July 27, 2021

Bringing the Heat: Ignik Announces Forest-Safe Propane-Powered Firepit

Bainbridge Island, WA – July 27, 2021 – Ignik, a Bainbridge Island-based brand committed to improving the sustainability of outdoor heating products, proudly announces a new product that lets outdoor enthusiasts safely bring a fire wherever they go. The FireCan™ portable propane-powered firepit offers an innovative solution to the rampant...

July 27, 2021

La Sportiva’s S22 Footwear Line: Mountain, Hiking, Mountain Running

July 27, 2021 (BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain footwear, apparel, and ski hard goods, today announces the introduction of the brand’s new hiking, mountain running, and mountain boot collections for Spring 2022. These extensive collections for both men and women builds on the brand’s...

July 27, 2021

KUIU Announces Launch of Redesigned Chugach TR Rain Gear Series

Dixon, CA – KUIU, the leading manufacturer of ultralight performance hunting gear, is proud to announce the release of their redesigned Chugach TR Rain Gear Series. This line, available now, is the brand’s latest offering of highly breathable, packable rain gear for ultralight hunting. This new and improved streamlined design...

July 27, 2021

Rumpl Grows Leadership Team with New Hires and Board Member

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 27, 2021) – Rumpl, the category leader in technical outdoor blankets, announces the hiring of Rocco Villano as vice president of operations and Nate Clark as national sales manager. Rumpl also welcomes Sarah Crockett as the newest board member. These three additions strengthen Rumpl’s leadership team as...

July 27, 2021

FORLOH Announces Partnership with Powerhouse Couple Jon and Gina Brunson

WHITEFISH, Mont. (July 27, 2021) — FORLOH, the 100% made-in-America technical outdoor brand, welcomes Jon and Gina Brunson to the brand’s growing roster of professional and amateur personalities who share their passions for hunting, fishing and outdoor pursuits. Most well-known for their award-winning TV series, Addicted to the Outdoors, which recently...

July 27, 2021

Top-10 Finish for Haley Batten Amid Wet Conditions at XC Mountain Bike Olympic Race

TOKYO – A rainy sky greeted the Izu peninsula on the morning of the Women’s Cross-Country Mountain Bike race. The riders raced 1 start loop and then 5 laps of the course, a change that came the day of the event, accommodating for the weather. The weather broke three hours...

July 27, 2021

Osprey Expands its Premium Bike Pack Offerings with the Spring 2022 Introduction of Raptor Pro with Back Protection

Cortez, CO – July 27, 2021 – Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance innovative carry solutions, today announced the expansion of its premium mountain biking packs with the introduction of Raptor Pro (MSRP $200) for Spring 2022.  Built for gravity-focused mountain bikers, Raptor Pro integrates a D3O® CE Level...

July 27, 2021

Wildsyde® ebikes Answer Bike Demand with Responsive Supply Chain Forecasting and New Models

Avon, Colo - July 27th, 2021. A new delivery of Wildsyde® vintage electric bicycles has arrived, with new models and upgrades for 2021. Despite the massive shortage of ebikes across the country, this is great news for customers who want to swap their cars and rising gas prices for an...

July 26, 2021

Christopher Blevins Battles to Top-15 Finish in Men’s XC Mountain Bike Olympic Race

TOKYO – The Izu peninsula was the scene for the Men’s Cross-Country Olympic event. The technical, 4.1-kilometer course just west of the Izu Velodrome and had features like Amagi Pass, the Chopsticks, and the Sakura Drop. The race had one start loop and seven laps of the course, for a...

July 26, 2021

Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) is now an Olympic event for winter games 2026

Today the International Olympic Committee (IOC) unanimously approved to add Ski Mountaineering to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. From the President of the US Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA), Ram Mikulas, "This is fantastic news!  We are very excited to hear about the announcement to include ski mountaineering in the...