Author Archives: keith

New Planks, Powder & a Perm

It happens every year. The boys from Powder Magazine and dozens of ski testers descend on Teton Village to put the newest of new boards to the test at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for next year’s Gear Guide. For … Continue reading

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Life At The Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Show

Top 10 hints to help your OR experience in Salt Lake City Incandescent lights, tons of product, countless happy hours and dozens of handshakes and/or fist-bumps. Any Outdoor Retailer show wouldn’t be the same without them. From newbies to crusty, … Continue reading

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From Seattle With Love

I’m starting to think that the reputation Seattle has for rainy, dark weather is a sham. I’ve been there four times this year to visit our clients based in that amazing city: LeMond Fitness, Outdoor Research, K2 Outdoor, EcoQue Green … Continue reading

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Building KUIU, the PR perspective

Prior to founding Verde, I covered technical outdoor gear and activities for nearly a decade. As an ex-gear editor, it’s impossible to NOT love well-designed product, great design and to regularly geek out on fabrics and fibers. I will always … Continue reading

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