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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June 7, 2023
Camping World Set to Acquire Hitch RV, With Locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., June 07, 2023-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) ("Camping World"), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced that it is set to acquire Hitch RV. This acquisition includes three locations across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. It is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2023. Marcus Lemonis,...
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June 7, 2023
Tailwind Nutrition Launches Dauwaltermelon, Courtney Dauwalter’s Signature Watermelon with Lime Flavored Endurance Fuel
Durango, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Tailwind Nutrition, the leading provider of simple and complete sports nutrition products for athletes, introduces its newest Limited Edition Endurance Fuel flavor, ‘Dauwaltermelon’, inspired by Tailwind Nutrition athlete, Courtney Dauwalter. This new and refreshing flavor is a light and playful ode to the simplicity of those...
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June 7, 2023
The 2023 Glampy Awards: The Dyrt Recognizes The Top 10 Glamping Destinations in the U.S.
PORTLAND, Ore., June 7, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has announced the winners of the 2023 Glampy Awards. Now its second year, the Glampys recognize and honor the most unique and innovative glampground destinations throughout the United States. “Glamping has been...
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June 6, 2023
Benchmade Knife Company Wins American-Made Knife of the Year® at Blade Show
Portland, Ore. (June 6, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Benchmade Knife Company (Benchmade) receives the American-Made Knife of the Year® award for the 748 NarrowsTM at Blade Show 2023. Since its recent debut, the brand-new 748 NarrowsTM has garnered attention amongst fans of ultra-light everyday carry, hyper-engineered design, and proprietary technology...
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June 6, 2023
The Dyrt announces new head of sales Rob Hudson, formerly of Outside
PORTLAND, Ore., June 6, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has announced that Rob Hudson is joining the company as head of sales. Hudson has spent two decades in advertising media and technology, most recently as senior sales director at Outside Interactive...
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June 6, 2023
RECCO Rescue Network Grows With Additional Brand Partners and New Lightweight Reflector 742LT
Stockholm, Sweden - (June 6, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – As RECCO continues to expand its year-round rescue ecosystem, more brands are integrating RECCO Technology into their products and increasing overall searchability. RECCO’s global SAR presence also continues to grow, with more RECCO helicopter detectors being deployed year after year. The RECCO helicopter system...
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June 6, 2023
Equip offers its pioneering sustainability data platform Material Facts to the industry and calls for action
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – British outdoor company Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd (Equip), owner of Rab and Lowe Alpine, has today announced the next stage in their Material Facts programme, a pioneering open and honest CSR communication platform. Having developed almost 500 Material Facts tables for their AW23 Rab apparel and sleeping bag...
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June 6, 2023
Rossignol Group appoints new General Manager of Global Softgoods division
St-Jean-de-Moirans, France, (June 6, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Rossignol Group, a world leader in mountain sports equipment, announces the arrival of outdoor and active lifestyle veteran Liz Wilson as General Manager of the Group’s global Softgoods division. Wilson’s wide-ranging professional experience working with leading sports and outdoor-lifestyle brands reinforces the...
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June 6, 2023
Yak Wool Pioneer kora Introduces New Bamboo Activewear
BALI, Indonesia - June 6, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Kora (https://koraoutdoor.com), the pioneer in developing performance apparel with yak wool and known for creating all of its own fabrics, today introduces the evolution of its apparel range: kora Bamboo, a collection of everyday pieces designed for maximum comfort, exceptional stretch, and...
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June 6, 2023
Helinox Hires Mindful Outdoor Sales for Northeast U.S. Territory
BERKELEY, CALIF. - June 6, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Helinox, the brand that created the category of lightweight, portable furniture, today announces that it has partnered with Mindful Outdoor Sales to support the brand’s continued growth in the Northeastern U.S. region. Headquartered in Kennebunk, Maine, Mindful Outdoor Sales specializes in supporting...
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June 6, 2023
Oboz Footwear names new sales representation for Northwest and New England territories
Bozeman, Mont., (June 6, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, has named Stoner//Andrews and Evergreen Outdoor Group to represent the brand in New England and the Northwest, respectively. “Both these agencies are extremely well regarded and bring a high level of expertise...
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June 6, 2023
Layne Rigney Joins Sea to Summit’s Board of Directors
Perth, Western Australia (June 6, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Sea to Summit, the global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Layne Rigney to Sea to Summit’s Board of Directors. Rigney joins the Board from Denver, Colorado as a Non-Executive Director and...
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June 6, 2023
Military Families From DC Metro Area Spend a Day Fishing and Kayaking Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary
Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – On Saturday, June 3rd, National Park Trust partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, NOAA Fisheries, and NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries to engage military-connected families from the Washington DC metro area for a day of fishing and kayaking at Mallows Bay-Potomac River National...
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June 6, 2023
INFINIT Nutrition Introduces New Seasonal Berry Flavor to Custom Fuel & Hydration Offerings
Cincinnati, Ohio, June 6, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The leader in personalized sports nutrition, INFINIT Nutrition, announced the launch of a new limited-edition summertime flavor offering for Custom Fuel and Hydration blends: Berry Blast. The new flavor will only be available for a limited time online at infinitnutrition.us. The new Berry Blast flavor...
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June 5, 2023
New Additions Add Reinforcement for The One Way Alpine Racing Team
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - One Way announces notable new additions to the Alpine Racing Team. German technical star and seventh in last season's overall Slalom World Cup, Linus Strasser, as well as Swiss top athlete and third in last season's overall Slalom World Cup, Ramon Zenhäusern. Both bring technical skill to...
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June 5, 2023
VF Appoints icebreaker’s Noah Bryan as General Manager of Smartwool’s NORA Region
DENVER, June 5, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Smartwool and icebreaker, Merino Wool performance apparel brands under VF Corporation, today announced that icebreaker’s General Manager North America, Noah Bryan, will assume responsibility of Smartwool’s North American Region. Bryan has been appointed GM of Smartwool and icebreaker, effective immediately. Bryan has acted as General Manager...
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June 5, 2023
LIVSN Designs’ Century Jacket Kickstarter Wraps with Over $450k Raised
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - June 5, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – LIVSN Designs (https://livsndesigns.com), an outdoor apparel brand focused on creating durable outdoor clothing for those who value experiences more than stuff, today announced that the brand’s latest design, the Century Jacket, raised $456,355 on Kickstarter. The 30-day crowdfunding period ended on May 25,...
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June 5, 2023
European start-up GOFLUO raises €1M to accelerate North American growth with its stylish Bodyglowers
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – GOFLUO, the innovative Belgian fashion brand that fuses style and safety, was founded in 2018 by Julie Vets. The fashion designer and mother of three recognized the need for high-visibility clothing that looked as good as it was safe. With the growing popularity of (e-)bikes, steps and scooters,...
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June 5, 2023
Founded Outdoors brings together entrepreneurs and manufacturers in partnership with Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and Pure Michigan Business Connect
JUNE 5, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Founded Outdoors, the national platform for outdoor entrepreneurs, has partnered with the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) in a year-long program to educate and connect entrepreneurs with the state’s product design and scaled manufacturing opportunities. Launched in 2021, Founded...
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June 2, 2023
Big Agnes Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Hire and Promotions
Steamboat Springs, Colo. (June 2, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, today announced the hiring of Jim Trombly as the Director of Product Design & Development, along with the announcement of four additional promotions within the Big Agnes team. Trombly joins Big Agnes with 23-years of experience in...
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June 2, 2023
A quarter of campers work from the campsite, says 2023 Camping Report
PORTLAND, Ore., June, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, found that 23.8 percent of campers say they worked remotely while camping in 2022. That statistic is part of the 2023 Camping Report — but it was identical to the work-from-campsite stat from...
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June 2, 2023
SylvanSport Expands its Team to Support Growth
Brevard, NC – June, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SylvanSport, the Brevard, NC-based innovator and manufacturer of renowned travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, is proud to announce multiple additions to its staff this spring. The new hires mark exciting expansions of SylvanSport's marketing, customer support, and engineering teams. New...
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June 1, 2023
Nikwax, the Global Leader in PFAS-Free Aftercare, has Developed a Factory-Applied DWR for Synthetic Outdoor Fabrics
[Seattle, WA, June 1, 2023] OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nikwax, the international leader in technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has developed a high performance, PFAS-free factory-applied Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for synthetic outdoor fabrics. Outdoor Research, Nikwax’s global launch partner, will unveil Direct.Dry on its series...
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June 1, 2023
Mountain Hardwear Promotes Matt Burbach to Vice President of Marketing
Richmond, Calif. (June 1, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in durable performance equipment and apparel for outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has promoted Matt Burbach to Vice President of Marketing. Having served as Mountain Hardwear’s global marketing director for the past two years, Burbach has been...
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June 1, 2023
Outdoorsy hits record 1 Million trips, 7 Million booked travel days, and launches Stays
AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 1, 2023) – Outdoorsy, the leading outdoor travel marketplace, today surpassed 1 million trips – or 7 million booked travel days – spent outdoors since the company was founded in 2015. The milestone comes on the heels of being recognized as one of Fast Company’s ‘Most Innovative Companies in Travel...