Switchback Spring: Will It Be The Show The Outdoor Industry Needs? Plus: Is REI Going Casual?

Today on the show Colin is joined by Monday regulars Producer Dave and Eoin Comerford (who is suffering from a case of outdoor industry insider overexposure) to preview and make predictions for Switchback Spring!It was about a year ago that The Rock Fight broke the news of a new national outdoor trade show from the organizers of The Running Event and now the event is here! After hitting a quick Lightning Round of industry topics, the guys get into what they think will go down in Nashville. Here's the rundown, with time codes, for today's episode:TARIFF WATCH 2025! What does the new trade handshake with China mean for the outdoor industry? (8:00)According to remarks made by REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton wants the retailer to be more welcoming to casual participants. Does this mean that REI is going to get more casual? (15:10)Previewing Switchback Spring! What we are expecting from this new show. (27:00)Our predictions! Colin, Eoin, and Producer Dave all make a prediction for Switchback Spring. (38:27)The Parting Shot: Colin awards the first ever Rock Fighter of the Week to journalist Maggie Slepian. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to [email protected].