September 22, 2021

Primus, Brunton Retain Awesome Outdoors Sales Group

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (Sept. 22, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ The Brunton Group has retained Awesome Outdoors Group as its Southeast U.S. sales agency representing the Primus and Brunton brands in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. Led by Founder David Link, Awesome Outdoors Group brings...

September 21, 2021

Vail Resorts eliminates reservation requirement for 2021/22 season

The global ski resort operator has outlined its safety protocols for the upcoming season. The big changes: Reservations are no longer required, but guests in some restaurants—and all employees—must be vaccinated. Outside

September 21, 2021

Kathmandu’s Sales Expand 15 Percent In Fiscal Year

Strong performances were seen from Rip Curl and Oboz, driven by participation growth in surfing and hiking. Sales reached NZ$922.8 million against NZ$801.5 million a year ago. Gross margin was up 40 basis points to 58.7%. SGB Media

September 21, 2021

Royal Robbins Introduces New Eco-Conscious ReadyDry™ Essentials Underwear Collection

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (September 21, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Brand new for Fall 2021 and launching this month, Royal Robbins unveils its new ReadyDry™ Essentials underwear collection for men and women, made of 91% recycled content. Sustainability, innovative fabric technology, and supreme comfort come together in this essentials collection to meet...

September 21, 2021

Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist Launch Expedition Perks Loyalty Program

PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 21, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Backcountry and Competitive Cyclist, the leading specialty retailers of gear, apparel, and cycling products, launch a new loyalty program called Expedition Perks. Expedition Perks is free to join and allows members to earn access to concierge-like customer service via the Gearhead program,...

September 21, 2021

Black Diamond Announces Key Promotions to its Senior Leadership Team

SALT LAKE CITY, September 21, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climb, ski, and mountain sports equipment, is pleased to announce key promotions to its senior leadership team in Black Diamond’s sales and operations divisions. Industry veteran Brian Block was appointed to vice-president of sales for...

September 21, 2021

prAna’s Responsible Packaging Movement Receives Honorable Mention in Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards

Carlsbad, CA – September 21, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ prAna, creator of Clothing for Positive Change and a leader in sustainable outdoor fashion, is pleased to announce its Responsible Packaging Movement (RPM) was honored in Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards for 2021 in the Packaging category. The 10th anniversary of...

September 20, 2021

Backpacker brings aboard new gear editor

Benjamin Tepler—a Vermont-based journalist whose work has appeared in various national publications, including Outside, Food & Wine, and Sunset—has joined the staff of Backpacker (owned by OBJ’s parent company) as assistant gear editor. OBJ  

September 20, 2021

Outdoor Research Launches Insulated RadiantX Gloves Powered by HeiQ XReflex Technology

Seattle, Wash., and Zürich, Switzerland, Sept. 20, 2021 – Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based leader in performance apparel and outdoor gear, this fall launches its RadiantX Gloves and Mitts, a new line of insulated handwear, making it the first brand to use revolutionary HeiQ XReflex Radiant Barrier Technology. HeiQ XReflex Radiant...

September 20, 2021

mountainFLOW Becomes First Outdoor Company to Mandate Time Away From Work

(BOULDER, CO - September 2021) - mountainFLOW, the innovative and award-winning Colorado company that revolutionized the ski wax and bike lube industries with its line of groundbreaking eco-friendly products, today became the first company in the outdoor industry to mandate extended time away from work, dubbed “Adventure Time.” Launched in...