Summer’s officially here, which means the RANGE crew is heading back to Denver for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018. From July 23 to July 25, 2018, we’ll be hosting a number of panels and activations in the Venture Out section of the trade show at The RANGER Station (Booth VO358-SL), so stop by to check out what we have going on, say hello and don’t forget to pick up a copy of RANGE Magazine Issue Nine while you’re there!
Day One – Monday, July 23, 2018
Food to Fiber
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: The RANGER Station, Booth VO358-SL
What’s Happening: The disconnect between food and fiber is real. They are both agricultural products, but people tend to forget that. There is a real opportunity for outdoor brands to source wool, leather and food from regenerative agriculture, and this panel discussion will provide resources and recommendations through the Savory institute lens.
Moderator:
- Bobby Gill, Savory Institute
Panelists:
- Cara Chacon, VP of Social & Environmental Responsibility, Patagonia
- Phil Taylor, Founder, Mad Agriculture
- Anne-Marie Chmielewsk, Fibershed
- Jess Daniels, Fibershed
Reducing vs. Offsetting: Sustainability and the Supply Chain
Time: 3:30 p.m – 4:30 p.m.
Location: The RANGER Station, Booth VO358-SL
What’s Happening: As manufacturers of physical goods, we create pollution and are responsible for cleaning up our mess. We’re all on the same page there. But how we clean up our mess is a source of endless debate. Join us for a panel to discuss best practices for reducing our collective footprint and breaking down the supply chain.
Moderator:
- Annie Nyborg, Director of Sustainability, Peak Design
Panelists:
- Dr. Jesse Daystar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cotton Inc.
- James Rogers, Director of Sustainability, The North Face
- Beth Jensen, Senior Director of Sustainable Business Innovation, OIA / Sustainability Working Group
- Adam Fetcher, VP of Environmental Impact & Policy, Askov Finlayson
Day Two – Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Paraclimbing: The Other Climbing Discipline
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: The RANGER Station, Booth VO358-SL
What’s Happening: An interactive Workshop on climbing accessibility for people with disabilities featuring USA Climbing National, and International Federation Sport Climbing champions. Climbing is as diverse as its participants. Hear the stories of pro-athletes from Asia, Africa, and America that are very different, but all share one thing in common. Our world defines them as people with disabilities. But their accomplishments are out of this world. Also learn how to best to welcome climbers with disabilities on to your trail and training facilities. How should you set routes? What’s the language, how to guide a person who is visually impaired?
Moderator:
- Kareemah Batts (first female USA Climbing paraclimber, Founder of Adaptive Climbing Group)
Panelists:
- Emily Anne Gray
- Maureen Beck
- Justin Salas
- Aika Yoshida
Turning Passion into a Career
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: The RANGER Station, Booth VO358-SL
What’s Happening: How do you turn your side hustle into a full-time gig? Outdoor creatives share their journey, including the challenges and success stories they’ve experienced while pursuing their dreams and turning their passion into a business.
Moderator:
- Jeanine Pesce, Founder, RANGE
Panelists:
- Lisa Marie, Artist + Graphic Designer
- Chris Burkard, Adventure Photographer + Author
- Kody and Kyler, The Outbound Life
Working Smarter
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: The RANGER Station, Booth VO358-SL
What’s Happening: As workwear continues to disrupt the outdoor industry, join us for a front row seat as we discuss exciting trends in fabric innovations, fit, and authentic customer-based research and development.
Moderator:
- Emily Walzer, Editor, Textile Insight
Panelists:
- Kate Day – Co-Founder & Brand Director, Dovetail
- Cindy McNaull – CORDURA® Brand Global Marketing Director
- Chris Gaggia – Global Marketing Manager for Fish + Field, Patagonia
- Erica Kelly – Design Manager, Topo Designs
Day Three – Wednesday, July 25, 2018
The Tides are Changing
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: The RANGER Station, Booth VO358-SL
What’s Happening: We’re drowning in plastic. From microplastics to single-use bags and straws, over 18 billion pounds of un-recycled plastic ends up in the ocean each year. Join us as we talk shop about how this staggering statistic impacts the health of our environment. We’ll provide tips and resources for battling our obsession with plastic as we hear from brands and organizations working towards educating and empowering people to beat plastic pollution.
Moderator:
- Lia Colabello, Principle, Plastic Pollution Solutions
Panelists:
- TJ McMeniman, VP of Marketing, Costa Sunglasses
- David Stover, Co-Founder Bureo
- Haley Jain Haggerstone, Development and Partnerships Director, 5 Gyres
- Brian Linton, Founder + CEO, United by Blue
- Ken Meidell, CEO, Dakine
Culture Nudge – Transforming Intent Into Impact to Protect Public Lands
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: The RANGER Station, Booth VO358-SL
What’s Happening: The outdoor community’s inextricable link to public lands is now top of mind but how do we turn intention to do good into real impact and conservation for the long run. This panel, moderated by The Wilderness Society, will unpack the cultural changes we need to reinforce the policy and politics of change. Filmmakers, storytellers, brands and policy nerds join together to discuss how we are changing the culture of activism within our community, and stay after the panel for happy hour.
Moderator:
- Brad Brooks, Wilderness Society
Panelists:
- Jessica Wahl, Government Affairs Manager, Outdoor Industry Association
- Pete McBride, Photographer
- Axie Navas, Digital Editorial Director, Outside Magazine
See you at the show!
xx Alex