Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAmy Kraft, left, and Kristin Anderson, both of Vasque Outdoor Footwear, look at jackets in the Mammut booth at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMike Bickelhaupt, left and Mike Kowalski, right, with Colorado Ice Works, put the finishing touches on an ice exhibit outside of the Colorado Convention Center in preparation for the opening of the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 24, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Vendors carry in large amounts of boxes to set up their booths inside the Colorado Convention Center in preparation for the opening of the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 24, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMark Ortiz, with Sego Ski Company, picks up a large aluminum composite sign to set up for his company's booth inside the Colorado Convention Center in preparation for the opening of the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 24, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople walk the aisles where incredible photos of athletes doing incredible feats are hanging in a variety of booths through out the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMonica Krutz, a sales rep with Skhoop, a Scandinavian skirt company, shows some of the company's upcoming Fall 2018 merchandise to a buyer, not shown, at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA man looks at a large variety of gloves on display at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe Recon Stretch Ski Shell by Black Diamond is encased inside a block of ice at the Black Diamond booth at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople walk by the North Face booth at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCaroline Bennett looks over Fall 2018 merchandise from Skhoop, a Scandinavian skirt company, at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSurrounded by amazing photos of athletes doing amazing things, people take a break in The North Face booth at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJanet Reichl, left in back and Will Rietveld, middle with hat, both with Ultralight Insights, check out new OR gloves at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25-28. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPinecone, a Jack Russell mix, sits patiently while her owner Katrin Bell, of Slackline U.S., right, talks with friends and co-workers Sonya Iverson, left, and Bradley Duling, middle, at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on January 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople take a break in the Mountain Hardwear booth at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostFall 2018 gloves by OR are on display at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRuffWear displays their popular dog harness on stuffed dogs in their booth at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCass Estes, middle, with Pistil, a head wear and accessories company out of Hood River, Oregon, arranges shelves in her booth at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
Jeremy Papasso, Daily CameraRetail Buyer James Howarth, with L.L. Bean, looks at an assortment of key chains made by Longmont's Bison Designs during the Outdoor Retailer and Snow Show on Thursday at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Jeremy Papasso, Daily CameraSlackline Industries employee Frankie Najera looks at his phone while sitting in a TreePod during the Outdoor Retailer and Snow Show on Thursday at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
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Amy Kraft, left, and Kristin Anderson, both of Vasque Outdoor Footwear, look at jackets in the Mammut booth at the Colorado Convention Center during the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show on Jan. 25, 2018 in Denver. The show is the nation's largest outdoor sports expo and conference. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries will be together. Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show say that their show is about community and having one place where the industry can gather. The show runs January 25th-28th. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Day 4.
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The Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is being held at the Colorado Convention Center January 25th-28th, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The show is the nation’s largest outdoor sports expo and conference. This combined Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show is the first time in nearly 30 years that the outdoor and snow industries are exhibiting together. The show hours are from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Days 1-3, and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Day 4.
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