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August 1, 2016
Denny Cove in Tennessee Preserved and Opened to Climbing!
Access Fund and Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) are thrilled to announce that Denny Cove, a 685-acre parcel of land in eastern Tennessee, has been acquired and opened to climbing. This acquisition preserves a wild and undeveloped piece of the Fiery Gizzard area in the Southern Cumberland Plateau, and was made...
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August 1, 2016
Mountainsmith to Host 7th Annual “Backpacks and Brews” Benefit for American Alpine Club at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Golden, CO (August 1, 2016) – Mountainsmith—craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear—is toasting the American Alpine Club for the seventh year in a row at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The highly anticipated “Backpacks and Brews” Benefit will take place on Thursday, August 4th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Mountainsmith...
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July 29, 2016
Boardworks Takes Fitness to New Waters with the Verve 11′
CARLSBAD, Calif. (July 29, 2016) – Boardworks, a leader in innovative and award-winning surfboards and standup paddle (SUP) boards, paddles, and accessories, unveiled today the Verve 11’: a small, lightweight board optimized for touring, fitness and recreational races. “The Verve 11 is perfect for fitness enthusiasts and weekend warriors who want a stable, efficient...
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July 29, 2016
OMEALS Picks Up Momentum Media PR as Agency of Record
Boulder, Co. (August 1, 2016) – OMEALS, a premium outdoor foods brand with self-heating, fully cooked meals and snacks, has selected Momentum Media PR as its public relations agency of record. Starting immediately, Momentum will work with the OMEALS team to build brand awareness and strengthen media presence across traditional, digital and social channels....
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July 29, 2016
KEEN, Inc., Continues to Innovate with New, Custom UNEEK Footwear Robot to Debut at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 29, 2016) – Continuing the growth and success of its industry-disrupting UNEEK footwear platform, KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), a values led, independently-owned outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand, is taking on the next innovative challenge of automating the process of footwear manufacturing with the introduction of the UNEEK footwear Robot. The Robot will debut at the...
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July 29, 2016
LUNA Sandals Launches All New 2017 Collection
LUNA Sandals, the premier US manufacturer of adventure sandals, will be introducing their all new 2017 sandal line at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Bringing innovation and simplicity to the world of outdoor performance sandals, LUNA’s new line will include Vibram®‘s award winning Megagrip compound, an upcycled tire tread outsole model, and many design...
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July 28, 2016
Wilderness Systems Reveals Patent-Pending Helix PD™ Pedal Drive
GREENVILLE, S.C. (July 28, 2016) – Wilderness Systems ushers in a new wave of innovation with the debut of its sleek, high performance, patent-pending Helix PD Pedal Drive—the most efficient and intuitive pedal system ever engineered. “Propulsion is the next frontier in kayak fishing. The Helix PD Pedal Drive was optimized for all-day...
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July 28, 2016
Major Increase in Sales for Brooks-Range Mountaineering in 2016
San Leandro, Calif. (July 28, 2016) – Sales are on the rise for Brooks-Range Mountaineering in 2016, with a 28 percent increase in the first two quarters of the year. The winter season kick-started the growth thanks largely to driving sales from shelters and sleeping bags. Available now, the Drift series sleeping...
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July 28, 2016
AlpineAire Debuts New, Unique Snack Line for 2017
Minneapolis, Minn. (July 28, 2016) — AlpineAire, a pioneer and leader in the freeze-dried food marketplace for over 30 years, announced today their new Snack Line collection of sweet and savory snack mixes, fruit blends and first to market instant, just-add-water dips and super smoothies. "Our newly developed AlpineAire Snack Line includes unique first-to-market instant...
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July 28, 2016
Perception Introduces Escapade 10’6” SUP
Greenville, S.C. (July 28, 2016) – Perception, a leader in recreational and touring kayaks for 40 years, today unveiled the Escapade 10’6”: a super stable SUP that’s durable enough to last year after year of family vacations and weekend adventures. “The Escapade offers durable performance at a budget-friendly price,” said Evan Lyendecker,...
