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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January 15, 2020
Xpore: Environmentally-friendly solution for waterproof, breathable textiles leaps ahead of competitors
Taoyuan, Taiwan, January 15th, 2020 - BenQ Materials is pleased to announce the launch of Xpore, a ground-breaking new technology for waterproof and breathable textiles. Xpore is the first genuine innovation in waterproof and breathable technology for many years, providing not only comfort – with an unprecedented “beyond dry” experience...
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January 15, 2020
Sea to Summit Acquires North American Distributor
Boulder, CO (Jan 15, 2020) — Sea to Summit, the global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the company’s long-time North American distribution partner. The acquisition will be finalized on April 30, 2020 and will retain all 50+ North American staff...
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January 15, 2020
The world’s best Gravel Bike Racers set to heat up the course at the Old Man Winter Rally.
Boulder, CO. (January 15, 2020) – The world’s best gravel bike racers will be toeing to the line in Lyons, Colorado on February 9th to see who can conquer the elements and serious competition at the 2020 Sufferfest Beer Co. Old Man Winter Rally. Colin Strickland and Amity Rockwell, the...
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January 15, 2020
Orange Mud signs 3 year sponsorship of Dirty Kanza gravel event
Orange Mud, an innovator in hydration packs for endurance athletes, has signed a 3 year sponsorship for the iconic Garmin Dirty Kanza gravel bike event. Orange Mud’s CEO, Josh Sprague, noted “We’re a huge fan of the Dirty Kanza! I first experienced the roads of Emporia in the early 2000...
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January 14, 2020
Salomon Partners with USA Champion and Elite Coach Lauren Fleshman
OGDEN, Utah (January 14, 2020) — Today, Salomon proudly announces that Lauren Fleshman will be representing Salomon footwear and hydration across road and trail as part of the US athlete team. Fleshman’s storied track and field career includes multiple NCAA championships and wins at the national and international level, and...
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January 14, 2020
Outdoor Gear Experts Rab to Unveil First-Ever Ski Collection
Louisville, CO (January 2020) - Rab, an industry leader in merging the development of quality outdoor gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, will unveil the Khroma Ski Collection at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver in January, marking the company’s first-ever collection of high-performance ski gear. “Khroma...
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January 14, 2020
Head USA Provides Funding to Share Winter Foundation
PARK CITY, UT (January 14, 2020). Today, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced that SIA member HEAD USA has made a significant contribution to Share Winter, as part of SIA’s Generation Snow’s industry-match initiative. SIA is challenging the winter industry to not just match, but to exceed SIA’s $40,000 donation to...
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January 14, 2020
Made for the Mountains and Beyond: Darn Tough Vermont® Debuts Fall 2020 Collection
Northfield, VT. (January 14, 2020) – As the snow begins to fly, Darn Tough Vermont, the fastest growing American manufacturer of premium performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, proudly debuts its new Fall 2020 collection. With new socks in the Snow category, Darn Tough is also expanding its compression offerings as...
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January 14, 2020
Sweet Protection Announces Athlete Partnership with Pep Fujas
(BOULDER, CO - January 2020) - Sweet Protection, the industry leader in high-performance helmets, goggles and technical clothing, announced today that it has signed Braden "Pep" Fujas as an athlete, adding an influential and versatile veteran skier to its expanding roster of athletes donning Sweet Protection gear on the slopes...
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January 14, 2020
Challenged Athletes Foundation Kicks Off the New Year with High School Adaptive Sports Program
SAN DIEGO, CA - January 14, 2020 - CAF, a world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges pursue sports and physical fitness, officially launched its all new High School Adaptive Sports Program, presented by Kenneth Whalen Family Foundation. The program aims to increase awareness of adaptive sport competition while...