Newer sports like mountain biking and in-line skating are big contributorsto the value of the industry. Retail Sales Volumes InfoGraphic83k Outdoor recreation retail stores are doing well, according to the OutdoorRetailer State of the Market Report. Apparel andaccessory sales do well for almost all specialty retailers. Another indicator of a sport's economic contribution is the annual expendituresby participants. A large market exists for publications in the outdoor recreation industry.
Magazines are available for every branch of sport, as well as industry-specificpublications.
In addition, there is a demand for guidebooks, how-to information,trip narratives, and biographies.