September 21, 2021

Black Diamond Announces Key Promotions to its Senior Leadership Team

SALT LAKE CITY, September 21, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climb, ski, and mountain sports equipment, is pleased to announce key promotions to its senior leadership team in Black Diamond’s sales and operations divisions. Industry veteran Brian Block was appointed to vice-president of sales for...

September 21, 2021

prAna’s Responsible Packaging Movement Receives Honorable Mention in Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards

Carlsbad, CA – September 21, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ prAna, creator of Clothing for Positive Change and a leader in sustainable outdoor fashion, is pleased to announce its Responsible Packaging Movement (RPM) was honored in Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards for 2021 in the Packaging category. The 10th anniversary of...

September 20, 2021

Backpacker brings aboard new gear editor

Benjamin Tepler—a Vermont-based journalist whose work has appeared in various national publications, including Outside, Food & Wine, and Sunset—has joined the staff of Backpacker (owned by OBJ’s parent company) as assistant gear editor. OBJ  

September 20, 2021

Outdoor Research Launches Insulated RadiantX Gloves Powered by HeiQ XReflex Technology

Seattle, Wash., and Zürich, Switzerland, Sept. 20, 2021 – Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in performance apparel and outdoor gear, this fall launches its RadiantX Gloves and Mitts, a new line of insulated handwear, making it the first brand to use revolutionary HeiQ XReflex Radiant Barrier Technology. HeiQ XReflex Radiant...

September 20, 2021

mountainFLOW Becomes First Outdoor Company to Mandate Time Away From Work

(BOULDER, CO - September 2021) - mountainFLOW, the innovative and award-winning Colorado company that revolutionized the ski wax and bike lube industries with its line of groundbreaking eco-friendly products, today became the first company in the outdoor industry to mandate extended time away from work, dubbed “Adventure Time.” Launched in...

September 17, 2021

Rerouted Officially Releases Mobile App to Public

Earth, Sept, 17 — As of Monday the 13th, the Rerouted Mobile App has been released to the public. The Rerouted Mobile App helps people buy, sell & donate outdoor gear online. Users are provided customized suggestions of the best second-hand gear with Rerouted App’s ‘Curated Gear Closet’ feature. The...

September 17, 2021

Dometic Acquires Igloo in $667 Million Deal

In a $677 million deal announced today, Dometic — an RV appliance and electric cooler-maker — will acquire U.S.-based Igloo, the iconic manufacturer of coolers and drinkware. This marks Dometic’s eighth acquisition in 2021, including Cadac, maker of vehicle-based barbecue products; German mobile power brand Buttner Elektronik; Zamp Solar; and, perhaps most...

September 17, 2021

Leadership Change at Mammut Sports Group AG

Seon, September 17, 2021 – Following the successful completion of the change of ownership from Conzzeta to Telemos Capital, the Board of Directors of Mammut Sports Group AG ("Mammut") and CEO Oliver Pabst have jointly agreed to enter the next phase of the company with new leadership. Oliver Pabst will...

September 17, 2021

Amer Sports Brands Salomon, Atomic Announce Changes to Winter Sports Leadership in North America

OGDEN, Utah (September 17, 2021) — Amer Sports announces that after 45 years in the snowsports industry and an exceptional and distinguished term of more than 25 years with Amer Sports, Mike Adams will leave his position as Salomon VP winter sports equipment and Atomic general manager on December 31,...

September 16, 2021

Bern Helmets Calls on Outdoor Enthusiasts, Hobbyists, and Longtime Friends and Family to Join “Not Sponsored Army”

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (September 16, 2021) Bern Helmets, respected internationally for its proprietary street-inspired helmets, for the slopes, biking, skateboarding, water sports, and commuting, today announced the launch of its “Not Sponsored Army” program, giving lesser known brand devotees the chance to represent the brand through social platforms, promotions and to...