Patagonia, Black Diamond take on Utah officials over public land rights

The outdoor industry is leading the fight to protect America’s public lands from being developed for gas and oilUtah, a state rich in epic landscapes and national parks, is becoming ground zero for a fight between the $646bn outdoor industry and state lawmakers over public land management.At a trade show for outdoor clothing and gear makers in Salt Lake City this week, two prominent figures from the industry called on their peers to move the semi-annual event out of the state unless Utah l