PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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April 22, 2020
PGA TOUR Champion Billy Horschel Supports Young Adults With Cancer and MS through First Descents
Professional golfer and PGA TOUR star Billy Horschel donated $10,000 to First Descents to support innovative adventure-based programming for young adults coping with cancer and multiple-sclerosis. In partnership with his sponsor Velocity Global, Mr. Horschel and his family have pledged a leadership gift to support cancer and MS patients living...
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April 22, 2020
Rumpl Announces Achievement of Climate Neutral Certified Status
PORTLAND, Ore. (April 22, 2020) - Rumpl, the Portland-based leader in technical blankets, has successfully achieved Climate Neutral Certified status by measuring its greenhouse gas emissions footprint, purchasing carbon credits to offset that footprint and implementing plans to continue reducing emissions. Taking these direct actions against climate change qualifies Rumpl...
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April 22, 2020
Klean Kanteen Achieves Carbon Neutral Footprint
CHICO, Calif. (April 22, 2020) – From the beginning, being a force for good has been a main driver for decision making at Klean Kanteen. Today, the family and employee-owned company is proud to announce a partnership with Climate Neutral to achieve a carbon neutral footprint as of February 2020....
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April 22, 2020
BOCO Gear Launches Custom Fabric Face Mask Line
Boulder, CO - April 22, 2020. BOCO Gear, the industry leader in custom performance gear and accessories, debuts 2 - layer Face Mask collection. These breathable, reusable, water resistance face coverings will be available in both adult and children's sizes. All current BOCO products are still being offered, with this...
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April 22, 2020
Purple Orange, PR Achieves Climate Neutral Certification
Jackson, WY (April, 2020) - Purple Orange, a Jackson Hole based brand communications agency, has successfully achieved Climate Neutral Certified status by measuring its 2019 greenhouse gas emissions footprint, purchasing carbon credits to offset that footprint, and implementing plans to reduce emissions this year and beyond. Taking these direct actions...
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April 21, 2020
Backcountry, Distillery 36 Team Up to Produce Hand Sanitizer for Utah Homeless Population
PARK CITY, Utah (April 21, 2020) – Today, specialty online retailer Backcountry announces that the company has partnered with Salt Lake City-based distillery, Distillery 36, to produce hand sanitizer for several northern Utah homeless outreach centers. The companies will produce 100 gallons of hand sanitizer and distribute to Salt Lake...
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April 21, 2020
Orvis Highlights 2019 Impact Report with Call for Bristol Bay, Everglades Conservation on 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
MANCHESTER, Vermont (April 21, 2020) —Current events have provided a stark reminder of how easy it is to take for granted the things we value most. Natural areas from Florida to Alaska are under threat, and on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Orvis calls on its community to come together...
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April 21, 2020
Gearlab Launches the Malik Series: Polypropylene Greenland Paddles for all Kayakers
TAIPEI, Taiwan and Denver, Colorado — In an effort to expand Greenland style paddling to kayakers of all levels, award winning design house Gearlab Outdoors presents the new polypropylene paddle series, the Malik and Malik Carbon Fiber Edition. (Malik from Inuit’s “smooth wave”) Gearlab’s core users are passionate and knowledgeable...
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April 21, 2020
Performance Tea announces the release of Immunity with elderberry and vitamin C.
Boulder, CO: Performance Tea, leaders in using CBD and adaptogens to improve cognitive and physical wellness, announces the release of Immunity, its latest adaptogenic blend with elderberry and vitamin C. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Immunity, our newest blend,” says Performance Tea CEO, Joe Gagnon, 75-time ultra-race...
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April 20, 2020
PeopleForBikes Launches Ride It Out Campaign to Support Retailers and Suppliers, Activate Virtual Bicycling Community
BOULDER, COLO (April 20, 2020) — Aiming to inspire riders, support bicycle retailers, and unite the industry, PeopleForBikes is launching Ride It Out, a campaign to encourage responsible riding during the COVID-19 crisis. The Ride It Out campaign is designed to give retailers and suppliers the resources, communication and engagement...