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October 5, 2020
SPOT Introduces the New SPOT Gen4 Jeep® Special Edition Satellite Messenger
Covington, LA (October 5, 2020) – SPOT LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT) and leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, today announced the launch of the SPOT Gen4 Jeep Special Edition Satellite GPS Messenger™. This product launch is the latest addition to the SPOT...
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October 5, 2020
James Niehues and Mad River Glen celebrate their partnership with the release of a new trail map and over $120,000 raised
Fayston, Vt. (Oct. 5, 2020)— Open Road Ski Company (openroadski.com) marked the end of their successful campaign in partnership with James Niehues (jamesniehues.com) and Mad River Glen (madriverglen.com) over the weekend, releasing a first look at the hand-painted trail map and raising a total of $121,327, surpassing their initial goal...
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October 5, 2020
Stio Partners with GORE-TEX® and Launches Largest Ski Program to Date with Fall 2020 Collection
JACKSON, Wyo. (October 5, 2020) – Inspired by life in the Tetons, Jackson Hole mountain brand Stio makes premium technical and lifestyle apparel to cover the full range of mountain pursuits. Drawing inspiration from its roots in world-class mountains and legendary ski culture, Stio has released its most dynamic ski...
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October 5, 2020
REVEAL Global Media Conference Announces Fall/Winter Brand Lineup
BOULDER, Colo. - October 5, 2020 - REVEAL Global Media Conference, a growing series of events designed exclusively to connect brands and the media, will host the third event in the series on October 6 and 7, 2020. At REVEAL Fall/Winter 2020, 39 influential brands spanning outdoor, active lifestyle, and...
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October 5, 2020
Evolv + Mesa Rim Launch Test Center Pilot Program
Orange County, Calif. (October 2020)- Evolv, the southern California modern climbing company rooted in progression and creative self-expression, today announced that it has partnered with Mesa Rim to launch a pilot Test Center at Mesa Rim’s gym location in Reno, Nev. The Test Center will give climbers the chance to...
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October 5, 2020
Ruffwear Launches Fall/Winter 2020 Product Line
BEND, OR (October 5, 2020) – Ruffwear, the leading manufacturer of performance dog gear built to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions, is excited to launch their new fall/winter line. This season’s gear equips dogs to get outside with their humans in the colder months ahead...
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October 5, 2020
USABA Named Winner of 2020 Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award
COLORADO SPRINGS – The United States Association of Blind Athletes has been selected as one of five 2020 winners of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Sports Award, from a pool of 270 applicants. The winners receive a $25,000 cash award and were honored at a virtual ceremony on October 4...
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October 5, 2020
Live Event Photography – powered by Space
A UK space company has launched a service to deliver real time events photography for the first time – removing the unnecessary waiting time for images after a sporting event. A £900,000 investment from the UK Space Agency in partnership with the European Space Agency will support developers at AWOL,...
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October 5, 2020
Buddy On-Demand Accident Coverage Now Available in New Hampshire
RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 5, 2020 —Buddy (https://buddyinsurance.com/), the on-demand accident insurance company, announced today it had been approved by New Hampshire insurance regulators for sale across the state. This brings its total state approvals to 33, with more coming on board weekly. Buddy created its on-demand accident insurance to empower...
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October 2, 2020
Woodruff, Finsterwald Take the Top Step at the Inaugural Pikes Peak APEX in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado—The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox was held last week on September 24-27, 2020 in perfect, fall Colorado weather. Strict COVID-19 safety measures were in place to pull off one of the few mountain bike races to be held in North America in all of 2020. The...
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October 1, 2020
SKLZ Introduces New Line of Premium Baseball Batting Tees
Carlsbad, Calif. (October 1, 2020) - SKLZ, the leader in sports training equipment, introduces a new collection of premium baseball batting tees, available at sporting goods retailers beginning in October. The new SKLZ batting tees and baseball training aids are designed to improve all aspects of your swing and make...
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October 1, 2020
Can Neck Gaiters Really Be Just as Effective as Masks?
Researchers from the University of Georgia found that single-layer gaiters provided a 77% average reduction in respiratory droplets versus no face covering at all. Two-layer masks just edged them out at 81%. However, multi-layer gaiters were the big winners with a 96% reduction. Read more on Gear Patrol.
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October 1, 2020
Nepal Opens to Climbers and Trekkers Starting October 17
Travel restrictions are slowly being lifted, allowing international flights to arrive in Kathmandu and to welcome trekkers and climbers back to the mountains. This is good news for backpackers and mountaineers hoping to explore the Himalaya this fall. While the number of visitors isn’t as big as in the past,...
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October 1, 2020
Runners Should Trust Thirst, New Study Says
Not only does your brain sense when you’re dehydrated, it monitors what you drink and eat and adjusts your thirst immediately. Runners should pay attention. Read more on Podium Runner.
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October 1, 2020
Changing How You Breathe Could Change Your Life
Woodruff, Finsterwald Take the Top Step at the Inaugural Pikes Peak APEX in Colorado Springs - The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox was held last week on Sept. 24-27, where strict COVID-19 safety measures were in place to pull off one of the few mountain bike races to be...
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October 1, 2020
2021 Spartan Trail US Season calendar released
BOSTON (October 1, 2020) – Spartan Trail continues its ascent into the North American trail running scene with 26 events for the 2021 Season in the US and Canada. Starting with new locations, events, and formats that aim to attract everyone from new runners to experienced trail runners. From 10k...
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October 1, 2020
Vasque Announces Leadership and Organizational Transitions
Red Wing, MN – Oct. 1, 2020 –Vasque Footwear, a family-owned company with more than 55 years of experience in the outdoor footwear sector, is pleased to welcome a new president to its leadership team. Bryce Wernsman has been named President at Vasque Footwear. For the last three years, Wernsman has...
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October 1, 2020
Outdoor Related Businesses Invest $950,000 to Secure Protections for Wild Places
BEND, Ore. (October 1, 2020) -The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $950,000 to organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. Funding will help conservation groups secure new protections for remote wild lands and waters, and acquire close-to-home trails and open spaces. The Conservation Alliance works with 250 member...
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October 1, 2020
Gerber Partners with Team Rubicon to Raise Funds for Wildfire Relief
Portland, Ore. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Gerber Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of knives and multi-tools continues its partnership with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide disaster relief for underserved communities, to raise funds in an effort to support relief for the Pacific Northwest’s wildfires....
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October 1, 2020
Knog Introduces the Bilby Headlamp to North American Market
October 1, 2020 – Melbourne, Australia – Knog, the designer of cult-favorite bike accessories and outdoor lighting products is thrilled to announce the official North American launch of the Bilby—the world’s most powerful silicone headlamp. Rechargeable, lightweight and seriously bright, the new Bilby 400 Lumen Silicone Headlamp is guaranteed to...
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October 1, 2020
Dragon Alliance Debuts New Lens Changing Technology in Winter 2020 Goggles
SAN CLEMENTE, CA, (Oct. 1, 2020)–Dragon Eyewear, a leader in the performance eyewear space with deep roots in the action sports world, rounds out its extensive goggle lineup with the addition of the PXV2 and RVX OTG. The PXV2 is an update to the groundbreaking PXV goggle, now featuring Swiftlock...
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October 1, 2020
Matador Protects Medicines and More with new Waterproof Travel Canisters
BOULDER, Colo. (October 1, 2020) – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, today introduced the Waterproof Travel Canisters, aluminum containers designed for organizing small items during transit. The canisters, which come in 40-mL and 100-mL sizes, are fully waterproof and food-safe, offering a durable and ultralight...
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October 1, 2020
Mind Body Tri Presented by Hyperice Announces Master Yoga Instructor and Trainer to Lead New Virtual Fitness Event
October 1, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that master yoga instructor Kelli Harrington will lead participants through the yoga and meditation portions of its inaugural event on October 24,...
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September 30, 2020
Outdoor brands work to keep voters safe in November
As the election approaches, a number of large outdoor companies are stepping up to help. Answering a call from Operation Vote Safe, companies like REI, Patagonia, and Outdoor Research have donated time, technological expertise, and thousands of units of PPE to polling places across the country. Read more on SNEWS.
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September 30, 2020
New Managing Director hired to lead The Outdoor Foundation
The Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, announced that Stephanie Maez, a strategic policy advocate, nonprofit executive and a former state legislator from New Mexico, has been named its new managing director. Stephanie currently serves as the senior fellow for race and diversity at the Topos Partnership,...