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November 30, 2023
Grundéns Continues its Sustainability Journey with Recyclable Packaging For All Apparel
November, 2023 (Poulsbo, WA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grundéns, producer of the world's leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces new Vela packaging for its complete apparel line, improving upon its previous bio-degradable packaging. Vela bags are weather resistant, durable, FSC certified paper bags that are curbside recyclable. Each year, 500 billion...
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November 30, 2023
Vail Resorts to Acquire Swiss Ski Resort
Vail Resorts, Inc. agreed to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (CPIPG). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans approximately 4,593 square feet of skiable vertical terrain with about 87 miles of trails. Accessible from five airports and by train, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located in the Valais canton...
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November 30, 2023
High Fives Foundation Named “2022 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” by GreatNonprofits
Truckee, CA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - High Fives Foundation announced recently it has been named a “2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. High Fives Foundation provides financial support and healing resources to life-changing injury survivors across the nation, resulting in increased accessibility and...
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November 29, 2023
Why environmentalists are suing the National Park Service to prevent it from planting trees
The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where wildfires in 2020 and 2021 inflicted lasting damage on the iconic sequoia forests. Environmentalists in California say it’s a huge mistake. Four groups filed suit against the NPS on November 17, saying the...
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November 29, 2023
ewool Introduces Turnkey Heated Technology for Apparel and Accessory Brands at 2023 ISPO Munich
MONTREAL (Nov, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – ewool, a leading Canadian brand specializing in premium heated apparel with 10 years of innovation, will debut its turnkey heated technology to apparel and accessory brands at 2023 ISPO Munich, the largest trade fair for the sports business, taking place Nov. 28-30. With ewool, brands have...
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November 29, 2023
White Duck Outdoors Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Resale Program
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 29, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – White Duck Outdoors, a leading provider of high-quality tents and outdoor accessories, is pleased to announce the launch of its used gear resale program. This first-of-its-kind program allows customers to buy gently used tents from White Duck Outdoors, providing a sustainable and...
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November 29, 2023
Movement Expands; Acquires Multiple Gyms in the Northeast
A press release earlier this week announced that Movement, the largest network of climbing gyms in the United States, recently acquired The Cliffs’ five facilities. The acquisition encompasses all The Cliffs’ gyms in New York and Pennsylvania and brings the total number of Movement gyms to 29 across the country....
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November 29, 2023
VF Corp. Lays Off About 500 Under Reinvent Turnaround Plan
VF Corp., parent of brands such as Vans and The North Face, confirmed today that it has laid off roughly 500 positions across the organization. A spokesperson confirmed the reductions are global and impact all brands, corporate functions, and geographies. The layoffs come as new VF President and CEO Bracken...
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November 29, 2023
ISLE’s Pioneer PRO Model Receives Prestigious Popular Science Best of What’s New Award Acknowledging Innovation in Material Strength and Rigidity
San Diego, CA (November 29th, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – ISLE, the surf and SUP innovator celebrating 20 years in business, proudly announces that its revolutionary Pioneer PRO model has been honored with a prestigious Best of What's New Award by Popular Science. This recognition underscores years of dedicated research invested in their patented...
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November 29, 2023
UYN Sports Signs Alpine Ski Racer Bode Miller As First U.S. Brand Ambassador
MARBLEHEAD, Mass., (November, 29, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – UYN Sports (“Unleash Your Nature”), a global leader in sustainable technical apparel, footwear and accessories, today named accomplished alpine ski racer Bode Miller as its first U.S. brand ambassador. Miller’s notable achievements include six Olympic medals and the record for the most World Cup...
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November 29, 2023
Salomon Unveils New S/Lab Spectur: A “Super Shoe” for Everyday Runners
ANNECY, FRANCE (Nov. 29, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Salomon unveils a new high-performance race-day running shoe built to deliver the same benefits to everyday runners that elite-level marathoners receive from their shoes. The S/LAB Spectur running shoe, available in May 2024, is a racing shoe that features the same premium materials and...
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November 29, 2023
Nite Ize Wins Golden Hammer Award For INOVA T4R Long Throw Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight
BOULDER, Colo. – November 29, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nite Ize®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, announced its INOVA® T4R® Long Throw Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight was named a 2023 Golden Hammer Award winner by Hardware + Building Supply Dealer (HBSDealer). The 1,000-meter beam flashlight was recognized amongst several nominees for its...
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November 29, 2023
No Reception Club Announces Baby2Baby as Impact Partner
San Francisco, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Award-winning family travel brand, No Reception Club, is proud to announce its first impact partner, Baby2Baby, a national nonprofit that provides children living in poverty across the country with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. Diapers are the fourth...
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November 28, 2023
PEARL iZUMi and Nathan owner, United Sports Brands, acquired by Norwest Equity Partners
Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (USB), which has a diverse portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brands. The transaction closed on November 20, 2023, and financial terms were not disclosed. United Sports Brands’ (USB’s) six brands are: PEARL iZUMI,...
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November 28, 2023
Royal Robbins Becomes Brand Certified in the Responsible Wool Standard—Solidifying Commitment to Natural and Sustainable Fibers
SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 28, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - In a significant milestone, outdoor adventure brand Royal Robbins proudly announces its recent brand certification in the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), certified by Control Union 895314. Founded in 1968 by iconic climbers and conservationists, Liz and Royal Robbins, the brand has long...
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November 28, 2023
NTP-STAG Releases Expo 2024 Featured Speakers
NTP-STAG, a leading distribution company for the RV aftermarket, in conjunction with SeaWide marine distribution, announced best-selling author Sterling Hawkins and basketball legend Bill Walton as the featured speakers for Expo 2024. Presented by Airxcel, the event will be held in Kissimmee, Florida, on Jan. 15-16, 2024. For the first...
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November 28, 2023
World First: Catalan Kayaker Achieves Historic 20-Meter Glacier Waterfall Descent
In a historic feat, Catalan adventurer and elite kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has conquered the world's highest glacier waterfall drop in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway. Aniol Serrasolses and his team embarked on a challenging expedition to the Svalbard archipelago, to one of the most remote places on earth, beginning with a...
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November 28, 2023
Rumpl Partners With First Descents for Giving Tuesday Donation
PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 28, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rumpl, the category leader in premium outdoor blankets, is proudly supporting First Descents this Giving Tuesday with a buy one, donate one program. First Descents is a national non-profit that provides life-changing outdoor adventures to young adults affected by cancer and other serious health...
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November 28, 2023
SCARPA adds high-traction Spin ST to its performance trail-running shoe collection
BOULDER, Colo. (Nov. 28, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Over the last few years, SCARPA has built out an award-winning collection of trail-running shoes. Between the Spin, Ribelle and Golden Gate families, SCARPA offers a trail-running shoe to meet any athlete demand. For Fall 2023, it adds a specialized performance tool, the Spin ST,...
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November 28, 2023
Maven Bolsters Its Premium Line of Optics with the RS1.2 Riflescope and S.3 Spotting Scope
LANDER, Wyo. (Nov. 28, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Maven Outdoor Equipment Company, a Wyoming-based direct-to-consumer brand known for offering world-class optics at affordable prices, has expanded its award-winning lines of premium riflescopes and spotting scopes by introducing the RS1.2 Riflescope and S.3 Spotting Scope. The RS1.2 is the culmination of years of research...
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November 28, 2023
Rossignol launches limited-edition ski to support increased diversity in the outdoors
Park City, UT – November 28, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In time with the “giving season” and in keeping with Rossignol’s commitment to social advocacy and community-building, the 116-year-old legacy brand is eager to announce its new charitable ski initiative in partnership with the Share Winter Foundation and celebrated contemporary artist...
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November 28, 2023
Roark Hires Longtime Board Member, Jason Steris as CEO
Irvine, Ca. November 27, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Roark announces the hiring of industry veteran Jason Steris as CEO, bringing broad leadership acumen and global operations expertise as the brand continues its growth as an omni-channel business across the Men's, Women's and performance Run/Active divisions. He will work in partnership with...
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November 27, 2023
Surfers Will Stay on a Cruise Ship During the Olympic Surfing Event at Teahupo’o
It was revealed that the Paris 2024 organizers hired a cruise ship to house athletes and officials for the Olympic surfing event at Teahupo’o. While most Olympic athletes will be staying in the Olympic Village in Paris, the organizing committee had to create an alternative housing arrangement for the surfers...
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November 27, 2023
Vista Outdoor Receives Unsolicited Proposal to Buy Company
Vista Outdoor announced it received an offer last Wednesday from Colt CZ Group to buy the company for $30 per share, or $1.74 billion, which, if accepted, would scrap the deal announced earlier this year to sell Vista’s sporting products business to Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and spin off Vista’s outdoor...
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November 27, 2023
RECCO launches new rescue reflector that can be integrated into extremely lightweight, packable garments
STOCKHOLM, Sweden. (Nov. 27, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – RECCO, manufacturer of advanced rescue technology, in partnership with Helly Hansen will debut the Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket, the first product that uses the new RECCO reflector 742LT. The reflector design is incredibly compact, lightweight and flexible, allowing for easy integration into garments that are...