July 30, 2021

Rumpl, Designer Nicole McLaughlin Partner to Create Upcycled Clothing Ensemble

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 29, 2021) – Rumpl, the category leader in technical outdoor blankets, has partnered with Nicole McLaughlin, the sustainable designer, upcycle artist, and environmental advocate, to create a one-of-a-kind outfit using upcycled Rumpl materials. The partnership brings attention to McLaughlin’s and Rumpl’s zero-waste philosophies with the goal of inspiring...

July 30, 2021

Snowsports Industries America Voices Support for Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act

PARK CITY, UT (July 30, 2021)- Today, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced their support of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, the most broadly supported carbon pricing bill in Congress. The bill puts a fee on carbon emissions from coal, oil and gas which, over time, will drive down...

July 30, 2021

Felicia Stancil Battles to Fourth in BMX Racing Olympic Finals

TOKYO – The morning started off wet at the Ariake Urban Sports Park for the second day of BMX Racing. With a 45-minute weather delay for the semifinals, the track crew did their best to dry off all the water and attempt to dry the track after torrential downpours during...

July 30, 2021

US Trail Running Conference Webinar Focuses on a Safe Return to Trail Racing

Estes Park, CO – The seventh webinar in a nine-webinar series produced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted Thursday, July 22. The session subject for this latest session was: Post COVID-era racing – What’s changed, what have we learned,...

July 30, 2021

Bivo Wants You to Ditch Plastic Bottles, Forever

RICHMOND, Vt. (July 30, 2021) -- The Bivo Pledge—an initiative aimed at reducing plastic water bottle use—will be launched at the Rooted Vermont gravel-bike race and festival in Richmond, Vermont on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Through the pledge Bivo encourages people to switch from their traditional plastic bike (or water)...

July 29, 2021

OvareVentures Expands Outdoor Portfolio with Acquisition of Pulse Boot Lab and Ski Company

July 29, 2021 Los Angeles, CA – OvareVentures has added to their portfolio of outdoor businesses with the acquisition of Pulse Boot Lab and Ski Company, an exclusive ski and boot boutique in Revelstoke, British Columbia. “We have a remarkable opportunity to reshape the outdoor retail landscape with curated stores...

July 29, 2021

SCARPA spearheads effort at The Big Gear Show to redistribute used outdoor equipment

BOULDER, Colo. (July 29, 2021) – At the upcoming Big Gear Show in Park City, Utah, SCARPA, manufacturer of high-performance footwear for mountain sports, will contribute to an effort to help distribute high-quality used outdoor equipment to athletes among historically marginalized communities. During the show, SCARPA will provide and promote...

July 29, 2021

PEARL iZUMi Fall 2021 Collection Helps Riders Perform Through Changing Seasons

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (July 29, 2021) —PEARL iZUMi the worldwide leader in cycling apparel and footwear, introduces its Fall 2021 line, featuring a range of new styles designed to keep riders pedaling comfortably through all conditions. The lineup of cool weather gear includes several new high performance mountain bike outerwear layers, a...

July 29, 2021

Four U.S. Riders Advance to BMX Racing Olympic Semifinals

TOKYO – Corben Sharrah (Tucson, Ariz.; Daylight Cycle Co.), Connor Fields (Henderson, Nev.; Chase Bicycles/ Monster Energy), Alise Willoughby (Saint Cloud, Minn.; Team Toyota/ GW Bicycles), and Felicia Stancil (Lake Villa, Ill.; Factory Answer SSquared) have all advanced to the BMX Racing semifinals. The quarterfinals started on Thursday with four heats...

July 29, 2021

Save the Date! The Conservation Alliance Breakfast is August 11, 2021

 BEND, Ore. (July 28, 2021) –The Conservation Alliance is once again hosting its inspiring breakfast event at Outdoor Retailer (Aug. 10-12), featuring stories from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The in-person event will be held at 7:00 a.m. MDT on Aug. 11, 2021, at the Colorado Convention Center for...