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April 12, 2016
SCARPA hires Ground Up Sales to direct Southeastern U.S. territory
BOULDER, Colo. (April 12, 2016) – Adding sales-agency experience that bolsters its brand heritage in rock climbing and hiking, SCARPA North America this week retained Ground Up Sales to direct its sales efforts in the Southeastern U.S. Founded by veteran sales representative and avid climber Heath Rowland, the new agency will represent...
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April 12, 2016
Boardworks Kraken wins Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year Award
CARLSBAD, Calif. (April 12, 2016) — Boardworks is honored to announce the Outside Buyer’s Guide magazine’s editors awarded the Kraken with its prestigious Gear of the Year award in the “SUPs” category. Outside selected the Kraken for its versatile design and stable, nimble performance. The Boardworks Kraken is the top stand up paddleboard choice for recreational and...
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April 12, 2016
Backpacker Magazine Announces Launch of 16th Annual Get Out More Tour
Boulder, Colo. – April 12, 2016 – Backpacker Magazine, the authority on outdoor adventure, announces the launch of its 16th annual Get Out More Tour, a grassroots initiative to inspire and educate Americans about the skills and equipment they need to explore the great outdoors. This nationwide tour is full of inspiring stories,...
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April 12, 2016
Dagger Stratos wins Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year Award
GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 12, 2016) — Dagger is honored to announce Outside magazine’s editors awarded the Stratos with its prestigious Gear of the Year award in the “kayak” category. Outside selected the Stratos for its innovative, adaptable design. The Stratos is a high-performance touring kayak for novice to serious paddlers who demand a do-it-all kayak that’s just...
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April 11, 2016
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Partners With Maine-Based Athlete to Support Paddlequest 1500
Biddeford, ME – Hyperlite Mountain Gear recently partnered with former US Canoe & Kayak team member and Maine resident John Connelly to support his 1500-mile solo river/sea odyssey. “We’re thrilled to be supporting a Maine-based adventurer of John’s caliber,” said CEO Mike St. Pierre. “The Northeast is filled with the mountains, forests,...
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April 11, 2016
Vasque Official Footwear Partner of 5Point Adventure Film Festival
Red Wing, MN – April 11, 2016 – Adventure films motivate people to get outdoors, push their limitations and perhaps do something they’ve never done before. Vasque is proud to support this adventurous spirit by partnering with the inspiring and unexpected, 5Point Adventure Film Festival in Colorado this month. Entering its ninth year, the four-day film festival showcases inspirational adventure films with guest speakers, art performances, family activities and...
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April 11, 2016
Outdoor Industry and Recreation Groups Converge on Washington, D.C.
(Boulder, CO, Bend, OR and Washington D.C.) April 11, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA), The Conservation Alliance, and Outdoor Alliance will hold their annual advocacy events the week of April 25 in Washington D.C. Together, these three organizations demonstrate the social and economic value of the outdoor industry and outdoor recreation. In the past year,...
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April 11, 2016
Wilderness Systems Expands 2016 Pro Staff Team
GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 11, 2016) – Wilderness Systems is proud to announce 20 new kayak anglers will join its deep Pro Staff roster. The 2016 Pro Staff roster includes more than 65 of North America’s top guides, tournament competitors, writers, photographers and passionate kayak fishing experts. Wilderness Systems utilizes its Pro Staff anglers in...
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April 8, 2016
World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America Features Adaptive Veteran Athletes
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania - On April 23, 600 active-duty and retired military, civilians, and adaptive athletes from across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Western Europe will set off from historic Valley Forge and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia for Gettysburg, Pennsylvania as participants in national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’...
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April 5, 2016
Sharkbanz Partners with Eastern Surfing Association
Sharkbanz, makers of magnetic shark repellent technology, is excited to announce its partnership with the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA). The brand will be an official sponsor of this summer’s 2016 regional and championship tour events. “We are super excited to support the ESA and give back to an organization that has done...
