Posts in Tailwind
Thru-hiking gear recommendations from a washed-up thru-hiker, present-day gear-head

Spring is officially here– and for some that might mean blooming flowers or warmer weather, however, in my mind, spring triggers one thing – the kick-off to thru-hiking season! I’m Alexa, a Director at Verde, I embarked on my 2013 Appalachian Trail hike in the snow on March 30 from Georgia, and my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike in 90-degree temperatures from Mexico on May 5, 2017. With two thru-hikes under my belt, and now working in the outdoor industry, I love talking gear, and thinking about all of the products that I would bring on a future thru-hike.

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Solar Eclipse Gear Guide

Prepare for your solar eclipse camping with some out of this world gear from our brands! On April 8, 2024 a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada! Campgrounds in “eclipse states” are booking up, with reservations increasing by more than 500% in Arkansas and Vermont, 300% in Oklahoma and Ohio, and more than 100% in Texas, New York, and Missouri, Forbes reports.

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Campers are already making reservations. Here’s the best gear for this year

As campsites begin to book up, now is a great time for journalists and media outlets to discuss camping trends and the gear and brands that go along with it. Don’t get left behind - reach these camping planners early in the season while they are planning for trips and purchasing gear. 

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Get extra cozy this fall with these comfy outdoor products

Leaves are changing, temps are dropping - fall is falling. It’s that time when we reach for our collective beanies, don those comfy leggings, and hit the pumpkin patch. As much as we at Verde, and the brands we represent, love to head deep into an adventure, we’re still human - meaning you can catch us leaf peeping or picking out that perfect pumpkin. With this in mind, we decided to get in touch with our #basic side this fall and share our best recommendation for you and your readers. BYOPSL - bring your own pumpkin spice latte.

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Spoketober returns for 2nd annual Durango cycling celebration 

Visit Durango is bringing back Spoketober for its second consecutive year of celebrating Durango’s tight-knit and passionate cycling community.  The month-long calendar of events highlights the dedication and sweat equity its residents have committed to making Durango one of the top cycling destinations in the nation, featuring over 300 miles of singletrack trails and being home to numerous Olympians. The community cycling event will take place throughout Durango and La Plata County, Colo. for the entire month of October 2023. 

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Gift guide: the best active lifestyle & outdoors gifts available on Amazon

Going into this holiday season, we’re trying to help you write the best gift guides possible, sharing these trends and some of our favorite products. Here, we’ve collected a list of our favorite products from our industry-leading group of brands, and to make the holiday season even easier for shoppers, all of these great gifts are available now on Amazon.

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Made in America: outdoor brands who make products made in the USA

Discover which brands in the outdoor industry are based in the US and produce the gear we love right here in our own backyard. Verde works with several brands who have committed to produce gear in the USA. Learn about these brands and what they are manufacturing.

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Tailwind Nutrition Launches Limited Edition Flavor Benefiting Big City Mountaineers

Tailwind Nutrition, the leading provider of simple and complete sports nutrition products for athletes, has launched The Grape Outdoors, a limited edition flavor of Tailwind Endurance Fuel that benefits Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a non-profit that provides transformative experiences through connections to nature that strengthen life skills and build community for youth from disinvested communities. 

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