Trail Running In The Olympics? REI Exits Footwear & Kona Closes Shop!

The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Justin & Colin break down some of the more notable headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week.

On today's slate:

• What is Justin doing this weekend? Volunteering and Dad'ing, apparently. (02:45)
• Per Gearjunkie, details have emerged from the Kona drama at the Sea Otter Classic. (07:37)
• The new report from Athletics Weekly of a campaign to include trail running in future Olympics games. (15:40)
• Per Footwear News REI exits house branded footwear and doubles down on running. (21:36)
• SGB reports on Puma's new compostable sneaker. (28:10)

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