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Outdoor gear industry facing challenges after “insane” post-pandemic growth

Independent retailers are getting the worst of it, but used gear is flying off the shelves

Louisa Kelly purchases used ski touring gear as Isabel Gourley rings her up at Feral mountain gear this week. Many independent outdoor retailers saw sales declines in 2023, but Feral is thriving thanks to its focus on buying and selling used gear. (AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Louisa Kelly purchases used ski touring gear as Isabel Gourley rings her up at Feral mountain gear this week. Many independent outdoor retailers saw sales declines in 2023, but Feral is thriving thanks to its focus on buying and selling used gear. (AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 13 : Denver Post's John Meyer on Monday, January 13, 2014. (Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post)
By | jmeyer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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