January 2, 2024

Gyms Unify in Protest of USA Climbing’s Plan for a New National Training Center

USA Climbing’s National Training Center development project, which has been in the works for some time, has recently received intense pushback from a number of prominent climbing gyms. Specifically, many gym owners have expressed increased displeasure and concern that a commercial gym portion of the new National Training Center will...

December 28, 2023

An Aspen resort is fed up with a brand for using its grounds for a photo shoot and is now taking it to court

The long-running Aspen Skiing Company has sued a luxury fashion brand called Perfect Moment for allegedly misleading customers into thinking the two companies are related, which includes posting photos of influencers on resort property on its social media channels. The federal suit, filed last week, alleges "trademark infringement, false association...

December 22, 2023

Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association Commits to Another 5 Years With Regatta Central

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - RegattaCentral is thrilled to announce that it has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA). This extended collaboration reinforces the two organizations' commitment to providing outstanding services and support to scholastic rowers participating in the seven PSRA-hosted regattas. PSRA has been a well-known...

December 21, 2023

Backpacker’s Pantry closes their offices for the holidays; wins Colorado family-owned business award

BOULDER, Colo. (Dec. 21, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, is thrilled to announce its upcoming closure from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1, to honor the significance of rest, recreation and time with loved ones during the holiday season. Additionally, the company proudly...

December 21, 2023

Compass Diversified Receives $75.2 Million Equity Investment

Compass Diversified (CODI), owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Primaloft, 5.11, and other active lifestyle brands, reported that it had completed a private placement of approximately 3.6 million of its common shares to a mutual fund managed by Allspring Global Investments to raise $75.2 million. The shares were sold for $21.18...

December 20, 2023

Winnebago Industries’ Towable RV Business Down 4.8% YOY in Q1

Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported financial results for the company’s first quarter of its fiscal year 2024 Wednesday. Revenues for the fiscal 2024 first quarter ended Nov. 25, 2023, at $763.0 million, a decrease of 19.9% compared to $952.2 million for the fiscal 2023 first quarter. Gross profit for the fiscal 2024...

December 20, 2023

Fischer becomes exclusive ski partner of the Colorado Mountain School

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Fischer US is pleased to announce a new and exclusive ski partnership with the Colorado Mountain School (CMS). Starting in December 2023, CMS guides will exclusively be on Fischer’s award-winning Transalp ski lineup, including the Backcountry Magazine Editor’s Choice Transalp 105CTi and the Freeskier Editor’s Choice Transalp 98CTi....

December 20, 2023

Salewa Adds New Sales Agency For Pacific Northwest

Boulder, CO (December 20, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Salewa announced today that it has added Katie Borgen and her firm Skadi Collective to represent the brand in the Pacific Northwest, placing a passionate and experienced salesperson in charge of sales in one of the company’s most crucial regions. Based in...

December 19, 2023

Asics Sells Haglöfs to PE Firm

Asics reported that it sold Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs AB to the Hong Kong fund LionRock Capital, which acquired 100 percent interest in the company. Terms were not disclosed. Asics acquired Haglöfs in 2010 for $128.7 million. SGB

December 19, 2023

Norco and Backbone Ride into 2024

VANCOUVER, December 19, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Norco, the trailblazing mountain bike brand founded in 1964, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Backbone, the premier active lifestyle media agency. Backbone will serve as the official PR agency of record for Norco, supporting the brand’s growth in the U.S. and globally....