Lowa and Nite Ize. Chris recently posted on LinkedIn an article about Patagonia's new marketing campaign Fashion Is None Of Our Business which promptly blew up. The engagement on that post was off the charts with many supporting Patagonia's new messaging and many detractors calling the brand out. Today Colin sits down with Chris to talk about how brands engage on a topic like sustainability and how those on the messaging side need to approach working with brands on sensitive topics. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, April 29, 2024
Trail Running In The Olympics? REI Exits Footwear & Kona Closes Shop!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Justin & Colin break down some of the more notable headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. On today's slate: What is Justin doing this weekend? Volunteering and Dad'ing, apparently. (02:45) Per Gearjunkie , details have emerged from the Kona drama at the Sea Otter Classic. (07:37) The new report from Athletics Weekly of a campaign to include trail running in future Olympics games. (15:40) Per Footwear News REI exits house branded footwear and doubles down on running. (21:36) SGB reports on Puma's new compostable sneaker. (28:10) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, April 26, 2024
Bedrock Sandals + 10 Barrel Cloud Mentality Hazy IPA (Gear & Beer!)
Today THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we present another episode of the pairings that matter most...GEAR & BEER! How did Justin & Colin actually meet? Their origin story is rooted in a shared love of Bedrock Sandals. And on today's episode they'll break down the updated Bedrock Cairn Evo 3D PRO's as well as the brand new Bedrock Cairn Evo C's . And then we begin 10 Barrel month here on Gear & Beer. Our pals at 10 Barrel Brewing Co have graciously donated four brews for our next four episodes. To kick it off? We're popping our Bedrock clad dawgs up and sampling the Cloud Mentality Hop Burst Hazy IPA . Gear & Beer... a winning combination! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, April 25, 2024
The Outside Sized Hole In Outdoor Media
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin reveals if he'll be attending the Outside Festival! He also discusses how the recent article written by Outside CEO Robin Thurston played into his decision and he takes a look at the opportunities that exist in the current outdoor media landscape that have arisen since Outside has shifted their focus. Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, April 22, 2024
Patagonia Is A Fashion Brand, Kona Bikes In Trouble, Earth Day Trivia & A TNF/icebreaker Collab
Today on the very special 200th episode of THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Justin and Colin tackle a jam packed slate of headlines and topics! On the docket for today: What Is Justin Doing This Weekend? Did Kona just go out of business at Sea Otter? (03:49) Earth Day trivia (10:21) The big brain behind the Stanley boom is heading to HeyDude (15:43) VF deploys TNF to elevate icebreaker in an apparel collaboration (17:39) Patagonia debuts new a marketing campaign claiming that fashion is 'none of our business' (spoiler: it's totally their business) (23:27) A New York runner becomes the public face of rejection for the 2024 New York City Marathon (38:05) It's National Parks Week ! This week the entrance fees to all 400 NPS properties will be waived (40:00) Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/rockfight.co"
Fri, April 19, 2024
Coleman Dual Fuel Lantern + Sierra Nevada Pale (Gear & Beer!)
Are you ready for the pairings that matter most? It's time for Gear and it's time for Beer here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and today we are going old school! Chances are that if you do any camping whatsoever you have a lantern. But do you have an OG fuel burning Coleman Lantern ? Justin does and today he is going to break down why you should too. And what is the perfect pairing for the classic lantern? How about a classic craft beer like a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Because nothing is better than sitting outside on a pleasant evening enjoying the warm light of a timeless lantern while sipping an ice cold Sierra Nevada. Is summer here yet? Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, April 17, 2024
Whitewater, Canoeing, Sea Kayaking - What Happened To Paddling?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin reflects on how sea kayaking was a formative activity in his outdoor adventure career and ponders what has happened to the paddling category since it's heyday in the 1990's. Has it's popularity decreased? Then Joe Potoczak, Digital Editor of Paddling Magazine , joins Colin and provides updates on paddling's growth, the effect of the Stand Up Paddle board boom and how user generated content has impacted the paddling media scene. For all of Paddling Magazine's content (and to subscribe) click here ! Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, April 15, 2024
The EXPLORE Act, Stop The Crocs! & Teqball Rules
Start your day off the right way with a healthy dose of headlines from your pals here at THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! Today your humble rock fighting duo Colin True & Justin Housman tackle the following topics (with time codes): What is Justin doing this weekend? Will he try indoor rock climbing? (01:03) What foods can be described as a flavor and is Colin actually AI ? (07:00) Mail time! Responding to listener feedback on resoleable footwear and should THE ROCK FIGHT include hunting talk in future episodes. (14:50) Crocs and Pringles launch a collaboration that is the latest and clearest sign that we are in the end times. (27:00) The EXPLORE Act passes through the House of Representatives in part thanks to THE ROCK FIGHT. (31:08) Teqball freakin' rules . Suck it Pickleball. (33:42) Send your suggestions for things Justin should do during future weekends to myrockfight@gmail.com Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/Justin%20Housman%20(@JustinHousman)%20...%20%20Twitter%20https://twitter.com%20%E2%80%BA%20JustinHousman" rel="noopener noreferrer
Fri, April 12, 2024
Bike Bags and The Perfect Beer To Go In Them (Gear & Beer!)
It's Friday and that means it's time for Gear and it's time for Beer here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and on today's edition of Gear & Beer we're loading up the bikes! For the first time in G&B history both Justin and Colin are reviewing a piece of gear and today it's all about bike bags. First up Colin reviews the Oveja Negra Lunchbox handlebar bag and then Justin breaks down the Old Mountain Mountain Juniper Trunk . They talk about what makes them great and then they rank them on the official Rock Fight STUFFOMETER. After that Justin, the official Cicerone of our outdoor community, pairs the bike bags they reviewed with the Cali Squeeze Blood Orange . The perfect beer to drink after hauling around a bunch of stuff (and yourself) on your bike. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, April 11, 2024
Trail Runners Replace Boots, Rabbit's Running Shoes & Unisex Sizes
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's a grab bag of outdoor topics! Colin answers a listeners email and addresses comments about unisex sizing as well as addressing their concerns regarding a recent interaction they had with a notable boot brand. Lastly, Colin gives his thoughts on the recent news that Rabbit Running has entered the running footwear space. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, April 09, 2024
Going Deep On Adidas, Deckers & Lulu (Footwear Headlines)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're going deep on recent footwear headlines with a real life footwear designer! Richard Kuchinsky has been making footwear for over 20 years and is the Founder of The Directive Collective , an agency that partners with brands to go from concept to production in the running shoe space. An expert in both product and brand, Richard has no problem offering his opinion on the direction a brand is taking when it comes to the shoes they make. Today Richard joins THE ROCK FIGHT to talk about the influence of footwear in the zeitgeist, check in on what we think about On Running and to help breakdown some recent footwear headlines about brands like Lululemon , Deckers & Adidas . Follow Richard and The Directive Collective on Instagram . Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, April 08, 2024
The Top 10 Fastest Growing Outdoor Brands, Sunny Stroeer Makes Skiing History & California Skiers Head To The Emergency Room
Monday's are for headlines here on THE ROCK FIGHT! Today Colin & Justin dig into some of the more notable stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. On the docket this week: A new report lists the top 10 fastest growing brands at specialty outdoor retailers. Can Justin name them all? (04:29) New data reported by The Inertia shows a 50% jump in ER visits from California skiers and snowboarders. (13:04) Backpacker ran a story this week about Carson City, NV officials who want to pay hikers to hike a new trail from the city all the way Canada via the PCT. (17:50) Sunny Stroeer becomes the first woman to complete the Iditarod Trail Invitational (the world's longest winter ultramarathon) on skis. (23:04) All this plus America's favorite podcast segment What Is Justin Doing This Weekend presented by Long Weekend Coffee (01:05)! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, April 05, 2024
Hoka Mafate Speed 4 + Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA (Gear & Beer!)
It's Friday and that means it's time for Gear and it's time for Beer here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and on today's edition of Gear & Beer we're getting athletic! Justin has recently gotten back into trail running so today he and Colin break down the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 and go deep into the trail running category before rating the shoes on the STUFF-O-METER! Then to cool themselves off after burning up the trails our friends at Athletic Brewing have donated a few brews to THE ROCK FIGHT including the Free Wave Hazy IPA which Justin and Colin try for the very first time during this podcast. They wrap up this epic episode by rating this NA brew on the Gear & Beer beer scale. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, April 03, 2024
Do Not Attend Your Friend's Wedding... Go Hiking Instead
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin leverages his age and experience to tell all the young people out there why they need to cancel wedding season. Folks in their 20's are all anticipating summer when they want to go on big outdoor adventures but they have also been invited to like a dozen weddings. Well THE ROCK FIGHT is here to tell you to cancel those destination wedding plans that you don't really want to attend anyway, and enjoy your summer! Because pretty soon, you won't have the time that you have now. And you won't just hear it from Colin because his wife (the original) Carli is here to help. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, April 02, 2024
The Business Of Reviewing Gear With Stephen Regenold (aka The GearJunkie)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we welcome Stephen Regenold the OG GearJunkie to get a behind the scenes look at the world of reviewing gear. Stephen started GearJunkie in 2002 as a newspaper column that eventually became one of the go to website's for gear enthusiasts and newbies alike. Today he sits down with Colin to talk about the current state of gear reviews, how changes in the media landscape has impacted the medium and what to expect from gear reviewing in the future. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, April 01, 2024
Secondhand Apparel's Big Jump, Reflecting on Jasmin Paris At The Barkley & You Can Have Dinner In Space For $500k
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin take their weekly turn through some of the headlines to come out of the outdoor community and industry over the past week. On the docket for this week (with time codes if you want to jump around): A closer look at Jasmin Paris's record setting finish at the Barkley (10:20) For $500,000 you can have dinner in a balloon at the edge of space with a bunch of other rich people (14:09) ThredUp's 2023 report on secondhand apparel shows big growth and potential (23:32) NFSC: per a new study exercise is good for insomnia (29:52) All this plus America's favorite podcast segment What Is Justin Doing This Weekend presented by Long Weekend Coffee (01:45)! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, March 29, 2024
Slumberjack Big Timber Pro 0° Sleeping Bag + Budweiser (Gear & Beer!)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's Gear & Beer Friday and on this episode we're talking about two classics. If you can only have one sleeping bag would you make it your super high end backpacking mummy style bag? You could, but when you go car camping wouldn't you be so much more comfortable in an old school flannel bag? And when pairing the perfect beer with a classic staple like the cotton lined sleeping bag, do you really think you need a super hipster high end craft beer? Wouldn't you be more comfortable with a classic, a staple in it's own right? Today on Gear & Beer we ask ourselves what would Cliff Clavin do as we talk about the Slumberjack Timber Pro 0° degree bag paired with an old standby...Budweiser. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, March 27, 2024
Do Ingredient Brands Still Matter & Could They Shape The Future Of The Outdoor Industry?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're going deep on INGREDIENT BRANDS! Ingredient brands are material and textile manufacturers like Gore, Cordura, Polartec or Primaloft. Folks that actually make the materials and fabrics that brands use in order to craft the gear and apparel we all love to buy. A history of innovations by ingredient brands have led to amazing breakthroughs in the outdoor space but it's been a long time since any innovation has really broken through. But perhaps there is a new frontier where ingredient brands can still make a difference. That's today on THE ROCK FIGHT. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, March 26, 2024
The State Of Outdoor Retail with Wes Allen
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by Wes Allen to talk about what is happening at outdoor retail. Wes is a principal of Sunlight Sports in Cody, WY and has had a long career in the outdoor industry. In addition to his work at Sunlight, Wes has also spent time at both REI and Chaco. Today Wes talks with Colin about the state and mission of outdoor retailers, how brands and products have changed over the past few decades, as well as what the industry is missing in 2024. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, March 25, 2024
Welcome To Everest Basecamp, The 2024 Barkley Marathons & RIP David Breashears
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time to run through some headlines that have come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. Colin & Justin run through the following topics: Ethical concerns for our backyard trails (06:56) A new welcome to basecamp sign for Mt. Everest (09:30) A lawsuit over the ability to use cash to enter our National Parks (14:20) The 2024 Barkley Marathons (21:13) Pouring a little out for David Breashears who passed away at 68 (28:23) This all of course after America's favorite podcast segment What Is Justin Doing This Weekend presented by Long Weekend Coffee (02:04)! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/rockfight.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank
Fri, March 22, 2024
Scarpa SL Active + Deschutes Black Butte Porter (Gear & Beer!)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's Friday, which means it's time for... GEAR & BEER! This week we're prepping for hiking and backpacking season as Justin gives us his review of the Scarpa SL Active and pairing this classic full grain leather hiking boot with Deschutes Black Butte Porter. How do these boots compare to other hiking footwear options? Why is a Black Butte Porter the perfect pairing for the Scarpa SL Active's? All will be revealed in this edition of Gear & Beer! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, March 20, 2024
Adidas Made A Single Use Shoe, Cascale's Red Carpet Event & This Week In Greenwashing with Sophie Benson
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) environmental fashion journalist Sophie Benson returns to talk about what is happening on the sustainability front. Topics today include: Adidas has quietly made a single use shoe (01:57) Inside the Sustainable Apparel Coalition name change (08:17) This week in greenwashing: The Kardashian Comeuppance (18:10) Be sure to buy Sophie's book by clicking here ! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, March 19, 2024
Cotopaxi: Doing Good or Just A Trendy Outdoor Vibe?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin takes a peek under the hood of Cotopaxi following their announcement last week about the return of the Questival , their college student focused outdoor adventure race series. Over the past ten years Cotopaxi has grown because of their vibe, their stated purpose of creating 'Gear For Good', and their colorful outdoor basics coming into trend. But if they closed up shop today, what would their legacy be when compared to other outdoor brands? Today Colin looks at what is interesting about Cotopaxi but also what they could be doing better. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, March 18, 2024
Black Diamond's Big Reset, Cole Brauer's Record Trip Around The World plus A Gear & Beer Mailbag
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin kick off your week with a batch of headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community. This week the boys hit the following: Gear & Beer first episode mailbag (10:02) Black Diamond's big line cut (18:26) The tragic death of an avalanche forecaster (28:43) Celebrating the accomplishment of round the world sailor Cole Brauer (39:35) All this plus "What Is Justin Doing This Weekend?" (01:00) presented by Long Weekend Coffee. Happy Monday, Rock Fighters! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, March 15, 2024
Kona Unit X + Founders All Day IPA (Gear & Beer)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we are excited to debut a new weekly segment...GEAR & BEER! This is reviewing gear, THE ROCK FIGHT way because largely speaking gear reviews have become pretty boring. There's rarely a 'so what' in these reviews because stuff mostly works. So Colin and Justin are here to throw rocks at the status quo and approach gear reviews the same way we approach most things: Through the types of conversations we have when out riding, skiing, surfing or hanging out at the trailhead...only this time on a podcast. Each week one of us will bring forth a piece of gear: a shoe, some apparel, a suitcase, sleeping bag, kayak, a pot or a pan…whatever, to review and then because we make way too much stuff these days, we'll rank it on the STUFF-O-METER (listen to learn about the STUFF-O-METER). Lastly certified Cicerone (which means certified beer guy) Justin Housman will pair the perfect beverage with the gear and activity we talked about. First up, the Kona Unit X and Founders Brewery All Day IPA . Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, March 13, 2024
Can Outdoor Apparel Brands Commit To Unisex Sizing?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) design executive Michelle Rose returns to break down a recent story about unisex sizing at outdoor apparel brands. A recent REI blog post talked about how unisex sizing is starting gain traction in the outdoor apparel world. But a deeper look reveals shallow penetration with outdoor brands and that there are significant gains left to be made. Today on the show Michelle details the upside of embracing genderless sizing and what can be learned from the fashion apparel brands who have already made headway on this topic. Find all of Michelle's work by visiting Struktur Society . Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, March 12, 2024
Karma Points: A Running Diary Of A Recent Outdoor Adventure
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we are celebrating the return of spring with a running diary of Colin's most recent mountain bike ride. Trail etiquette is super important and bad behavior during our time on trail can result in bad karma. Today on the show Colin keeps a running diary of the people he encountered on a recent 20 mile mountain bike ride; awarding karma points along the way. Keep smiling everyone! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, March 11, 2024
NYC Record High Bike Deaths, The Return Of The Woolly Mammoth & Choppers Head Back To Everest
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin take their weekly look at headlines coming out of the outdoor industry and community. This week the boys talk about the following: Khumbu authorities ease helicopter restrictions on Everest; you still have to bag your poop though. (05:16) A record number of bikers have been killed while riding in New York City. Are e-bikes to blame? (10:56) Efforts to bring back the Woolly Mammoth clear another hurdle. (24:43) All this and of course America's favorite podcast segment "What is Justin doing this weekend?!". (01:10) Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, March 08, 2024
The Future Of Outdoor Media with Caley Fretz
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Caley Fretz from Escape Collective joins the show to talk about the future of outdoor media. Escape Collective is a cycling focused digital outdoor media company that relies entirely on paid subscribers. No print magazine or online advertisers and a year into their existence they are able to make the content they want to make and make money while doing it. Today Caley joins THE ROCK FIGHT to give his observations on the state of outdoor media, how things have changed over the past two decades and what the future holds for Escape Collective and the rest of the outdoor media scene. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, March 06, 2024
Deckers Reveals The Super Sneaker: A Rock Fight Emergency Reaction!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's an emergency reaction to Tuesday's breaking news: the release of the 'super sneaker' from Deckers. On Tuesday afternoon Footwear News dropped an article with all of the details around the much hyped super sneaker brand that Deckers has been teasing since last year and (spoiler alert ) Deckers is just bringing Ahnu back. Today on the show we push the episode we had scheduled for today to Friday so Colin could offer you this emergency take on all of the details around the super sneaker. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, March 04, 2024
The Wolves & Vultures Of The Outdoor Industry
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin reacts to the news that came out last week that TJX is going to open 26 new Sierra stores over the next year. Using his own experience working with a closeout ninja, Colin looks at the real problem we have in the outdoor industry: making too much stuff. Be excited because this episode has everything: wolves, PFAS, vultures, Pulp Fiction and mountains of outdoor stuff. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, March 02, 2024
Navigating PFAS-Free Outdoor Apparel, The Biggest Snake In The World & The Latest From Outdoor Tech
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin gather to tackle the following topics and headlines to come out of the outdoor industry & community from the past week. Are you planning on swapping your current outdoor apparel for PFAS free replacements? (04:47) New moons discovered orbiting Uranus & Neptune (15:15) Are we excited for the upcoming eclipse? (19:07) Biggest snake on the planet discovered in the Amazon (22:17) Tech Headlines to come out of outdoor and endurance sports (25:56) We also of course learn what Justin will be doing this weekend in America's favorite podcast segment! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to <a href="https://mountaingazette.com/products/mountain-gazette-annual-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" tar
Fri, March 01, 2024
Don't Move To A Mountain Town (Unless You Really Want To)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Emily Holland returns to chuck a few rocks at mountain towns. Colin and Emily redefine how we should view outdoor towns as they recount their journeys and moves to various outdoorsy locations in the United States. Then Emily (currently a Colorado resident) picks apart Colin's rules (biased against Colorado) for moving to a mountain town. Those rules were featured in this episode of THE ROCK FIGHT. Ultimately they decide, people should really just do what they want and accept the learnings along the way (but maybe avoid posting about it on Instagram). Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, February 28, 2024
Arctic Ascent Falls Flat: Breaking Down Alex Honnold's New Show
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) our expert on all things rock climbing Kris Hampton returns, this time to talk about the latest offering in climbing entertainment: Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold . The new 3 episode show by National Geographic (available on Disney+) has Honnold leading a team of climbers and climate scientists to an unclimbed big wall in Greenland. Colin and Kris dig into what works about the show but also how the dual story lines never really come together. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, February 26, 2024
Time Is A Flat Circle (Especially In The Outdoor Industry)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we are going back in time and talking about the history of the outdoor industry. Thanks to the fine folks at Utah State University's Outdoor Recreation Archive we've been having a look at some old copies of Specialty News (aka SNEWS) and you know what we have learned? The business of adventure in 2024 is pretty much the same as it was in 1994. Today on the show we dig into why that is and what can we do about it (spoilers: the answer, as always, is to throw more rocks). Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, February 24, 2024
Merrell Plays The Lifestyle Card, Seattle Cougar Attack & A Rescue On Mount Washington
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin Housman celebrate Justin's one year Rock-aversary by running through the headlines! The two hit the following news stories to come out of the outdoor community and industry this past week: A cougar attacked 5 cyclists just east of Seattle (07:18) Wolverine CEO announces that Merrell and Saucony will both pursue expanding their lifestyle offerings (13:39) Andrew Hughes sets altitude SUP record in the Andes (21:42) Unprepared hiker rescued from Mount Washington in 90+ mph winds (24:00) All of this after America's favorite podcast segment, What Is Justin Doing This Weekend?! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, February 23, 2024
WEAK LAYERS: Skiing, Partying & Growing Up
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're talking about WEAK LAYERS ; the movie taking the outdoor community by storm from filmmaker Katie Burrell . Lauded as a throwback to the hilarious ski movies of yore but with a refreshingly different perspective, WEAK LAYERS tells the story of a filmmaker in a ski town who needs to win a ski film contest in order to pay for a new place to live for her and her friends. Katie Burrell is the writer, director and star and within the outdoor community there has been a buzz around WEAK LAYERS for quite some time. Now that the film is available on VOD Colin had a chance to check it out and here on THE ROCK FIGHT give you his full review. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, February 21, 2024
The Mid-Winter State Of The Ski Season with Paddy O
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Paddy O'Connell comes back for his record setting 5th appearance to check in on how things are going in the mountains this winter. Dubbed by some as the "Mayor of Skiville", Paddy has a straight passion for making turns and today the mayor is here to give us a state of the season. Colin & Paddy check in on the up and down storm cycles that have impacted just about everyone across the US, why we continue to talk about gear and how the lasting impact of avalanche tragedies make snow sports stand apart from other outdoor activities. The two wrap things up by measuring Paddy's sadness for the waning ski season. Come for Paddy, stay for THE ROCK FIGHT. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, February 19, 2024
The 10 Ways We Fall Down In The Outdoors
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin reflects on what he's learned from Batman and reflects on the different ways we fall down when we pursue outdoor adventure sports. There are 10 classifications of the way we fall when we go skiing, hiking, paddling, running, biking, surfing, climbing and all the other cool stuff we do outside. Today Colin runs through all 10 and tells you what you can stand to learn from all the different ways we fall down. Oh, and Batman too (you'll see). Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, February 17, 2024
Poop Bags For Everest Climbers, History Made At Pipeline & Questioning The Value Of Outdoor Apps
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin Housman take a spin through some of the stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. This week the pair take on the following topics: Everest climbers will be required to pack their poop off of the mountain and local authorities in the Khumbu region are limiting basecamp amenities (04:42) Women make history at the WSL's Lexus Pipe Pro (16:25) Is Surfline a good or bad thing for the surf community? (24:00) A weird cycling injury leads to a big lawsuit (38:03) This is of course all after America's favorite podcast segment What Is Justin Doing This Weekend presented by Long Weekend Coffee! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out <a href="https://longweekend.coffee/" rel="noopener noreferrer
Fri, February 16, 2024
Blue Zones: The Secret To Long Life Or Another Pre-Packaged Lifestyle?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Mountain Gazette's Kyle Frost returns to break down his latest column. You may have heard of Blue Zones, which are places on our planet where residents tend to live longer than in most locations. But how much of that is a packaged lifestyle trend and what is actually real? Kyle took on this topic in last week's edition of his newsletter and today he and Colin sit down to dig into what Kyle discovered. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, February 14, 2024
The EXPLORE Act Explained with Jessica Turner from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Jessica Turner returns to the show to break down the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences, or EXPLORE, Act! Shortly after Jessica's first appearance on THE ROCK FIGHT, the EXPLORE Act unanimously passed through the House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee and is poised to finish it's journey through congress later this year. Today Jessica is back to give us the TL;DR of what the EXPLORE Act is, why it’s important, and what to expect over the coming months. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, February 12, 2024
The Position Every Outdoor Company Needs To Guide Their Brand and Products
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin talks about how Fischer Skis and every other brand out there needs to have a Brand [CENSORED]... we want to write the word but we also don't want this episode flagged by the podcast gods. Don't worry though, you'll hear the word over and over again while listening to this episode. After working at outdoor brands for more than 20 years, Colin learned that brands are often the worst judge for how consumers will view some of their decisions. In this episode he guides brands everywhere by suggesting a new position that they should rush to hire using Fischer's new line of skis, Nightstick , as an example. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, February 10, 2024
The Enhanced Games Are Coming, Shark Attacks Doubled In 2023 & What To Do About Airline Waste?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin Housman celebrate Justin's return from vacation by breaking down some recent headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community. The pair discuss the following! The Enhanced Games Are Coming: (08:37) The ESports Olympics Are Coming: (16:40) Shark Attacks Doubled In 2023 (and should we even talk about it): (19:12) What To Do About Airline Waste ?: (25:00) This all of course after America's favorite podcast segment...What Is Justin Doing This Weekend?! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for liste
Fri, February 09, 2024
The State of Outdoor Podcasts with Emily Holland
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) podcast strategist Emily Holland sits down with Colin to talk about all things podcasting. Despite being less than 20 years old, podcasts are now an established part of the media ecosystem and are expected to generate over $4 billion in advertising revenue in 2024. And for outdoor podcasts, the landscape is full of lots of folks producing shows similar, in a lot of ways, to THE ROCK FIGHT. Emily Holland is a podcast strategist and consultant and today she gives Colin the markers of a good podcast, how brands should engage with the medium and offers the current state of outdoor podcasts. Learn more about Emily here or on LinkedIn and learn more about the Wild Women Podcast Society by clicking here . Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, February 07, 2024
Trail Advocacy For Dummies & What To Do About Poor Trail Etiquette with Susie Murphy of the SDMBA
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin welcomes the Executive Director of the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, Susie Murphy, to provide a deeper understanding on some recent Rock Fights. First the pair breakdown the issues that Colin detailed in last November's episode of THE ROCK FIGHT about poor trail etiquette and electric mountain bikes. Then Colin and Susie get into the politics and challenges (regardless of state or activity) of trail advocacy, the impact of the work being done by folks like the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and how new trails are built and maintained. Bird nesting, fairy shrimps and butterflies...oh my! Lastly Susie details how anyone listening can get involved with the trails in their own backyard. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, February 05, 2024
Lululemon's New Shoes & Icebreaker Misses Their Plastic Removal Deadline
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin gives his thoughts on the public messaging of two headlines to come out of the outdoor industry last week. First up is the news that merino-centric apparel maker Icebreaker missed their 2023 deadline to remove plastic fibers from their products. After that Colin digs into the news that Lululemon is launching a lineup of men's footwear. Should Lulu do this? One of these headlines gets a few more rocks thrown at it than the other. Which one? The answer may surprise you. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, February 03, 2024
Finding Optimism In The Mainstream Media Meltdown with Mike Rogge
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin sits down with Mountain Gazette's Mike Rogge to breakdown the meltdown happening in mainstream media. Over the past few weeks names like Sports Illustrated, Condé Nast, Pitchfork, the LA Times and many others have all dealt with a variety of issues that have left a major impact across the media landscape. Colin and Mike talk about the silver linings being left behind in the carnage, the importance of strong branding as a media company, and why we should be optimistic about the future of media in the US. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, February 02, 2024
The Peak Of Stanley & Solving The Mountain Town Housing Issue
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Mountain Gazette's Kyle Frost is back for his weekly appearance on the show to break down the latest from his newsletter. First Colin and Kyle talk about the proposed legislation in Colorado to pump up the taxes on short term rentals to help solve the housing issues in mountain towns. Then they talk about the Stanley cup trend potentially reaching its pop culture peak and how long the trend can actually last. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Kyle Frost's Here and There and click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, January 31, 2024
The 2024 Outdoor Industry Design & Trend Report With Struktur Society's Michelle Rose
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by Michelle Rose to talk macro outdoor trends for 2024. Michelle is a design executive who has worked at brands like The North Face and Columbia and is also the founder of Struktur Society , a media company focused on building a community for creators and designers. On today's episode Michelle breaks down the current influences affecting the outdoor industry, particularly when it comes to apparel, and what to expect over the coming year. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, January 29, 2024
Avoiding The Joy Void In Your Outdoor Industry Career
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're doling out unsolicited career advice. After more than 20 years of working in the outdoor industry Colin has some advice for those with aspirations of climbing the ranks of an outdoor brand...avoid The Joy Void! On today's episode Colin will offer three tips to be sure you never set foot in The Joy Void if you decide to pursue a career working in the outdoor industry. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, January 27, 2024
REI's Latest Layoffs, The EXPLORE Act, Going Outside Causes Cancer & Are We All Just Cheaters?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin Housman take their weekly turn through some of the stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. Here's the rundown: REI's Latest Layoffs (4:30) The EXPLORE Act Makes It Through Committee (9:44) Surfers, Swimmers, Runners & Walkers Are More Likely Develop Melanoma - shocking, we know (15:47) Another Endurance Event Cheating Scandal (21:30) All that plus America's favorite podcast segment "What Is Justin Doing This Weekend?"! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/rockfight.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" ta
Fri, January 26, 2024
The Colorado Wolf Controversy & Solo Stove Fires Their CEO
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Kyle Frost returns to the show to talk through recent outdoor industry headlines. First off, Kyle addresses the industry news regarding himself! Last week it was announced that his newsletter Here & There is moving under the banner of Mountain Gazette and Kyle tells us how that came together. Then Colin & Kyle talk about the most recent topic on Here & There: the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado. Kyle walks us through the politics of an incredibly complex topic that has no obvious singular outcome to predict. Lastly the two touch on the recent news that Solo Brands has let go of their CEO following the costly marketing moves they made last fall including the widely discussed commercial featuring Snoop Dogg and having a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Click here to subscribe to Mountain Gazette . Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a
Wed, January 24, 2024
The PFAS Problem, Circularity On The Rise & 'This Week In Greenwashing' with Environmental Journalist Sophie Benson
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin sits down with environmental journalist Sophie Benson to check in on what is happening in the outdoor and fashion world when it comes to sustainability initiatives. Sophie and Colin ponder if circularity is on the rise, how brands like Outerknown have embraced regenerative organic cotton, the PFAS problem in apparel and play a round of THIS WEEK IN GREENWASHING! Find more of Sophie's work and buy her new book, THE SUSTAINABLE WARDROBE, by heading to www.sophiebenson.com. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, January 22, 2024
Vertical Limit: Blood Bags, Nitroglycerin & Ed Viesturs
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Shawnté Salabert returns to the show for an outdoor movie review of the 2000 Chris O'Donnell mountaineering action classic...VERTICAL LIMIT! Colin and Shawnté break down the best and worst outdoor scenes, the best use of outdoor gear, apparel and footwear and determine if VERTICAL LIMIT makes them want to go outside. They also pay special attention to what can be learned from the use of nitroglycerin, bags of blood and incorporating the teachings of Ed Viesturs into your own outdoor adventures. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, January 20, 2024
Paddy O'Connell On PaddyO Sucks At... (The Outside TV Show That Bears His Name)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we welcome back Paddy O'Connell who is here to talk about his new TV show: PaddyO Sucks At.... Paddy tells Colin and Justin how PaddyO Sucks At... came to be, his approach to making the show, behind the scenes stories from production as well as teasing the status of season 2. You can watch PaddyO Sucks At... on Outside Watch by clicking here and get more Paddy in your life by clicking here . Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, January 17, 2024
How The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Is Building And Unifying The Entire Outdoor Community
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're diving back into the world of the outdoor economy. In November the Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report showing that outdoor recreation contributes $1.1 trillion to the US economy. You may remember Kyle Frost and Colin going deep on this topic right here on THE ROCK FIGHT. And now we get to talk to the folks who use that data to help grow the entire outdoor economy (not just the part that you participate in): the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable . Today on the show Colin talks to Jessica Turner and Chris Perkins from the ORR about the role they play for outdoor enthusiasts across the US, how they're working to unify the outdoors across all categories, should outdoor trade shows pivot to focus on the outdoor economy and what to expect from the ORR in 2024. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, January 15, 2024
Wolverine Punts Sperry To Authentic Brands & How Outdoor Brands Lose Their Authenticity
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin reacts to the news from last week that Wolverine has sold iconic footwear brand Sperry to Authentic Brands. Authentic Brands has put together an incredible roster of brands and a successful strategy to become one of the largest outdoor lifestyle networks in the world. How do they do it? We'll dig into that as well as ponder how a brand that was founded on a purpose can lose their authenticity with consumers. Read the Glossy.co article Colin reads from in this episode by clicking here . Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, January 13, 2024
E-Snowboard's Hit The Snow Sports Market, Outside Goes All In On PaddyO & The Triumphant Return Of Pickleball Corner
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin Housman discuss some headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. The following stories are on the docket: Colin Defends Tracking Your Activities (05:07) The Launch of an E-Snowboard (07:14) PaddyO 's New Show On Outside Watch (13:08) The Return of Pickleball Corner (17:06) They also answer the question featured in America's favorite podcast segment, What Is Justin Doing This Weekend?! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, January 10, 2024
Are Sponsored Climbers More Like Taylor Swift or Casey Neistat? It's Climbing Corner with Kris Hampton!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Kris Hampton returns for another edition of Climbing Corner! Colin and Kris hit the following topics: The massive growth and internal politics of the climbing world within the larger human powered outdoor industry including climbing specific trade shows (01:37) Kris puts on his coach's hat and talks about climbing vs strength training (13:36) Finally the two break down Kris's take on what modern sponsored outdoor athletes can learn from mega star Taylor Swift's journey through the music world (16:25) Click here to listen to Kris's original Taylor Swift episode and here to check out Written In Stone which is burning up the podcast charts. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, January 08, 2024
The Shawshank Redemption's Mantra For Life And Outdoor Adventure
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin laments his aging body by reflecting on the best advice he ever got from a movie. We can all agree that THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is the greatest movie of all time, right? Good. Well there is a message in that flick that is all any outdoor enthusiast needs to get out the front door at any age. When you combine Shawshank with Doc Rivers, The Golden Globes and Travis Kelcie what do you get? Well, this episode of THE ROCK FIGHT of course! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, January 06, 2024
Historic Paddlers Get Arrested, Strava Loves Gen Z and California's Historic Swell
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin Housman talk through the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community from the past week. Historic paddlers, the Arctic Cowboys were charged with illegally staying on a protected island during their successful 2023 attempt to kayak the Northwest Passage (05:20) Strava's Year In Sport Report shows that Gen Z’s active behaviors vary greatly from those who came before them. (14:05) Justin weighs in on California's late December historic swell (26:02) They also respond to listener feedback and answer the question featured in America's favorite podcast segment, What Is Justin Doing This Weekend?! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, January 03, 2024
Snoop Dogg Gives Up Smoke: Behind The Scenes Of The Biggest Outdoor Ad Of The Year
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) where today we will pull back the curtain on the 2023 ad that took everyone by storm: Snoop Dogg & Solo Stove Give Up Smoke! Just before this past Thanksgiving hip hop superstar Snoop Dogg informed the world that he was giving up his trademark "smoke" based persona in what turned out to be wildly successful ad for backyard fire pit brand, Solo Stove. Today, the owner of Purple Orange (Solo Stove's PR agency of record), Chris Dickey, joins THE ROCK FIGHT to give us a look behind the scenes and tell us how the ad came together, what it was like managing a campaign that was covered by mainstream media outlets like NPR, Bloomberg and Forbes and what the rest of the outdoor industry can learn from the collaboration between Snoop and Solo Stove. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, January 01, 2024
Top 10 Lessons I Learned On My First Bikepacking Trip
Happy New Year and welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head). Today on the show Colin recaps his favorite adventure from 2023 to inform his approach to 2024 as he goes through the top 10 lessons he learned on his first bikepacking trip. Those lessons include things like the value of tortillas and beans, why the hotel bed still rules, don't force your kid to be outdoorsy and making time for your friends. Check out the full episode to hear the full top 10 and get cracking planning your 2024 adventures! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Subscribe to Here and There for more Kyle Frost in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, December 30, 2023
Breaking Up With Running: Revisiting A Goodbye To An Outdoor Activity
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the show by revisiting ...Breaking Up With Running! Check out one of the most downloaded episodes from THE ROCK FIGHT in 2023, this time with additional commentary from Colin on the anniversary of the surgery that inspired it. This is our final episode of 2023, but don't fret, 2024 is only two days away so be sure to ring in the New Year with THE ROCK FIGHT. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, December 28, 2023
Jeep Blew It: Revisiting Jeep's Fall From Grace
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the show by revisiting ...Jeep Blew It! Check out one of the most downloaded hot take's from THE ROCK FIGHT in 2023, this time with additional commentary from Colin. And then come back this weekend to revisit one more of our first year Rock Fights as we head into 2024! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, December 26, 2023
Mountain Bike Suspension Is Pointless: Revisiting THE ROCK FIGHT's First Big Hit
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the show by revisiting our first hit...Mountain Bike Suspension Is Pointless! Check out one of the most downloaded hot take's from THE ROCK FIGHT in 2023, this time with additional commentary from Colin. And then come back this weekend to revisit one more of our first year Rock Fights as we head into 2024! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Head to the Here and There Club to read more from Kyle Frost. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, December 23, 2023
Ski Resorts Are Not Outdoor: Revisiting The First Rock Fight
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the show by revisiting our first ever episode...Ski Resorts Are Not Outdoor! Check out the original hot take of THE ROCK FIGHT this time with additional commentary from Colin. And then come back next week to revisit more of our first year Rock Fights as we head into 2024! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Head to the Here and There Club to read more from Kyle Frost. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, December 20, 2023
The Impact Of NEMO's Endless Promise & Shasta Ski Park's Controversial New Statue
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin Housman talk about two headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community in the past week after they do America's favorite podcast segment "What Is Justin Doing This Weekend?!" Click the links below to read more about the topics they discuss. What Did Justin Do This Past Weekend (01:30) NEMO's Endless Promise (06:50) Shasta Ski Park's Controversial New Statue (18:46) Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Head to the Here and There Club to read more from Kyle Frost. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sun, December 17, 2023
Mailbag! Listeners Weigh In On E-Mtn Bikes & THE OUTSIDE SHOW
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin responds to two listener emails. The first email comes from a listener who has has their own on trail experiences with mountain bikes as well as thoughts about Colin's take on the problem with electric mountain bikes. Click here to listen to the original episode. (01:05) The second email comes from a listener who thinks Colin may have missed the point of who THE OUTSIDE SHOW is actually for. Click here to that listen to the original episode. (09:20) Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Head to the Here and There Club to read more from Kyle Frost. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, December 14, 2023
GearJunkie's AI Obituary, Strava's Potential Marketplace & Climbing Faces New Federal Guidelines
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) journalist Kyle Frost returns to the show to talk with Colin about recent outdoor industry headlines. The pair run through the following: The US Forest Service and National Park Service proposed new rules for climbing in wilderness areas (01:05) Strava's future under their new CEO (15:20) GearJunkie pairs with Pit Viper and AI to write their own obituary (20:25) Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Head to the Here and There Club to read more from Kyle Frost. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, December 11, 2023
REI or Specialty Gear Shops: The Big Outdoor Retail Debate
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we’re talking outdoor retail; specifically REI versus the independent gear shop. A few episodes back, Colin had a few choice words for REI (click here to listen to that episode) thus raising the ire of a Rock Fight listener who reached out to set the record straight on the most established outdoor retailer we have. So today Colin talks about the history that has brought us to this point where REI has become the establishment and the new world that independent retailers have to operate in. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Head to the Here and There Club to read more from Kyle Frost. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Trailer · Sat, December 09, 2023
Welcome To THE ROCK FIGHT!
Welcome to THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head). This is the trailer for the show. You should listen to it and then listen to the show. That's how this thing works. Please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave the show a 5 star rating along with a comment or review. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads .
Fri, December 08, 2023
UTMB vs Gary Robbins: Inside An Ultramarathon Turf War
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) journalist Kyle Frost returns to talk about the big battle that happened in the ultra and trail running community this past fall when UTMB stepped in and usurped local BC running legend and race director Gary Robbins and one of his more popular events, the Whistler Alpine Meadows 100. The kerfuffle creates an interesting question about the growth and future of ultramarathons as bigger entities like UTMB (who have partnered with Ironman) and Vail make moves in a space known for it's grassroots and community based events. Kyle covered this situation in his newsletter and on his website and today he sits down with Colin to dig into it further. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, December 07, 2023
What's The Deal With Bode Miller's New Ski Brand?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Adam Jaber from the Out Of Collective makes his return to THE ROCK FIGHT to help Colin dig into Bode Miller's new brand, Peak Skis. Peak Skis have been making a lot of waves in the outdoor and ski industries. Billed as "the next evolution in ski design" Peak is the new brand from Olympic skier Bode Miller that anyone can invest in due to their crowd sourcing initiatives. But they also are constantly running deep discounts on existing inventory and come with a premium price tag. So Colin asked brand and retail ski expert Adam Jaber to return to the show and talk about Peak's products, their push into the ski space and how they will likely fair in an overly crowded market. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Find Adam at outofpodcast.com and on social media outlets @outofcollective. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, December 05, 2023
Let's Talk About THE OUTSIDE SHOW
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin gives you his impressions of the most recent offering from Outside, Inc... THE OUTSIDE SHOW . A morning magazine style talk show that was released last week. Spoiler alert...this is not a good TV show. Colin breaks down why it doesn't work and tries to get to the bottom of the motivation for producing THE OUTSIDE SHOW at all. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, December 02, 2023
Cycling's New Doping Craze, AI Can Predict Rogue Waves & Kansas Has The Gravel
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and journalist Justin Housman start with America's favorite podcast segment, "What Is Justin Doing This Weekend?" and then go deep on a listener email before running down some of the more interesting headlines to come out of the outdoor community over the past couple of weeks. The pair talk about the following: A listener email pushing back on the assertion that rock climbing is the most badass outdoor sport (03:35) Cyclists have started using the hemoglobin from fishing worms to gain an advantage (10:57) Gravel Kansas launches initiative to promote the state's 98,000 miles of gravel roads (17:43) Scientists Have Developed An AI That Can Predict Rogue Waves (22:37) Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC
Wed, November 29, 2023
The Outdoor Industry Is A Trillion Dollars: So What?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's a breakdown of the new report that says Outdoor Recreation in the United States carries an economic impact of $1.1 trillion. Two weeks ago the Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report showing that outdoor recreation impacts the United States economy to the tune of a trillion dollars. But what is in this report? Is it all hiking boots and fishing poles? It's much more complex than that however most folks have been happy to celebrate the number and move on...but not journalist Kyle Frost who did an in depth breakdown of the report in his newsletter and on his website . Today Kyle returns to THE ROCK FIGHT to talk about what's in the report, the impact it will have on the outdoor industry and community and the lackluster response to the report by the outdoor media. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, November 27, 2023
Electric Mountain Bikes Are A Problem
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin breaks down the problem with e-mountain bikes and e-mountain bikers. Now before you freak out, he's not talking about all e-bikes, but mountain bikes specifically because there seems to be a growing number of e-mountain bikers who have zero knowledge of true mountain bike etiquette. And that creates a much more dangerous and consequential environment for everyone on multi-use trails. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, November 25, 2023
Rock Climbing Rock Fights with Kris Hampton! Crag Dogs, Outdoor Curmudgeons And A TKO For Shirtless Climbing Dudes
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by rock climbing coach, podcaster and musician Kris Hampton. The two talk about Colin's previous rock climbing centric hot takes, Kris's new podcast Written In Stone: Climbing's Most Important Ascents and the role of the old curmudgeon in outdoor sports. The pair wrap up the episode with Kris picking a rock fight with poorly behaved dogs and dog owners at the crag! Find more from Kris Hampton on Threads , Instagram and over at Plug Tone Audio . Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, November 22, 2023
REI's Labor Woes And A Deeper Dive Into Backcountry.com's Play For Wholesale
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) journalist Kyle Frost returns to talk through some of the latest headlines coming out of outdoor retail over the past couple of weeks. Colin and Kyle start by giving props to the latest ad from Solo Stove featuring Snoop Dogg before talking about the latest news regarding the 8 REI stores that are attempting to unionize as well as REI's recent labor woes and place in the outdoor industry and community (01:51). Then the pair go deeper into the ongoing story regarding Backcountry.com's attempts to sell their in house apparel line to their competitors. They start by referencing Kyle's column from 2019 about Backcountry's attempt to defend their trademark and how the hangover from that may affect their plans to get specialty outdoor retailers to carry their products (13:35). Then they wrap up the episode with the stories they are most interested to see unfold in 2024 (25:27). Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production
Tue, November 21, 2023
Alaskan Survival: It's Race To Survive vs Outlast For The Outdoor TV Championship Belt
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're breaking down two recently released Alaskan survival TV shows to see who takes home the outdoor pop culture championship belt and help you decide what to watch while eating your Thanksgiving leftovers. Who will win Race to Survive or Outlast? Building off of the success of shows like Eco-Challenge, Survivor, Alone and Naked & Afraid we have two new entrants into the survival TV Rock Fight: Netflix's Outlast and Peacock's Race to Survive. Both shows take place in Alaska and have survival elements but that is where the similarities end. So which show should you cue up during your Thanksgiving holiday? Listen to find out. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, November 18, 2023
Gearjunkie Gets It Wrong, Pinkbike's Podcast Controversy & Heinz Ketchup Packets For Your Run
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by journalist Justin Housman to talk about notable headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community in the past week. The pair get into the following topics (with time codes): Listener email about Colin & Justin's Star Wars transgressions (02:04) Heinz ketchup packets as on the go nutrition for runners (05:44) Gearjunkie reverts to form and puts a murder trial verdict as it's lead story (08:40) Pinkbike Podcast vs The Loam Ranger and who gets to share their outdoor content on the internet (14:14) Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, November 16, 2023
Backcountry.com Is Betting On Their Outdoor Competitors
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin reacts to the press release put out this week by online outdoor retailer Backcountry.com about their new wholesale initiative to sell their in house apparel line to other retailers. Colin speculates what has caused Backcountry to make this decision and the challenges they'll face along the way before putting out the call to someone at Backcountry to join this rock fight and come on the show in a future episode. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, November 13, 2023
Wool's On The Rise, Gearjunkie Gets It Right & You Need To Cool It With Your Outdoorsy Kid
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin talks about a few outdoor stories including news and ads from brands like Ibex, Icebreaker and the new shacket from Minus 33 that have wool trending upwards in the outdoor industry. He then applauds Gearjunkie for taking their coverage of the trial of cyclist Mo Wilson's alleged murderer off of their homepage. If you missed the criticism Colin and Justin levied at Gearjunkie a couple of weeks ago you can hear that here . Lastly Colin offers his take on the constant barrage of outdoor media stories about people who have or are trying to figure how to have outdoorsy families and kids. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, November 09, 2023
Can Outdoor Retailer Make A Comeback? An Interview with OR Show Director Sean Smith
A couple of weeks back right here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin posited that it was last rites time for Outdoor Retailer and vowed not to talk about the long running outdoor industry trade show again unless something newsworthy happened. You can listen to that episode by clicking here . Not long after that Colin's phone rang with an offer to bring Show Director of Outdoor Retailer, Sean Smith, on to THE ROCK FIGHT to chat about the state of the show, what the show should actually is and what needs to happen for the show to return to its former glory. Newsworthy indeed. And that is the interview you are about to listen to as today Sean Smith is on to THE ROCK FIGHT to huck a few stones of his own. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, November 07, 2023
The Outside Inc And CU Denver Gear Test Partnership
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin gives his thoughts on the recent press release that announced a partnership between Outside, Inc and the University of Colorado Denver. On the surface the partnership between a media entity and an institution of higher learning focused on testing outdoor products may seem like a good idea, but if you pull back a few layers there are more questions than answers. Colin leans on his history working at a textile manufacturer to try and deduce the value and potential pitfalls of this partnership. Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, November 04, 2023
The BLM's Moab Trail Closure, Columbia's Star Wars Ski Kit & Laird's New Outdoor Store
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT, an outdoor podcast that aims for the head. Today on the show Colin & Justin break down some of the latest headlines to come out of the outdoor community and industry. What's happening in Moab? Do we need Laird's new polo shirt? Star Wars sucks now. And more! On the docket today (with time codes): The BLM Closes 317 Miles of Moab Trails to Off Road Vehicles (3:13) LAIRD opens their first store in Manhattan Beach, CA (13:02) Gearjunkie's "What you need to know" article regarding the trial of the accused murderer of cyclist Mo Wilson (15:26) Columbia's launch of the "Skywalker Pilot Collection" (20:33) Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, November 02, 2023
Will The Outside Festival Actually Happen?
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT, an outdoor podcast that aims for the head! Today on the show we welcome one of the brightest new voices in outdoor media: independent journalist Kyle Frost. Kyle previously covered Outside.io (Outside Inc's failed foray into the NFT world) and wrote an amazing piece on the announcement of the Outside Festival which they are billing as the "SXSW of the outdoors". Kyle is here on THE ROCK FIGHT to talk about the backstory and challenges of the festival, what the hell is happening at Outside, Inc before he and Colin predict if this event even happens. Previous episodes of THE ROCK FIGHT covering The Outside Festival. Mammut Is Coming For America, Outdoor Retailer's Tiny Winter Market & Outside Has An Outdoor Festival Leatherman's Reward Program, Suunto Uses Your Head As An Antennae, & More On Outside's Outdoor Festival Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/rockfight.co" rel="noopener nore
Tue, October 31, 2023
2023 Halloween Special: The Blair Witch Project Outdoor Movie Review
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! To celebrate the best holiday on the calendar Colin & Justin watched and are reviewing (from an outdoorsy perspective) the 1999 found footage classic: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT! Does The Blair Witch Project make them want to go outside (spoiler alert, no because this is a freaking scary movie)? Add a little rock fight to your Halloween to find out! Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, October 30, 2023
Sanuk And Eureka! Get Dumped By Their Owners
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT, an outdoor podcast that aims for the head. Today Colin gives his thoughts on two outdoor headlines from the past week. First up is the news that Deckers is moving on from Sanuk (00:39). Was choosing Sanuk over Simple Shoes back in 2011 the right call in hindsight? Secondly Johnson Outdoors, Inc is shutting down 128 year old outdoor stalwart Eureka ! (03:58). After a long history that includes products being present at seminal outdoor milestones what will the future be for the famed tent maker? Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, October 28, 2023
Leatherman's Reward Program, Suunto Uses Your Head As An Antennae & More On Outside's Outdoor Festival
Welcome to THE ROCK FIGHT, an outdoor podcast that aims for the head. Today on the show Colin & Justin read listener emails, one that is a response to Colin's views on mountain towns and another on the merits of Big Wednesday as an outdoor movie. Then the guys break down the following headlines out of the outdoor industry from the past week (time codes provided): Leatherman's New Rewards Program (10:23) The Suunto Wing 's Bone-Sound Technology (14:09) Justin's Thoughts On The Recently Announced Outside Festival (21:28) Please subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, October 23, 2023
Mammut Is Coming For America, Outdoor Retailer's Tiny Winter Market & Outside Has An Outdoor Festival
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, an outdoor podcast that aims for the head, we dig into the following 3 outdoor headlines from the past week (time codes included for your listening pleasure): First up is the story that Mammut is pulling out all of the stops to get their North American business over $100m by 2028 (00:58) Outdoor Retailer Winter Market reveals a tiny floor plan for the upcoming show (05:30) Outside and The Big Gear Show announced The Outside Festival for 2024 and they seem to be missing the point as they aim to be the SXSW of the outdoors (06:19) Please subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, October 18, 2023
ALL IS LOST Is The Greatest Outdoor Movie Ever Made
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT, an outdoor podcast that aims for the head. Today we not only have another outdoor movie review for you, we have an outdoor movie review of the greatest outdoor movie ever made: ALL IS LOST! Why does this 2013 JC Chandor movie that stars Jeremiah Johnson himself, Robert Redford hold the best outdoor movie of all time championship belt? Listen to this episode of THE ROCK FIGHT to find out! Please subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sun, October 15, 2023
Crocs Makes A Cowboy Boot, Eddie Bauer's New Logo & Risk vs Reward In The Outdoors
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin take on the latest outdoor headlines from the past week! On the agenda: Crocs releases a cowboy boot for Crocs day (1:55) SmartWool partners with thredUP for a new secondhand initiative (7:20) Eddie Bauer revises their logo so a cursiveless generation can read it (11:50) Killian Jornet has a big week in the mountains and that leads to Justin & Colin talking about risk versus reward in the outdoors (17:10) Please subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, October 12, 2023
Mountain Hardwear & Inov8: Breaking Down Two Outdoor Rebrands
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast that aims for the head. Last week there were two outdoor rebrands announced. Trail running shoe brand Inov8 dropped the hyphen (it used to be Inov-8) as well as changed their mark and outdoor stalwart Mountain Hardwear updated the consumer experience on their website by leaning into their heritage. Today on the show brand and tradeshow critic Booth MacGyver stops by to talk about these changes and break down the greatest brand blunder of all time: Twitter becoming X. Please subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, October 10, 2023
3 Rules For Living In A Mountain Or Outdoor Town
Welcome to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast that aims for the head and today it's THE MOUNTAIN TOWN TAKEDOWN! There are some things that people who move to mountain towns really need to do differently and THE ROCK FIGHT is here to help! Today we'll tell you the three rules you need to follow if you live in a mountain town or if you aspire to live in a mountain town. Listen and share with the mountain town folks in your life. Please subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sun, October 08, 2023
A Canadian Grizzly Attack, Columbia Attempts To Make A New Outdoor Category & A Cheater In Wales
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT, an outdoor podcast that aims for the head. Today Colin & Justin dig into recent headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the recent theft of a shipment of Bedrock Mountain Clogs, Columbia trying to make Overlanding shoes a thing, a deadly grizzly attack in Canada and the runner who tried to cheat their way to a 21st place finish at a half marathon in Wales. Tales From The Trail/ Bedrock Stolen Clogs : 2:07 Columbia's Landroamer Launch : 10:41 Canadian Grizzly Attack : 20:48 Half Marathon Cheating Scandal : 29:03 Please subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, October 05, 2023
The Rab Rebuttal: An Outdoor Brand Fires Back At The Rock Fight!
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT! An outdoor podcast that aims for your head and folks, today is the rock fight of the year. Back in March Colin & Justin responded to UK outdoor brand Rab's launch of Cinder , their self described 'adventure cycling' line with an episode of the show that discussed the challenges of branching into a new category and the inherent marketing BS that comes with promoting something new. Rab was the example that sparked the conversation but this is something that happens all of the time in the outdoor industry. You can listen to that episode by clicking here . Well Rab heard the episode and sent Product Director Tim Fish to come on The Rock Fight and throw some rocks of his own. Today on the show Tim and Colin talk about Cinder, what the outdoor industry needs in order to truly make things in a more circular fashion and they dig into Rab's Material Facts initiative that provides consumers with nutritional style labels on their products so people can be more informed about what they're buying. It's an outdoor brand rebuttal today on THE ROCK FIGHT! Please subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. <a href="https://longweekend.coffee/" rel="noopener noreferrer"
Tue, October 03, 2023
MEG 2: THE TRENCH An Outdoor Movie Review
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT, an outdoor podcast that aims for the head. THE MEG surprised Colin by fulfilling it's destiny as a true outdoor movie and making him want to go outside. Can it's recently released sequel, THE MEG 2: THE TRENCH do the same? Check out this episode of THE ROCK FIGHT to find out! Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sun, October 01, 2023
Reinhold Messner Stripped Of A World Record, Whoop Pimps AI, Another Outdoor Retailer Bites The Dust
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast that aims for your head! Today on the show Colin & Justin weigh in on recent headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community. The boys break down the Guinness Book of World Records stripping Reinhold Messner of two records, Erin Ton's controversial FKT, Whoop's new AI product and the latest outdoor retailer to have (most of) their doors shuttered and another one that added a new location. Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, September 28, 2023
The State Of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion In The Outdoor Industry
For an industry built on the accomplishments of skinny white men standing on mountain tops, furthering DEI efforts in the Outdoor Industry has been, let's say, challenging. Brands try to say and do the right thing but long lasting efforts to create change and represent different races, genders and those with disabilities in an industry that supports transformative outdoor experiences have had a tough time finding traction. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for your head) we welcome on Darren Josey. Darren's career has taken him from retail to multiple Outdoor Industry brands to today where he is the founder of First Seed Sown , his business that is "100% focused on supporting the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community." Darren talks through some of his experiences as a black man in a predominantly white industry and offers solutions that brands and organizations can implement immediately to create lasting change. Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, September 26, 2023
Top 5 Lessons Learned From A Year Without Running
It's been a year since Colin entered Running Retirement. What has he learned? Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for your head) Colin reflects on his 48th birthday which coincides with when he had to give up running and offers 5 lessons he's learned over the last 12 months. Listen to why Colin retired from running here . Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sun, September 24, 2023
Chaco's New Boots, Outdoor Peril And A Bike Review Of The Hudski Doggler
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! This is part 2 of our weekend release extravaganza! On this episode Justin offers a review of his new bike, the Hudski Doggler as the boys make plans for an upcoming Bay Area bikepacking trip. Then they take a look at new products from Chaco before getting into recent stories about outdoorsy people who got into trouble including a caver in Istanbul and a hiker in Alaska. If you missed part 1 where the guys go deep on the outdoor industry's stuff problem you can get caught up by clicking here . Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sun, September 24, 2023
Overloaded With Outdoor Stuff: A Listener Chimes In
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's part 1 of a two part Justin Housman extravaganza! On part 1 a listener weighs in on our recent episode recapping Houdini Sportswear's announcement about their new circular store in Stockholm. If you missed that you can listen to it here . Justin and Colin dig into the 'too much stuff' issue facing the outdoor industry and give examples of brands who are starting to provide solutions. Listen to this episode and then check out part 2 where the guys talk through some recent outdoor industry and community headlines. That episode is available here . Read the Time.com article by Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert here . Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, September 20, 2023
Houdini's New Store: Can It Change The Outdoor Industry?
On Tuesday of this week outdoor apparel brand Houdini announced that it was opening a new store in Stockholm that would allow 'customers to choose how they access their garments' with options to rent, subscribe or purchase new or secondhand Houdini sportswear. This move by Houdini further points out the issues the larger outdoor apparel world faces in the amount of product that gets made and the way in which it is made. Read the entire press release by clicking here . Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for your head) Colin gives props to Houdini for embracing this path and talks about the shortcomings of an industry that should be putting the environment and people first. Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, September 18, 2023
An Outdoor Movie Review of THE MEG!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for your head) Colin gives his thoughts on the 2018 giant shark movie THE MEG which stars Jason Statham as...eh, who cares who Statham is starring as in this movie...that's not what THE MEG is all about! Does THE MEG make Colin want to go outside (the mark of a good outdoor movie)? Can Colin offend anyone who likes Warren Miller films (please say yes)? Will you have to wait long until Colin reviews THE MEG 2: THE TRENCH (most definitely not)? All will be revealed on this episode of THE ROCK FIGHT! Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, September 15, 2023
Dauwalter, Walmsley & Sabbe Set Records, Lowa ATR On Shelves And Getting Rid Of An Outdoor Trend
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for your head) Colin resumes his rock fight with Lowa's new ATR line of trail runners that are now available to purchase (listen to his conversation on THE ROCK FIGHT with Peter Verry here ) questions why we value big accomplishments like what has been in the news recently ( UTMB course records by Courtney Dauwalter & Jim Walmsley and an FKT by Karl Sabbe ) and punts on a current trend that has roots in the outdoor industry (read about it here ). Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our partners! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, September 13, 2023
Flashback & Feedback: The Original Outdoor Rock Fights
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast that aims for your head! As we close in on 100 episodes it's time to have a look back at some of the original hot takes that kicked off the show last December and today is all about getting your feedback. Listen as Colin checks in on three of the OG rock fights and then send your thoughts to myrockfight@gmail.com or dm us on Instagram or Threads . Do you agree that Crocs are terrible or that skiing at a resort is not an outdoor activity? Send Colin a pat on the back. Do you think his opinions are stupid and insane? Send that on over as well! The best emails will be featured in a future mailbag epsidode so the more comments the merrier. Listen to the original episodes: Ski Resorts Are Not Outdoor Shirtless Dudes In The Climbing Gym Crocs Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout
Mon, September 11, 2023
Gran Fondos for All: Expanding the Horizons of Outdoor Sports
Cycling figured it out with the Gran Fondo. A gathering with no pressure and a celebration of the activity and the community. So why don't we have the equivalent of the Gran Fondo for every other outdoor adventure sport? Running in particular relies on races for the runners to gather even if only a small percentage of racers can actually win any given race. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin talks about the how the running community (and every other segment of those who go outside) could benefit from adopting the Gran Fondo from our bike riding friends. Click here to hear Colin break up with running. Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, September 08, 2023
The Illusion of Innovation In The Modern Outdoor Industry
Two weeks ago Colin & Justin gave their thoughts on Puffin Drinkwear (listen to that episode here ) and how the brand that makes cute coozies for your beer should really offer some sort of performance advantage if it was going to operate like an 'outdoor brand'. After receiving listener feedback on the topic Colin decided a deeper dive was necessary. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for your head) Colin gives you the history of innovation in the outdoor industry, why we get to have the products we do and why until we get our act together when it comes to making things, we should at least demand a level of innovation in the products that are being made. Please follow THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, September 06, 2023
Jam Bands Are Dead: A Sonic Shift for the Outdoor Community
When all of Colin's outdoorsy friends and former colleagues were rushing to see The Dead & Company this past summer it became obvious that the old guard of the outdoor community is on life support. A new soundtrack is required for the outdoors. It's time to say goodbye to jam bands and adopt punk as the musical genre that defines who we are as a community and industry! Join Colin and find out why this is the only choice by listening to this episode of THE ROCK FIGHT: Outdoor Ideas That Aim for the Head! Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Mon, September 04, 2023
The Great Indoors: An Outdoor Family Hits The Gym
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast that aims for the head, Colin talks about a summer spent in the gym with his family, how working out indoors with his wife and kids provides the same feelings you get from a day on the trails and how outdoorsy parents can be just as bad about mountain sports as overly invested team sports parents can be about soccer or football. You also don't want to miss it when Colin breaks down his famous TRIPLE B RULE which is a tactic that can benefit any parent, outdoorsy or otherwise. Listen to learn more! Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, September 01, 2023
HOKA's are Everywhere, Skratch Labs Takes On Betty Crocker, RIP Midwest Mountaineering and More Outdoor Topics!
Today on The Rock Fight Colin and Justin address listener feedback from last weeks show including a listener spotted correction and a sport that is challenging Pickleball's dominance in the 'anyone can do it' category. Then the guys run through outdoor headlines including Justin's recent review of the Specialized Turbo Levo e-mountain bike on Adventure Journal's blog , Skratch Labs entering the instant cookie market, HOKA being the newest shoe for Karen's and Dad's everywhere and celebrating the life of Midwest Mountaineering. It's a very special Labor Day weekend episode of The Rock Fight. Hope you all get a chance to head outside and enjoy the outdoors! Please Follow or Subscribe to The Rock Fight wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5 star rating and review. Thank you! Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, August 29, 2023
Puffin Drinkwear Is The Worst, Moots Makes A Big Wheel, The End Of Pickleball Corner and an Outdoor Listener Mailbag
On today's episode of THE ROCK FIGHT Colin & Justin crack open a mailbag of listener rock fights and run through a slate of outdoor headlines including Moots new 750d gravel bike, the abomination that is Puffin Drinkwear and potentially the last ever ROCK FIGHT trip to Pickleball Corner. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Sat, August 26, 2023
An Outdoor Journalist Weighs In On Outside's AI Chatbot
Today on the show Adventure Journal's Justin Housman returns from a weekend in the wilderness to give his thoughts on Scout, the outdoor trip planning AI Chatbot featured in a recent episode of the Outside Podcast , and discussed by Colin here on THE ROCK FIGHT. If you haven't already listened to that episode of THE ROCK FIGHT check it out here . On this episode Justin and Colin talk about how the discovery and learning are elements that come with the planning of adventures, how embracing AI could ultimately have an adverse effect for media companies like Outside and how storytelling is ultimately what matters. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, August 24, 2023
From Summits to Sidewalks: The Rise of Urban Hiking with Miles Howard
If I asked you where you go hiking you'd probably rattle off a bunch of trails that snake up mountains, past streams and are generally all dirt. But if I told you there was a growing movement within the outdoor community to take hiking to the streets? Today on THE ROCK FIGHT journalist Miles Howard sits down to talk about Boston's Walking City Trail and HIKING EVERY CITY, his initiative to get urban areas connected by their green spaces and change the way we look at hiking here in the United States. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, August 22, 2023
Outside Unveils An AI Chatbot And All It Cost Was Their Soul
If you're an outdoor enthusiast of a certain age, it is likely that Outside has played an important role in your life of outdoor adventure. There was a time when they were the outdoor community's authority, our leader. Outside Magazine provided destinations, products, and knowledge for an outdoorsy lifestyle better than anyone. But that was a long time ago. Over the past few years, Outside has struggled to maintain their relevance in our space so their recent announcement (via an episode of their podcast) of the development of Scout, an AI Chatbot, to help enthusiasts plan their adventures feels like the ultimate grasping of straws. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin runs through what Outside is promising with Scout, why they've missed the mark, and ponders if the old Outside can ever comeback. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, August 17, 2023
Electronic Clothing, Belt Buckles, Listener Mailbag & Pickleball Corner
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! First up, Justin Housman was supposed to be backpacking through Yosemite National Park but instead he's on THE ROCK FIGHT. Find out what happened. Then we open up the mailbag as Colin & Justin respond to listener feedback and questions. Finally Colin & Justin go through this weeks outdoor headlines including a new line from Primus, new belt buckles from Arcade, the release of an on water navigation app from NRS, the role of electronics in clothing and a check in on the state of Pickleball Corner. Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Tue, August 15, 2023
The American West on The Pony Express with Will Grant (feat Chicken Fry & Badger)
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Outdoor adventure is ingrained in the soul of every listener of THE ROCK FIGHT. And it's our daily adventures that keep the dream of bigger outings alive. Bigger outings like retracing THE PONY EXPRESS from Missouri to California on horseback as journalist Will Grant did in 2019; a journey he recounts in his new book: THE LAST RIDE OF THE PONY EXPRESS . Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, Will stops by to talk about his trip, the American west, what's next and of course provide an update on the most important characters from his journey, the horses themselves, Chicken Fry & Badger . Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, August 10, 2023
Salewa's New Trekking Line, Run Retail Goes After Pickleball and Do Branded Materials Matter?
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Today Colin & Justin catch up on their latest and upcoming outdoor adventures, the value of crowded National Parks and a bad encounter at a mountain town outdoor retailer. Then they dig into some recent headlines including new product lines from Outdoor Research & Salewa, run retailers who are getting into the Pickleball world and debate the value of branded fabric in outdoor apparel. All this and a few other errant rocks thrown on this episode of THE ROCK FIGHT! Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, August 09, 2023
Outdoor Brands Make Too Much Stuff with GEARTRADE's Aaron Provine
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Our outdoor community has a stuff problem. Brands keep making way more stuff than we need and there's not a lot of motivation for them to stop. Today on the show, owner and president of GEARTRADE, Aaron Provine joins THE ROCK FIGHT to talk about how outdoor brands, the resale category, the impact brands are creating in the world and how consumers can approach changing their shopping habits to put secondhand first. Lastly, Aaron offers a prediction for his beloved Denver Broncos. All that and even a new theme song from Chris DeMakes today on THE ROCK FIGHT! Check out The Rise of Dressing Down on LAYERS here : Support our sponsors! Head over to GEARTRADE to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Wed, August 02, 2023
Outdoor Research Expands into MTB, Defending Speaker Guy & A Mailbag of Listener Rock Fights
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin digs into the announcement that Outdoor Research is expanding into mountain bike apparel (00:38), how to deal with the folks who like to blare the bluetooth while biking and skiing (10:57) and lastly Colin opens up the mailbag and addresses some rock fights that have been picked by our listeners (16:44)! Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads . Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Fri, July 28, 2023
National Lampoon's VACATION: An Outdoor Movie Review
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! It's time for another outdoor movie review here on THE ROCK FIGHT and today Justin and Colin are watching NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo. They cover what makes this a classic outdoor movie, the best and worst outdoor moments, the best use of gear or apparel and answer the question: Does this movie make you want to go outside? Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight , LLC.
Thu, July 27, 2023
You Can't Be Outdoorsy If You Haven't Climbed A Rock
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin digs into a requirement for anyone looking to live an outdoorsy lifestyle: You have to go ROCK CLIMBING! You don't need to be or become a rock climber, you just need to do it at least once in order to gain your outdoorsy street cred. Then Colin gives an update on what's happening with THE ROCK FIGHT and how your support has helped to grow the show. Want to be featured in our upcoming mailbag? Send questions, comments and judgements (throw some rocks our way) to myrockfight@gmail.com. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, July 20, 2023
How Do We Fix Gear Reviews?
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Are gear reviews anything more than easy content to fill up the pages or websites of outdoor media companies? Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin and Justin (one of the outdoor industry's most notable gear reviewers) review the gear review. What's good about them, what needs to improve and do we really have anything left to say. They start the show with Tales from the Trail where there is a lot of summer water chatter as well as taking some shots at recent feature on Outside.com about big trucks that seems to highlight some of the issues over at that publication. Then (10:46) they get into their conversation about gear reviews, what's wrong with them, why they are the way they are and what could make them better. Along the way they talk about the process of writing a gear review, why outdoor brands have become celebrities and how the outdoor media treats the brands like celebrities. If you like the outdoors and outdoor gear, this is an episode for you! Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, July 18, 2023
The Sports Nutrition Draft with Jules Lambries
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin's friend and former boss Jules Lambries joins to talk about building PROBAR from a tasty new product to a competitive brand during a two year road trip with his family. Then Colin and Jules draft their best sports nutrition teams with categories like bar, gel, beverage and real food. It's a full meal of the best portable nutrition has to offer today on THE ROCK FIGHT! Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Fri, July 14, 2023
Don't Do Parking Lot Laps
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Do you keep running or riding when you get back to your car just because you didn't hit a mileage goal? Yeah, don't do that. Tell the demons in your head it's ok and go get a burrito. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, July 13, 2023
The Tree Army Boys of the CCC with David Meerman Scott
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Can you tell us what the CCC stands for? Before reading THE TREE ARMY BOYS by David Meerman Scott in the latest issue of MOUNTAIN GAZETTE there was a damn good chance that neither could we. But as it turns out, much of the infrastructure that our outdoor community enjoys was built by this initiative from the 1930's. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, David Meerman Scott stops by to talk about the CCC and what he learned researching the article for MOUNTAIN GAZETTE. Learn more about David Meerman Scott and follow him on Threads and Instagram . Subscribe to MOUNTAIN GAZETTE and follow on Instagram . Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, July 11, 2023
Deliverance: An Outdoor Movie Review
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Does this movie make you want to go outside? If the answer is yes it's the highest acclaim an outdoor film can achieve and it's what Colin & Justin are going to decide today with the 1972 classic ...DELIVERANCE! They'll also cover why DELIVERANCE is included as an outdoor movie, the best and worst outdoor moments in the film, the best use of outdoor gear, apparel and footwear and listing all of the outdoor lessons you can learn by watching DELIVERANCE before delivering their final verdict of did DELIVERANCE make them want to go outside. After that the duo talk about what they're doing to maintain their outdoor street cred in the new popular segment: Gear Trade presents: TALES FROM THE TRAIL. It's another banger episode from THE ROCK FIGHT, listen to it now! Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, July 06, 2023
The Outdoor Implications of Apple's Vision Pro
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! A few weeks back Apple unveiled Vision Pro, a headset which aims to integrate personal computing and entertainment with your field of vision and mixing your personal reality with your digital reality. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Justin and Colin talk about their different views on the implication of something like this entering our lives as people who aim to reduce our screen time in the name of getting outside. Listen to their conversation and then weigh in on this rock fight by emailing your thoughts to myrockfight@gmail.com Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, July 04, 2023
In Defense of Lance Armstrong
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's a celebration of the TOUR de FRANCE and the reason why many of us started riding bikes or even cared about the Tour in the first place: LANCE ARMSTRONG. Is it possible to separate the feelings we felt in the early 2000's from the fallout of the 2010's? Yes. The answer is yes. Listen to hear more! Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Wed, June 28, 2023
Actually, Cotton Does Kill: A Rebuttal with Shawnté Salabert
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, journalist, author and backpacker Shawnté Salabert returns to offer a rebuttal to Colin's take on the phrase 'Cotton Kills'. She believes there is a real educational value in the expression and Colin needs to stop endangering the lives of new outdoorsy people immediately. Will he acquiesce? Listen to find out! Listen to Colin's original take on Cotton Kills here . Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, June 22, 2023
Moonrise Kingdom: An Outdoor Movie Review
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Wes Anderson's new movie ASTEROID CITY opens tomorrow, so today we're taking a look at one his most outdoorsy movies: MOONRISE KINGDOM ! Colin and Justin talk about the production of the movie, the cast, the gear, the outdoorsy moments and (most importantly) decide if MOONRISE KINGDOM makes them want to go outside. Tell us another outdoor podcast who gives you as much for your money as THE ROCK FIGHT?! If there is one email us at myrockfight@gmail.com for a full refund! Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, June 20, 2023
Crowning the Best Backpacking Pillow with Shawnté Salabert (feat Pillow Jason Mamoa)
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Backpacking pillows are a sneaky underrated piece of outdoor gear that have not gotten the attention they deserve by most outdoor media outlets and gear reviewers. The good folks over at Treeline Review wanted to change that so recently they charged journalist and backpacker Shawnté Salabert with evaluating the 10 most popular models of backpacking pillows and picking the best of the lot. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Shawnté stops by to talk about her findings and reveal her all time favorite pillow (even if it won't fit into a backpack). Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, June 15, 2023
Boston's New Hiking Trail & Why the East Coast Rules with Mike Rogge
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Today on the show we're throwing some love at the east coast. Editor of Mountain Gazette, Mike Rogge , returns to THE ROCK FIGHT to tell Colin about the new Walking City Trail that recently came to life in the city of Boston , MA. Colin & Mike also talk about what makes the east coast of the United States special from an outdoorsy and cultural point of view. Make sure to press play to get the best outdoor content you could ever hope for on THE ROCK FIGHT! Have you hiked any part of the Walking City Trail? Do you have an urban hiking trail that deserves some attention? Send your feedback to myrockfight@gmail.com. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, June 13, 2023
Jeremiah Johnson: An Outdoor Movie Review
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! A lot of movies can be considered 'outdoor' but there are some that are first ballot hall of fame, Mount Rushmore style titles that everyone knows as an outdoorsy flick. JEREMIAH JOHNSON is one of those movies. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, Justin & Colin break down the outdoorsy moments and the gear representation in JEREMIAH JOHNSON, one of the most influential outdoorsy themed movies ever made. You just can't find outdoor media content this good anywhere else but on THE ROCK FIGHT! What are your thoughts on JEREMIAH JOHNSON? Send your feedback to myrockfight@gmail.com. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, June 08, 2023
Mountain Biking Does NOT Suck with Mr. Adam X
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Fellow podcaster and outdoor enthusiast Mr. Adam X from The Out of Collective recently put up a podcast called Mountain Biking Sucks where he offers a bunch of hot takes about cycling. After Colin finished listening to the episode, and swearing at his car stereo, he hit up Adam and insisted on a rebuttal podcast for THE ROCK FIGHT, to which Adam agreed! Click play to hear these two dig into the finer aspects of mountain bike and cycling culture, gravel bike suspension, electric cars and (most importantly) The Fast and Furious movie franchise. THE ROCK FIGHT is once again giving you the most outdoor goodness for your money. Check out the full saga of mountain bike rock fight! Mountain Bike Suspension Is Pointless Gravel Bikes Are Not A One Bike Quiver Mountain Bike Suspension: A Rebuttal with Adam Jaber Mountain Bike Suspension 2: The Stanchion Strikes Back! Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROC
Tue, June 06, 2023
Kelly Slater's New Shoes! The KLLY Sandal Review
Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT an outdoor podcast where we aim for the head! Today on the show Justin Housman reviews the new sandal from legendary surfer Kelly Slater, KLLY . Made with recycled materials and a midsole that is derived from algae, KLLY claims to be creating a cleaner world through the creation of their shoes. Justin has been wearing the flip flops so we start with a straight gear review before we get into claims made by the brand and the branding itself. Can making anything be good for the environment? Should these sandals even exist? Is it ok to remove vowels from your brand name? All of these questions, and more, will be answered today on your new favorite outdoor podcast, THE ROCK FIGHT ! What do you think of KLLY? Send your feedback so you can be featured on a future episode to myrockfight@gmail.com. Support our sponsors! Head over to Gear Trade to turn your unused gear and apparel into cash money or to pick up that piece of gear you need for your next adventure! Check out Long Weekend Coffee ! From Adventure Journal founder Steve Casimiro comes the next cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Long Weekend Coffee ...more weekend, please. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content. Every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is there to listen to or read. Check out rockfight.co and book mark it today! Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, June 01, 2023
Can Camping Be Comfortable? A Rebuttal with Matt Liddle
It's time for another rebuttal! Matt Liddle from Snow Peak USA is picking a rock fight with Colin over Colin's takes on camping. First that a bed in a hotel is better than camping out and second that complex camp meals are overrated. Hear both of those episodes of THE ROCK FIGHT here and here . Snow Peak is the authority when it comes to camping so Matt is here to convince Colin he's wrong and teach him the ways of the Jedi Camper. Who wins this battle royal? You'll have to listen to find out. Who won this fight? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. This episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is brought to you by Gear Trade. Head to geartrade.com to buy the gear you need for your next adventure or learn how to easily sell your existing gear. Geartrade.com. This episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is also presented by Long Weekend Coffee. The best coffee to start your outdoor adventures every day, not just on the weekend. Head to longweekend.coffee and enter the code 'rock10' at checkout for 10% off of your first order. Longweekend Coffee...more weekend please. Learn more about Snow Peak USA by heading to www.snowpeak.com. Rock Fight is your new hub for outdoor content, be sure to head to rockfight.co to listen or read every episode of THE ROCK FIGHT. rockfight.co
Wed, May 31, 2023
The Big Adventure Vehicle Breakdown
What do you drive? Do your outdoor pursuits influence the kind of car you own? Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin & Justin go deep on the vehicles that get us to the trails, mountains and put ins. From the venerable Jeep Cherokee to the over exposed Toyota Tacoma to topics like Vanlife they cover all the car trends that impact your life in the outdoors. Listen to or read THE ROCK FIGHT that started it all: https://rockfight.co/home/jeep This episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is brought to you by LONG WEEKEND COFFEE. Head to longweekend.coffee and enter the promo code ROCK10 for 10% off of your first order. We want to hear from you! Send your feedback, comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Rock Fight is your new content hub for the outdoors. Get caught up on all of our rock fights at the newly revamped rockfight.co. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfight.co
Tue, May 30, 2023
Mountain Bike Suspension Part 2: The Stanchion Strikes Back!
Mountain Bike Suspension is Pointless. One of our most popular and divisive episodes in which Colin posits that suspension on a mountain bike is, well, pointless. Since that episode Colin has rediscovered some of the benefits of squish on a bike. Does that mean he's ready to change his tune? Listen to find out! Listen to or read THE ROCK FIGHT that started it all: https://rockfight.co/home/mountain-bike-suspension This episode of THE ROCK FIGHT is brought to you by LONG WEEKEND COFFEE. Head to longweekend.coffee and enter the promo code ROCK10 for 10% off of your first order. We want to hear from you! Send your feedback, comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Rock Fight is your new content hub for the outdoors. Get caught up on all of our rock fights at the newly revamped rockfight.co. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfight.co
Thu, May 25, 2023
Jorts, Button Downs and Looking Rad in the Outdoors
Whether you're a newb, a kook or a seasoned backcountry guide, we all want to look good when head outdoors and none of us can ignore that little voice that judges what others have on. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin and Justin go deep on why we can be so judgey when it comes to what others choose to wear on their adventures, the tribalism inherent in our community and why jorts are objectively rad. What are your thoughts on backcountry fashion? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Need more Housman in your life? Head to www.adventure-journal.com and subscribe today. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Get all of your Rock Fight content by heading to www.rockfight.co.
Tue, May 23, 2023
Captain Fantastic: An Outdoor Movie Review
Happy Noam Chomsky day! Colin and Justin are here for another outdoor movie review, this time they watched 2016's CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. They talk about how well the gear, outdoor settings and outdoor activities were portrayed and whether or not it's ok to allow your (very young) children to dig up their dead mother even if her last will & testament was not being honored (spoiler alert: it's not). Full spoiler warning for Captain Fantastic on this, the latest episode of THE ROCK FIGHT! What did you think of Captain Fantastic? Is there an outdoor movie you want Justin and Colin to review? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfight.co
Thu, May 18, 2023
The Cycling Apparel Rules
Are you a roadie? A mountain biker? A graveler? Do you know the rules of how to dress when riding your favorite bike? Listen to this episode of THE ROCK FIGHT to make sure you do. Agree? Disagree? Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? What do you like you to wear on your favorite bike? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfight.co
Tue, May 16, 2023
Mountain Bike Newbs vs Surf Kooks and the Value of Trying Something New
Is there a difference between a 'newb' and a 'kook'? Is localism a surf only problem or does bad behavior extend to mountain biking and other outdoor sports? On today's episode of THE ROCK FIGHT Colin and Justin Housman dig into these questions before talking about the value of trying of new things; something any outdork should make a concerted effort to try and do as often as possible! What are your experiences with newbs or kooks? Have you recently started a new outdoor sport, tried learning an instrument, picked up painting or any other new activity? We want to hear from you! What has this new activity brought to your life? What have you learned about yourself? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Check out Justin's columns and articles that we reference in this episode at the following links: Adventure Journal: Mountain Bikers Don't Know How Good They Have It Surfer: Get You a Soft Top THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Thu, May 11, 2023
Awarding the Adventure TV Championship Belt
In the past year there have been three shows that have done a great job capturing the best aspects of our community: The Climb on HBO Pinkbike Academy on YouTube 100 Foot Wave on HBO Previously on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin recapped the first four episodes of The Climb season 1 and now he's back to talk about how that show wrapped up as well as give his thoughts on Pinkbike Academy and 100 Foot Wave. Listen now to hear who is the current reigning champ of adventure sports television! What's your favorite adventure sports TV show? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Tue, May 09, 2023
Outdoor Parenting and Endurance Sports plus a Second Opinion on Bedrock Mtn Clogs
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin & Justin start digging into the topic of outdoor parents and parenting by shining a light on the pitfalls of combining outdoor endurance aspirations with raising your kids. Outdoor parents is a topic we're going to revisit often on THE ROCK FIGHT, so consider this part of 1 of a 10,000 part series. Then, it's time for Bedrock's Mountain Clogs part 2! Colin finally got some Mtn Clogs on his size 13 dogs and wants to offer his own ratings for this hot new shoe. If you missed Justin's review of this latest offering from Bedrock Sandals, check out that episode of THE ROCK FIGHT at the link below. Time codes for this episode: Outdoor Endurance Parents: 00:05 Bedrock Mountain Clogs Part 2: 35:55 Bedrock Sandals Mountain Clog (Justin's review): https://player.captivate.fm/episode/50019d02-2165-4e30-ac08-61286ab7a20c Want more Housman in your life? Click here to read and subscribe: https://adventure-journal.com/blogs/news THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Thu, May 04, 2023
Coffee & Adventure with Steve Casimiro
Can you even have an adventure without first having coffee? Today on THE ROCK FIGHT we're talking about the intersection of the outdoors and coffee as we chat with the founder of Adventure Journal and the newly launched LONG WEEKEND coffee company, Steve Casimiro. We get into the role coffee has played in our lives and how both adventure and coffee inspire optimism and happiness. So brew up a pot of joe and enjoy this freshly made podcast...welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT. Do you enjoy daily coffee? Backcountry coffee? Some other daily beverage? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Order up a few bags of beans from Long Weekend by clicking here: https://longweekend.coffee/collections/coffee Go subscribe to Adventure Journal by clicking here: https://adventure-journal.com/products/adventure-journal-subscription?selling_plan=688711303488 THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Tue, May 02, 2023
The Backyard Trail
The best trails are not the trails that everyone has heard of and aspires to ride, run or hike. The best trails are local. The trails you have out your back door. Agree? Disagree? What do you love about your backyard trail? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Thu, April 27, 2023
The Future of Mountain Towns with PaddyO
Mountain towns are the epicenters of our outdoor world. Cool places built on accessibility to amazing outdoor adventure and the outdoorsy lifestyle, these towns attract outdoor enthusiasts as well as plenty of people with money who are seeking the status that living in a mountain town can afford. A recent episode of the Outside Podcast titled 'To Save the Soul of a Mountain Town' captured some of the struggles that have resulted as dirtbag adventure seekers have been priced out of these places by those with seemingly endless amounts of cash. To dig a little deeper into this topic the producer of the Outside piece and veteran rock fighter himself, Paddy O'Connell, is back on the show today to tell us how the story came to be and how he is optimistic that our community will help save these places we've all come to love. Do you live in a mountain town? Do you vacation in them? What are your observations on what is happening in this special locales? We want to hear from you! Send your comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. Listen to the Outside Podcast episode that inspired our conversation with Paddy at this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-podcast/id1090500561?i=1000602288951 Want more PaddyO in your life? Click this link to see all that he is up to: https://paddyroc.com/ THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Tue, April 25, 2023
Stickering Your Adventure Whip
There are certain rules that you need to adhere to when putting stickers on your adventure vehicle. Today we go through each of them including, the one sticker that should never....EVER....adorn the back of your car. Do you love stickers? Do you put them on your car? Laptop? Water bottle? What are your rules for what gets stickered and when? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Thu, April 20, 2023
Secondhand First with Sophie Benson
Shopping for new gear and apparel is fraught with peril. Even if you find something made without forever chemicals and with the highest amount of recycled content possible you still have to consider what to do when you are done using it to keep it from the inevitable graveyard: the landfill. What's a consumer to do? That's the question we asked today's guest, Sophie Benson and her answer? Think secondhand first. Sophie is an environmental fashion journalist who has written extensively about fast fashion, the apparel industry's role in climate change and, of course, secondhand apparel. You can read more of her work at www.sophiebenson.com. What are your experiences shopping for gear and apparel? Do you always go secondhand first? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Wed, April 19, 2023
First Blood: An Outdoor Movie Review
It's over, Johnny! Today we are heading back to 1982 and to the origin of the modern action movie as we watch FIRST BLOOD to offer another outdoor movie review! And by 'we' we mean we! Justin Housman is here today to give his thoughts on this Sylvester Stallone classic and it was the first time he's seen the movie. So hunker down in an old mine shaft, roast some wild boar, make a sweet homemade torch and listen to see if FIRST BLOOD will get THE ROCK FIGHT stamp of approval! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Tue, April 18, 2023
Snowsports Rule But Winter Sucks
Winter, your time has come. You have gaslit us into believing you're a season worth celebrating but you're mostly inconvenient and uncomfortable. Snowsports rule, but Winter, you suck. Agree? Disagree? Have thoughts or opinions on Winter? Summer? Spring? Fall? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Thu, April 13, 2023
Sunglasses: A Rebuttal with Paddy O'Connell
Apparently another nerve has been touched because today, journalist, podcaster and THE ROCK FIGHT superfan, Paddy O'Connell, is entering the arena to return fire on Colin's take that ski goggle inspired sunglasses are the worst. Who is right? Who is wrong? Send your opinions, comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Listen to the episode that started a war: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f200fb3e-c865-4d35-90e2-4a02f68c95e7 Check out all of PaddyO's work by heading to www.paddyroc.com and throw him a follow on Instagram @paddyroc. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Wed, April 12, 2023
Our Top 5 Most Hardcore Moments (so far)
Yesterday you got the rules for being hardcore in 2023. Today we're getting even more hardcore as we breakdown what it means to be a hardcore outdoorist with Adventure Journal's Justin Housman. We'll try to figure out why being hardcore is so important to the outdoor community before we each list our top 5 most hardcore moments from our lives (so far). What is your most hardcore moment? Send your comments and feedback to myrockfight@gmail.com. Did you miss yesterday's episode about being 'HARDCORE'? Check it out here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9369224f-e03c-4dbd-8e61-260142f394b5 Read Justin's article about being hardcore on Adventure Journal here: https://adventure-journal.com/blogs/news/what-is-hardcore-anyway-and-should-we-care THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Tue, April 11, 2023
(Don't Try To Be) Hardcore
Would you call yourself 'HARDCORE'? If so, that automatically makes you not 'HARDCORE' and in fact, it actually makes you a poseur. To hear all of the rules around being 'HARDCORE', listen to this episode of THE ROCK FIGHT. Agree? Disagree? Think you're hardcore and proud to say so? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Thu, April 06, 2023
THE CLIMB Season 1, Episodes 1 - 4 Recap
Colin is rolling solo today as he reacts and recaps the first four episodes of HBO's Chris Sharma and Jason Mamoa fronted rock climbing reality show, THE CLIMB. He breaks down what he likes about the show, the issues holding the show back and offers his predictions for episodes 5-8. Full spoilers abound so if you haven't watched THE CLIMB boot up HBO Max and check it out! What are your thoughts on THE CLIMB or any other outdoor themed TV shows? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Host: Colin True THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Wed, April 05, 2023
Priority Sauce: A Gear Review
It's bike season! To kick it off, Justin Housman is here to to review Priority Bicycles new rig the Priority Sauce. A belt driven, low maintenance 'do anything' bike. Is this steed worthy of your attention? Listen to get the verdict! Do you have a Priority Sauce or another bike with a belt drive? We want to hear your thoughts! Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Check out the Priority Sauce here: https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/sauce Read Justin's written review on Adventure Journal here: https://adventure-journal.com/blogs/news/more-simple-fun-bikes-like-the-priority-sauce-please THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Tue, April 04, 2023
Power Ranking The All Time Top 20 Campfire Songs
Today we're power ranking the top 20 campfire songs ever. So pick up your acoustic guitar and tear into a cover of one of these legendary ballads of the fire pit! If you are unfamiliar with any of these songs or just want to revisit one of your favorites, check out the full list and listen to them all by heading to: https://rockfightllc.com/powerrankingspopculture Send your feedback, omissions, revised positioning, comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, March 30, 2023
Blue Crush: An Outdoor Movie Review
Let's head back to 2022 when the music was an all time low, frosted tips were at an all time high and on the island of Oahu everyone was getting excited for the all female edition of Pipe Masters. That's right it's time to crush on some NFL quarterbacks while waiting to get barreled and watch...BLUE CRUSH! Will BLUE CRUSH receive THE ROCK FIGHT stamp of approval or will be forced to erase it from all human consciousness? Check out this Outdoor Movie Review to find out! Agree? Disagree? Have an outdoor movie you'd like to see featured in a future episode? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Wed, March 29, 2023
The Free Race Swag Bag Tech Tee
The rules around the t-shirt you get in a swag bag at race check-in: If it's cotton: stoked. Wear it all the time. If it's synthetic: You can't wear it. Ever. Making it left behind a path of environmental destruction and wearing it will immediately result in stinky pits and chafed nips. Run up to the race director and throw it back at them. Agree? Disagree? Want to pick a fight with us? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. www.rockfightllc.com
Mon, March 27, 2023
Kitsbow Closes Shop
Emergency pod alert! Last week it was announced that premium cycling apparel brand Kitsbow would be closing up shop. Known for it's high end, high performance goods, Kitsbow tried to buck the system by producing apparel exclusively in the United States which proved to be too challenging according to the statement put out by CEO David Billstrom. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, we are joined by Justin Housman to break down what happened and look at what would be necessary for Kitsbow's goal of domestically produced apparel to be successful in the future. Please send your feedback, comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Kitsbow's Closure Announcement: https://www.kitsbow.com/blogs/news/goodbye Justin Housman's Kitsbow Article: https://adventure-journal.com/blogs/news/kitsbow-is-closing-what-does-this-say-about-usa-made-gear THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC
Fri, March 24, 2023
The Rock Fight News: w/e March 24, 2023
Good day gear junkies, tree huggers and dirtbags, and welcome to the Rock Fight News. RFN is our weekly rundown on the topics, events, business rumors and headlines important to the Outdoor Community at large. Today we run down some of the top stories that have been reported for the week ending March 24, 2023. Want to have a news story featured in a future episode? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, March 23, 2023
Better Off Dead: An Outdoor Movie Review
No more influential words have been spoken in American history then those of: "I want my $2." Today it's another OUTDOOR MOVIE REVIEW and we're watching the 1985 ski classic BETTER OFF DEAD! Do the outdoorsy elements make the movie better? Is BETTER OFF DEAD the greatest ski movie of all time? Listen to find out if one of the most quotable flicks ever gets THE ROCK FIGHT stamp of approval or if it will be erased from all human consciousness! Do you have a movie you'd like to see featured on a future episode? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Wed, March 22, 2023
Cooking in Camp
Cooking complex meals in camp is ridiculous. Just cook a hot dog over the damn fire and be done with it. Agree? Disagree? Want to pick a fight with us? Email your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Watch Justin's review that inspired this episode: https://youtu.be/u4yb1Qi_W-Q THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, March 21, 2023
Vasque Tells Everyone to Log Outside
Last week on THE ROCK FIGHT we dug into the bullshit embedded into a lot of the marketing consumers get from outdoor brands. And in an example of absolutely impeccable timing, this week, Vasque Footwear launched Log Outside. A new call to action that isn't tied to a specific product or with built in ROI metrics but is more of a mindset to value putting down the device and building some outdoor time into our busy lives. So is this the direction we all need right now? Will we look back on this as a pivot point in how outdoor brands engage with consumers? Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, Vasque Director of Marketing, Joe Peters comes into the arena to talk about the role of outdoor brands in the greater outdoor world, the idea behind Log Outside and how Vasque will define success for this new initiative. Want to return fire? We want to hear from you. Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. For more information about Vasque and Log Outside head to their website (www.vasque.com) or follow them on Instagram (@vasquefootwear). THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Mon, March 20, 2023
Bedrock Sandals Mountain Clog: A Gear Review
Are you a clog person? Historically that has not been a go to style for the host of THE ROCK FIGHT. But when Bedrock Sandals released their new shoe, the Mountain Clog, it was a sign that just like Rocky Balboa told us in Rocky IV, 'everybody can change'. Justin Housman from Adventure Journal (aka Bedrock's biggest fan aka Beddie the Baddie aka Lay Me Down on a Bed of Rocks) is back to offer a gear review about Bedrock's new offering where (unlike a lot of other outdoor media) you'll leave with either a recommendation to buy the Mountain Clog or a warning to stay far, far away. Check out the Bedrock Mountain Clog: https://bedrocksandals.com/collections/bedrock-mountain-clogs Listen to Colin's Bedrock Cairn 3D Pro II Review on LAYERS: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6703f006-a985-4f67-af6b-e06c462b6a93 Go subscribe to Adventure Journal for more Housman in your life: www.adventure-journal.com Want to return fire? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC
Fri, March 17, 2023
The Rock Fight News: w/e March 17, 2023
Today we run down some of the top stories happening in the outdoors for the week ending March 17, 2023 (Happy St. Patricks Day!). Want to have a news story featured in a future episode? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, March 16, 2023
The River Wild: An Outdoor Movie Review
Get ready...the vacation is over! Let's head to Montana (or was it Idaho?) as we take a rafting trip with the best actress of all time as our guide, do our best to survive Evil Kevin Bacon and head down THE RIVER WILD! Do the outdoorsy elements make the movie better? Is this even a good movie? Listen to find out if THE RIVER WILD gets THE ROCK FIGHT stamp of approval, or if it will be erased from all human consciousness. Do you have a movie you'd like to see featured on a future episode? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Wed, March 15, 2023
MTV Sports
Dan Cortese. We need you. We need you more than ever. Because MTV Sports has to come back. Agree? Disagree? Do you know Dan Cortese? Please make an introduction so we can have him on the podcast! Send your Dan Cortese introduction, comments, suggestions and introductions to the legend himself to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, March 14, 2023
The Top 5 Things About Modern Workplace Culture That Are Bullshit with Lisa Slagle
The office used to be a super vanilla topic. In 2023? It's a discourse mainstay. Work from home. Return to Office. That Zoom should have been an email. There's a lot to unpack. For outdoor brands a cool office space has been integral to being a cool place to work. But we now know there are different ways to do things and a lot to evaluate and change. Today's guest is Lisa Slagle who is the founder/owner of WHEELIE a creative agency out of Crested Butte and she has seen it all. She has taken the office space path and has also gone remote. Those experiences have given her a unique purview into modern workplace culture. And that purview has shaped some very specific opinions on that topic...FIVE BIG ONES in fact! What are your thoughts on the modern workplace culture in the outdoor industry? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Follow WHEELIE on Instagram @wheeliecollective or check out their work on their website www.wheeliecreative.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Mon, March 13, 2023
Rab Launches Cinder
When the outdoor brand Rab launched their new adventure cycling lineup Cinder a few weeks ago, they did what most outdoor brands do: promoted the new line by touting the technical abilities of the materials the line contains. The problem with that is all of those abilities have existed in some form for a very long time. Outdoor apparel brands need to move on from technical proficiency as the primary way they market their products, but that's hard to do because the backbone of the outdoor industry has been built on product innovation and it's a 50 year old playbook. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, Adventure Journal's Justin Housman makes his Monday morning stop on the show to dig into a complicated topic and to try and break the circle of bullshit that continues to plague the way outdoor brands bring new products to market. If you're in product, marketing or a leader at Rab or any other outdoor apparel brand we want to hear from you! Reach out by dropping a note to myrockfight@gmail.com. Cotton Kills: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c58ba55f-9be1-421b-9a39-7699bf56589d Subscribe to Adventure Journal and get more Housman in your life: www.adventure-journal.com THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC
Fri, March 10, 2023
The Oscars! An Outdoor Themed Preview of the 2023 Academy Awards
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT... It's time to celebrate the 95th annual Academy Awards by handing out Oscars for the most outdoorsy part of each of the 10 Best Picture Nominees and then choosing the best outdoorsy movie of the year. Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode (c'mon, this show is like 13 minutes long, do you really have something better to do?) to hear Colin's prediction for who will win Best Picture for real on Sunday night. Want to make fun of Colin when his prediction is proven to be horribly wrong? Of course you do! Send your comments and suggestions (or even your own Oscars predictions) to myrockfight@gmail.com. Please follow or subscribe and leave a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, March 09, 2023
Mountain Bike Suspension: A Rebuttal with Adam Jaber
Any good fight has multiple rounds and lots of rocks thrown. And today, Adam Jaber from the OUT OF COLLECTIVE is here to return fire on the third hot take ever posited on THE ROCK FIGHT, the notion that Mountain Bike Suspension is largely pointless. Adam thinks that there's a real reason that mountain bike suspension exists. So we're allowing him a rebuttal. Who's the ultimate winner here? You! Because you get to listen to these two chuckleheads chuck rocks at each other. Have your own opinion or want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. See all that Adam has going on by heading over to www.outofpodcast.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Wed, March 08, 2023
Camping vs My Bed
You know what's an awesome place to lay your head at night? Your own bed. Agree? Disagree? Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Email your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, March 07, 2023
The Future of Outdoor Trade Shows with Kenji Haroutunian
Trade Shows. If you work in Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Operations...it doesn't really matter, you've likely been to a trade show. For the Outdoor Industry, historically the biggest trade show has been OUTDOOR RETAILER. But after years of dominance things for this twice annual nexus event is changing drastically. And with the emergence of events like THE BIG GEAR SHOW and calls to integrate consumers, the landscape of trade events itself is changing. To get an idea of what is going on and what to expect, Kenji Haroutunian joins THE ROCK FIGHT to help sort through it. Kenji is the former show runner of Outdoor Retailer and current show runner of The Big Gear Show so he knows a thing or two about this topic. Want to share your industry trade show thoughts or impressions? Send your feedback to myrockfight@gmail.com. To learn more about what Kenji is up to head over to www.thebiggearshow.com THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Mon, March 06, 2023
Eddie Bauer Kills 'Guide Built'
When Eddie Bauer announced it was ending Guide Built, the legacy program of it's 2009 First Ascent program, it got the wheels turning: What value do outdoor athletes and ambassadors truly bring to the products that these brands make? Is the outdoor athlete team an antiquated notion? Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin welcomes back Adventure Journal's Justin Housman to dig into the ins and outs of how athletes and ambassadors are deployed and if at the end of the day their presence really matters to the consumers of outdoor brands. Are you a current or former outdoor athlete or ambassador? We want to hear from you on this topic! Reach out to the show at myrockfight@gmail.com. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your comments and suggestions also, to myrockfight@gmail.com Want more Housman in your life? Head over to www.adventure-journal.com and subscribe today! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Fri, March 03, 2023
The Edge: An Outdoor Movie Review
THE ROCK FIGHT is back again with another OUTDOOR MOVIE REVIEW! Today we are watching the 1997 survival classic THE EDGE starring Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin. Did the outdoorsy elements of the movie work? Was Bob realistic as an aspiring cuckolding murderer? Listen to find out! If you've never seen THE EDGE be careful, this is spoilery territory you're in. THE EDGE can be streamed on YouTube, Apple TV or Amazon. Have a favorite outdoor movie you'd like to see featured in a future episode of THE ROCK FIGHT? Email your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Wed, March 01, 2023
Multi-Tools
Justin Housman from Adventure Journal offers his hot take on the most overrated piece of gear in an outdoorsy persons kit: the multi-tool. Agree? Disagree? Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com Get more from Justin Housman by heading over to www.adventure-journal.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, February 28, 2023
The Outdoor Industry Has A Big Sustainability Problem with Ken Pucker
The outdoor industry is often defined by the brands who create the gear and apparel that help enable our adventures. But every year the output of goods continues to increase and despite greener components like recycled fabrics and less harmful chemicals, the process to create the stuff we love is damaging. Plus even if something is built to last a long time, almost everything that gets made still has a one way ticket to a landfill. So what do we do? We pick a fight..with Ken Pucker on our side. Ken is the former COO of Timberland and he serves on the board of MIGHTY EARTH, a global advocacy organization 'working to defend a living planet'. This combination of working at the intersection of capitalism and the environment gives Ken unique insight into the biggest issue our industry faces. Today Ken joins in THE ROCK FIGHT to talk about how we got here, how much the outdoor industry is leading on this topic and the options we have to achieve a greener future. Learn more about Ken by following him on LinkedIn or check out MIGHTY EARTH here: https://www.mightyearth.org/ Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Mon, February 27, 2023
Trail Runners vs Hiking Boots with Justin Housman
It's an all time classic debate. Right up there with 'tastes great/less filling' and 'is a hot dog a sandwich?' sits: TRAIL RUNNING SHOES vs HIKING BOOTS when it comes to what you like to hike in. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, the man who wrote the article (literally, see the link below), Justin Housman of ADVENTURE JOURNAL, comes on to talk about his journey from boots to runners and back again. What do you think? Hiking boots? Trail running shoes? Sport sandals? Something else? Email your feedback to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Read the original article: https://www.adventure-journal.com/2022/01/im-giving-trail-runners-hiking-boots/ Follow Justin on twitter @justinhousman Adventure Journal on Instagram: @adventurejournal Subscribe to Adventure Journal: https://shop.adventure-journal.com/
Thu, February 23, 2023
Cliffhanger: An Outdoor Movie Review
It's time for an OUTDOOR MOVIE REVIEW! Today we look at the 1993 action classic CLIFFHANGER and determine if the outdoorsy elements work and if the film is worthy of THE ROCK FIGHT stamp of approval. Spoilers abound in this conversation so be sure to check out CLIFFHANGER which is currently streaming on Paramount+. The movie is also 30 years old, so you know, maybe just go for it. Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and please like, subscribe, follow and leave us a 5 star rating. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Wed, February 22, 2023
Dawn Patrol Is Too Damn Early
Dawn Patrol can be magical. But you know what is even more magical? My goddam morning routine. Today Colin lists his top 3 reasons why Dawn Patrol, while always worth the effort, isn't all it's cracked up to be. Agree? Disagree? Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT?! Send your comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Tue, February 21, 2023
Top 4 Run Brands to Watch in 2023 & Lowa's Big Gamble with Peter Verry
Running...it's so hot right now. Lowa Boots debuted their new trail running lineup, ATR, this past fall and while cracking into a new category (even an adjacent one) is difficult, this may be the right time to go for it. Today we are joined by PETER VERRY from FOOTWEAR NEWS to talk all things running, why Lowa has a great shot at success and to get Peter's top 4 running brands to watch in 2023 ( 21:45 ). Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Email us your comments and suggestion to myrockfight@gmail.com. Checkout Peter's work at www.footwearnews.com. Follow Footwear News on Instagram and Twitter @footwearnews. THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Thu, February 16, 2023
Top 5 Outdoor Magazines with Mike Rogge
Mike Rogge is back on the show and today he and Colin are running down their desert island all time favorite top 5 outdoor magazines, alive or dead, from any era! Did your favorite magazine get mentioned? Was there a big one that we missed? Send your favorite magazines, comments and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com! Please subscribe, follow and rate THE ROCK FIGHT wherever you get your podcasts. THE ROCK FIGHT on Instagram: @therockfightpod THE ROCK FIGHT on Twitter: @rockfightllc Support MOUNTAIN GAZETTE: https://mountaingazette.com/products/mountain-gazette-annual-subscription Mountain Gazette on Instagram: @mountaingazette Mountain Gazette on Facebook: facebook.com/mountaingazette Mike Rogge on Twitter & Instagram: @skiingrogge THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Wed, February 15, 2023
Crocs
No show notes necessary. This episode stands on it's own. Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Want to battle Colin or suggest your own rock fight? Email us at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Tue, February 14, 2023
The Outdoor Mag is Dead! Long Live Outdoor Magazines! with Mike Rogge
In the digital age outdoor magazines have largely declined in quantity and quality. But there has been a recent resurgence of titles both old and new focused on print and long form storytelling One of these titles is MOUNTAIN GAZETTE; owned by veteran outdoor journalist (and skiing aficionado), MIKE ROGGE. Today, Colin is joined by Mike to discuss the state of outdoor magazines, the impact they’ve had on their lives and what we can expect from them in the coming years. Subscribe to MOUNTAIN GAZETTE today: https://mountaingazette.com/products/mountain-gazette-annual-subscription Follow Mike on Twitter: @skiingrogge Follow MOUNTAIN GAZETTE on Instagram: @mountaingazette Follow MOUNTAIN GAZETTE on Facebook: facebook.com/mountaingazette Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your comments, feedback and suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC
Trailer · Thu, February 09, 2023
Trailer #2
Listen to THE ROCK FIGHT wherever you get your podcasts! Check us out on Instagram: @therockfightpod Visit our website: www.rockfightllc.com And be sure to live your life like a black cat at midnight.
Wed, February 08, 2023
Breaking Up with Running
It's a sad day because today's fight is with running. Sweet, sweet running. Who I learned to love after promising our lord and savior Chris Knight that I would never run for fitness. Running, it's not you, it's me but we have to break up...at least for now. And this is a fight I'm going to win. Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Want to battle Colin or suggest your own rock fight? Email us at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Tue, February 07, 2023
Perspective with Brendan Leonard
It's part 4! The final episode of our exploration of the definition of adventure! Last time, Fitz Cahall laid some knowledge on us that demonstrated how adventure can be a teacher. Today Brendan Leonard gives us the perspective we need on this whole endeavor! Thanks for listening to THE ROCK FIGHT! We are the (self-proclaimed) most exciting new podcast in the outdoor space and we want to pick a fight with us. Email your comments or suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com Check out Brendan's work at www.semi-rad.com or on Instagram @semi_rad
Wed, February 01, 2023
Sunglasses
Today, Colin picks a fight with the trend du jour in the sunglasses space...the one that is making us all look like a dumbass. Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Want to battle Colin or suggest your own rock fight? Email us at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Tue, January 31, 2023
A Teacher with Fitz Cahall
Part 3! The Penultimate Episode of our four series defining adventure! Last time Paddy O'Connell told us that it's about quality over quantity. In today's episode guest Fitz Cahall, The Podfather of the Outdoor Industry, shows us that ultimately adventure is a teacher. Thanks for listening to THE ROCK FIGHT! We are the (self-proclaimed) most exciting new podcast in the outdoor space and we want to pick a fight with us. Email your comments or suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com Find THE DIRTBAG DIARIES wherever you get your podcasts or visit their website www.dirtbagdiaries.com. Find the show on Instagram @dirtbag_diaries. To learn more head to www.ducttapethenbeer.com.
Wed, January 25, 2023
Jeep Blew It
In the 90's, those of us who liked going outside...we all wanted... a Jeep. Either a Wrangler or a Cherokee with of course stick shift. Because nothing says poseur like manual transmission. And then, Jeep pissed it all away. Because of that, we're dragging them and a sackful of rocks into the arena and picking a big ole rock fight! Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Want to battle Colin or suggest your own rock fight? Email us at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Tue, January 24, 2023
Quality Over Quantity with Paddy O'Connell
It's part 2 of our four part series attempting to define adventure. Last time we learned from Steve Casimiro that adventure is personal. In today's episode, guest Paddy O'Connell surmises that it's the quality, not the quantity that matters. Thanks for listening to THE ROCK FIGHT! We are the (self-proclaimed) most exciting new podcast in the outdoor space and we want to pick a fight with us. Email your comments or suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com For more from Paddy O'Connell check out his website www.paddyroc.com or follow him on Instagram @paddyroc.
Wed, January 18, 2023
Cotton Doesn't Kill
Did you know that 'Cotton Kills' is still a thing? Like people are still telling the next generation of active folks that if they wear cotton outside...THEY...COULD...DIE! Fear not dear listener, Cotton Colin is here to ensure you that indeed you can wear your Iron Maiden concert t-shirt while hiking on a nice sunny day. Heads up 'Cotton Kills'...there are rocks inbound! Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Want to battle Colin or suggest your own rock fight? Email us at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Tue, January 17, 2023
It's Personal with Adventure Journal's Steve Casimiro
What is adventure? Is it a thing? A feeling? The Rock Fight presents a limited four part series where Colin talks to four notable voices from the outdoor media community to dig into how we define what we do outside. For part 1, Adventure Journal's Steve Casimiro tells us that adventure...is personal. Thanks for listening to THE ROCK FIGHT! We are the (self-proclaimed) most exciting new podcast in the outdoor space and we want to pick a fight with us. Email your comments or suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.com Check out all that Adventure Journal has to offer (and be sure to subscribe) at: www.adventure-journal.com. Also be sure to checkout AJ on: Instagram (@adventurejournal) and YouTube (@adventure-journal)
Wed, January 11, 2023
Gravel Bikes Are Not A One Bike Quiver
All the videos on YouTube are wrong...Gravel Bikes are not the one bike quiver we've been promised. But does that mean they're useless? Listen to find out! Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Want to battle Colin or suggest your own rock fight? Email us at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Wed, January 04, 2023
Plaid Button Down Shirts
The plaid button down shirt is the default uniform for outdoorsy men everywhere. But why have these 'mountain polos' started showing up on the trail?! Yup, time for another rock fight. Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Then send in your rebuttal or ideas for your own rock fight at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Wed, December 28, 2022
Waterproof Running Shoes: The Thing That Should Not Be
Why? Why do waterproof running shoes continue to get made? Today, Colin tells you why an entire category just needs to go away. Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Then send in your rebuttal or ideas for your own rock fight at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Fri, December 23, 2022
The Christmas Present That Isn't Overrated
The latest outdoor trinket you saw in the Outside Magazine holiday buyers guide is not what you want this holiday season. Today, Colin tells you about the hot item for outdoorsy folks everywhere. Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Then send in your rebuttal or ideas for your own rock fight at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Fri, December 23, 2022
Point Break: An Outdoor Movie Review
We've all known it, Colin is just finally saying it: 1991's POINT BREAK is the greatest surf movie of all time. The other combatants in this rock fight have all left the arena (and need stitches). Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Then send in your rebuttal or ideas for your own rock fight at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Tue, December 20, 2022
Mountain Bike Suspension is Pointless
Today Colin is picking a fight with MOUNTAIN BIKE SUSPENSION; because (as he puts it)... It is pointless. Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Then send in your rebuttal or ideas for your own rock fight at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Tue, December 20, 2022
Shirtless Dudes in the Climbing Gym
Today, Colin lays out the occasions when it's acceptable for men to be active without a shirt on...and picks a fight with the one way it's not. Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Then send in your rebuttal or ideas for your own rock fight at myrockfight@gmail.com.
Tue, December 20, 2022
Ski Resorts Are Not Outdoor
Are ski resorts OUTDOOR or just an activity that is done in the outdoors? Colin is loaded up with an armful of stones as he wages a rock fight that will surely touch a few nerves. Agree? Disagree? Either way click play to hear how this fight plays out. Then send in your rebuttal or ideas for your own rock fight at myrockfight@gmail.com.
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