August 10, 2021

Dakine Athlete Carissa Moore Wins First-Ever Olympic Gold Medal for Surfing

LOS ANGELES (August 10, 2021) — Dakine athlete Carissa Moore clinched the Olympic Gold Medal after winning the Women’s Gold Medal Match at Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach against South Africa’s Bianca Buitendag. The Honolulu, Hawaii native will take home the first Olympic Gold Medal in the sport’s history for the United...

August 10, 2021

Amer Sports Names Sporting Goods Industry Executive Franco Fogliato President and CEO of Salomon

HELENSKI – August 10th, 2021 – Amer Sports Corporation (“Amer Sports”) today announced the appointment of outdoor sporting goods and sportswear industry executive, and seasoned global operator Franco Fogliato to the role of President and CEO for Salomon, the global outdoor brand specializing in footwear, apparel and winter sports equipment....

August 10, 2021

Aqualung Group Appoints Kendall Brandau as Director of Go-To-Market, North America

 VISTA, Calif. (August 10, 2021) – Aqualung, the leading global designer and manufacturer of dive and water sports gear, today announced it has appointed Kendall Brandau as Director of Go-To-Market, North America. Brandau will play a key role in helping to coordinate the planning, development and execution of go-to-market activities...

August 10, 2021

Therm-a-Rest® advances sustainability initiatives with expanded line of fast and light sleeping bags for spring 2022

SEATTLE, Wash. (August 10, 2021) — Ever since Therm-a-Rest® introduced the first-ever self-inflating sleeping pad more than 50 years ago, it has been leading technical innovation and design in the camp comfort space with the goal of creating the most comfortable night's sleep under the stars. Spring 2022, the brand...

August 10, 2021

prAna Announces the Promotion of Christian Castellani to Director of North American Sales

Carlsbad, CA – August 10, 2021 – prAna, creator of Clothing for Positive Change and a leader in sustainable outdoor fashion, is pleased to announce the promotion of Christian Castellani to North America Sales Director. Castellani will be responsible for managing the efforts of prAna’s twelve independent sales agencies in the North...

August 10, 2021

Küat, a Pioneer of Rack Innovation, Releases the All-New Piston™

August 10, 2021 (Springfield, MO)– Küat continues to establish itself as the leader in rack innovation and development with the release of the all-new Piston™ Pro X, hitch-mounted bike rack. The new rack boasts taillights, Genuine Kashima Coat, OneTap™ hydro-pneumatic tire arms, and numerous other features. A main objective of...

August 10, 2021

MSR Updates its Best-Selling Tent Model, the Hubba Hubba for Spring 2022 and Introduces the LowDown Remote Stove Adapter

SEATTLE, Wash. (August 10, 2021) — Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), the high-performance outdoor equipment that’s part of the parent company Cascade Designs, is excited to announce updates to its award-winning Hubba series for spring 2022. The best-selling and award winning Hubba Hubba is known for its fast and easy...

August 10, 2021

Hot Bento-New Product Category

Batteries are changing industries and Hot Bento is leading the charge into Food & Beverage. Patented technology allows a hot meal in 10 minutes-anywhere. Catering to American meal trends of Healthy Food, Speed/Convenience and Food security, Hot Bento offers new options for Active Consumers. As Nick Sexton, VP notes, “Hot...

August 9, 2021

RovR Names Industry Veteran Chris Sword CEO

(BOULDER, CO) - Industry innovators RovR announced outdoor industry veteran Chris Sword will be joining the company as its new Chief Executive Officer, placing an experienced and accomplished leader in charge of expanding the company’s presence. Founded in 2016, RovR Products is a successful and ambitious lifestyle brand that crafts...

August 9, 2021

Snow Peak Begins Development on an Innovative Campground and Gathering Site

PORTLAND, Ore. (August 9, 2021) – Snow Peak, the Japanese outdoor lifestyle brand, is embarking on its next adventure cultivating restorative experiences in nature, as it starts development on its Campfield in Long Beach, Washington. The Long Beach Campfield is a 25 acre campground and community gathering center with the...