May 25, 2023

Club Ride Takes On The Trail, Garners ‘Made The Grade’ Award

TUCSON, ARIZONA USA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – From trail to town, the Club Ride GOLD RUSH PANT delivers a mountain attitude in a rugged package. That’s the reason INVESTMENT GRADE GEAR has awarded it ‘Made the Grade’ status for on-bike performance, off-bike style, and enduring value. ‘This is a pant that moves and flexes...

May 24, 2023

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Awarded 2023 Outside Magazine Editors’ Choice Award

SEATTLE, Wash. (May 24, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - With the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any sleeping pad ever created, the new Therm-a-Rest® NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT is a chosen recipient of the Outside Magazine 2023 Editors’ Choice Award. The annual award, one of the most coveted in the outdoor industry, is...

May 24, 2023

SCARPA Vapor S Climbing Shoe Wins Coveted Outside Editor’s Choice Award

BOULDER, Colo. (May 24, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SCARPA, maker of performance footwear for mountain sports, won Outside Magazine’s prestigious Editor’s Choice award for its new Vapor S rock-climbing shoe. Outside Magazine’s editors test and choose the best outdoor gear annually that offers outstanding innovation in design, materials and performance. The Vapor S...

May 23, 2023

National Park Trust and National Park Service Announce 2023 Challenge Cost Share Awards

Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced today $375,1000 to fund 18 education and outdoor recreation projects through the 2023 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program. Each project connects a local community to a nearby national park, national trail, or...

May 18, 2023

Maryland Elementary School Educator Receives 2023 National Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – National Park Trust is pleased to announce that Raul Toscana, a 4th-grade teacher at Gaithersburg Elementary in Montgomery County, Maryland, has been awarded the 2023 National Educator Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship. The annual award – also known as “The Buddy,” in honor of...

May 17, 2023

Costa Sunglasses Gears Up for 40th Anniversary, Celebrates Four Decades of Witnessing The Best Moments On The Water

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Born on the water in 1983, Costa Sunglasses is celebrating 40 years of making the best sunglasses on the planet and protecting the watery world we call home. For those like us who don’t just spend their life on the water,...

May 17, 2023

Finalists Announced for 13th Annual Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California (May 17, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today Outdoor Retailer unveiled the finalists for the 13th annual Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards. Presented to people, brands, and organizations, the awards recognize those dedicated to getting more people outside, supporting access, and improving the outdoor experience. This year’s recipients will be announced...

May 16, 2023

Grand Design RV wins Best of the Best Employer in Manufacturing

MIDDLEBURY, Ind., May 16, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Company was recently awarded Best Employer in Manufacturing in The Goshen News 2023 BEST OF THE BEST contest. Award winners are nominated by readers throughout Elkhart, LaGrange, Noble and Kosciusko counties to recognize the best businesses in the area. With...

May 16, 2023

The Dyrt Announces the 2023 Best Places to Camp Regional Awards

PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has announced the 2023 Best Places To Camp Regional Awards based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers. These destinations are among the most highly rated, celebrated and...

May 16, 2023

American Hiking Society and Moosejaw Announce Grant Recipients for 2023 National Trails Day® Micro-Grant Program

Silver Spring, MD/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – American Hiking Society, with support from Moosejaw, is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 National Trails Day® micro-grant program. The grant is designed to reduce barriers for underrepresented communities to participate in meaningful events in celebration of the 31st annual American Hiking Society’s National Trails...

May 11, 2023

Ski California and Palisades Tahoe Win Safety Awards

PETALUMA, Calif. (May 11, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Ski California was selected as the 2023 Best Guest Safety Program award winner by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) at its National Convention this week for the creation and effective use of its digital Mountain Safety Guide. Additionally, NSAA selected Palisades Tahoe, a Ski...

May 10, 2023

Outside Interactive, Inc. Launches New Awards Program with $40,000 in Prize Money

Boulder, Colo. (May 10, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outside Interactive, Inc., the world’s leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, announced the launch of the inaugural Outside Awards today. The new winter-focused competition seeks out the next generation of filmmakers and photographers with $40,000 in prize money on the line....

May 9, 2023

Dark Outdoors Documentary Wins TOWA Award

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Dark Outdoors, the media platform created by nationally-recognized wildlife journalist and investigator Chester Moore has received a prestigious honor. “Journey Into the Dark Outdoors”, a documentary written, produced and hosted by Moore and filmed and edited by Paul Fuzinski of Aptitude Outdoors was awarded “Best Video” by the...

May 4, 2023

Grundéns’ CEO David Mellon Named Dr. V Rhythm CEO of the Year

POULSBO, WA (May 4, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grundéns, producer of the world's leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces and congratulates CEO David Mellon on being named the Dr. V Rhythm CEO of the Year. Presented at Rhythm’s Breakthrough 2023 conference, the award recognizes leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership and have...

May 3, 2023

5.11 Tactical CMO, Debra Radcliff, Receives Top 100 Marketer Award

IRVINE, Calif. (May, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – 5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, proudly announced today that the company's Global Chief Marketing Officer, Debra Radcliff, has been recognized with a Top 100 Marketer Award by the 2023 OnCon Icon Awards. Awarded annually, the OnCon Icon Awards recognize a group of industry...

May 2, 2023

Gregory Rhune Carries The Day, Wins ‘Made The Grade’ Designation

TUCSON, ARIZONA USA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Trail to rail to bike to bus stop, the Gregory Rhune 25L pack earns its way into nearly anyone’s hectic life. That’s the reason INVESTMENT GRADE GEAR has awarded it ‘Made the Grade’ status for performance, value, and longevity. ‘Here is a pack, selected from dozens evaluated,...

April 27, 2023

Beyond The Cloudburst: Black Diamond’s Stormline Overcomes to Make The Grade

TUCSON, ARIZONA USA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – An overachiever among its peers, the BLACK DIAMOND Stormline Stretch Rain Shell isn’t afraid of the four seasons. As a result, it wins ‘Made the Grade’ status from Investment Grade Gear for performance, value, and longevity. ‘Rare is the shell under $200 worth taking across the seasons...

April 25, 2023

KUHL’S ‘Made The Grade’ Hoody Keeps The Legacy Going

TUCSON, ARIZONA USA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The KUHL Interceptr Hoody continues a tradition of value, performance, and longevity that’s been tested over 10 years. That’s why INVESTMENT GRADE GEAR has awarded it ‘Made the Grade’ status. ‘International adventure travel to making a burrito run, KUHL’s turned a super comfortable hoody into a daily...

April 20, 2023

Bajío Sunglasses Expands Spring 2023 Collection With New Ozello Eco-Conscious Frames

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (April 20, 2023) - Bajío Sunglasses, maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made, performance sunglasses that are built to save the world’s saltwater flats and estuaries, is proud to announce that it has officially added Ozello to its spring 2023 collection. This new style was named after one...

April 20, 2023

SMARTWOOL Base Layer Gets Seen Wearing ‘Made the Grade’ Award

TUCSON, ARIZONA USA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Built with consistency, integrity, and year-round performance, INVESTMENT GRADE GEAR has awarded the SMARTWOOL Merino Short Sleeve Tee with 'Made the Grade' status. Fitting the mantra of Know It, Trust It, Keep It. TM, this product has been under scrutiny for well over seven years before receiving...

April 18, 2023

Edge of the Earth Earns Two Emmy Nominations

Jackson, Wyo. (April 18, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, has announced its documentary series Edge of The Earth, produced in collaboration with HBO, has been nominated for two Sports Emmy Awards. The nominations are the latest significant accolades...

April 18, 2023

Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023

VAIL, Colo. - April 18, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The nominations have been submitted and votes were cast by snow sports industry professionals, and today the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2023, an inspiring group of snow sports enthusiasts representing a wide range of...

April 13, 2023

National Park Trust Honors Jimmy Chin with American Park Experience Award

Washington, D.C. (April 13, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – National Park Trust is pleased to announce that the Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin will receive the 2023 American Park Experience (APEX) Award. Since 2009, this national award has honored an individual or group that has made extraordinary efforts to enhance the awareness...

April 12, 2023

Shār Gains USDA Organic Certification; Another Win for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet

Austin, TX, Wed Apr 12, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Shār, a farm-to-table snack company based in Austin, proudly announces USDA Organic Certification from the Texas Department of Agriculture for all three of its Trail Mixes. This certification ensures that Shār uses only organic ingredients grown without chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides....

April 12, 2023

Dynafit Snags Awards for Dynafit Radical Pro Boot, and Free 107 Skis

Boulder, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Elevation Outdoors magazine, one of the leading publications for outdoor enthusiasts, has announced the winners of their first Best of Backcountry Awards. Among the winners was Dynafit for their exceptional Radical Pro Touring boot and Free 107 ski. Dynafit is dedicated to producing high- quality, innovative...