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July 17, 2018
BOGS° Unveils Spring 2019 Collection at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Portland, OR. (July 17, 2018) – BOGS° Footwear, the brand known for innovative technology and original prints, proudly debuts a new spring line that will keep wearers comfortable and dry so they can stay focused on the task at hand. Whether for work or play, BOGS° continues to push the...
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July 16, 2018
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 Features Nearly 300 New Exhibitors And First Demo In Downtown Denver
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIF. – (July 16, 2018) – Outdoor Retailer, the premier trade event and community gathering for the outdoor industry, today announced a lineup of new experiences for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, July 22-26 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The week opens with the Demo Experience...
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July 16, 2018
Since 1979: Mountainsmith Set to Showcase 40th Anniversary Collection at Summer Outdoor Retailer
Golden, CO – Mountainsmith – craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and outdoor recreational gear – celebrates being ‘Forged for Forty’ in 2019 with restorations of their most iconic packs – the Bugaboo and Tour Classic. Originally designed by legendary outdoorsman and Mountainsmith founder Patrick Smith, these heritage packs pay homage...
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July 16, 2018
Mountain Equipment Introduces American alpinist, Chantel Astorga to their Pro Partner team
Mountain Equipment, designer and manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories, is welcoming Chantel Astorga to their pro athlete team. Chantel Astorga will need little introduction to those who follow the close knit world of hard alpine climbing as the first female ascent of the Slovak Route on Denali with fellow...
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July 15, 2018
Intradeco Acquires Headsweats, Leader in Performance Headwear
Boulder, CO – July 15, 2018 – Intradeco, a global vertical-manufacturing company in the textile industry, has acquired Headsweats, the world leader in ultra-light, supremely wicking performance headwear. “With the addition of Intradeco, we are positioned to broaden the scope of the product selection for custom sublimated apparel at competitive...
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July 13, 2018
La Sportiva Updates Core Mountain & Climbing Models for Spring 2019
(BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva celebrates 90 years of product innovation for the mountain enthusiast with four footwear styles in the Mountain and Climbing categories for Spring 2019. All new models are designed for performance in the mountains in categories that La Sportiva has long been successful in. The Nepal...
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July 13, 2018
La Sportiva expands Spring 2019 collection to meet increased demand for hiking products
(BOULDER, Colo.) – For the past several seasons, hiking has been the fastest growing category for La Sportiva and for Spring 2019, the brand debuts five new styles to further expand the collection. Expanding on the success of Nucleo and Spire, La Sportiva adds 2 new styles with Gore-Tex Surround,...
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July 13, 2018
La Sportiva Introduces Two New Models to Mountain Running® Category
(BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva commands respect in the Mountain Running® footwear category and will maintain its positioning with two new models for Spring 2019. Built for runners who tackle technical trails, ambitious races, and aggressive objectives the Kaptiva and Bushido II build on the brand’s knowledge and brings innovation...
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July 13, 2018
Push the Limits in La Sportiva’s Spring 2019 Apparel Collection
(BOULDER, Colo.) – For Spring 2019, La Sportiva introduces its most comprehensive collection of apparel yet. Spread across three categories for both men and women, the Climbing, Running, and Traverse collections all contain apparel designed to give mountain athletes their best shot at top performance. The Climbing and Running collections...
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July 12, 2018
Yakima Goes Heavy Duty in 2019
Lake Oswego, OR, July 12, 2018 – Keeping in step with both vehicle and gear trends from overlanding to kayak fishing, Yakima Racks is introducing its most rugged collection yet in 2019. The new products will be shown to the outdoor market at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (booth #31015) in...
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July 12, 2018
UCO Unveils New LED Lighting Options
Seattle, WA - July 12, 2018 - UCO knows light. The Seattle-based brand has been crafting quality lighting products for the outdoors since 1971, and each season since has brought new innovation and modern design. This year, UCO is proud to unveil two stylish and budget-friendly new headlamps, along with...
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July 12, 2018
Boasting 50-Percent Faster Flow Rate, Platypus® Launches Big Zip™ EVO for Spring 2019
SEATTLE, Wash. - Platypus, the leader in taste-free hydration, introduces the latest evolution of its best-selling Big Zip Reservoir - the Big Zip™ EVO - for spring 2019. Delivering a 50-percent increase in flow than the previous Big Zip LP and new user-friendly features like a quick-access disconnect and pincher...
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July 12, 2018
As SCARPA celebrates 80th anniversary, brand’s experience in trail, mountain, climbing footwear shows in its Spring 19 line
BOULDER, Colo. (July 12, 2018) – Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2018, SCARPA, an industry leader in footwear for all aspects of performance mountain sports, unveils a collection of 20 new or redesigned products for Spring 2019 that reflect the breadth of its experience in outdoor innovation and handcrafted manufacturing. ...
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July 12, 2018
Award-Winning MSR® Hubba™ NX Tent Series Receives 2019 Updates
SEATTLE, Wash.— When Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®) introduced the MSR Hubba Tent series in 2002, the innovative, lightweight, one-pole-to-pitch design revolutionized the lightweight backpacking tent category and quickly became the cornerstone of the company’s tent line. After receiving nearly two dozen awards for the tent series over the past...
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July 12, 2018
Lighter shelters, warmer gaiters, more advanced apparel technologies featured in Outdoor Research SS19 line
SEATTLE, Wash. (July 12, 2018) – Showcasing its commitment to solution-driven innovation, Outdoor Research, maker of industry leading outdoor apparel and gear, introduces a line of new products for Spring-Summer 2019 that unveils groundbreaking new products in multiple categories. Those include a super-light bivy that blurs the line between backcountry...
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July 12, 2018
Black Diamond’s Spring 2019 Climbing Products to Target Both Traditional and Gym Climbers
SALT LAKE CITY (July 12, 2018) – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, introduces a collection of climbing products for spring 2019 that reflects 30 years of climbing innovation and is targeted at both traditional and gym climbers. Black Diamond’s spring 2019 collection, to...
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July 12, 2018
Mountain Khakis Announces New Sales Representation In Rockies and Northwest Regions
JACKSON HOLE, WY (July 12, 2018) – Mountain Khakis®, the leading mountain town-inspired lifestyle apparel brand for men and women, is proud to announce new sales representation in two key territories, effective immediately. Representing the Rocky Mountain region, Annie DeWaters is the founder and principle of Gone Skiing Sales, representing...
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July 12, 2018
Mountain & Adventure Film Festival Gathering moves to Los Angeles, CA
Entering its third year, the MAFF Gathering (Mountain & Adventure Film Festival) is moving to Los Angeles, CA. The three-day festival celebrates Southern California’s outdoor community, brands, and lifestyle. Festival Director, Benjamin Oberman shares, “Bringing the festival from the mountains into the city will allow us to introduce an exponentially...
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July 11, 2018
LifeStraw Releases First Responsibility Report Highlighting New Commitments and 13 Years of Global Safe Drinking Water Efforts
LAUSANNE (July 11, 2018) – LifeStraw, a global leader in developing innovative filtration and purification products for safe drinking water, today released its first responsibility report highlighting 13 years of global safe drinking water efforts. Specifically, it outlines new commitments to its retail give back programs, sustainability efforts, support of...
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July 11, 2018
Coolcore’s launches new ThreadFlare thermal fabrics for cooler weather
PORTSMOUTH, NH – Coolcore (www.coolcore.com), the leader in chemical-free thermoregulating fabrics, introduces ThreadFlare™, its latest thermoregulating fabric designed to provide optimal comfort in colder weather. “With ThreadFlare and our original Coolcore fabrics designed for warm weather, we now have a year-round offering of thermoregulating fabrics,” said David Ludd, Coolcore’s Vice...
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July 11, 2018
The Conservation Alliance Announces 2018 Outstanding Partnership Awards
Bend, Ore., July 11, 2018 – REI, Nau, and Justin Bailie Photography are the winners of The Conservation Alliance Outstanding Partnership Awards for 2018. The award recognizes member companies who go above and beyond in building relationships with Conservation Alliance grantees. All Conservation Alliance grantees were invited to nominate member...
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July 11, 2018
Osprey’s Rook/Renn Series Delivers Feature Rich Design at a Compelling Price Point for Spring 2019
Cortez, CO – Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, is pleased to introduce the all-new men’s Rook and women’s Renn for Spring 2019. With a straightforward, lightweight design and capable feature set, Rook/Renn provides an exceptional opportunity for backpackers to experience...
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July 11, 2018
Mountainsmith Debuts Carbon Fiber Camera Monopod at Summer Market Outdoor Retailer
Golden, CO (July 11th)– Mountainsmith – craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear – will debut their 2019 Trekking Pole Collection, updated with carbon fiber options, a new aesthetic, and a winter sport-specific design. These products will showcase at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this month in Denver, CO...
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July 11, 2018
SMC® Announces New Kobah™ Series of Ice Axes For Fall 2018
Ferndale, WA (July 11, 2018) -- Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) introduces new Kobah Ice axe series. Kobah is the Skagit natives word for Mt Baker, SMC’s favorite place for inspiration and equipment testing. For the new Kobah series, SMC upgraded their original patented head-isolation design, reducing added shock to the...
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July 11, 2018
Mountain Khakis Makes a ‘Sol’ Statement with New Performance Shirts
JACKSON HOLE, WY – New for Spring/Summer 2019, Mountain Khakis®, the leading mountain town-inspired lifestyle apparel brand for men and women, introduces an array of performance shirts for men and women featuring the most advanced technical materials to keep you cool and protected under the strongest summer rays. Scrambler Short...