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 17, 2017
Eagle Creek Hires Bou Sales for Representation
San Diego, Ca. (August 17, 2017) - Eagle Creek announces a new partnership with Bou Sales as representatives for the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky sales territories, effective immediately. Managing one of the key territories for Eagle Creek, Bou Sales leverages deep outdoor and travel experience, regularly winning sales contests for...
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August 17, 2017
XscapePod allows campers and backpackers to spend more time outdoors
PORTLAND, OR– XscapePod, LLC is announcing its formal launch in the Portland-Metro area as an on-demand backpacking and camping equipment rental resource. The company, founded by Portland resident and outdoor enthusiast Nic Parrish, has been in its pilot phase of operations for the last three months. XscapePod is just the...
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August 16, 2017
Solo paddle around Ireland to be sponsored by Kokatat
ARCATA, California – David Horkan, one of Ireland’s top kayakers, is spending the late summer of 2017 on a 950-mile solo kayak expedition around his homeland and will be wearing Kokatat gear as he navigates through unpredictable weather, big ocean swells and daunting headlands. Horkan will undertake the expedition, dubbed...
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August 16, 2017
Osprey Packs Partners with Continental Divide Trail Coalition to Support Volunteer Programs in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Lake, Colorado and Northern New Mexico
Cortez, CO – Osprey Packs a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, is pleased to announce their support of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) leading up to the 50th Anniversary of the National Scenic Trails Act next year. Osprey is donating funds raised...
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August 16, 2017
Upslope Brewing Announces Third Annual Backcountry Tap Room
Boulder, Colo. (Aug 16, 2017) — Upslope Brewing Co, the Boulder-based craft brewer known for its mountain culture and a passion for the outdoors, will host its third annual Backcountry Tap Room on Sept. 16, 2017. The experience offers craft beer fans and outdoor enthusiasts a limited release beer in...
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August 16, 2017
Escape the Everyday with Craghoppers New Highlight product from Spring 2018
Portsmouth, NH (August 16, 2017) - Craghoppers provides an escape. Escape the everyday routine: another inspiration behind the Spring 2018 collection. Whether it’s a quick bike around the city, or taking that weekend getaway, do it in style with Craghoppers’ ahead of the curve technology and casual styling. Integrating technologies...
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August 15, 2017
Morakniv Rookie Puts Safety First
Seattle, WA – August 15, 2017 - Morakniv®, creator of quality Swedish knives since 1891, is proud to offer a new option designed to safely inspire the next generation of carvers and crafters. The Morakniv Rookie is the perfect choice for children learning to use a knife for the first...
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August 15, 2017
Sweet Protection Introduces Next Generation Paddlesports Helmets and Apparel at Paddlesports Retailer Trade Show
Trysil, Norway (August 15, 2017) - The Norwegian-based Sweet Protection, designers of cutting edge paddle sports, snow sports, and mountain bike helmets and apparel, will unveil their newest paddling gear at the 2017 Paddlesports Retailer trade show in Madison, Wisconsin later this month. Sweet Protection is expanding their line to...
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August 15, 2017
Eddie Bauer Introduces the EverTherm Jacket, A Breakthrough in Down Innovation
Bellevue, Wash. - August 15, 2017 – Today, Eddie Bauer introduces the EverTherm Down Jacket. Insulated by an ultra-thin sheet of down fabric, the jacket removes the need for quilting found in traditional down jackets, eliminates cold spots, and provides superior uniform warmth in a lightweight, slim profile. Powered by...
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August 15, 2017
Burley Design to Revolutionize Trailer Market at Interbike 2017
Eugene, OR – Burley Design – known for its award-winning outdoor recreational transport gear trusted by generations of families since 1978 – is excited to announce a preview of their revolutionary single wheel cargo trailer, the Coho XC, at Interbike (booth #24209) on September 20-22, 2017 in Las Vegas. Built...
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August 14, 2017
Four Leading Outdoor Organizations Pledge their Support for the 2017 Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge
August 14, 2017 - (Washington DC) – Outdoor Nation, a national initiative that connects college students and their communities to the outdoors, today announced that four preeminent outdoor-oriented organizations have pledged their support for the 2017 Campus Challenge, which will includes 93 colleges and universities competing to get the most...
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August 14, 2017
Royal Robbins Introduces ROYAL: Built for the Urban Climber
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (August 14, 2017) — In 1968, legendary Sierra Nevada climbers Royal and Liz Robbins introduced the world’s first climbing-specific apparel brand, Royal Robbins, to North American climbers. Today, the brand is back at it with a durable, fashion-forward apparel line for urban climbers called ROYAL. “The explosive...
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August 14, 2017
Chaco Does Retro Gaming with Limited-Edition PAC-MAN™ Collection
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Aug. 14, 2017) – Chaco, the iconic outdoor lifestyle footwear brand, announced today its collection of limited-edition Classic Z/Sandals for men and women inspired by PAC-MAN™, the beloved 1980s arcade game. Recognizing the opportunity to embrace the era’s classic arcade art for their adjustable woven straps, Chaco’s...
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August 12, 2017
Q Drink Healthy Sponsors Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Race
Vancouver, BC (August 12, 2017) Q Drink Healthy, the all-natural sport drink mix is sponsoring the Ore to Shore race, August 12th, 2017. A storied mountain bike race set in Marquette County, Michigan, with Lake Superior as a backdrop, racers will compete across wooded wilderness, shoreline, and decommissioned iron ore...
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August 11, 2017
Polygiene Appoints Commercial Operations Director For North America
MALMÖ, Sweden (August 11, 2017) – Polygiene®, the world leader in permanent odor control, announces the appointment of Judd Salvas as director of commercial operations for North America. In his new role, Salvas will be based in Park City, Utah, and is responsible for managing all commercial activities within North...
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August 10, 2017
Paddlesports Retailer Trade Show Secures Rapid Media as Official Media Partner
MADISON, Wis. – Paddlesports Retailer, the inaugural, sold-out tradeshow of the paddlesports industry, announces Rapid Media as its Official Media Sponsor. The event takes place later this month at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin from Aug. 29 – Sept. 1. “There’s going to be a great energy at...
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August 10, 2017
At Its Halfway Mark, Outdoor Project’s Summer Block Party Series Has Raised Over $16,000 For Local Nonprofits
PORTLAND, OREGON – Outdoor adventure media startup Outdoor Project—found online at outdoorproject.com—announced today that, at the halfway mark of their 2017 event series, they have officially raised over $16,000 for their local nonprofit partners, Adventure Without Limits, North Shore Rescue, Denver Mountain Parks Foundation, and SheJumps. Outdoor Project, an online...
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August 10, 2017
Conservation Alliance “Backyard Collective” Draws Over 200 Volunteers
PORTLAND, Oregon (August 10, 2017) — More than 200 volunteers from seven member companies attended The Conservation Alliance’s 10th anniversary of its Backyard Collective in Portland, Oregon. The volunteers worked alongside Portland’s Forest Park Conservancy, SOLVE, Portland Parks Foundation and Hoyt Arboretum to clean up parks, and maintain and build...
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August 9, 2017
Abom to Demo Military Goggles at Camp Rilea Strike Challenge
PORTLAND, Ore. (Aug. 9, 2017) – Abom, Inc., manufacturer of the world’s first anti-fogging heated goggles, will present an interactive demonstration on Aug. 15-17, 2017 at the Fourth Biennial Strike Challenge at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Facility in Warrenton, Oregon. Abom will demonstrate the capabilities of its military combat...
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August 9, 2017
Outdoor Foundation Selects 2017 Paddle Nation Project Grant Recipients
This year 1,895 people will have the opportunity to explore America’s waterways, thanks to Outdoor Foundation’s Paddle Nation Grant Program, which connects youth with their local waterways through recreational paddling. Eleven community-based projects from 11 states are being awarded a total of nearly $25,000 to increase paddlesport participation among youth...
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August 9, 2017
inov-8 Adds Shoe-Industry Vet Brendan Murray as US Sales and Marketing Manager
Southborough, MA (August 9, 2017) — Continuing to strengthen its US sales and marketing teams, inov-8 – the iconic running/fitness footwear, apparel and gear brand with roots in what’s often considered trail running’s birthplace, the UK’s Lake District – has hired 20-year industry veteran Brendan Murray as their new US...
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August 9, 2017
Ruffwear Contributes $50,000 to Public Lands Defense Fund
BEND, Ore. (August 9, 2017) – Ruffwear has contributed $50,000 to The Conservation Alliance to support the organization’s efforts to protect and defend public lands in the United States. The Conservation Alliance will direct the funds into its new Public Lands Defense Fund, created by the organization to preserve and...
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August 8, 2017
Conservation Alliance Awards Kelty 2017 Outstanding Partnership Award for Rocky Mountain Efforts
BOULDER, COLO. (August 8, 2017) - Kelty®, a leader in providing innovative adventure gear and everyday outdoor products built to last, was awarded The Conservation Alliance's 2017 Outstanding Partnership Award, presented at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017 for the company’s continued contributions to Conservation Colorado, an environmental conservation organization executing preservation programs. Each...
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August 8, 2017
New Spring 2018 Adventure Travel Apparel from Craghoppers
Portsmouth, NH (August 8, 2017) - Craghoppers, the leading travel apparel brand, has announced their most comprehensive collection of travel clothing for Spring 2018. Known for technical innovations in their apparel, Craghoppers’ Spring 2018 collection embraces performance and protection. After their successful launch of the Protect | Liberate marketing campaign,...
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August 8, 2017
Dive into Professional Surfer Ian Walsh’s Routine
VENICE, Calif. – August 8, 2017 – HANAH, the creator of Ayurvedic superfood HANAH ONE, is proud to bring you an exclusive video series that explores the morning routines of some of the world’s most inspiring athletes and adventurers. HANAH has launched their fourth episode featuring surf legend Ian Walsh....