10th Annual Get In Gear Fest Announces Vendor Registration and New Location: Adventure Center of Asheville
The Outdoor Business Alliance of WNC is excited to announce that its 10th Anniversary Get In Gear Fest is slated for April 26th, 2025 at The Adventure Center of Asheville from 12 pm to 5 pm. Vendor registration is live!
Celebrating 10 years as the area’s best event to connect directly with WNC’s outdoor industry, attendees can look forward to exploring an exciting marketplace of outdoor gear, conversations with industry experts, gear and equipment demonstrations, local food and beverages, and more. Find the latest gear and apparel, and test it out right there on site. Find the best deals at special event sales, and enjoy a fun and relaxed afternoon hanging out with friends and your favorite outdoor companies in Asheville’s Adventure Corridor.
Rockgeist and Cane Creek Included in 2024 Bikepacking Gear Picks
The season for end-of-year roundups is here! In Neil’s 2024 Editor’s Dozen, he shares his favorite gear from 2024, tested through the Arizona winter, summer in the midwest, and countless overnighters and day rides in Colorado. These standout items truly earned their place as gear worth mentioning.
Application Open for OBA Recovery Micro-Grants – Deadline 12/15/2024!
We’re excited to announce that the application for micro-grants is now open for outdoor businesses affected by the storm. Grants will be awarded based on demonstrated need and the availability of funds. The deadline to submit a complete application is Sunday, December 15, at 11:59 PM.
ENO Launches Parklite Hammock Chair Stand
Meet the new Parklite – the lightest freestanding hammock stand on the market. It quickly converts your hammock into a portable chair you can use anywhere.