November 24, 2020

How Avalanche Educators Are Gearing Up for a Busy Backcountry Season

Jackson, WY, November 24, 2020 - In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, ski industry professionals are predicting this could be the busiest backcountry season to date. Combine this with the lack of knowledge about the serious consequences that exist outside the resort boundaries, and avalanche educators like Sarah Carpenter,...

November 23, 2020

New Board of Directors Named for USABA

(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) - The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to announce its new board of directors, which includes seven new appointees and three returning board members. Prodigy Search, a national leader in executive recruitment, helped to lead the search process for the board member positions....

November 23, 2020

Dahu appoints globally renowned ski boot specialist Dano Bruno to lead the industry’s first online fit experience

Puidoux, Switzerland, - Eagle, Colorado. November 23, 2020 — Dahu - The Swiss Ski Boot, today announced the appointment of ski industry veteran Dano Bruno to the organization who among many things will lead the brands latest initiative, the Corsair Fit Experience (CFE).  Complimenting Dahu’s revolutionary and patented ski boots,...

November 23, 2020

Outdoor Research announces Roger Barton as New President

SEATTLE, Wash. (November 23, 2020) – Outdoor Research, a leader in functional outdoor, tactical and medical apparel and accessories, this week announced a new leadership structure with industry veteran Roger Barton taking the helm of the company. Since 2018, Barton has led all aspects of finance and operations at Outdoor...

November 23, 2020

Pacific Teaze, CMCBrands Announce Alliance

St. Louis , Mo. — November, 2020. Today CMCBrands and Pacific Teaze announce a new strategic brand partnership that includes shared logistics, distribution and merchandising. This cooperation focuses on leveraging strategic operational efficiencies to spur further growth of both organizations. Pacific Teaze will continue to run as a separate division...

November 23, 2020

ECCO Outdoor Adds Sales Force to Four More Key Regions

Londonderry, NH  (November 23, 2020) – ECCO, the leading family-owned global footwear brand, has added sales rep groups in four key territories to further expand its business in the outdoor and athletic specialty category. Having recently appointed Erik Walcott to Global Head of Specialty sales, the brand continues moving toward furthering its...

November 20, 2020

The Backcountry trademark fiasco, one year later

One year after The Colorado Sun broke a huge story that became one of the year’s biggest scandals in the outdoor industry, SNEWS followed up with some of the affected companies to see if the online retailer Backcountry.com has made good on its promises.

November 20, 2020

How COVID-19 Could Actually Be Good for Skiing

Resort executives are warning customers that skiing will be different this season, with the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing restrictions reminding skiers of that. Outside

November 19, 2020

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance welcomes Oboz Footwear, Mystery Ranch and HydraPak to national vendor partner network

Nov. 19, 2020 ) ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA  – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (www.grassrootoutdoors.com), the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, is announcing the addition of Oboz Footwear, Mystery Ranch and HydraPak to their national vendor partner network. Debuting as new members during the November buyer’s...

November 19, 2020

HitchFire Expands National Sales Footprint

Santa Cruz, CA (November 19, 2020) HitchFire Grills, creator of the world’s first purpose-built hitch-mounted grill, which dares you to Grill Where No One Has Grilled Before™, is quickly expanding its sales footprint releasing the Forge 15 grill at national retailers REI and Backcountry.com and going live soon with Camping World. The rapid expansion of...