Looks like it’s that time of year again, when the outdoor industry gets together to show their wares, party, and get psyched for the coming season of snow and selling goods. I’ll be making the trek again, but in scaled back form, just moi representing the EarnYourTurns perspective. It IS the summer show, so the focus is on paddle sports, hiking, backpacking, trail running and nothing about snow.

Even though summer activities will be the focus of the majority there will be plenty of companies there with a year round focus and I’ve always found a nugget or two of information for the coming ski season to be had in the air-conditioned safety of the Salt Palace. If there’s anything worth passing on, I’ll try to start doing so in a timely manner. Until then, stand by…