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Chris Meehan

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Hiker Trailer

By Chris Meehan | Apr 16, 2018

Consumer & Lifestyle

Co-founder Robert Reeve is having trouble keeping up with demand for his company's tough, economical trailers.

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RovR Products

By Chris Meehan | Mar 27, 2018

Consumer & Lifestyle Colorado

Founder Tom DeFrancia is making coolers designed to survive anything the great outdoors can throw at them.

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Grass Sticks

By Chris Meehan | Feb 20, 2018

Consumer & Lifestyle Colorado

Founder Andrew Beckler is using bamboo to make more resilient ski poles and paddles.

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Colorado Boy Brewing Company

By Chris Meehan | Feb 07, 2018

Brewing & Distilling Food & Beverage Colorado

Founder Tom Hennessy is a Colorado brewing legend: As an entrepreneur and educator, he's helped launch about 100 craft breweries.

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Industry Report: Gear Mfrs. Discuss Reshoring at Outdoor Retailer

By Chris Meehan | Feb 05, 2018

Consumer & Lifestyle Supply Chain Colorado

As the outdoor industry convened in Colorado, CompanyWeek talked with manufacturers about what they need to make more products in the U.S.

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Alpine Luddites

By Chris Meehan | Jan 31, 2018

Consumer & Lifestyle Colorado

Founder and owner John Campbell's long career in backpack manufacturing led him to make specialized custom packs for ice climbers, mountaineers, and bicyclists.

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Crescent Moon Snowshoes

By Chris Meehan | Jan 15, 2018

Consumer & Lifestyle Colorado

President Jake Thamm is basking in the success of the company's latest invention, the EVA All-Foam Snowshoe, which has received a blizzard of attention and awards since its 2017 debut.