January 18, 2019

Inov-8 Runner Jasmin Paris Makes Ultra-Running History

Ultra-running history was made when inov-8 ambassador Jasmin Paris became the first-ever woman to win the UK’s 268-mile Spine Race outright. The 35-year-old beat a field of 125 men and 11 other women – all from 15 different counties including the US – to obliterate the previous course record, set...

January 17, 2019

Nite Ize Names Jay Getzel as Director of Outdoor Division

BOULDER, Colo. (January 17, 2019) – Nite Ize®, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based products, named Jay Getzel as director of its Outdoor/Pet/Toy Division. Getzel, who brings more than 19 years of outdoor industry experience, will oversee current vertical retail channels and develop new relationships in support of Nite Ize’s...

January 17, 2019

Lizard Skins Continues with Strong Athlete/Team Showing in 2019

American Fork, Utah— Lizard Skins, one of the industry leaders in cycling grips and road tape, is continuing its long history of supporting some of the world’s best athletes and teams. UCI Pro Tour road team AG2R La Mondiale joins the Lizard Skins roster for 2019, looking to build on...

January 17, 2019

Sisu Magazine Launch Targets Broader Outdoor Audience

DENVER, Colo. (January 17, 2019) — Coalition Snow will celebrate the release of its first magazine, Sisu, with a launch party in Denver that’s free and open to the public on January 29, 2019. The new quarterly magazine examines the lives of the women, people of color, trans/femme/binary/genderqueer, and men...

January 17, 2019

Kathmandu appoints Amy Beck as President of Oboz/ Kathmandu North America

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd today announced the appointment of Amy Beck to the position of President Obōz / Kathmandu North America, based at the company’s North American headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. Obōz Footwear founder, President and Chief Executive Officer John Connelly, sold the company to New Zealand based Kathmandu Holdings last...

January 16, 2019

Obstacle Course Racing Approved for 2019 South East Asia Games

(Manila, Philippines) -- Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF) and OCR Asia, members of World OCR, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), announced approval by the South East Asia Games (SEA Games) Sport and Rules Committee, Executive Committee and Federation Council for inclusion of Obstacle Course Race/ Obstacle Sports (OCR)...

January 16, 2019

Old Ranch Brands Clothing to Debut in Fall 2019

Reno, NV – January 16, 2019 – Old Ranch Brands is the latest in a long legacy of clothing brands from the Kirsch family, dating back to 1965, including the original brand, Sportif, as well as women’s and men’s sustainable brands Aventura and Ecōths, and knit brands, Icelandic Design, Newari...

January 16, 2019

Osprey Levity Named to Gear Patrol’s 10 Best Outdoor Products of 2018 List

Cortez, CO – January 16, 2019 – Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions is pleased to announce that the ultralight Levity was included in Gear Patrol’s 10 Best Outdoor Products of 2018 list. “Most people don't know that ultralight backpackers — like thru-hikers — often use...

January 16, 2019

Yukon debuts new A.T.S. extendable snowshoe at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver

Denver, CO (January 16, 2019) – Yukon, known to many as Yukon Charlie’s, one of the top snowshoe and winter sports providers, is introducing its new All Terrain Snowshoe (A.T.S.) at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer snow show, the world’s leading business-to-business outdoor sports show where industry brands, retailers, reps, suppliers...

January 16, 2019

Stegmann to Release Sustainability Clog

Richmond, VA-- Nestled in the Tyrolean Alps of Austria, Stegmann has been hand crafting wool clogs for over 130 years. The new, Stegmann EcoWool clog is one of the most sustainable shoes ever created. This sleek, modern-looking clog is made with 100% undyed, chemical-free, cruelty-free, sustainable single source wool from...