April 17, 2019

Leatherman Launches the Next Generation of Multipurpose

Portland, OR — Today, Leatherman Tool Group announced the launch of the Leatherman FREE Collection, the most extensive product launch in Leatherman’s 35-year history. The Leatherman design and engineering teams used those 35 years of Leatherman fan insight and feedback as a foundation for the product development. The new collection...

April 17, 2019

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Announces 2019 Award Nominees to be Honored at Spring Grassroots Connect Buying Show

KNOXVILLE, TENN. (for immediate release) -- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced nominees for their 2019 retailer and vendor awards.  From groundbreaking commitments to end the use of paper workbooks to gold medal efforts that connect retailers...

April 17, 2019

360 Adventure Collective Announces Recipients of 2019 Outdoor Opportunity Grants

Asheville, NC — April 17, 2019 — 360 Adventure Collective, the most-trusted association for independent and non-independent outdoor sales reps on the East Coast, has announced the recipients of the 2019 Outdoor Opportunity Grants, an initiative to support programs that get young people outdoors. First implemented in 2012, the Outdoor...

April 16, 2019

International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Grows Leadership Team in 2019

(BOULDER, Colo., April 16, 2019) — Over the last year International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) has been steadily building out its leadership team; promoting long-time employees to leadership roles while also adding three new directors with unique skill sets in their respective specialty areas. IMBA’s nine leaders live in seven...

April 16, 2019

SCARPA Spin Ultra wins Trail Runner Magazine Editors’ Choice Award

BOULDER, Colo. (April 16, 2019) – SCARPA, an industry leader in performance footwear for all aspects of mountain sports, earned a 2019 Editors’ Choice Award from Trail Runner Magazine for its lightweight, highly cushioned new trail shoe, the Spin Ultra. The Spin Ultra’s design exemplifies SCARPA’s commitment to the highest...

April 16, 2019

The Conservation Alliance Hosts Successful Backyard Collective Event in Ventura, California

BEND, Ore. (April 16, 2019) – The Conservation Alliance held its second Backyard Collective event of 2019 in Ventura, California on Thursday, April 11. The stewardship project drew 230 volunteers from nine member companies and three conservation partners. The volunteers worked in support of Ventura Land Trust projects at the...

April 16, 2019

Kitsbow Announces Second-Annual Trail Advocate Program

PETALUMA, Calif. (April 16, 2019) — Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, today announces its second-annual Trail Advocate Program and is in search for 2019 nominations. The program recognizes local leaders working tirelessly in trail advocacy and camaraderie through a crowd-sourced nomination process.  “The amount of support and...

April 15, 2019

360 Adventure Collective Names Asheville-Based Darby Communications for Public Relations

Asheville, NC — April 15, 2019 — 360 Adventure Collective, the most-trusted association for independent and non-independent outdoor sales reps on the East Coast, has chosen Darby Communications as its public relations agency of record, effective immediately. Through the partnership, Darby Communications will work to amplify 360 Adventure Collective’s latest...

April 15, 2019

Wigwam Introduces SynchroKnit with Unrivaled Precision Fit in Socks

Sheboygan, WI. (April 15, 2019) – Wigwam Mills Inc., the family-owned maker of premium, made-in-the-USA socks since 1905, is proud to introduce SynchroKnit, a completely new technology in sock construction. This sock revolution results in an unrivaled non-slip fit by strategically reducing bulk and excess yarn, so the sock hugs...

April 15, 2019

Snow Peak Set its Sights on a New Flagship Store and US Headquarters in Portland’s NW 23rd Avenue Neighborhood

Portland, OR – April 15, 2019 – Snow Peak, the innovative outdoor lifestyle company, is moving and expanding its US flagship store and company headquarters to a new location on NW 23rd in Portland, Oregon. The two-story, 14,000-square-foot space at 404 NW 23rd will enable Snow Peak to expand its...