April 19, 2022

LIVSN Designs Launches Wefunder Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

BENTONVILLE, Ark. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ LIVSN Designs, maker of sustainable outdoor apparel, today announced the launch of its equity crowdfunding campaign in partnership with Wefunder, the nation's leading investment crowdfunding platform. Through Wefunder, both accredited and non-accredited investors can invest in LIVSN Designs. Since its founding in 2018, LIVSN’s focus on...

April 19, 2022

Solar Innovator GoSun Releases 2021 Annual Report

CINCINNATI /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ GoSun (https://gosun.co) creator of solar appliances that help people live with more independence and resilience, today announces its financial report for its 2021 fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. Sales of GoSun’s innovative solar appliances and accessories, including ovens, coolers, and power generators, reached all-time highs as...

April 18, 2022

NEMO Celebrates Turning 20, Becomes Climate Neutral Certified

{Dover, NH—April 18, 2022} /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ NEMO, the award-winning, independent designer of outdoor gear and accessories built to improve the adventure experience, turns 20 this month and celebrates by becoming Climate Neutral Certified. After years of work, education, research, and collaboration with industry and manufacturing partners, NEMO is working towards...

April 18, 2022

Former Jay Peak President Sentenced in Fraud Debacle

Bill Stenger will serve 18 months and pay a $250,000 fine for his part in the fraud that tarnished the Vermont resort's good name. Outside Business Journal

April 18, 2022

Industrial Revolution Bolsters Leadership Team with New Hires

Seattle, WA – April 18, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer and distributor of innovative outdoor products, is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey King and Chris Teeuwen to its leadership team. King will lead strategic planning processes and accounting operations as the Vice President of Finance,...

April 14, 2022

Gregory expands its team and Salt Lake City headquarters amid record sales growth in 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (April 14, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Closing out the fiscal year, Gregory Mountain Products, a longtime leader in backpacks and active travel gear, saw 16% net sales growth globally in 2021. Key markets supporting the brands success in 2021 include North America which experienced a 62% growth...

April 14, 2022

Norrøna Proudly Shares Positive 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Roadmap Results

OSLO, Norway (April 14, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Norrøna, the four-season Norwegian outdoor brand known for its sustainably built, premium outerwear, shares its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Roadmap results, revealing the continued positive trend toward achieving the brand’s environmental, social and corporate responsibility goals. Since 2014, the CSR roadmap, progress,...

April 14, 2022

LifeLabs Launches the World’s Coolest T-shirt with the Most Sustainable Fabric and Packaging

Tech apparel brand transforms the basic T-shirt with CoolLife cooling technology Proprietary body temperature regulating fabric provides continuous cooling Science merges with design for the ultimate, everyday essential SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 13, 2022 -- LifeLabs, the first textile innovator making meaningful progress in combating the effects of climate change through...

April 14, 2022

As Running Sales Continue to Sprint Ahead, REI Is Making a Bigger Play for the Category

The retailer said on Thursday that it is continuing to invest in a multi-year strategy that builds upon recent category growth. According to REI Co-op, customer demand for running and fitness products has doubled since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the retailer aims to meet this demand by broadening...

April 13, 2022

Glade Optics celebrates 112% growth, with plans for imminent eyewear launch amid further expansion

BRECKENRIDGE, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ While celebrating the tail end of the ski season in Breckenridge, Glade Optics is pleased to announce a 112% increase in year-over-year sales for the 21/22 season, along with plans to further expand its product line and staff. Glade’s skier-driven, down-to-earth approach has clearly resonated with...

April 13, 2022

Workers Organize America’s First Climbing Gym Union

Workers at Movement Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia, recently announced the imminent certification of their climbing gym union, reportedly the first in the United States. The process was overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent federal agency that enforces the National Labor Relations Act and “protects the...

April 13, 2022

Wind Energy Company Cited for Killing More Than 150 Eagles

NextEra Energy subsidiary, ESI Energy, was fined $8 million and sentenced to 5 years’ probation after being charged with three counts of violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The act states it’s illegal to kill or harm eagles. Gear Junkie

April 13, 2022

REI 2021 Financial Results vs. 2019

REI reported its 2021 financial results Tuesday and the numbers provide good insight into just how much the outdoor industry is growing – especially compared to Before Times. REI’s 2021 revenue totaled $3.7 billion, a 20% increase over 2019. Shop Eat Surf

April 13, 2022

Thule Opens Second North American Brand Store in Vancouver, Canada

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Thule, a global leader in products designed for an active lifestyle, officially opened its first Canadian brand store in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Thule Store Vancouver is the second North American brand store opened by Thule in the last six months, with Thule Store Denver opening in June...

April 13, 2022

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Reports Successful Winter 2021/22 Season

(TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – APRIL 13, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce the close of another successful winter season. The 2021-22 season wrapped up April 10th with 334 inches of total snowfall, below JHMR’s average of 500 inches for the past five years. Despite a slow...

April 13, 2022

Mizu Announces its Beach and Park Clean-Up Program

Carlsbad, California, April 13th, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Mizu, producer of reusable stainless steel products for an adventure-rich lifestyle announced its new no-cost program to inspire non-profits to organize beach or park clean ups as summer approaches. The program offers free product donations to qualified non-profit organizations that hold...

April 12, 2022

TwICEme Technology teams up with O’NEAL to offer a Safer Mountain Biking Helmet

Stockholm, Sweden (April 12, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Swedish safe-tech company Twiceme Technology is announcing, today, their new partnership with motocross and mountain bike protective apparel and accessories company, O’NEAL. Twiceme Technology will be integrated into O’NEAL’s latest mountain bike helmet that will be part of the 2023 collection. The partnership represents...

April 11, 2022

Vail Resorts Announces Affordable Employee Housing Investments

Vail Resorts announced four investments to provide accessible and affordable housing for its employees at Park City Mountain in Utah, Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Vail Mountain in Colorado, and Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont as part of the company’s strategic focus on investing in the employee experience. Shop Eat Surf

April 11, 2022

Pickleball Startup, Baddle, Announces Multiyear Agreement for New Line of National Hockey League Branded Pickleball Gear

Los Angeles (April 11, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Baddle, a rapidly growing pickleball brand launched in 2021, is expanding its portfolio with an exclusive multiyear licensing agreement to produce National Hockey League-branded pickleball gear. NHL-branded pickleball paddles, paddle covers and grips will be available in Q2 (with wholesale preorders starting...

April 8, 2022

Can Blockchain Help Save the Wilderness? These Groups Think So

Cryptocurrency and the technology around it has gained a reputation as an environmental disaster. Armed with computer savvy and more efficient tech, a new class of conservation groups think it could be a force for good. Outside Business Journal

April 7, 2022

Good To-Go Expands Sales, Marketing & Operations

[Kittery, ME, April 7, 2022]/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –Good To-Go, the award-winning, Maine-based dehydrated gourmet meal brand, has expanded its staff with six new key hires in operations, sales and marketing, ensuring it continues to offer customers and retail partners top-notch service and support. Vice President of Sales, Matt Andrews. Matt joins Good...

April 7, 2022

Wild Rye Launches Spring Collection and Partners with OutsidePR

Sun Valley, ID (April 7, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Wild Rye, the women-founded, women-led and women-specific mountain bike, snowsports and outdoor apparel company, today announced its new Spring ‘22 Collection drop, along with its public relations partnership with boutique consumer and outdoor lifestyle public relations agency, OutsidePR. Created to inspire...

April 6, 2022

Over Half of U.S. Waters Are Too Polluted to Swim or Fish

Earlier today, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling on a case brought before under the “shadow docket” — essentially a case decided quickly, without the usual arguments before the court — that peeled back important parts of the Clean Water Act, essentially granting heavy industry a major victory. The...

April 6, 2022

Mountain Hardwear Releases New Trail-Focused Apparel and Jackets

Richmond, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers and athletes, has introduced the new Trail Sender™ collection and the Kor Airshell™ series, an evolution of its popular Kor collection. Building upon the success of its PCT and JMT backpacking packs last...

April 5, 2022

New Forest Service E-Bike Ruling: Potential Access to Non-Motorized Trails

The directive provides more explicit e-bike guidance but also floats the possibility of granting e-bike access to traditionally motor-free trails on a case-by-case basis. Regional authorities, environmental analysis, and public input will all be necessary to determine whether expanded eMTB access is desirable at the local level. Gear Junkie