Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Thursday, August 13, 2015 thru Wednesday, August 26, 2015
- What the Hell Is Paleo, Really? 08/26/2015 outsideonline.com - A recent report in the Quarterly Journal of Biology argues that, not only were carbohydrates part of our paleolithic diet, they were an essential part, fueling our fast- growing brains, prompting frowning...
- Introducing the Edge® Explore 1000 – a GPS Bike Computer for Touring and Adventure from Garmin® 08/25/2015 lavamagazine.com - Garmin International Inc. announced the Edge Explore 1000. Ideal for touring and adventure, the Edge Explore 1000 features preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with routable road and bike paths, elevation data, points of...
- The North Face Gains Exclusive with iFabric 08/25/2015 sportsonesource.com - The North Face (TNF) has secured an exclusive four-year license to use PROTX2 in all products that integrate anti-microbial technologies, according to IFabric Corp., a subsidiary of Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America)...
- REI Ups Trail Grants to Celebrate Member Engagement 08/24/2015 sportsonesource.com - REI said it will increase what it invests with 10 trail maintenance organizations by $100,000 to $600,000 this year after more than 100,000 people voted to help the retailer determine how to...
- Outdoor Retailer to Stay in SLC Through 2018 08/24/2015 insideoutdoor.com - Show organizers for Outdoor Retailer announced that they will be extending their contracts with Salt Lake through Summer 2018. Show organizers said more than two-thirds specialty retailer attendees and exhibitors surveyed indicated...
- Crowdsourcing Site To Fund Your Next Expedition 08/24/2015 gearjunkie.com - If you have already tapped out your Facebook friends for help supporting your expeditions, the crowdfunding website Fortua platform will help you raise funds for outdoors endeavors by reaching an audience of...
- Everest Reopens to Climbers 08/24/2015 outsideonline.com - On Sunday, Nepal’s tourism ministry granted a Mount Everest climbing permit to Japanese climber Nobukazu Kuriki, according to the AP. Kuriki will be the first climber to attempt to summit Everest since...
- Outdoor Recreation Leaders Applaud Master Leasing Plan for Moab 08/21/2015 sportsonesource.com - Outdoor Recreation Leaders and like-minded advocates lauded the Bureau of Land Management’s newly released draft Moab Master Leasing Plan, set to manage oil, gas and potash development, and to protect recreation resources...
- Michelin launches ambassador program 08/21/2015 bicycleretailer.com - Michelin has launched a new ambassador program for its mountain bike tire division. These ambassadors will support Michelin mountain bike tires by demonstrating the products' performance during instruction classes and their personal...
- American Ultras Are Lame 08/20/2015 outsideonline.com - The ultra races are popular in Europe because they’re brutal, but Americans seem to want a piece of that, too. But just how challenging are the US versions compared to their European...
- North Face Announces 2015 Never Stop Exploring Speaker Series 08/20/2015 sportsonesource.com - The North Face announced the fall tour schedule for the 2015 The North Face Never Stop Exploring Speaker Series, presented by Gore-Tex. The Speaker Series, which kicked off August 13, features world...
- Vista Outdoor Publishes Responsibility Report 08/20/2015 insideoutdoor.com - Vista Outdoor Inc. released its 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report highlighting the company’s efforts on safety, ethics, environmental stewardship and conservation, and community service.
- Icefall Doctors Work to Restore Everest Route 08/20/2015 outsideonline.com - The Icefall Doctors, a team of Nepalese workers arrived at Base Camp on Monday to begin repair work on the route, according to the Himalayan Times. The route was damaged in the...
- The Mountain Biker and Wilderness Relationship: It’s Complicated 08/20/2015 outsideonline.com - The Wilderness Society and the Idaho Conservation League, had set aside hopes for a wilderness designation and joined forces with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) to call for a sweeping, 500,000-acre...
- The Movement to End Ban on BASE Jumping 08/19/2015 adventure-journal.com - BASE jumping, or parachuting from stationary objects, is illegal in national parks. Despite this, on October 1999, five people climbed El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to commit an act of civil...
- Spy’s CEO Steps Down 08/19/2015 sportsonesource.com - Spy Inc., the maker of sunglasses, goggles and prescription frames under they Spy and Spy Optic brands, reported Michael Marckx stepped down as a director and CEO. Seth Hamot, the chairman of...
- Hollywood Knocks Off ‘Everest’ at Last 08/19/2015 outsideonline.com - It's been almost two decades since the infamous 1996 tragedy on Mount Everest. Does this catastrophe which inspired the movie 'Into Thin Air' still have the power to captivate? We talk...
- Patagonia Responds to Another PETA Exposé 08/17/2015 sportsonesource.com - Patagonia apologized for inhumane treatment of animals in its supply chain after PETA posted a disturbing report featuring grizzly videos of mistreatment of sheep by Argentine ranchers that supply the company with...
- Columbia Sportswear Hiring ‘Directors Of Toughness’ 08/17/2015 gearjunkie.com - A six-month contract job that involves traveling the world and testing gear, with pay set at $26K for the half-year gig is up for grabs. But you need to be tough. Columbia...
- Drones Are Stressing Bears, Study Shows 08/17/2015 adventure-journal.com - Drones are often annoying to everyone in their vicinity except their drone operator, and a new study shows that includes bears, too.
- REI Launches Trail Stewardship Program 08/14/2015 insideoutdoor.com - REI is inviting its 5.5 million members and the outdoor community to actively take part and help to fund 10 inspiring trails by voting on REI.com/trails.
- Protective gear brand, Leatt, reports revenues up by 25 percent 08/14/2015 bicycleretailer.com - The protective gear brand Leatt Corporation is reporting that sales in its second quarter were up 25 percent over the same period last year, to $5.2 million.
- CamelBak Partners with ‘Find it Locally’ 08/13/2015 insideoutdoor.com - New Orleans-based Locally has partnered with CamelBak to place its ‘Find it Locally’ tool on camelbak.com, therby allowing shoppers to locate CamelBak products in their community. The tool can be viewed on...
- Vista Outdoor Inc. Reports Sequential Gains in Fiscal Q1 08/13/2015 sportsonesource.com - Vista Outdoor Inc. reported sales of $514 million for the first quarter ended July 5, down 9 percent from the prior-year quarter, primarily reflecting the expected sales decline from the shooting sports...
- Outsiders Ball Raises $265,000 with Sponsors Levi’s, SportsOneSource, Gore-Tex and More 08/13/2015 sportsonesource.com - The Outdoor Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and growing future generations of outdoor leaders, announced the 2015 Outsiders Ball raised more than $265,000 and donated 1,000 products – valued at $25,000....
