June 9, 2021

After Bite® Earns No. 1 Pharmacist Recommendation for Insect Bite and Sting Management for Third Consecutive Year

LITTLETON, N.H. (June 9, 2021) – As mosquito, bee and insect season ramps up, U.S. News & World Report and Pharmacy Times® recognize After Bite® as the No. 1 brand recommended by pharmacists for the third year in a row and every year since the category’s inception. For more than...

May 27, 2021

Norrøna’s falketind Gore-Tex® Jacket Included in Coveted Outdoor Buyers’ Guides

BOULDER, Colo. (May 27, 2021) — Norrøna, the four-season Norwegian outdoor brand known for its sustainably built premium outerwear, celebrates the inclusion of the brand’s most versatile, waterproof and breathable all-season recycled Gore-Tex jacket, the falketind Gore-Tex Jacket, in Outside Magazine’s 2021 Summer Buyer’s Guide and Backpacker Magazine’s 2021 Gear...

May 20, 2021

Woman-Dominated Team 2nd Place Overall in America’s Toughest Race

Bend, Oregon (May 20, 2021) — Chelsey Magness is well acquainted with Adventure Racing podiums as a founding member of Team Bend Racing, the top-rated US team in international competition. But her latest podium may be her proudest moment: Her woman-dominated (3-1) Team Journey/Bend Racing (TJBR) placed 2nd overall at...

May 18, 2021

Hawai’i Elementary School Teacher Receives 2021 National Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship

Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2021) – National Park Trust is pleased to announce that Christopher (Topher) Pike, a fourth-grade science, social studies, and writing teacher at Honaunau Elementary School in Captain Cook, HI is the recipient of National Park Trust’s 2021 National Educator Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship. The annual...

May 17, 2021

Patagonia tops reputation rankings

American outfitter Patagonia has topped the list as the brand with the best reputation according to the 2021 Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings. Patagonia is the only apparel company to make it to the top 10. The next ranking is Adidas at number 40. FashionUnited

May 13, 2021

Superfeet Celebrates Retail Partners with ‘Our Community Retail Award’

FERNDALE, Wash. (May 13, 2021) – Superfeet, the global insole industry leader and innovator known for the essential life-changing shape under every foot, is pleased to announce the finalists and winner of their first Our Community Retail Award. The 100% employee-owned company that’s committed to making a positive difference in...

May 6, 2021

Nine Woman-Founded Nonprofits Named Finalists for Title Nine’s Pitchfest

Emeryville, Calif. (May 6, 2021)- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce the nine incredible woman-founded organizations chosen as finalists in its inaugural annual Pitchfest Nonprofit Edition. As finalists, these women are leading movements of equality and...

May 5, 2021

Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2021

Each year Sports Illustrated accepts the challenge and ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world. See the list of athletes who made the cut below and read all about each of them on Sports Illustrated. Fittest Women: Maggie Steffens, Water Polo Sara Hall, Marathon Kyra Condie, Sport Climbing Kendall Coyne Schofield,...

May 3, 2021

NEMO Wins Multiple International Awards for New 2021 Products, Sustainability Efforts

{Dover, NH—May 3, 2021}—NEMO, an award-winning designer of outdoor gear and accessories that are built to improve the experience of adventure, has won four prestigious international awards for three new products and a project to eliminate polybag use. The GOOD Green Design Award from the Chicago Anthenaeum & The European...

April 29, 2021

Astral Athletes Aniol Serrasolses and Nouria Newman Take Top Honors at Whitewater Awards

Asheville, NC – April 29, 2021 –  Astral, manufacturer of award-winning PFDs and footwear, is proud to announce that their sponsored athletes, Aniol Serrasolses and Nouria Newman, each took home top honors at the 2021 Whitewater Awards. Spanish kayaker Aniol Serrasolses won Male Rider of the Year, while Nouria Newman...

April 28, 2021

Ascent Named 2021 Supplement Award Winner by Delicious Living Magazine

Denver, Co (April 28, 2021) — Ascent Protein has been named a 2021 Supplement Award winner by Delicious Living magazine - a trusted health and wellness resource for more than 35 years. Ascent is a family-owned company based in Denver, Colorado that is well-known in the fitness and sports industry...

April 22, 2021

Ashworth Awards Featured in Insights Magazine by Awards and Personalization Association

The July 2020 edition of Insights Magazine had been released digitally, featuring Ashworth Awards in the Retailer Profile starting on page 20.  Check out how the family-owned company has changed the endurance industry, following through with sustainable, reliable, and custom “Made in USA” awards and medallions. This includes the sustainable...

April 19, 2021

Legendary Montana Guide, Pebble Mine Activist Recognized With 2021 Orvis-Endorsed Awards

MANCHESTER, Vt. (April 19, 2021) —Orvis, the family-owned and -operated outdoor retailer that specializes in fly-fishing and wingshooting gear, dog products, and active lifestyle apparel, has recognized Alaska guide Brian Kraft and legendary Montana guide Paul Roos as 2021 Conservationist of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award winner, respectively. Both...

April 8, 2021

Backcountry to Launch Program Featuring Sponsored Advocates to Foster Inclusivity in the Outdoors

PARK CITY, Utah (April 8, 2021) – Backcountry, the premier specialty retailer and manufacturer of outdoor gear and apparel, announces the launch of its new Breaking Trail Program. The program consists of a team of seven Trailbreakers— allies and outdoor leaders who drive meaningful conversation and enact positive changes in...

April 7, 2021

BUFF® Named Top Apparel Brand in 2020 Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Award by NPD Group

SANTA ROSA, California (April 7, 2021)- Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, was awarded an inaugural Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Award by the NPD Group. The award acknowledges the fastest-growing brands of 2020 across major outdoor categories in...

April 6, 2021

Mountain Dew Will Reimburse Your Pass For Hunting, Fishing, Skiing And More With ‘Outdoor Stimulus’

Beginning March 21 and running for 12 weeks, winners can receive an instant $25 reimbursement when they upload a photo of their most recent outdoor pass or license for hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, hiking, boating, off-road recreation, skiing and snowboarding and more. Forbes

April 6, 2021

National Park Trust To Honor Senator Patty Murray With 21st Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award

Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2021) –National Park Trust is pleased to announce that Senator Patty Murray will receive the 21st Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award. Due to the impact of COVID-19, Senator Murray will be honored on June 24 at a virtual event. Senator Murray will be recognized for her extraordinary work to protect our...

March 29, 2021

The a16z Marketplace 100: 2021

Venture Capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (known as "a16z") has released its a16z Marketplace 100, a ranking of the largest consumer-facing marketplace startups and private companies. A number of outdoor camping companies have made this year's list including Outdoorsy, Hipcamp, RVshare, GlampingHub, Harvest Hosts and Tentrr. See all the picks here.

March 29, 2021

NPD Group Announces Winners of Inaugural Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Awards – NEMO named fastest growing camping brand in the US outdoor industry

{Dover, NH—March 29, 2021}—Over the course of 2020, NEMO’s founder and CEO, Cam Brensinger, felt like he was riding a rollercoaster, like most every other CEO across the world. At the start of the pandemic, in March of 2020, he put nearly everything on hold—production, sales, and marketing. Only product...

March 19, 2021

Salomon Athlete Jessie Diggins Crowned Nordic Skiing’s World Cup Overall Champion

OGDEN, Utah (March, 2021) — In a historic first in the sport of Nordic skiing, American skier and Salomon athlete Jessie Diggins has won the FIS Cross Country World Cup Overall title, concluding a standout season for the 29-year-old from Minnesota. It is the first time in history that an...

March 16, 2021

Deuter Kid Comfort Framed Child Carrier Earns REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award for 2021

LONGMONT, Colo. (March 16, 2021) —Deuter, the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment, celebrates the recognition of its Kid Comfort Child Carrier with an REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award for 2021. REI Co-op’s editorial awards program highlights the top-performing products in a set of rigorous field tests by REI staff...

March 16, 2021

Gregory receives 2020 Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Award by NPD Group

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (March 16, 2021) –Gregory, a global leader in the pack space for more than four decades, was awarded an inaugural Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Award by the NPD Group. The award acknowledges the fastest-growing brands of 2020 across major outdoor categories in the U.S. Gregory was...

March 11, 2021

Osprey Aether™ 55/Ariel 55 Named BACKPACKER Magazine Editors’ Choice Gold Award Winner

Cortez, CO – March 11, 2020– Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions is pleased to announce that the brand’s men’s Aether™ 55 and women’s Ariel 55, received BACKPACKER Magazine Editors’ Choice Gold Award. The Editors’ Choice Gold Award is bestowed on products that have sustained years of...

March 10, 2021

Backpacker Magazine Bestows MSR with Coveted Editors’ Choice Award for New Guardian™ Gravity Purifier

SEATTLE, Wash. (March 10, 2021) –Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), the high-performance outdoor equipment brand and leader in water treatment science, is honored to receive an Editor’s Choice award from Backpacker magazine for the Guardian™ Gravity Purifier, as part of their Spring Buyer’s Guide. This prestigious outdoor industry award is given annually...

March 10, 2021

Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Ultralight Jacket Earns 2021 Backpacker Editor’s Choice, Gold Award

Richmond, Calif. (March 10, 2021)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, is proud to announce that their Ghost Whisperer Ultralight Jacket earned the coveted 2021 Editor’s Choice, Gold award from Backpacker Magazine. The rare 1,000-fill RDS-certified down jacket hit the market in...