Slowtwitch attended the Outdoor Retailer trade show in downtown Salt Lake City and came back with photos of a mixed bag of personalities and products.

All images © Slowtwitch / Lars Finanger.

A T-shirt company with a bearded man icon – a popular trend.

Osprey made sure retailers didn’t walk the floors on empty bellies.

The Osprey booth display was a cutaway of their seats and cabin.

Inspired by a Slowtwitch article, Altra was excited to show us their casual work line.

Altra founder Golden Harper ran his first marathon at age 10 and was a 2-time Utah high school cross-country state champion. Here he shows two Altra models popular with triathletes.

Kevin Brodwick is the man behind Thinksport and is a fixture in the Austin triathlon scene.

Clif was showcasing their new savory lineup. As always, this was a popular stop.

This was the only road bike we saw at the show and it belonged to Ryan Barnett of Louis Garneau, a former domestic pro cyclist.

Pitchin’ Power was one of many contests of skill to lure in prospective retailers.

The very catchy neon green and yellow Clifton 2 by Hoka One One.

Torrent the Australian Shepherd drew lot of folks into the Joshua Tree booth.

A rare moment when this Pakems chair was not occupied.

Tiger Balm was on hand providing samples of a few new applications of their flagship product.

Dogs weren’t the only creatures in the halls of the Salt Palace.

Many companies threw happy hours starting as early as 3 PM, including Stanley, who also offered a string band.

A heated game of pong.

The Red Iguana was a popular dining spot in Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer participants. At night, a line forms far out the door as seating is limited. Less than half a mile away is Red Iguana 2, which offers the same menu but a larger seating area.

Since 2013, the TRAX light rail has three lines serving Salt Lake County, including one line between the airport and downtown. This made travel cost-effective and hassle-free.