March 17, 2022

Rerouted Receives Seed Funding for Technology Development and Marketing Initiatives

Alburquerque, NM/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rerouted is proudly announcing their first institutional investments from SCAPE Investment Fund 6 & GOS Capital, followed by a number of local angel investors. Rerouted is working to revolutionize the Outdoor Resale Industry by making it easier than ever for people and businesses to buy, sell and...

March 17, 2022

PHANTOM Glide, Cardiff Snowcraft Team up to Deliver Durable, Eco-friendly Base Treatment for Snowboarders

SALT LAKE CITY /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - This winter, PHANTOM Glide, the permanent, single-application base treatment for skis and snowboards, entered  into a new partnership with premium snowboard and splitboard company, Cardiff Snowcraft. The two Salt Lake City companies have partnered to offer PHANTOM Glide as a factory applied upgrade to all...

March 17, 2022

Outdoor Retailer Orvis Appoints Laura Schaffer Vice President – Conservation & Sustainability

MANCHESTER, Vt. (March 17, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Orvis, the family-owned and operated outdoor retailer specializing in fly-fishing gear, dog products and active lifestyle apparel, appoints outdoor industry veteran Laura Schaffer to the newly created role of vice president – conservation and sustainability, effective March 14. In this new role, Schaffer will...

March 16, 2022

Raccoon Events and Snowsports Industries America Partner to Transform Snowbound Fest into Snowbound Expo

Guilford, UK and Park City, UT (March 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Raccoon Events (Raccoon) and Snowsports Industries America (SIA) are delighted to announce a long-term partnership in conjunction with the B2C event Snowbound. The partnership is a huge win for consumers and exhibitors alike and combines Raccoon’s proven success as a...

March 16, 2022

Canadian Carbon Fiber Bike Manufacturer, BRIDGE Bike Works, Secures Angel Round Funding From OvareVentures

Los Angeles, CA  /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ -  OvareVentures is adding to its portfolio of outdoor and active brands with an investment in Toronto carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer BRIDGE Bike Works. Bike sales boomed by as much as 120 percent during the pandemic, with consumer expectations refocusing on locally made products. BRIDGE...

March 16, 2022

Erem™ Steps Up with New Hires to Support Growth

HENDERSON, NV /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Erem, the sustainable desert performance footwear brand, launched by a fourth-generation bootmaker last November, has been on a hiring spree to support the company’s rapid growth. The brand announced four new hires today. “The initial reaction to our products has been incredibly positive and it...

March 15, 2022

Renowned Ski Map Artist James Niehues Set to Release Original Vermont, New Hampshire, and Idaho Resort Art to the Public on March 17

DENVER (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The inimitable artist responsible for crafting intimate depictions of more than 200 ski areas across the globe is set to release more than two dozen original artworks of famed resorts in Vermont, New Hampshire and Idaho for public purchase. That artist, James Niehues,...

March 15, 2022

Vail Resorts increases minimum wage

Back in January, the VR leadership acknowledged the issues and vowed to improve conditions across the board, taking immediate action where possible, such as replacing the General Manager at Stevens Pass and implementing a new bonus structure aimed at retaining workers. Yesterday, Vail announced plans to make serious inroads into the staff...

March 15, 2022

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announces departure of president Rich Hill and thanks him for five years of commitment, service and leadership

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (March 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization working together for the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced the departure of president Rich Hill. Hill gave the news to Grassroots staff in a heartfelt announcement ahead of the group’s annual board of...

March 15, 2022

Outdoor Brands And Organizations Come Together To Launch The #RunHikeBike Challenge March 15 – April 15 2022

Brooklyn, NY (March 15, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The In Solidarity Project, a nonprofit aiming to further efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the outdoor industry, will partner with ten outdoor brands and organizations for the first-ever  #RunHikeBike challenge; starting today and running through April 15th. The goal of...