November 10, 2020

ECCO Names Erik Walcott as Global Head of Specialty Sales

Londonderry, NH (November 11, 2020) – ECCO, the leading family-owned global footwear brand, has announced Erik Walcott  as Global Head of Specialty Sales. Having previously worked with the leading premium footwear and leather company for nearly a decade, from  2005 to 2014, Walcott will oversee global sales for the brand’s...

November 10, 2020

Climbers Buy New Cliff at The Gunks

November 10, 2020, Gardiner, NY - Gunks Climbers Coalition (GCC) and Access Fund are pleased to announce the purchase and opening of a new section of cliffline in the Shawangunk Mountains of New York. The newly acquired property includes 1,000 feet of the Millbrook Mountain cliff line, including the historic...

November 10, 2020

Snowbasin to Open for 80th Winter Season

With the recent foot of fresh snow, Snowbasin, one of the longest operating resorts in the United States, is looking forward to celebrating its 80th season with a target opening in late November/early December, pending snowfall and available terrain. As the 2020-21 winter season approaches, Snowbasin is pleased to share additional...

November 10, 2020

PeopleForBikes Unveils Toolkit for Improving Bicycle Networks in Cities and Towns

BOULDER, CO. (Nov. 10, 2020) — PeopleForBikes is launching the Advocacy Academy, an extensive online toolkit of educational resources to help city leaders, local advocates and other stakeholders improve bicycle networks and programs in their communities. “We’ve been working with cities and towns for years to build protected bike lanes,...

November 10, 2020

Black Diamond Equipment Expands Retail Footprint to Big Sky, Montana

SALT LAKE CITY, November 10, 2020 – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, opens its doors to a new retail store in Big Sky, Montana. Black Diamond Equipment Big Sky will officially open this Thursday, November 12, from 9 a.m.- 8p.m. “Our retail...

November 10, 2020

Rural Cloth, CMC Brands Announce Strategic Partnership

Oakley, UT— November 10, 2020. Today CMC Brands and Rural Cloth announced a joint partnership leveraging strategic operational efficiencies to spur further growth of both organizations.  CMC Brands will assist Rural Cloth with a custom product line expansion to complement its iconic cap and T-shirt programs as well as serve...

November 10, 2020

Norrøna Announces Partnership with the American Mountain Guide Association

BOULDER, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2020) — Norrøna, the four-season Norwegian outdoor brand renowned for its premium and sustainably-built outerwear, announces a partnership with the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA). The AMGA, a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit, is dedicated to being the leader in education, standards, and advocacy for professional guides and...

November 10, 2020

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Partner to Bring Winter Sport Development to the Next Level for Athletes with Physical Disabilities

BOISE, Idaho – (November 10, 2020) – Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing (USPN) today announced a partnership to develop adaptive athletes from their first-time experience to the top levels of Nordic skiing and biathlon. In his new position as development coach, Wilson Dippo will lead the...

November 10, 2020

Yakima Officially Launches CBX Lineup and the GrandTour Lo November 10th

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., November 10th, 2020 – For over 40 years Yakima has been the leader in automobile cargo innovation, offering exterior packing solutions that make room inside vehicles for wild souls seeking adventure. At the start of this year, at the Outdoor + Snow Show in Denver, Colorado, Yakima...

November 9, 2020

RV and boat stocks fall out of favor on vaccine development

Investors are backing away from some outdoor camping, recreational vehicle and boating stocks after Pfizer announced 90% efficacy with its COVID-19 vaccine in a market-rattling development.