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October 20, 2015
Teton Gravity Research announces trailer for “The Sammy C Project”, title athlete wins third X-Games Real Ski gold
JACKSON, Wyo. (Oct. 20, 2015) Today, leading media producer and content curator in action sports, Teton Gravity Research, announces the release of a new trailer for the highly anticipated film The Sammy C Project. Sammy Carlson, 8-time X Games medalist and three-peat Real Ski champion, is the authoring athlete for...
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October 20, 2015
Bogs Launches 2% To Outdoor Education Program
PORTLAND, OR – October 20, 2015 – BOGS Footwear, known for innovative technology and original prints, is excited to announce its 2% to Outdoor Education program. Starting now, for every purchase on bogsfootwear.com, the company will donate 2% of the sale to outdoor education. The funds will go toward helping to remove...
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October 20, 2015
Peak 7 Adventures to Hold First Annual Fundraiser
SEATTLE – Oct. 15, 2015 – Washington-based non-profit outdoor experience provider Peak 7 Adventures is holding its first annual fundraiser Wednesday, October 21 in Seattle. Called “Base Camp,” funds raised during the event will help Peak 7 provide under-resourced youth backpacking, climbing and rafting trips. “We believe that every child...
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October 19, 2015
Industrial Revolution Acquires Camera Company Intova
Seattle, WA – October 19, 2015 – Keith Jackson, CEO of Industrial Revolution, and Joe Ganahl, President of Intova LLC, are pleased to announce that effective today, the Intova brand and full product line have been acquired by Industrial Revolution. Founded in Hawaii in 1995, Intova is a leading manufacturer of waterproof action cameras...
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October 19, 2015
Access Fund Transfers Unaweep Cliffs for Local Safeguarding
Grand Junction, CO. October 19, 2015 – Access Fund, the national advocacy group that keeps climbing areas open and conserved, and the Grand Junction-based Western Colorado Climbers’ Coalition (WCCC) are pleased to announce the transfer of three major cliffs in Unaweep Canyon from Access Fund to WCCC. This marks a key...
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October 15, 2015
Mountainsmith Sponsors The Wounded Walk to Help Those with PTSD
(Golden, CO) - Mountainsmith—craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear—will be contributing several sets of trekking poles to benefit those participating in The Wounded Walk: Mission New England. This event is a 300-mile trek beginning on November 10th in Portland, ME, and ending in Voluntown, CT to raise...
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October 15, 2015
Honey Stinger Teams Up With Nike Women’s Half Marathon San Francisco
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (October 15, 2015) — Honey Stinger, the leading manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, is pleased to be the official gel sponsor of the 2015 Nike Women’s Half Marathon San Francisco. Honey Stinger will provide gels for a training series leading up to the race, in Nike VIP and...
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October 14, 2015
Access Fund and American Alpine Club Announce First Round of Anchor Replacement Fund Grant Awards
October 14, 2015. Boulder, CO – The Access Fund and American Alpine Club are pleased to announce the first-ever grant round for the new Anchor Replacement Fund. During this round, we have awarded a total of $10,000 to seventeen anchor replacement projects across the country. The new grant program was launched...
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October 13, 2015
Tim Durtschi Hot Laps Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
JACKSON, Wyo. (Oct. 13, 2015) Today, the new ski film from Teton Gravity Research (TGR), "Paradise Waits", is available for purchase on iTunes. To celebrate the release, TGR is sharing a segment of the film created in partnership with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The segment follows professional skier Tim Durtschi on an entire...
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October 13, 2015
Setton Farms’ Dark Chocolate Pistachios Featured in OUTSIDE Winter Buyer’s Guide 2016
Terra Bella, CA (October 13, 2015)- Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. — the nation’s second largest pistachio grower and processor based in California’s Central Valley — is excited to announce their Dark Chocolate Pistachios have been featured in the “Fuel Essentials” category in OUTSIDE Magazine’s 2016 Winter Buyer’s Guide....
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October 12, 2015
Hydro Flask Kicks Off #UnexpectedRefreshment Tour in Southern California
Bend, OR – Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks, officially launched its new #UnexpectedRefreshment Tour in Southern California this week. The tour includes multiple stops in cities from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Visitors to the Hydro Flask booth will have a chance to win Hydro...
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October 12, 2015
Honey Stinger Now Accepting Hive Grassroots Sponsorship Applications
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo.) October 12, 2015—Honey Stinger, the leading manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, announces that its Hive Grassroots Program is now open and accepting applications for the 2015-16 season. Back for its 10th season, the Hive program supports professional and amateur athletes and teams with discounted Honey Stinger products...
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October 7, 2015
Deeper into the Six-year Journey of Jeremy Jones
JACKSON, Wyo. (Oct. 7, 2015) Teton Gravity Research and Jeremy Jones announce the release of “No Words for the Way Down,” an immersive photo journal documenting the iconic action sports athlete’s life dedicated to exploration and human-powered ascent. “No Words for the Way Down” tells the behind-the-scenes story of Jones’s groundbreaking...
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October 6, 2015
SIXSIXONE Launches New Trail and All-Mountain Specific Recon Knee Pad with Exclusive XRD® Impact Protection Design
XRD® Impact Protection, the leader for flexible, comfortable and repeated impact protection technology, and SIXSIXONE, manufacturers of mountain bike helmets and protective equipment, have teamed up to develop the new Recon Knee Pad – a trail/all mountain specific knee pad that hits the shops this autumn. Rogers, Conn. (Oct. 6,...
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October 6, 2015
Fishpond’s Co-Lab with Chaco Raises $10,000 for Western Rivers Conservancy
DENVER (October 6, 2015) – This summer, Fishpond, maker of fly fishing and outdoor adventure gear, partnered with footwear brand Chaco to raise money for Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC). A portion of the proceeds from the sales of two styles of limited edition fishpond-Chaco sandals was donated to WRC to protect river ecosystems. “These...
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October 5, 2015
Bill Conradt Joins ExOfficio as VP of Global Sales
Seattle, WA – ExOfficio®, a leading designer and manufacturer of adventure travel apparel and gear, today announced the appointment of Bill Conradt as the company’s new vice president of global sales, concluding a nationwide search. In this position, Conradt will lead the brand’s expanding global sales efforts and be a key...
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October 2, 2015
Avatech Expands Crowdsourced Snow Safety Platform in France with Key Partnerships
PARK CITY, Utah (October 2, 2015) – Avatech, a technology company developing the first global, crowdsourced platform for mountain safety information, will partner with two key French snow safety organizations for the 2015/16 winter season. The national association for snow and avalanche education Nationale pour l'Étude de la Neige et des...
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September 30, 2015
Setton Farms’ Vegan Ambassadors Prepare Cuisine for PETA’s 35th Anniversary Gala
Terra Bella, CA (September 30, 2015)- Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.- the nation’s second largest pistachio grower and processor and maker of Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites based in California’s Central Valley- is thrilled to announce that vegan Chef Ambassadors Heather Bell and Jenny Engel of Spork Foods have...
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September 29, 2015
PMI’s STANLEY Classic Vacuum Growler Featured in OUTSIDE Winter Buyer’s Guide 2016
SEATTLE, WA (September 29, 2015) – OUTSIDE, America’s leading active lifestyle brand, has selected PMI’s STANLEY brand to be featured in their Winter Buyer’s Guide as among the best gear to have for the winter sports season. The STANLEY Classic Vacuum Growler has been included in the tailgating section of OUTSIDE’s Winter Buyer’s Guide, which hits newsstands...
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September 29, 2015
Jones Snowboards Debuts New Website Featuring 2016 Product Collection
Truckee, CA (Sept 29, 2015) - Jones Snowboards is thrilled to unveil a newly redesigned website at www.jonessnowboards.com featuring their award-winning 2016 product collection. Clean lines, a streamlined user interface, a new blog format and refined product info are highlights of the website. The new digital experience showcases the expanded...
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September 28, 2015
ALLIED Feather & Down, London Luxury Introduce Finished Product Featuring Certified, Responsibly Sourced Down Bedding; Showcase Track My Down Consumer-Traceability Website
New York, NY (September 28, 2015) — ALLIED home, the innovative insulation division of ALLIED Feather & Down, along with London Luxury, the leader in luxury and innovative utility home textiles, through their exclusive partnership, will showcase responsible sourcing, consumer-traceability, and insulation technologies at New York Home Fashion Market (NYHFM), Sept. 28-Oct. 1...
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September 28, 2015
Mountainsmith Continues Surge In Japanese Market with Revival of Cyclesmith Brand
(Golden, CO) - Mountainsmith—craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear—has announced plans to revive Cyclesmith, the brand’s 1990’s bike touring pack line, exclusively in Japan. These plans are in response to a growing demand for Mountainsmith products in the Japanese market, and a steady increase in sales over...
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September 23, 2015
Mammut North America Hires Andrew D’Acquisto as North American Sales Director
Williston, VT (September 23, 2015) – Mammut, the Swiss quality providers of alpine gear and apparel, is excited to announce the hire of Andrew D’Acquisto as North American Sales Director. Andrew will drive the North American sales force for Mammut with nearly twenty years of experience in outdoor industry sales. Based...
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September 23, 2015
Interactive Evening Featuring Artist Ben Roth to Launch Stio’s Mountain Studio Series
CHICAGO (September 23, 2015) – Founded to inspire a connection with the outdoors, Jackson Hole apparel company Stio strives to bring the authentic mountain lifestyle to its customers through award-winning products, outdoor stewardship, and now its Mountain Studio Series. The calendar of events debuts at the Stio Mountain Studio in Chicago on...
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September 22, 2015
ALLIED Feather & Down adds Three Key Brands to Track My Down
MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA (9/22/2015) – ALLIED Feather & Down, the leading supplier and processor of down in the outdoor and apparel industries, is proud to announce the addition of two major Exxel Outdoors brands – Sierra Designs and Kelty – plus boutique brand Katabatic to their recently introduced TrackMyDown.com program. Created as an educational...