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Kelly Knauf leads the marketing team at Outdoor Prolink. She is a mountain lover, outdoor enthusiast, and professional snack packer. By day she answers emails and writes content, by night she's plotting her next camping trip or snowboarding adventure.

Your Local Retail Shop: Alpenglow Sports

January 28, 2022February 23, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Alpenglow Sports

Nestled in downtown Tahoe City is Alpenglow Sports, a local shop dishing out top-of-the-line gear and giving back to its local community.

A Pro Walks Into A Gear Shop…

January 21, 2022February 15, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on A Pro Walks Into A Gear Shop…

Let's talk about why it’s so important to be transparent and open with your local retail store about your pro status.

Your Local Retail Shop: Cripple Creek Backcountry

December 27, 2021January 28, 2022Local Retail Shops, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Cripple Creek Backcountry

Cripple Creek Backcountry just opened a new shop in Seattle, WA and we chatted with the store's manager to get the scoop!

9 Last Minute Gifts to Buy From Your Local Gear Shop

December 14, 2021January 14, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on 9 Last Minute Gifts to Buy From Your Local Gear Shop

If you’re in need of a last minute holiday gift, don’t risk delivery delays or supply chain issues. Head over to your local gear shop where you can support a small business and get that immediate gift gratification. We’ve rounded…

Your Local Retail Shop: Ouray Mountain Sports

December 1, 2021December 21, 2021Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Ouray Mountain Sports

Nestled in the San Juan mountain range is Ouray Mountain Sports, a bustling gear shop with all of the outdoor goods you could need.

Your Local Retail Shop: Boot Mechanics

October 27, 2021December 2, 2021Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Boot Mechanics

Nestled in Golden, CO is Boot Mechanics, your one-stop shop for a better-fitting and more comfortable ski boot. We got the scoop from the owner, Jeremy Johnston, on the shop and why boot fitting is so important.

Meet Adventure Scientists & Their Timber Tracking Project

October 18, 2021April 3, 2023Conservation & Sustainability, Nonprofit Spotlights, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Meet Adventure Scientists & Their Timber Tracking Project

We sat down with Michelle Toshack of Adventure Scientists and learned more about the organization and their current project, Timber Tracking!

Your Local Retail Shop: Feral

October 6, 2021November 2, 2021Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Feral

We sat down with the owner of Feral, a locally-owned Denver outdoor gear shop, and got the scoop on their unique shop!

Pro Spotlight: Jeffrey, Kelly, and Jessica

September 22, 2021April 3, 2023Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Professional Profiles, Pro Spotlights, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Pro Spotlight: Jeffrey, Kelly, and Jessica

In the Pro Spotlight series, we highlight our Outdoor Prolink pros, the amazing individuals working in the outdoor industry every day. This week, we chat with Jeffrey, Kelly, and Jessica.

Your Local Retail Shop: Chopwood Mercantile

August 25, 2021October 26, 2021Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf 1 Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Chopwood Mercantile

We sat down with Chopwood Mercantile's owner, Travis Underwood, and chatted about the Crested Butte gear shop and what sets them apart!

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