We’re back with the 7th edition of “A Month @ MOB,” a collection of news and events in Maine’s outdoor industry each month:
Outdoor Retailer highlights top winter gear exhibitors, including MOB member Mainers
Check out gear picks from the show floor at OR Winter.
Grain Surfboards launches new 3-day workshop and new perimeter rail material
With years of R&D behind them and some exciting new materials in their shop. Grain has announced a new, condensed 3-day workshop.
SnoYak named to the next cohort of the Dirigo Labs business accelerator in Waterville
SnoYak, an Oakland-based MOB member, makes innovative sit-skis for all abilities and means.
The addition of the solar panels, sized for Maine’s climate and with financial feasibility in mind, would move the building and park toward net-zero emissions by generating over 50% of the new facility’s energy use.
Flowfold speaks on Maine’s new retirement savings plan for private-sector workers without one
Join our upcoming MOB Talk with Executive Director of the MERIT program Elizabeth Bordowitz along with Flowfold’s Devin McNeill on February 15th here.
The Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, at 65 Water St., is a new lending library with more than 200 pieces of outdoor recreation equipment.
Katahdin Woods and Waters receives $1M grant toward monument’s visitor center
The grant will help finish construction of the visitor center, which is expected to open this summer.
News Center Maine spotlights Maine glove maker, Mainers
Mainers in Trenton makes gloves and mittens for ultra-cold outdoor enthusiasts.
Maine Outdoor Film Fest (MOFF) announces “Women of the Wild” International Women’s Day film event
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival curates and presents film experiences related to the beauty, interactivity and complexity of our planet.
Maine GearShare featured on WABI
“Our goal is to create more equitable access to the outdoors. We do that by trying to level the playing field around outdoor equipment and apparel,” says Josh Bossin, Maine GearShare Executive Director.