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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December 12, 2018
Mountain Khakis® Introduces New Women’s Apparel for Fall/Winter 2019
JACKSON HOLE, WY – Mountain Khakis®, the leading premium outdoor apparel outfitter for men and women, introduces new women’s apparel for Fall/Winter 2019, where fit, function and style are the focus. With new silhouettes in both tops and bottoms, the new Women’s key styles speak to those who spend time both...
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December 11, 2018
Osprey Welcomes Brian Mecham as Senior Director of Sales
Cortez, CO – December 11, 2018 – Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Mecham as Senior Director of Sales. Mecham will manage the sales, marketing and service strategies of Osprey’s domestic wholesale business. “We are thrilled to have...
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December 11, 2018
Stio to Open Mountain Studio Retail Store in Park City, Utah
JACKSON, Wyo. (Dec. 11, 2018) - Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has announced the opening of its next Mountain Studio retail store in Park City, Utah. The brand has leased a historic Main Street building and plans to open in mid-February. “We are really excited...
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December 11, 2018
Setton Farms Adds Two Premium Blends to Plant Based Snack Offerings
Commack, NY (December 11, 2018) Setton International Foods, Inc. - a leader in the snack food industry for over 50 years based in Long Island, New York - is expanding their line of plant based snacks with the addition of two new blends: Simply Protein Blend and Nut Topper Blend. ...
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December 10, 2018
Kitsbow To Release Latest Film in 36 Hours Series: “Not Quite Out of the Woods”
PETALUMA, Calif. (Dec. 10, 2018) — After launching the first-ever 36 Hours in Kitsbow film series, a program giving anyone the chance to apply for a production stipend to showcase their favorite adventure, Kitsbow is honored to announce “Not Quite Out of the Woods.” Shot and edited by Emmy Award...
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December 7, 2018
PEARL iZUMi’s 2019 Sugar and Tour Road Shoes Now Available
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (Dec. 7, 2018) — PEARL iZUMi has transformed its road collection for 2019 with new styles, colors and patterns. With a refocus on sleek and effortless design, the new road collection—from head to toe— is like nothing PEARL iZUMi has ever created. PEARL iZUMi is proud to announce...
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December 6, 2018
Big Agnes Receives Popular Science Award for Fly Creek HV1 Carbon and with Dyneema® Fabric Tent
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – Big Agnes, the award-winning producer of tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads, announced today that it has received the Popular Science 2018 Best of What’s New Award for the new Fly Creek HV1 Carbon with Dyneema® fabric Tent. The Fly Creek HV Carbon is being recognized for...
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December 6, 2018
Burley Provides Free Bikes to Children in Need
Eugene, OR (December 6, 2018) — Burley Design – known for its award-winning outdoor recreational transport gear since 1978, is sponsoring the Free Bikes for Kidz initiative in the local Eugene and Springfield community to distribute bikes to children in need. In addition to Free Bikes for Kidz, Burley teamed...
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December 5, 2018
Mountain Khakis® Promotes Victoria Payne to CFO and Vice President
JACKSON HOLE, WY (December 5, 2018) – Mountain Khakis®, the leading premium outdoor apparel outfitter for men and women, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Victoria Payne to CFO and Vice President. Victoria will lead all Mountain Khakis’ Finance and Operations activities. Victoria has an extensive background in...
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December 5, 2018
Stegmann Graz Leather Clog
Richmond, VA – Since 1888, Stegmann has been handcrafting their signature wool felted clogs. In 2017, they introduced leather and suede. The Graz, made with finest materials and superior craftsmanship, is designed for customers who love the comfort and classic aesthetic of the Original 108 wool clog. The Graz mirrors...
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December 5, 2018
American Alpine Club Announces 2019 US Team for the UIAA World Cup Ice Climbing Competition in Denver, CO
Golden, CO (Dec 5, 2018) —The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest non-profit organization for climbers, is thrilled to announced the 2019 USA World Cup Ice Climbing Team. The team of 21 male and female athletes is set to compete at the upcoming UIAA World Cup Ice Climbing Finals, taking...
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December 5, 2018
Aventura Clothing Asks the Question in Fall ‘19: “This is Us, Who Are You?”
Reno, NV – With a legacy that dates back to 1965, family-owned and operated Aventura Clothing continues to prioritize using sustainable fabrics, partnering with Fair Trade Certified® factories and offering up styles in sizes for all women. 50 percent of Aventura’s Fall ’19 collection is Fair Trade Certified and over...
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December 5, 2018
Ecōths’ Commitment to Sustainability Balances Business and Goodness
Reno, NV – Sustainability means different things to different people, but to family-owned and operated, men’s mountain lifestyle clothing brand Ecōths, it means not only committing to using sustainable fibers, but also helping people live a sustainable life. From using Fair Trade Certified® factories to donating meals through their Good...
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December 4, 2018
The Conservation Alliance Announces New Board Member
(Bend, Ore., December 4, 2018) – The Conservation Alliance board elected Strick Walker, Chief Marketing Officer at Merrell, to serve on the organization’s board of directors. Walker was elected by the board of directors to fill a vacancy left by Chaco President Seth Cobb. Over the past two decades, Walker...
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December 4, 2018
A New Era for Holden Outerwear Is Here
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 4, 2018) – Holden, the California-based outerwear company founded by entrepreneur and snow-sports legend Mikey LeBlanc and designer Scott Zergebel, launches a state-of-the-art web site and Fall/Winter 2018 Collection, marking a new era for the iconic brand. Holden was born in 2002 when LeBlanc and Zergebel partnered...
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December 4, 2018
The RadWagon from Rad Power Bikes is Named a Top 10 Green Product for 2019
SEATTLE - December 4, 2018 - The RadWagon Electric Cargo Bike from Rad Power Bikes is a Top 10 Product for 2019 in BuildingGreen's annual awards curated to help building professionals improve their impact on the environment. As the first mode of transportation ever included on the list, the RadWagon...
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December 4, 2018
Wild Country Friends: The First–and Still Finest–Camming Device on the Planet
The story is legend. In the early 1970s, Ray Jardine, an aerospace engineer who once worked NASA but dropped out to climb in Yosemite, carried a secret weapon under his sweater. It was a rack of early prototypes of the world’s first camming device, and he was guarding them against...
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December 3, 2018
OCR Approved for Inclusion in 2019 South East Asia Games
Manila, Philippines: Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) and OCR Asia, members of World OCR, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), announced approval by the South East Asia Games (SEA Games) Sport and Rules Committee, Executive Committee and Federation Council for inclusion of Obstacle Course Race/ Obstacle Sports (OCR) as...
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December 3, 2018
Obstacle Course Racing World Championships Adds 100 Meter Competition
Today, Adventurey is excited to announce a new championship distance which debut at the 2019 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships--the 100 Meter Sprint Championships. "The addition of this competition is the next logical step for our event," said OCRWC Founder Adrian Bijanada. "Each year we hear from athletes longing for...
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November 29, 2018
The Conservation Alliance Pushes Legislation to Protect Public Lands
Bend, Ore., November 29, 2018 – The Conservation Alliance is leading a delegation of outdoor business leaders to Washington, D.C. this week to demonstrate support for a package of legislation in Congress that would protect more than two million acres of land 850 river miles in eight states across the...
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November 28, 2018
Sam Whitley Joins LEM Helmets as National Sales Manager
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2018) – LEM Helmets, manufacturer of safe, stylish, and performance-driven cycling helmets for road, mountain biking, commute, and kids, welcomes Sam Whitley to the team as National Sales Manager. With a decade of sales and marketing experience in the cycling industry, Whitley will lead LEM’s retail...
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November 28, 2018
Petzl Earns Accolades for New Ergonomic Ice Tool
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (November 28, 2018) — Petzl, the leader in solution-based verticality and lighting equipment, was recently awarded a Gear of the Year from Men’s Journal for its all-new ERGONOMIC ice tool. The ERGONOMIC bridges the gap between the popular NOMIC and its predecessor, the ERGO, offering more utility...
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November 28, 2018
Smartwool Gives Back and Turns Advocacy into Action
Steamboat Springs, CO – November 27, 2018 – Throughout the holiday season, Smartwool is pledging to donate to Protect Our Winters and SOS Outreach. At the same time, employees are rolling up their sleeves and tackling hands-on projects to show their support for Colorado families experiencing food insecurity, members of...
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November 28, 2018
BioLite’s FirePit Awarded a Popular Science Best of What’s New Award
Brooklyn, NY, November 28, 2018 – BioLite, an innovator in off-grid energy solutions, is thrilled to receive a 2018 POPULAR SCIENCE Best of What’s New Award in the Recreation category. “We’re thrilled to see our FirePit recognized as Popular Science’s Best of What’s New for 2018,” says BioLite CEO and...
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November 28, 2018
Mountain Equipment Continues to Support the Ice Climbing Community
Buffalo N.Y. (November 28, 2018) -- Mountain Equipment, a UK designer and manufacturer of outdoor gear and apparel, is proud to announce that the brand is renewing its sponsorship at the Ouray Ice Festival in January 2019 by increasing its involvement as an Official Sponsor. Additionally, Mountain Equipment is sponsoring...