Press Releases
October 12, 2016
Access Fund and AAC Announce 2016 Anchor Replacement Fund Grant Awards
October 12, 2016. Boulder, CO. The Access Fund and American Alpine Club are pleased to announce the 2016 Anchor Replacement Fund grant awards. Now in its second year, the Anchor Replacement Fund was launched to address the growing concerns of anchor failure and the access issues that could result from these...
October 12, 2016
Access Fund Celebrates 25 Years of Climbing Advocacy
Boulder, CO October 12, 2016 – Access Fund has joined forces with longtime partner Patagonia to celebrate 25 years of climbing advocacy. The Access Fund Anniversary Celebration will take place on October 22 in Westminster, Colorado and includes an all-day Climber Advocate Summit and an evening Anniversary Dinner. The event will bring together...
October 11, 2016
Outdoor Retailer Announces CampMaid’s New Charcoal Chimney as the “Light My Fire” Award Winner
Salt Lake City, Utah - The Outdoor Retailer announces CampMaid’s new Charcoal Chimney as the “Best-in-Show Light My Fire Award” winner. CampMaid created a firestorm of excitement at the Summer OR Show by unveiling the hottest new portable Charcoal Chimney which rapidly heats charcoal for outdoor cooking. CampMaid Charcoal Chimney...
October 10, 2016
Icebug Footwear Hires Marty Byer Group For Mid-Atlantic Territory
Bellingham, WA (October 10th, 2016) - Icebug footwear is pleased to announce that they are expanding their sales representation with the hiring of the Marty Byer Group, covering the Mid-Atlantic. Located in Potomac, Maryland, Marty Byer Group is headed by Marty, with over 30 years of experience in high-level sales in the...
October 7, 2016
Packing It Out Team Completes Inspiring Mission
Another successful journey has come to a close for the Packing It Out team. Sierra Designs is a proud sponsor of the two-man crew, which removed more than 700 pounds of trash along the Pacific Crest Trail this year. The team, consisting of Seth “Cap” Orme and Paul “Spice” Twedt, began their...
October 6, 2016
Eagle Creek Supports Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Eagle Creek has taken a lot of pride in its support of worthy causes over the years. That tradition continues this October. For the second consecutive year, Eagle Creek will be donating funds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to support research for prevention and finding a cure. This...
October 5, 2016
AMGA Announces Partnership with Hestra
Boulder, Colo. (October 5, 2016) – American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) announces its newest partner Hestra, a Colorado-based and Sweden-born glove manufacturer. For 80 years Hestra has supplied gloves to mountain athletes worldwide. “AMGA guides serve clients across a variety of conditions and terrain,” said Dana Richardson, strategic partnership manager for AMGA....
October 5, 2016
The Conservation Alliance Contributes $820,000 in Grants to 23 Organizations
Bend, Ore., October 5, 2016 – The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $820,000 to 23 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations mark The Conservation Alliance’s final funding disbursal for 2016. The Conservation Alliance has more than 200 member companies who care passionately about protecting wild places for their...
October 5, 2016
Mustang Survival Debuts First U.S. Coast Guard-Approved Racing Personal Flotation Device
Bellingham, WA – Mustang Survival, the North American manufacturer of innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, proudly unveils the all new EP38 Inflatable PFD at this week’s Annapolis Boat Show (Booth B57). As the only U.S. Coast Guard-approved race-compliant PFD, the EP38 Inflatable is the latest addition to Mustang Survival’s EP Ocean Racing Series. With...
October 4, 2016
Hydro Flask Launches My Hydro™ Customization Program
Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now in the Housewares segment of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE), is excited to announce the launch of My Hydro™, a first-of-its-kind bottle customization program. Beginning Monday, October 3rd, consumers can visit https://myhydro.hydroflask.com/ to create a customized Hydro Flask that...
October 3, 2016
TREW Introduces Truce Bags for Fall 2016
TREW, designers and builders of style-inspired, performance outdoor apparel, introduce Truce Bags, a line of resilient, fashionable and environmentally responsible bags, designed and crafted in Portland, OR. TREW has been working with Truce founder and designer Luke Mathers for years, turning warrantied gear and materials leftovers into small bags and dopp...
September 30, 2016
Adaptive Athletes Excel at World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Tenth Annual Adventure Team Challenge
Grand Junction, Colorado – Under picture-perfect sunny skies September 25, the 11 teams competing in national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ tenth annual Adventure Team Challenge Colorado paddled to the sandy Highline Lake shore and triumphantly passed underneath the arched finish line. For many of the participating adaptive and able-bodied athletes,...
September 29, 2016
An Altruistic Alternative for Spring Break
SILVER SPRING, MD – A leader in volunteer tourism, American Hiking Society is inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards and offering millennials impactful, adventure-filled volunteer opportunities for their next spring break. Their just-released 2017 Alternative Break trip schedule is chock-full of service vacations geared specifically towards college student groups and...
September 28, 2016
20th annual Climb Smart in Joshua Tree October 14-16
Friends Of Joshua Tree (a 501 c3 organization) will produce the 20th staging of Climb Smart, gathering climbers from around the country to kick off the climbing season there around education, stewardship and community. Many top athletes, including Peter Croft, Hans Florine, Chris Schulte and Brad Gobright will be in attendance...
September 27, 2016
New inflatable pillow brings luxury to the affordable camping market
CENTERVILLE, Utah- Klymit, a comfort innovator in advanced outdoor technology, introduces the Luxe Pillow to its inflatable pillow line. The Luxe Pillow is the most luxurious pillow in the line, featuring expanded cushioning and ultra-soft material. The Luxe Pillow features a thoughtfully designed weld pattern to help lift and stabilize the...
September 27, 2016
Berkeley Residents Show Strong Support for Royal Robbins’ Clothing Recycling Initiative
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2016) — Royal Robbins returns to its environmental safekeeping roots with its Royal’s Rewear Program, a new recycling program that takes a strong stance against sending used clothing to landfills. The Royal Robbins store in Berkeley is proving to be a shining example of what the program is capable...
September 27, 2016
Black Diamond Appoints John Walbrecht as President of Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. a global innovator in climbing, skiing, mountain sports equipment and apparel, and a subsidiary of Black Diamond, Inc., has appointed John Walbrecht as President, effective October 3, 2016. Walbrecht brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience from several strong active outdoor brands. Most recently he...
September 27, 2016
Seattle Outdoor Adventure Nonprofit Hosts Event to Send Youth on a 54-Day Adventure
Seattle, WA, September 27, 2016-- Pacific Northwest-based nonprofit Peak 7 Adventures is hosting their second annual Seattle fundraising event to provide outdoor adventures for over 1,000 underserved Seattle teens. The event, held on October 13, 2016 at Sodo Park, will include a live auction and youth speakers who will share how...
September 26, 2016
The New Primal Launches Revolutionary Meat Snacks for Kids
Charleston, SC (September 26, 2016) - The New Primal, makers of the world’s healthiest, most responsibly sourced, 100% grass-fed beef and free-range turkey jerky, is excited to announce the launch of Snack Mates, the first-to-market Paleo-friendly meat sticks made just for kids. Snack Mates are 0.5 oz meat sticks sold in...
September 26, 2016
Hillsound Adds New Sales Agency in the Midwest
Vancouver, BC- Hillsound Equipment- the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts- is excited to announce a partnership with Fitzpatrick, Leier & Associates. Fitzpatrick, Leier & Associates will represent Hillsound’s products in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, and Missouri covering...
September 26, 2016
OIA’s 2nd Annual Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy Now Accepting Entries
(Boulder, CO) – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the leading trade association in the outdoor space, is accepting applications for the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy. Between September 20th and October 28th, the next generation of outdoor industry game changers, and those working alongside a stellar future leader, are encouraged to submit an application...
September 26, 2016
Western Rise Launches the Granite Camp Pants 2.0—A Technical, Style-Driven All Mountain Pant
TELLURIDE, CO (September 26, 2016) A tough, versatile mountain pant, cut from some of the most technical fabrics available today, the new and improved Granite Camp Pants 2.0 is the perfect all-around mountain and town pant. “We found an incredibly rugged, yet comfortable fabric to make a pant that is perfectly suited...
September 23, 2016
Eagle Creek Joins Adventure Travel Conservation Fund As Industry Leaders
Eagle Creek, manufacturers of the best adventure travel gear on the planet, is pleased to announce that they have joined forces with other leading conservation voices in the Adventure Travel industry to become a founding member of the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF). As an industry leader, Eagle Creek understands...
September 23, 2016
New Charcoal Chimney Kickstarter Campaign from CampMaid Takes Outdoor Cooking to New Level
SALT LAKE CITY, UT. SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 – CampMaid today announced its new Charcoal Chimney via Kickstarter. The patent pending design utilizes a funnel airflow which rapidly heats the briquettes, getting charcoal hot and ready to cook quicker than regular methods. A unique twist to heating charcoal for outdoor cooking, the portable,...
September 22, 2016
Vapur and Sierra-at-Tahoe Team Up to End Disposable Water Bottle Waste
In collaboration with Sierra-at-Tahoe, Vapur®, manufacturer of the flexible, reusable Anti-Bottle®, is installing four on-mountain Hydration Stations for the 16/17 season. The Hydration Stations further Vapur’s mission of eco-responsibility by minimizing the use of plastic water bottles, while providing clean, accessible water to skiers and riders. In addition to the new refill...