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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March 4, 2021
Obstacle Course Racing World Championships and GORILLA Ropes Partner
For 2021, the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships is excited to announce it has partnered with USA-made, woman-owned GORILLA Ropes. All on-course climbing ropes will be GORILLA Ropes and GORILLA Ropes products will be available for purchase on the OCRWC website for athletes to use in their training. “Our competitors...
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March 3, 2021
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Becomes an Official Supporter of the American Red Cross
LOS ANGELES, February, 17 2021 – Perfect Hydration (pH) – the ultra-purified alkaline water with electrolytes – is now an official supporter of the American Red Cross. Perfect Hydration will contribute $250,000 in monetary and product donations to help the nationally renowned humanitarian organization in their disaster relief efforts and blood services programs. “It’s an...
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March 3, 2021
Join the Challenge to Raise Money For Black History Bike Ride
AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 3, 2021) —On July 14, 2020, Talib Abdullahi set out to educate a few friends about Black history in Austin with a bike ride around the city. When he first shared his idea for the ride among a few friends on Instagram, Abdullahi never imagined that eventually...
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March 3, 2021
Body Glove Signs Surfer Jesse Mendes to Athlete Team
REDONDO BEACH, California (March 3, 2021) — Jesse Mendes, the Brazilian-born professional surfer based out of Kauai, officially joins the Body Glove athlete team. Mendes is a 28-year-old goofyfooter who grew up in Gauruja, a small city just outside São Paulo. He caught the surf world’s attention while competing regularly...
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March 3, 2021
Oru Kayak Updates its Original, Origami-inspired Kayaks for Spring 2021
San Francisco, CA (March 2021) — Oru Kayak, maker of the original origami-inspired folding kayak, is celebrating the upcoming 2021 paddling season by announcing upgrades to its entire line of packable kayaks. Enhancements in user experience and improved durability help convey Oru’s growth as a brand and its dedication to...
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March 3, 2021
Black Diamond Equipment Initiates Fast Track Voluntary Product Recall Program For PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 3, 2021) -- Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, announces it is working under the guidance of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, and has initiated a Fast Track voluntary product recall program for PIEPS...
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March 3, 2021
Peak Design Calls Out Amazon Basics with “A Tale of Two Slings”
San Francisco, CA (March 3, 2021) – Peak Design, the worldwide leader in crowdfunding and everyday carry solutions, has released a video responding to the production of a copycat version of the brand’s Everyday Sling by Amazon Basics. Entitled, “A Tale of Two Slings,” Peak Design draws distinctions between their...
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March 2, 2021
UltraSignup announced as Presenting Sponsor for US Trail Running Conference and webinar series
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference, has announced that UltraSignup will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Race Director segment of the Conference as well as the newly launched webinar series. UltraSignup is the largest trail running registration platform in North America...
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March 2, 2021
SNEWS Rebrands as Outside Business Journal
Boulder, CO (March 2, 2021)— Outside, the Colorado-based parent company of more than 30 active living brands including Outside magazine, Yoga Journal, and Backpacker, announced today that the legacy trade media brand SNEWS has been rebranded as Outside Business Journal, and that all of the outlet’s content is now available at outsidebusinessjournal.com. For almost...
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March 2, 2021
Sun Valley 2021-22 Winter Season Passes on Sale March 1
Sun Valley, Idaho (March 2, 2021)–The 2021-22 winter season passes for Sun Valley Resort are on sale from March 1, 2021 with special early pricing and enhanced benefits. With the purchase of any Challenger Pass, Sun Valley’s season pass which includes unlimited and unrestricted season-long skiing and riding, individuals will...
