PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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May 24, 2018
Beyond Coastal Suncare Recognized Again as One of the Safest Brands on the Market
Sun Valley, ID. (May 24, 2018) – Beyond Coastal, manufacturer of premium suncare products, announced today that it has received top ratings for the seventh consecutive year in the recently published 2018 Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) annual sunscreen guide. In the non-mineral sunscreen category, Beyond Coastal is the only brand...
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May 24, 2018
Rad Power Bikes Expands Canadian Business with Vancouver Showroom
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - May 24, 2018 - Rad Power Bikes, a global direct-to-consumer electric bike brand, is growing its Canadian headquarters and opening a retail showroom in East Vancouver this summer. The expansion will bring a physical presence to the company's well-established Canadian online business and fan base, which...
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May 24, 2018
Lars Erik Skjervheim Sets A New World Record in Ski Mountaineering
DYNAFIT athlete Lars Erik Skjervheim set a new world record on May 19-20 after 24 hours of ski mountaineering. The 37-year-old Norwegian covered an unbelievable 20,939 vertical meters ( appr. 68,697.5 feet). On a course of approximately 1.9k (0.56 miles), the athlete had to climb 460 meters of vert each...
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May 23, 2018
Outdoor Project Goes Bigger and Bolder with Women in the Wild 2018
-- A full summer content series and giveaways focusing on women getting outside -- -- Partnering with amazing individuals and organizations to redefine what femininity looks like in the outdoors -- -- A strong slate of returning sponsors underpins the effort to show why nothing is off limits to Women...
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May 22, 2018
KAVU Pushes International Growth Plans with New Hires in Finance and Sales
Seattle – KAVU, makers of true outdoor wear, welcomes Steve Skidmore and Jeremy Goodman to its global executive team, as chief finance director and international sales director respectively, effective immediately. Skidmore will be responsible for guiding the company’s budgeting and profitability as they work to expand into more international markets....
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May 21, 2018
Check and Inspect: Mustang Survival Encourages PFD Maintenance for National Safe Boating Week
Bellingham, WA – Mustang Survival®, the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, has created a comprehensive Guide for PFD Inspection and Maintenance (available for download) for recreational boaters in recognition of National Safe Boating Week (May 19-25, 2018). As warmer weather spreads across...
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May 21, 2018
Flowbuilt Manufacturing, World’s First Mass Customization Footwear Facility, Opens Its Doors in the USA
FERNDALE, Wash. (May 21, 2018) – Bringing together world-class partners, state-of-the-art technologies and equipment, and cutting-edge vision, Flowbuilt Manufacturing, is solving for manufacturing demands today, while future proofing for business and retail needs of tomorrow. After perfecting the technology and processes to design truly-individualized insoles and footwear, the team at...
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May 18, 2018
Christoph Engl takes over as new Chief Executive Officer for the Oberalp Group as of 1 September 2018
From 1 September 2018, with its new CEO Christoph Engl, the Oberalp Group is entering a new era of leadership. With Christoph Engl, the company has appointed a brand builder and expert for alpine destinations to take on the role of its leading international executive. After 17 years at the helm,...
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May 18, 2018
World OCR Unveils Global Coach Certification Program
Lausanne, Switzerland, May 18th, 2018: World OCR, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), announced today the successful completion of the first stage of its global coach certification program. World OCR Coach Trainer and 2016 World #1 Ranked Spartan Racer Faye Stenning (CAN) commented that “Work with highly motivated, passionate...
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May 18, 2018
World Champion Surfer Andy Irons’ Gripping Tale of Opioid Addiction and Bipolar Disorder Comes to U.S. Cinemas on May 31 Only
Jackson, Wyoming (May 18th, 2018) — Teton Gravity Research recently premiered the release of Andy Irons: Kissed by God, a film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons. The world premiere took place in Los Angeles on May 2nd,...
