Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Saturday, January 13, 2018 thru Friday, January 26, 2018
- TEN: The Enthusiast Network Launches ASN (Adventure Sports Network) 01/25/2018 snowboarding.transworld.net - TEN: The Enthusiast Network has launched ASN, targeting the fast‐growing audience of outdoor/adventure sports enthusiasts in the US. ASN will generate original content around experiences, product, gear and travel while also leveraging...
- Warren Miller, Legendary Filmmaker and Ski Icon, Passes Away at 93 01/25/2018 businesswire.com - Warren A. Miller, the iconic and beloved filmmaker who introduced generations to the thrills and freedom of skiing and outdoor adventures, passed away at the age of 93 on January 24. Miller...
- New Montbello Open Space Park gets climbing wall from The North Face 01/24/2018 denverpost.com - A climbing wall coming to a new park in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood is the first in The North Face’s million-dollar “Walls Are Meant for Climbing” campaign, which the apparel maker hopes will...
- How New Tech Is Transforming Our Olympic Teams 01/24/2018 outsideonline.com - From mountain bike-inspired prosthetics to couch skiing, Americans are using the latest advances to maximize their output.
- LCI Announces VP Retirement 01/24/2018 insideoutdoor.com - Outdoor and travel gear company LCI Brands has announced that after 48 years working in the outdoor industry, Jerry Michelson will be retiring at the end of 2018. Michelson has served as...
- North Face Adds Alpine Climber David Lama to Global Athlete Team 01/23/2018 sgbonline.com - The North Face announced the addition of alpinist David Lama to The North Face Athlete Team. Ticking off many first ascents in the Alps and around the world, he is most recognized...
- Canada Goose sues alleged Chinese web counterfeiters, warns knockoff coats might not keep you warm 01/22/2018 chicagotribune.com - Canada Goose, luxury outerwear brand, is suing a network of unnamed Chinese businesses for allegedly selling knockoffs of its pricey apparel online at steep discounts. The trademark infringement lawsuit claims an interrelated...
- Quiksilver Sign U.S. Skier Sammy Carlson 01/22/2018 sgbonline.com - Quiksilver announced the signing of U.S. skier Sammy Carlson to its international snow team. After winning numerous Big Air events, standing on the podium of the Dew Tour, and grabbing four X...
- Bad for business: When the parks shut down 01/22/2018 snewsnet.com - The senate just voted to reopen the government with 81 senators breaking the filibuster that shut it down, but the few days it was closed had an impact on visitors and surrounding...
- 2018 Winter Olympic U.S. Snowboarding Team Announced 01/22/2018 snowboarding.transworld.net - The 2018 U.S. Snowboarding Team heading to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea was announced at Mammoth Mountain.
- Arc’teryx Promotes Dan Green To VP Design 01/17/2018 sgbonline.com - Arc’teryx Equipment announced that “ideas man” Dan Green has been promoted to the position of VP design at Arc’teryx after 17 years with the brand. Green has always been hands-on, working the...
- K2 Names John Colonna President 01/16/2018 sgbonline.com - K2 Sports welcomed John Colonna to its Seattle team as the new K2 brand leader, effective immediately. Over the past 20 years, John has held leadership roles at Burton Snowboards, followed by...
- AIRHEAD Sports Group Acquires WaterMat 01/16/2018 insideoutdoor.com - Denver-based AIRHEAD Sports Group (ASG), a leading designer and supplier of watersport and outdoor products, announced that it will be acquiring WaterMat, makers of the “the original family-fun and exercise floating foam...
- Garmont Finds Equity Partner 01/15/2018 sgbonline.com - Garmont International Srl, the maker of performance footwear brand for mountaineering, hiking and other outdoor pursuits, announced that Wayne Edy has become a partner in the share capital of the company. Edy...
- Japanese Kayaker Banned for eight years for Spiking Competitor’s Drink 01/15/2018 swimswam.com - Yasuhiro Suzuki, a Japanese competitive kayaker, was recently given an 8-year ban from competition by the Japanese Canoe Federation for spiking Seiji Komatsu‘s drink at last September’s national canoe sprint championships. Neither...
- Where’s the snow? Kenosha County ski hill owner Vail Resorts says ski season off to slow start 01/14/2018 bizjournals.com - Vail Resorts Inc. reported season-to-date total skier visits for the company’s North American mountain resorts were down nearly 11 percent. Season-to-date ski school revenue was down 4.5 percent, dining revenue was down...
- The 28 Best Outdoor Stores in America 01/13/2018 gearpatrol.com - If you’re looking to stock up on outdoor gear with a side of local knowledge, swing by one of these stellar U.S. outdoor stores.
