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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August 28, 2018
5.11 Tactical Announces Tom Davin transition to an advisory role. Names Francisco Morales as Chief Executive Officer and Matt Hyde as Executive Chairman.
Irvine, Calif. - 5.11 Tactical (“5.11” or the “Company”), the world’s leading innovator of purpose-built gear, announced today that Francisco Morales, Co-founder and President of 5.11, has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective September 4, 2018. Mr. Morales will also be appointed to the Company’s Board of...
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August 27, 2018
Hobie Revolutionizes an Icon with the All-New Mirage Outback®
OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA. - Hobie, the leading manufacturer of pedal kayaks and other premium watercraft, today announce a new evolution of the world’s most popular pedal kayak, the Mirage Outback. The new Outback blends technical innovation and twenty years of consumer feedback to continue the Mirage’s position as the best kayak on...
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August 27, 2018
New Hobie Compass Duo Tandem Kayak Launches at Paddlesports Retailer 2018
OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA – Hobie, the leading manufacturer of pedal kayaks and other premium watercraft, today announces an exciting addition to the lineup of award-winning pedal-drive kayaks. The Mirage Compass Duo kayak from Hobie brings a new level of refinement and technology to the tandem kayak category. “The Mirage Compass Duo...
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August 27, 2018
Vibram® Honors Jim Whittaker at American K2 Celebration
NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass. (August 27, 2018) – Vibram, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and creator of Vibram FiveFingers and other premium rubber products, today announces its support of The Mountaineers 40th Anniversary Celebration of the American K2 climb. The anniversary takes place the week of September 5-11, 2018...
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August 27, 2018
Stegmann Linz Leather Clogs – Making a Statement With Comfort
Richmond, VA (August 27, 2018) – Combining the iconic styling of Stegmann wool clogs with trend-worthy new upper materials and finishes, the Linz Leather Clogs offer a more youthful look, but with uncompromising quality and comfort. Since 1888, Stegmann has been handcrafting clogs, using traditional and proprietary methods perfected over...
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August 27, 2018
#SafeOutside Day of Action and Support for Climbing and Outdoor Supports Survivors and Addresses Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
(Seattle Wash., Aug. 27, 2018) – Today, the climbing and outdoor communities join together in a united front to support survivors and address sexual harassment and sexual assault (SHSA) through #SafeOutside, an independent grassroots initiative designed to combat SHSA. Climbing and outdoor organizations around the world have joined forces to...
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August 27, 2018
Limited Edition: White’s Boots X Iron and Resin MP Service Boot
Ventura, CA, August 27th, 2018 - Iron & Resin has been making their very own line of goods right out of Ventura, CA since 2011. As a brand that lives by world class surf breaks and seaside racetracks, where ghosts of a once towering oil industry still linger in the...
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August 23, 2018
Meteorite PR Bolsters Its Footprint and Online Presence
(Boulder, Colorado – August 23, 2018) — Meteorite PR, the Boulder-based frontrunner in small-batch outdoor focused public relations, has named Michael Eisenbrown Communications Manager. Eisenbrown will focus on Meteorite’s clients; Melvin Brewing, Oberalp Group (Dynafit, Salewa, Pomoca and Wild Country) and the newly signed Sweet Protection while running point on...
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August 23, 2018
PEARL iZUMi Introduces New Winter MTB Pants and Additions to the BikeStyle® Collection
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (August 23, 2018)— For Fall/Winter 2018, PEARL iZUMi is introducing a new collection of winter mountain bike pants— the Summit collection includes the new Summit AmFIB® Pant, Summit AmFIB® Lite Pant and Summit AmFIB® Convertible Pant. They all feature AmFIB® Softshell and water shedding Thermal Fleece fabric with...
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August 23, 2018
PEARL iZUMi’s Fall 2018 Road Apparel Now Available
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (August 23, 2018)— For Fall 2018, PEARL iZUMi introduces an extensive line of new and updated jackets, jerseys and tights to keep you riding into the Fall and Winter months. With a focus on simplifying layering decisions, additions to the road collection are designed to keep riders comfortable...
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August 22, 2018
BONX – Launches ‘BONX Stories’ and Welcomes Pro Victor Daviet
TOKYO, JAPAN (Aug. 22, 2018) — BONX, the cutting-edge Bluetooth earpiece and proprietary group-talk communications app, is thrilled to introduce an exciting new iOS feature specifically designed for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with a knack for video editing. The feature, appropriately coined “BONX Stories,” allows users to film videos directly via the app and,...
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August 22, 2018
The Conservation Alliance Travels to Grand Rapids for First Backyard Collective Event in Grand Rapids
BEND, Ore. (August 22, 2018) – More than 50 volunteers from five member companies participated in The Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective stewardship event in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday, August 14. The volunteers worked in support of Grand Rapids Whitewater to remove invasive Honeysuckle from approximately two acres of Riverside...
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August 22, 2018
Stio Accelerates Hiring to Support Continued Growth
JACKSON, Wyo. (August 22, 2018) – Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, recently announced numerous new hires to support its continued growth. Launched in 2012, the company has produced a compounded annual growth rate of 52 percent, and is accelerating that trajectory in 2018 with 70...
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August 21, 2018
Outdoor Research awards $10K We Can Grant to nonprofit focused on cycling advocacy, youth empowerment
SEATTLE, Wash. (Aug. 21, 2018) – Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based manufacturer of industry leading outdoor apparel and gear, this week awarded its second-annual We Can Grant for $10,000 to The Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub. WRENCH, as it’s known, is a Canadian non-profit that focuses on empowering cycling, on...
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August 21, 2018
Merrell’s MQM Rush Flex Debuts as Second Iteration of the Hybrid Hiker Line
ROCKFORD, Mich. (Aug. 21, 2018) — Merrell has launched the second iteration of their MQM line with the introduction of the MQM Rush Flex. This technical hiker is engineered with ballistic fabrics carefully mapped in high wear areas to offer relentless protection, without the weight, for moving quickly in the mountains....
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August 20, 2018
Chaco and Topo Designs Team Up to Release Second Collaboration Collection
ROCKFORD, Mich. (Aug. 20, 2018) – Chaco and Topo Designs, two iconic outdoor lifestyle brands have joined forces once again to release a limited-edition collection of sandals, accessories, and packs. Drawn together by a shared love of the outdoors and mountain life, Chaco and Topo Designs first worked together in...
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August 20, 2018
Highlights from the Sweet Protection road bike collection 2019
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian-based Sweet Protection, designers of cutting-edge mountain bike, paddle sports, and snow sports helmets and apparel. Sweet Protection is renowned for making innovative protection for passionate athletes. The all-new 2019 collection was driven and designed by this motivation. Sweet Protection is further increasing the footprint in...
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August 20, 2018
Tortuga Launches Cutting-Edge Setout Divide Travel Backpack
Walnut, CA (August 20, 2018) – Tortuga – makers of carry on travel backpacks, daypacks, and accessories for city travelers– is thrilled to announce the launch of their newest design, the Setout Divide Backpack. The Setout Divide Backpack is a mid-sized expandable carry on with a divided main compartment –...
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August 16, 2018
The Conservation Alliance Hosts Successful Backyard Collective Event in Portland, Oregon
BEND, Ore. (August 16, 2018) – More than 250 volunteers from nine member companies participated in The Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective stewardship event in Portland, Oregon on Thursday, August 9, 2018. The volunteers worked in support of Forest Park Conservancy, Hoyt Arboretum, Portland Parks Foundation, SOLVE, and Tualatin Hills Park...
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August 16, 2018
Setton Pistachio Awards Scholarships to Employees’ College-Bound Children
(Terra Bella, CA) —Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., the nation’s second largest pistachio grower and processor based in California’s Central Valley, awarded five students a $5,000 scholarship to the 4-year college of their choice as part of their annual College Encouragement Program. The Setton family believes strongly in the...
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August 16, 2018
North America’s Largest Ebike Company Addresses Looming Tariff
SEATTLE, Wash. - As part of the ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, a 25% tariff is going to hit nearly every U.S. electric bike company and threaten the future of sustainable transportation. Rad Power Bikes, a Seattle-based direct to consumer ebike brand, addresses the situation in a...
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August 15, 2018
TOMS x So iLL Team Up To Get Kids Climbing
St. Louis, MO (August 15, 2018) — TOMS, the One for One® shoes and accessories company, and So iLL, makers of environmentally conscious and stylish climbing equipment, are proud to unveil a joint climbing-inspired product initiative to support 1Climb, a non-profit organization led by professional climber Kevin Jorgeson that funds...
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August 15, 2018
Burley Design’s Award Winning, Revolutionary Single Wheel Trailer – The Coho XC™–Hits Retailers Nationwide
Eugene, OR (August 15th) – Burley Design – known for its award-winning outdoor recreational transport gear trusted by generations of families since 1978 – modernizes the single-wheel cargo trailer market with the launch of the Coho XC. Winner of the coveted 2018 Eurobike Award, the Coho XC grants cyclists unparalleled...
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August 14, 2018
Connelly Skis Acquires Assets of North Sports, Inc. DBA Aquaglide
Lynnwood/White Salmon, Washington, U.S.A – Connelly Skis announced today that they have signed a purchase agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of North Sports, Inc., a leading producer of commercial inflatable waterparks, inflatable kayaks, standup paddleboards, and related watersports products under the Aquaglide brand name. The company was originally formed...
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August 13, 2018
New MSR® Athlete Dani Arnold Breaks Speed Record
SEATTLE, Wash. (August 13th, 2018) — Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), is proud to add Swiss mountaineer and alpinist Dani Arnold to its team of athlete ambassadors. MSR is excited to announce that Arnold has set a new speed record for ascending the north face of Grandes Jorasses, completing the...