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 23, 2019
52 Businesses Urge Secretary Perdue to Protect Utah’s National Forest Lands
Bend, Ore., May 23, 2019 – Fifty-two businesses from across the country joined The Conservation Alliance in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to protect North America’s wild places by upholding the National Roadless Rule. The National Roadless Rule has preserved wildland recreation opportunities...
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May 23, 2019
Black Diamond Equipment Presents 10th Annual SLCA Fundraiser
SALT LAKE CITY, May 23, 2019 – Black Diamond Equipment, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, is hosting the 10th annual Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA) fundraiser, scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday, June 6. The event will take place at Black Diamond’s Salt Lake City headquarters,...
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May 22, 2019
Kris McDivitt Tompkins to Keynote 2020 American Alpine Club Annual Benefit Dinner in Denver, CO
Golden, CO (May 22, 2019) — The American Alpine Club, the country’s oldest and largest climbing advocacy organization, is thrilled to announce that the club’s 2020 Annual Benefit Dinner will be returning to the Denver area with conservationist Kris McDivitt Tompkins to keynote the event. The weekend event is scheduled...
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May 22, 2019
evo to Relocate Headquarters
SEATTLE (MAY 22, 2019) – Seattle-based action sports and outdoor retailer evo announced today it is relocating its current headquarters to a new location at the Cedar Speedster building at 401 North 36th Street in Fremont this fall. In line with evo’s community-minded ethos, the new address is designed to be a...
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May 22, 2019
CHROMUCH: The New Standard In Sustainable Performance Fiber and Textile Color
Taipei, Taiwan (May 22, 2019) – CHROMUCH, an innovator in sustainable, color-rich and developer-friendly synthetic fibers, will make its debut in the United States with its brand launch at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, June 18-20, 2019 in Denver, CO. CHROMUCH advances a new standard in sustainable color design with its...
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May 22, 2019
Norrøna’s First American Concept Store to Open Memorial Day Weekend
BOULDER, Colo. (May 22, 2019) — Norrøna, the four-season Norwegian outdoor brand known for its sustainably built premium outerwear, announces the opening of its first United States brand store in Boulder, Colorado. The Pearl Street Mall location will open to the public on May 25, 2019 and will include all...
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May 22, 2019
Old Town® Launches Newest Addition to Top-Selling Topwater Series
Old Town, Maine - Expanding on one of the most successful product launches in their 121-year history, Old Town is proud to debut the Topwater 120 PDL, the total fishing package in a compact, nimble format. This highly anticipated addition to Old Town’s award winning Topwater Series delivers unparalleled fishing capabilities in...
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May 22, 2019
Foehn Launches Men’s Summer Short
Quebec City, Canada — Foehn, a performance rock climbing apparel brand built to combine style and function by merging technical performance with a modern aesthetic, is proud to introduce their new men’s Brise Short this spring. Designed with sustainability in mind, the Brise Short is constructed from 84% recycled nylon,...
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May 21, 2019
Seirus Founder and President, Mike Carey, Inducted into Santa Clara Hall of Fame
San Diego, CA (May 21, 2019) – Seirus Innovations, leaders in innovation and technology dedicated to face, hand and head protection, is pleased to announce Mike Carey has been inducted into the Santa Clara Hall of Fame. Carey is a graduate of Santa Clara University, where as a student, he...
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May 21, 2019
Peak Design Unveils The Next Generation of Travel and Adventure Camera Tripods
San Francisco, CA (May, 2019) – After multiple award-winning bag releases, Peak Design, the worldwide leader in crowdfunding and everyday carry solutions, is proud to disrupt yet another product category—the camera tripod. More than four years in the making, Peak Design’s newest release, Travel Tripod, is a ground-up reexamination of...
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May 20, 2019
BLACKYAK Expands US Sales Team
Portland, OR (May 20, 2019) — Born in South Korea, with a premium line headquartered and designed in Europe, BLACKYAK has recruited industry veteran Jim Angeles for North American sales representation in the Rocky Mountains. Bolstering the sales effort in this critical mountain region, Denver-based Angeles will be responsible for...
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May 20, 2019
Dynafit Sponsors the Vail Trail Running Series
Colorado’s longest-tenured trail running series will serve as the unofficial summer kick off for mountain racers when it opens on Saturday, backed by a new title sponsor and boasting ambitions to reach a wider audience well beyond Eagle County. The 2019 Dynafit Vail Trail Running Series will open with the...
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May 20, 2019
Kitsbow Announces 2019 Trail Advocate Award Winners
PETALUMA, Calif. (May 20, 2019) — After putting out a call for nominations last month, Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, today announces the winners of its second annual Trail Advocate of the Year Program—Gabriel Amadeus Tiller (Portland, Oregon) Don Baumgart (El Paso, Texas) & Vernie Aikins (Tuscon,...
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May 20, 2019
BRIKO USA Partners with Quality Bicycle Products for Bike Helmet Distribution
ASPEN, Colo. (May 20, 2019) -- Briko USA announces a partnership with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) to distribute Briko road helmets to bicycle retailers in North America. Renowned for its helmets, protection and eyewear, Briko is now being distributed in the U.S. under ZG Holdings and headquartered in Aspen, Co....
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May 20, 2019
Adventure Medical Kits Renews Partnership with Backpacker’s Get Out More Tour
LITTLETON, N.H. — (May 20, 2019) — Adventure Medical Kits, the leader in backcountry first-aid supplies for 30 years, returns as the official medical kit sponsor of Backpacker Magazine’s Get Out More Tour for the third consecutive year. This one-of-a-kind mobile educational tour brings outdoor advice to life for aspiring...
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May 20, 2019
Andrew Day Named Sierra Designs Vice President & General Manager
May 20th, 2019—BOULDER, COLORADO—Andrew Day has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of Sierra Designs, announced Harry Kazazian, CEO of Exxel Outdoors, the brand’s parent company. “We could not be more excited to have Andrew take the helm of Sierra Designs,” commented Kazazian. “He has the experience, drive...
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May 20, 2019
4ocean Celebrates World Oceans Day
BOCA RATON (May 20, 2019) – 4ocean, the global ocean cleanup company, announced today it will host a beach cleanup at Rockaway Beach in New York City’s Rockaway Peninsula in Queens on Sunday, June 9. The beach cleanup is part of the annual United Nations’ World Oceans Day celebration, and...
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May 18, 2019
Kelty Celebrates Founder Dick Kelty’s 100th Birthday At 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
BOULDER – Kelty, a leader in durable and ease of use outdoor gear, will honor what would have been the 100th birthday of legendary founder, Dick Kelty, at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. He is known as the, “Henry Ford of backpacking” and father of the external frame back...
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May 18, 2019
California Innovations Targets U.S. Outdoor Community for Expansion with Next Gen, High Performance Titan and Arctic Zone Coolers Debuting at 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
TORONTO (MAY, 2019) – California Innovations, the world’s leading provider of soft sided insulated coolers and lunch packs, is targeting the U.S. outdoor community for expansion with the debut of next generation high performance coolers under its established TITAN and Arctic Zone brands. Building on California Innovations’ 30+ year legacy...
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May 18, 2019
Kelty Enhances Legacy Products with Modern Convenience; Debuts Products for Roadie Lifestyle at 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
BOULDER – Building upon its “Built for Play” spirit, Kelty, a leader in durable and ease of use outdoor gear, will debut its spring 2020 line showcasing legacy trail packs, tents and sleeping bags with modern conveniences and products suited for the roadie lifestyle. Specifically, highlights include the: Cosmic Synthetic...
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May 17, 2019
Kammok Debuts new Pongo™ Pad and Puffin™ Pillow Sleep Collection
Austin, Texas — Kammok, designer of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is excited to debut its new Pongo™ camping sleeping pad and Puffin™ pillow. Whether used on the ground or in a hammock, the new pad and pillow offer ultimate comfort after a long day on the trail. At...
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May 16, 2019
Rad Power Bikes Expands Footprint and Opens New Flagship Showroom in Seattle
SEATTLE, May 16, 2019 – Rad Power Bikes, a global direct to consumer ebike brand, is massively expanding in Seattle. The company is upgrading its U.S. footprint from 7,000 to nearly 33,000 square feet in the historic Ballard neighborhood where the business has been headquartered since 2015. At the heart...
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May 15, 2019
Announcing 2019 AdventurUs Womxn Escapes at LOGE Camps
Pasadena, CA. – AdventurUs Womxn and LOGE Camps are pleased to announce three new weekend getaways for women in 2019 – The AdventurUs Womxn Escapes at LOGE Camps. This series of all-inclusive, multi-sport adventure weekends are designed to introduce women of all ages and backgrounds to the outdoor adventure lifestyle...
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May 15, 2019
Sierra Designs Partners with Under Canvas
May 15, 2019 - Boulder, CO – Known for their functional, beautiful and attainable camping equipment, Sierra Designs has encouraged wanderlust since 1965, making outdoor adventures more accessible for all. The heritage brand is excited to announce a partnership with adventure hospitality company Under Canvas—a glamping industry leader that provides...
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May 15, 2019
Toray Launches Technorama GIII Weather Simulation Chamber
Toray’s Fibers & Textiles Research Laboratories, in Seta, Japan is the home of the company’s new Technorama GIII facility, the textile industry’s most advanced laboratory for reproducing climates from around the world. Previous Technorama iterations were focused on functional evaluations of thermo-physiological factors, like heat, cold and humidity. Technorama GIII’s...