November 16, 2020

National Park Service faces $270M wrongful death claim after incident at Arches National Park

The family of a women's rights activist from Uganda has filed a more than $270 million wrongful death and personal injury claim against the National Park Service after she was decapitated by an unsecured gate at Utah's Arches National Park. USA Today

November 16, 2020

Cotopaxi and MiiR Create Sustainable New Partnership And Drinkware Collection

(Salt Lake City, UT.) Nov 16, 2020 – Outdoor brands Cotopaxi and MiiR have created a powerful partnership to not only tackle the single use plastics crisis, but also to reinvent corporate expectations of “collaboration before competition”. The brands, both certified B Corps dedicated to giving back and doing good,...

November 16, 2020

Gregory’s Q3 revenues slide 13 percent, High Sierra’s tumble

Samsonite International S.A. reported sales on a currency-neutral basis were down 13 percent for its Gregory brand and off 70.2 percent at High Sierra. On a reported basis, Gregory’s sales reached $15.9 million against $18.0 million, down 11.7 percent. High Sierra’s were down on a reported basis to $4.5 million from...

November 16, 2020

Emerald appoints Hervé Sedky as President and Chief Executive Officer

Sedky brings three decades of experience including, most recently, six years as President of Reed Exhibitions Americas. Before that, he was an executive for 20-years at the American Express Company, where he held the title of Senior Vice President and General Manager of American Express Business Travel.

November 16, 2020

Lululemon to sell Mirror devices in stores, add community features

After acquiring the company over the summer, Lululemon will now offer Mirror devices at its stores across the U.S., beginning with 18 stores this holiday season. The athletics retailer is also introducing a range of new engagement features for the tech, including letting users turn on a built-in camera to...

November 16, 2020

The American Camp Association Begins Important Work to Achieve Access and Inclusion at Camp through Counselor-in-Training Programs

Martinsville, IN (November, 16 2020) — The American Camp Association (ACA) announces an exciting new project that includes a three-year grant program designed to foster evidence-informed planning, testing, and improving initiatives to increase access to and engagement in counselor-in-training (CIT) programs and other qualified leadership programs among young people with diverse backgrounds, abilities,...

November 16, 2020

New President Named at OutsidePR

Sausalito, CA, November 2020– OutsidePR, which last month celebrated its 25th Anniversary, is proud to announce that Jess Smith has assumed the title of President of the agency. Founder and current President, Gordon Wright, will remain in a leadership role while assuming the title of Partner. Associated with the leadership...

November 16, 2020

Buddy Adventure Insurance Expands to Oregon, Montana

RICHMOND, Va. Nov. 16, 2020 —Buddy (https://buddyinsurance.com/), the on-demand accident insurance company for everyone from adventure racers and mountain bikers to regular vacation travelers, announced today it has been approved by insurance regulators for sale in both Oregon and Montana. This brings its total state approvals to 37, with more...

November 13, 2020

Hillsound Equipment Partners with Mountain Mic to Promote Wellness Through Hiking

Vancouver, BC (November 13, 2020)- Hillsound Equipment- the leading producer of winter traction equipment, the award-winning BTR stool, and gaiters for outdoor enthusiasts is thrilled to announce the addition of Mountain Mic to the Ambassador Team. Mountain Mic is just the first of many ambassadors to come as Hillsound grows...

November 12, 2020

Bode Miller Joins Crosson Ski as Chief Innovation Officer

TUKWILA, Wash. (Nov. 12, 2020) — One of the most demanding and creative minds in U.S. skiing history is turning his attention to one of the most elusive materials challenges in ski development. Five-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller has teamed with aerospace engineer, Chase Englehart to serve as chief innovation...