August 25, 2021

PeopleForBikes Announces Major Investments to Grow Electric Bicycle Market and Access

BOULDER, COLO (August 25, 2021) — PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy nonprofit and the bicycle industry’s trade association, is committing more staff and resources to support the use of and access to electric bicycles across the U.S. Industry analysts estimate that more than 12 million electric bikes will be sold...

March 23, 2021

The Gravity Vault Marin: Indoor Climbing Gym Now Under Construction

San Rafael, Calif. (March 23, 2021) – Indoor rock climbing is returning to Marin. The Gravity Vault Marin, a rock climbing gym for everyone from experts to first timers, is now under construction and set to open in the summer of 2021. Located in the newly built San Rafael Sports...

September 15, 2021

Jack Wolfskin Partners with Public Lands, DICK’S Sporting Goods’ New Outdoor Store Concept

Park City, UT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Jack Wolfskin, a globally recognized outdoor brand centered on sustainability, environmental protection, and inclusivity, is proud to announce a partnership with Public Lands, a new outdoor specialty store concept from DICK’S Sporting Goods. The new retail locations are designed to provide consumers with an immersive...

September 3, 2021

Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak and ISLE Team Up Under Solo Brands

SOUTHLAKE, Texas (Sept. 3, 2021) – Solo Stove, designers of beautiful, easy-to-use fire pits and camp stoves, today announced the recent acquisitions of Chubbies Shorts, Oru Kayak, and ISLE, creating a new house of brands, Solo Brands. With a focus on adventurous lifestyle products, Solo Brand’s vision is to build a...

August 18, 2021

woom bikes USA Named to Inc. 5000 List for the Third Year in a Row

AUSTIN, Texas – Aug. 18, 2021 – Inc. magazine announced that woom bikes USA is number 1,198 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2017 to 2020....

September 8, 2021

Swedish Sportswear Brand Houdini Expands Its Global Circularity Initiative, Setting Stage for Increased Engagement For Industry Experts, Brand and Users

 STOCKHOLM (September 8, 2021) -- Swedish sportswear brand Houdini, known for its firm commitment to circularity manufacturing and operational excellence, today announced it is expanding these global initiatives to engage with a broader scope of industry experts, brands and users. GDTRE, an Italian family investment firm, will become one of...

September 1, 2021

Norrøna Invests in the U.S. with Addition of Three Industry Leading Sales Agencies

BOULDER, Colo. (Sept. 1, 2021) — Norrøna, the four-season Norwegian outdoor brand known for its sustainably built premium outerwear, strengthens its U.S. sales team with the establishment of three key regional partners, Summit Sales NW in the Pacific Northwest, Black Dog Sales Group in the Rocky Mountains and Intermountain West,...

August 27, 2021

Top Athletes in Surf, Snow and Outdoor Communities Join Revelshine As Co-Founders

Healdsburg, CA - Revelshine, producers of world-class, adventure ready wine, is proud to announce its impressive list of co-founders that include some of the top athletes and influencers within the action and outdoor community. Founded on the belief that great wine should be enjoyed wherever you feel most alive, Revelshine...

August 23, 2021

World’s leading endurance sports brand Spartan invests in global long-distance hiking series HIGHLANDER

BOSTON, Mass. and ZAGREB, CROATIA (August 23, 2021) – The world's leading endurance sports and extreme wellness brand, Spartan®, has invested in long-distance hiking event series HIGHLANDER, forming a strategic partnership. The partnership aims to support the growth of HIGHLANDER, which currently holds events in 13 countries, while expanding Spartan's...

August 17, 2021

Rab Snags Accolades For Khroma Cirque GORE-TEX Jacket

Louisville, CO (August 2021) - Rab, an industry leader in merging the development of quality outdoor gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, will head into the new 2021-22 winter season celebrating a pair of accolades from Backcountry Magazine for the company’s acclaimed Khroma Cirque GORE-TEX Jacket. Backcountry Magazine...

August 31, 2021

Ultimate Direction Partners with Darby Communications

August 31, 2021 – Broomfield, CO – Ultimate Direction, inventor of the original hydration pack, proudly announces its partnership with Darby Communications, an Asheville-based PR and Digital Marketing agency specializing in the outdoor, wellness, and mountain lifestyle markets. Adding another brand under the Exxel Outdoors umbrella to its client roster,...

September 9, 2021

Title Nine’s Fourth Annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition Announces 2021 Finalists

Emeryville, Calif. (Sept. 9, 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-owned brands chosen as finalists in its fourth annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition. As finalists, these women rose to the top as...

September 8, 2021

Cotopaxi Secures Growth Investment Led by Bain Capital Double Impact

Salt Lake City, UT – September 8, 2021 – Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and apparel brand and Benefit Corporation, today announced that it has secured funding led by Bain Capital Double Impact, the impact investing strategy of Bain Capital. The investment will propel Cotopaxi’s global growth, sustainable products strategy, and...

August 27, 2021

BioLite Welcomes Katie Mack to Lead Outdoor Markets Division

Brooklyn, NY (August 27, 2021) — BioLite, an innovator in off-grid renewable energy solutions, is proud to welcome Katie Mack to the expanding Outdoor Markets division. Mack joins BioLite as a deeply experienced veteran in both sales and marketing. Having worked for global brands like Red Wing, Aveda, Merrell, and...