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 22, 2023
Fleet Feet Announces Seventh Annual Big Run Event
CARRBORO, N.C. (May 22, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of locally owned and operated run specialty stores, announces more than 120 stores will participate in The Big Run, the brand’s nationwide event that since 2016 has united local communities in celebration of Global Running Day. The 2023 edition of...
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May 18, 2023
Harvest Hosts Launches CampScanner to Help Campers Score Sold Out National Parks and State Parks
VAIL, Colo., May 18, 2023 — Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to unique RV camping options, announced today its newest product expansion – CampScanner. RVers, tent campers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds can now access CampScanner’s database of more than 12,500 campgrounds at 4,900+ parks to search for spots...
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May 18, 2023
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and Outdoor Alliance California Host California’s Natural Resources Agency on a Two-Day Field Tour in Plumas County
QUINCY, CA (May 18, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) and Outdoor Alliance California partnered to bring a group of federal, state and local leaders in recreation, land management and natural resource protection to Plumas County in late April to discuss how to advance ambitious goals around conservation, equitable...
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May 18, 2023
Champion Vibram U.S. Athlete Heads to Denali for FKT
Boston, Massachusetts, May 18th, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Meredith Edwards, a US mountain endurance athlete and member of Team Vibram is headed to Alaska to start her FKT attempt of Denali – the highest mountain peak in North America. With a summit elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level, and...
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May 18, 2023
Founded Outdoors to showcase and gather rising brands at Big Gear Show, Outdoor Retailer and Grassroots Discovery Marketplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MAY 18, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Founded Outdoors, the national platform of outdoor entrepreneurs, will elevate their visibility this spring as a selection of rising brands from their 400 member community will attend key outdoor industry gatherings including the Big Gear Show, Outdoor Retailer Summer, and the Grassroots...
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May 18, 2023
Maryland Elementary School Educator Receives 2023 National Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship
Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – National Park Trust is pleased to announce that Raul Toscana, a 4th-grade teacher at Gaithersburg Elementary in Montgomery County, Maryland, has been awarded the 2023 National Educator Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship. The annual award – also known as “The Buddy,” in honor of...
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May 17, 2023
SailGP brings the most exciting racing on water to the City of Angels
LOS ANGELES, California - May 17, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SailGP, one of the fastest-growing sports properties on the planet, has announced that tickets for the newest stop in its global championship, the Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, are now on sale. The City of Angels welcomes the nine national...
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May 17, 2023
Wyoming Whiskey Releases Wilderness to Support Yellowstone Forever
KIRBY, Wyo. (May 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Wyoming Whiskey announces the release of its limited edition Wilderness straight bourbon whiskey in tandem with the brand’s continuing partnership with Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. The collaboration was born in honor of preserving the beauty and...
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May 17, 2023
Costa Sunglasses Gears Up for 40th Anniversary, Celebrates Four Decades of Witnessing The Best Moments On The Water
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Born on the water in 1983, Costa Sunglasses is celebrating 40 years of making the best sunglasses on the planet and protecting the watery world we call home. For those like us who don’t just spend their life on the water,...
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May 17, 2023
Finalists Announced for 13th Annual Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California (May 17, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today Outdoor Retailer unveiled the finalists for the 13th annual Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards. Presented to people, brands, and organizations, the awards recognize those dedicated to getting more people outside, supporting access, and improving the outdoor experience. This year’s recipients will be announced...
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May 17, 2023
Camping World selects Twilio’s Customer Engagement Platform
SAN FRANCISCO & LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., May 17, 2023 -- Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for today’s leading brands, and Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) ("Camping World"), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced Camping World reaches customers using tools from across Twilio's Customer...
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May 17, 2023
Cotopaxi Welcomes ALIADOS as Newest Impact Partner
Salt Lake City, UT (May 17, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Certified B Corporation™ and impact-driven adventure brand, Cotopaxi, is proud to announce its newest impact partner, ALIADOS. The nonprofit works in the Ecuadorian Amazon to help small shareholder farmers use regenerative agriculture to connect with responsible markets and strengthen economic livelihoods, conserve biodiversity...
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May 17, 2023
Teton Gravity Research To Open Pop-Up Retail Shop In Park City
Jackson, Wyo. (May 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, announced today that it will open a pop-up retail shop in the heart of Park City over Memorial Day Weekend, marking the company’s latest move to expand its retail...
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May 17, 2023
Kühl Opens New Store in The Heart Of Jackson Hole, Wyoming
May 17, 2023 – SALT LAKE CITY /OUTDOOR SPORTSQIRE/ - KÜHL, a premium independent outdoor brand recognized around the world, is opening its first retail store in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday, May 19, 2023. Located at 12 Center St in the heart of town, this marks the launch of...
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May 16, 2023
The Kakadu Brand Will Launch Revolutionary Product Range for North American Market at Overland Expo West.
PHONEIX, Ariz., May 16, 2023 /OUTOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Kakadu, a ground-breaking Australian brand, is excited to announce the launch of its unparalleled overlanding product range at the Overland Expo West this month. With over eight decades of heritage in developing innovative, reliable outdoor products, Kakadu brings the spirit and resilience...
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May 16, 2023
Vibram Launches Series of Global Fitness Events Through 2023
North Brookfield, Mass. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Vibram®, the global leader for over 80 years in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® minimalist footwear, launches the ‘Move Freely Experience’, an international grassroots events program starting now through 2023. The campaign introduces Vibram’s FiveFingers shoes to new sports consumers,...
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May 16, 2023
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Encourages Riders to Register Before it’s Too Late
Durango, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Race organizers for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic are encouraging riders to register for the event sooner rather than later. Taking place May 26-28, registration numbers are approaching the event’s 50th anniversary edition last year, which saw the McDonald’s Citizen’sTour and Coca Cola Road Race...
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May 16, 2023
deuter, ORTOVOX Expand U.S. Footprint with New Boulder Headquarters
BOULDER, Colo. (May 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – deuter, the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment, and ORTOVOX, the expert in avalanche rescue equipment and wool mountain apparel, have announced the move of their U.S. corporate headquarters to Boulder, Colorado. Both bands, owned by German-based Schwan-STABILO Outdoor, have employed NRI 3PL, a...
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May 16, 2023
Grassroots Connect blooms this June with record-setting gathering of independent specialty outdoor retailers and brands
KNOXVILLE (MAY 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grassroots Connect, the twice-annual buying show of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, returns next month to the Knoxville Convention Center, bringing together more than 400 retail buyers from 206 retail doors nationwide with the outdoor world’s best known and best loved brands for nearly 10,000 pre-scheduled appointments. With...
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May 16, 2023
Grand Design RV wins Best of the Best Employer in Manufacturing
MIDDLEBURY, Ind., May 16, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grand Design Recreational Vehicle Company was recently awarded Best Employer in Manufacturing in The Goshen News 2023 BEST OF THE BEST contest. Award winners are nominated by readers throughout Elkhart, LaGrange, Noble and Kosciusko counties to recognize the best businesses in the area. With...
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May 16, 2023
The Dyrt Announces the 2023 Best Places to Camp Regional Awards
PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has announced the 2023 Best Places To Camp Regional Awards based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers. These destinations are among the most highly rated, celebrated and...
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May 16, 2023
Orvis Appoints Carla Feely Chief Product Officer
MANCHESTER, Vt. (May 16, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Orvis, the family-owned-and-operated outdoor lifestyle retailer and leader in fly-fishing and wingshooting gear, dog products and apparel, announces today that Carla Feely has been named chief product officer. In this role, Feely will oversee the next chapter of Orvis’s commitment to product...
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May 16, 2023
HitchFire Reveals First Ever Hitch Mounted Cook Station
May 16, 2023 (Santa Cruz, CA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - HitchFire, the leading provider of hitch mounted portable grills and accessories, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest product, the Cook Station. Designed to revolutionize the way outdoor enthusiasts prepare their meals, this cutting-edge cooking system offers convenience, versatility,...
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May 16, 2023
Big Agnes Grows Sales Team with Key Hires for the Northeast Territory
Steamboat Springs, Colo. (May 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, today announced the hiring of Round Pond Sales Group, led by Kyle Rohne and Ian Wauchope, to represent Big Agnes in the Northeast territory. With the addition of the new sales group, Big Agnes will be better...
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May 16, 2023
National Park Trust and American Academy of Pediatrics Join Effort to Encourage Families to Plan Park Visits
Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Thirteen years ago, National Park Trust launched Kids to Parks Day. Held annually on the third Saturday in May, this year’s national day of outdoor park play and recreation will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023. For 2023, National Park Trust is teaming up...