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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...