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December 5, 2018
Stegmann Graz Leather Clog
Richmond, VA – Since 1888, Stegmann has been handcrafting their signature wool felted clogs. In 2017, they introduced leather and suede. The Graz, made with finest materials and superior craftsmanship, is designed for customers who love the comfort and classic aesthetic of the Original 108 wool clog. The Graz mirrors...
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December 5, 2018
American Alpine Club Announces 2019 US Team for the UIAA World Cup Ice Climbing Competition in Denver, CO
Golden, CO (Dec 5, 2018) —The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest non-profit organization for climbers, is thrilled to announced the 2019 USA World Cup Ice Climbing Team. The team of 21 male and female athletes is set to compete at the upcoming UIAA World Cup Ice Climbing Finals, taking...
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December 5, 2018
Aventura Clothing Asks the Question in Fall ‘19: “This is Us, Who Are You?”
Reno, NV – With a legacy that dates back to 1965, family-owned and operated Aventura Clothing continues to prioritize using sustainable fabrics, partnering with Fair Trade Certified® factories and offering up styles in sizes for all women. 50 percent of Aventura’s Fall ’19 collection is Fair Trade Certified and over...
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December 5, 2018
Ecōths’ Commitment to Sustainability Balances Business and Goodness
Reno, NV – Sustainability means different things to different people, but to family-owned and operated, men’s mountain lifestyle clothing brand Ecōths, it means not only committing to using sustainable fibers, but also helping people live a sustainable life. From using Fair Trade Certified® factories to donating meals through their Good...
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December 4, 2018
The Conservation Alliance Announces New Board Member
(Bend, Ore., December 4, 2018) – The Conservation Alliance board elected Strick Walker, Chief Marketing Officer at Merrell, to serve on the organization’s board of directors. Walker was elected by the board of directors to fill a vacancy left by Chaco President Seth Cobb. Over the past two decades, Walker...
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December 4, 2018
A New Era for Holden Outerwear Is Here
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 4, 2018) – Holden, the California-based outerwear company founded by entrepreneur and snow-sports legend Mikey LeBlanc and designer Scott Zergebel, launches a state-of-the-art web site and Fall/Winter 2018 Collection, marking a new era for the iconic brand. Holden was born in 2002 when LeBlanc and Zergebel partnered...
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December 4, 2018
The RadWagon from Rad Power Bikes is Named a Top 10 Green Product for 2019
SEATTLE - December 4, 2018 - The RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike from Rad Power Bikes is a Top 10 Product for 2019 in BuildingGreen's annual awards curated to help building professionals improve their impact on the environment. As the first mode of transportation ever included on the list, the RadWagon...
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December 4, 2018
Wild Country Friends: The First–and Still Finest–Camming Device on the Planet
The story is legend. In the early 1970s, Ray Jardine, an aerospace engineer who once worked NASA but dropped out to climb in Yosemite, carried a secret weapon under his sweater. It was a rack of early prototypes of the world’s first camming device, and he was guarding them against...
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December 3, 2018
OCR Approved for Inclusion in 2019 South East Asia Games
Manila, Philippines: Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) and OCR Asia, members of World OCR, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), announced approval by the South East Asia Games (SEA Games) Sport and Rules Committee, Executive Committee and Federation Council for inclusion of Obstacle Course Race/ Obstacle Sports (OCR) as...
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December 3, 2018
Obstacle Course Racing World Championships Adds 100 Meter Competition
Today, Adventurey is excited to announce a new championship distance which debut at the 2019 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships--the 100 Meter Sprint Championships. "The addition of this competition is the next logical step for our event," said OCRWC Founder Adrian Bijanada. "Each year we hear from athletes longing for...
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November 29, 2018
The Conservation Alliance Pushes Legislation to Protect Public Lands
Bend, Ore., November 29, 2018 – The Conservation Alliance is leading a delegation of outdoor business leaders to Washington, D.C. this week to demonstrate support for a package of legislation in Congress that would protect more than two million acres of land 850 river miles in eight states across the...
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November 28, 2018
Sam Whitley Joins LEM Helmets as National Sales Manager
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2018) – LEM Helmets, manufacturer of safe, stylish, and performance-driven cycling helmets for road, mountain biking, commute, and kids, welcomes Sam Whitley to the team as National Sales Manager. With a decade of sales and marketing experience in the cycling industry, Whitley will lead LEM’s retail...
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November 28, 2018
Petzl Earns Accolades for New Ergonomic Ice Tool
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (November 28, 2018) — Petzl, the leader in solution-based verticality and lighting equipment, was recently awarded a Gear of the Year from Men’s Journal for its all-new ERGONOMIC ice tool. The ERGONOMIC bridges the gap between the popular NOMIC and its predecessor, the ERGO, offering more utility...
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November 28, 2018
Smartwool Gives Back and Turns Advocacy into Action
Steamboat Springs, CO – November 27, 2018 – Throughout the holiday season, Smartwool is pledging to donate to Protect Our Winters and SOS Outreach. At the same time, employees are rolling up their sleeves and tackling hands-on projects to show their support for Colorado families experiencing food insecurity, members of...
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November 28, 2018
BioLite’s FirePit Awarded a Popular Science Best of What’s New Award
Brooklyn, NY, November 28, 2018 – BioLite, an innovator in off-grid energy solutions, is thrilled to receive a 2018 POPULAR SCIENCE Best of What’s New Award in the Recreation category. “We’re thrilled to see our FirePit recognized as Popular Science’s Best of What’s New for 2018,” says BioLite CEO and...
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November 28, 2018
Mountain Equipment Continues to Support the Ice Climbing Community
Buffalo N.Y. (November 28, 2018) -- Mountain Equipment, a UK designer and manufacturer of outdoor gear and apparel, is proud to announce that the brand is renewing its sponsorship at the Ouray Ice Festival in January 2019 by increasing its involvement as an Official Sponsor. Additionally, Mountain Equipment is sponsoring...
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November 28, 2018
Taurus 200 Named Official Event Producer for the 50 km, 100 km and 200 km OCR World Championships
(Lausanne, Switzerland) —World OCR, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), announced today the Taurus 200 as the officially sanctioned OCR World Championships for 50 km, 100 k and 200 km obstacle course races in Kurwongbah, QLD, Australia. Taurus 200 President Ms. Ilca Andrikis, announced, “Taurus 200 will provide international...
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November 27, 2018
Kitsbow Releases Polartec® Power Wool™ Collection
PETALUMA, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2018) Expanding its line of premium bike apparel designed in partnership with Polartec, Kitsbow is excited to release the new Power Wool Performance Knicker, Tight, Arm Warmer and Knee Warmer, all of which are made locally in the U.S. The products are made of a new,...
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November 27, 2018
Hillsound Equipment Gives Back with Outdoor Event Sponsorships and Fundraisers this Season
Vancouver, BC (November 27, 2018) - Hillsound Equipment, the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for outdoor enthusiasts, is sponsoring four outdoor events in the US and Canada throughout the fall and winter season. Each event will use Hillsound’s products as prizes for event attendees. Hillsound is donating their...
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November 27, 2018
Hydro Flask Announces Grant Recipients of 2018 Parks For All Charitable Giving Program
Bend, OR (November 27, 2018) – Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) company, is honored to announce the recipients of its 2018 Parks for All Charitable Giving Program. On this #GivingTuesday, the...
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November 27, 2018
Salewa North America Amplifies Sales Efforts with Addition of New Northeastern Sales Rep
(Boulder, CO) - Salewa North America, the leading mountain sports company born and bred in the Italian Dolomites which operates the DYNAFIT, SALEWA, WILD COUNTRY, and POMOCA brands in the United States and Canada, announced today that Burlington-based Rich Anderson will represent Dynafit, Salewa and Pomoca in the New England...
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November 27, 2018
Crescent Moon Recognized with Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award for Game Changing Eva Foam Snowshoe Design
Boulder, CO (November 27, 2018) – Crescent Moon Snowshoes was honored to accept one of only twelve awards at the inaugural Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards show at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show held in Denver, CO. Crescent Moon has been widely acknowledged for their innovative use of EVA...
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November 27, 2018
Trigger-Action Travel Mugs: PMI’s Stanley Brand Keeps Coffee Hot in the Most Durable Travel Mug Yet
SEATTLE, WA (November 27, 2018) – The toughest travel mug collection is ready for gifting for Fall 2019. Brought to you by PMI’s Stanley brand, the inventor of double wall steel vacuum insulation, the new Master Series Trigger-Action Mugs (16- and 20-oz; MSRP $50 and $55) feature Stanley’s QuadVac™ insulation...
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November 27, 2018
Bindle Bottle Selected as One of This Year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things
Encinitas, CA, November 27, 2018 – Bindle Bottle LLC announced today that the Bindle Bottle, the world’s first insulated water bottle with integrated storage, is included in this year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things holiday gift list featured in the December issue of O, The Oprah Magazine and on OprahMag.com. The Oprah’s Favorite Things...
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November 27, 2018
Merrell Joins the Ragnar Trail Series as the Official Footwear Partner
ROCKFORD, Mich. (Nov. 27, 2018) — Merrell, the leading outdoor brand that gives you all you really need to discover the simple yet profound power of the trail, has announced their partnership with Ragnar Trail Series as the official footwear sponsor of the 2019 and 2020 seasons. Merrell will have a...