March 16, 2022

Erem™ Steps Up with New Hires to Support Growth

HENDERSON, NV /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Erem, the sustainable desert performance footwear brand, launched by a fourth-generation bootmaker last November, has been on a hiring spree to support the company’s rapid growth. The brand announced four new hires today. “The initial reaction to our products has been incredibly positive and it...

March 15, 2022

Renowned Ski Map Artist James Niehues Set to Release Original Vermont, New Hampshire, and Idaho Resort Art to the Public on March 17

DENVER (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The inimitable artist responsible for crafting intimate depictions of more than 200 ski areas across the globe is set to release more than two dozen original artworks of famed resorts in Vermont, New Hampshire and Idaho for public purchase. That artist, James Niehues,...

March 15, 2022

Vail Resorts increases minimum wage

Back in January, the VR leadership acknowledged the issues and vowed to improve conditions across the board, taking immediate action where possible, such as replacing the General Manager at Stevens Pass and implementing a new bonus structure aimed at retaining workers. Yesterday, Vail announced plans to make serious inroads into the staff...

March 15, 2022

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announces departure of president Rich Hill and thanks him for five years of commitment, service and leadership

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization working together for the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced the departure of president Rich Hill. Hill gave the news to Grassroots staff in a heartfelt announcement ahead of the group’s annual board of...

March 15, 2022

Outdoor Brands And Organizations Come Together To Launch The #RunHikeBike Challenge March 15 – April 15 2022

Brooklyn, NY (March 15, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The In Solidarity Project, a nonprofit aiming to further efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the outdoor industry, will partner with ten outdoor brands and organizations for the first-ever  #RunHikeBike challenge; starting today and running through April 15th. The goal of...

March 15, 2022

icebreaker Appoints Noah Bryan as General Manager of North America

DENVER (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - New Zealand-born natural performance apparel company, icebreaker, recently appointed Noah Bryan as general manager of its fastest-growing region, North America. Bryan is a well-established leader in the outdoor industry who brings a wealth of experience to the icebreaker global leadership team. Most recently,...

March 15, 2022

Blair Kanis named Cocona Labs President

Boulder, CO (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Cocona Labs, the makers of temperature-regulating 37.5® Technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Blair Kanis as President of Cocona Labs. Kanis ascends to the role of President having served as General Counsel and Director of Sustainability for Cocona Labs since 2020....

March 14, 2022

Vail Resorts Sees Improving Trend In Skier Visits

Vail Resorts, Inc. said season-to-date through March 6, 2022, total skier visits were up 11.7% compared to the prior year’s season-to-date period and up 2.8% compared to the fiscal year 2020 season-to-date period. Net income attributable to Vail Resorts, Inc. was $223.4 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2022...

March 14, 2022

American Outdoor Brands to Acquire Grilla Grills

American Outdoor Brands, an industry leading provider of products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts, forged an agreement to purchase Grilla Grills, a privately owned provider of barbecue grills, Wi-Fi-enabled wood pellet grills, smokers, accessories and modular outdoor kitchens. The transaction amounted to $27 million in cash, or approximately $24...

March 14, 2022

A Whole Lotta Public Land Is ‘Landlocked’ and Inaccessible

Landlocked public lands are pieces of land owned by all of us that are surrounded by private land. Many times, either the government or land conservancies will try to buy the private land to allow access to the public lands within. But that often can’t happen. There are nearly 16...