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Pave Paradise? The rescission of the Road- less Rule puts 58 million acres of previously protected national forest land at risk of being developed. These are places where outdoor retail customers, hike, bike, climb, ski, ride OHVs, fish, and just breathe in the forest. Read more on page 4.
FEATURE 18 PASSING THE TORCH
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INSIGHTS AND STATS News and analysis from the Grassroots community FEATURE 12 TREASURE HUNT WHY YOU NEED TO GET INTO RESALE GEAR Boost your bottom line, bring in new customers, and foster commmuity engagement.
SUCCESSION PLANNING Here’s how independent retail- ers are navigating the journey of ownership transfer.
SUSTAINABILITY Take a look at what Grassroots vendor partners are doing to create gear that’s better for the planet—and for people. 28 LISTEN UP ON THE COVER Lauren, Cody, Deb, and Scott Brown enjoy a Montana winter. Photo courtesy The Base Camp
FOLLOW UP 23 HELPING HANDS
AFTER THE STORM The outdoor industry rallied for the community after Helene. A year later it’s grown stronger.
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Photograph by Andrew Kornylak
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