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 14, 2019
Sierra Designs Successfully Settles Intellectual Property Dispute
January 14, 2019 - Boulder, CO - Sierra Designs is proud to announce the successful resolution of a challenge in German court to their intellectual property, regarding their innovative zipperless sleeping bag. The Backcountry Bed is confirmed as the true pioneer in zipperless sleeping bags in the European Market. “We’re...
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January 14, 2019
Industrial Revolution Welcomes New VP of Sales
Seattle, WA – January 14, 2019 – Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer and distributor of essential outdoor accessories, is pleased to announce the addition of a new Vice President of Sales to its team. Rick Klug brings 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry and will contribute to overall...
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January 14, 2019
Royal Robbins Growth Plans Fueled by Key New Hires, New Headquarters and New Global Distribution Network
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (January 14, 2019) — In the wake of significant investments from its new parent company, Royal Robbins is undergoing a brand transformation, bringing aboard 11 key new personnel in the last six months. The company also has opened a new global headquarters in downtown San Francisco, and...
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January 11, 2019
As shutdown reaches record length National Parks and other Public Lands at breaking point
SILVER SPRING, MD –January 11, 2018—The government shutdown has now stretched 21 days tying the longest shutdown in history, with no end in sight. As a result, our National Parks and other public lands are suffering. Widespread reports of overflowing trash and toilets, damage from trespassing on restricted areas, and...
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January 11, 2019
Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Partnership Amplifies Interest of Western North Carolina
(Asheville, NC -- January 11, 2019) -- On December 20th, the 2018 Farm Bill became law, reauthorizing several expenditures in the preceding Farm Bill of 2014. Included in the bill is the continuation of the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP), which encourages collaborative, science-based land management of priority forest...
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January 10, 2019
Snowsports Industries America Launches United By Winter
Park City, UT - Today, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced the launch of United By Winter, a climate advocacy platform for the winter sports industry. The campaign is intended to give SIA members the education and tools to address climate change and it’s impacts on the snow industry. “This is a...
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January 10, 2019
57hours Launches Mobile-Based App for Connecting Outdoor Enthusiasts With Certified Mountain Guides
NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 10, 2019) — Created by a team of avid travelers, climbers, skiers and outdoor aficionados, 57hours today announces the launch of its mobile app. 57hours has created a platform where vetted and certified local guides can design and promote their best trip offerings to people all...
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January 10, 2019
Second Class of American Hiking Society’s NextGen Trail Leaders Announced
(SILVER SPRING, MD –January 10, 2018) —American Hiking Society is pleased to announce the second class of NextGen Trail Leaders, bringing together rising stars in the outdoor community from all walks of life and across the country. With American Hiking Society, NextGen Trail Leaders will champion diversity in the outdoors...
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January 9, 2019
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Names rygr U.S. Public Relations Agency of Record
BIDDEFORD, Maine (Jan. 9, 2019) — Hyperlite Mountain Gear, producer of optimized ultralight gear for passionate backpackers, thru-hikers, alpinists and other goal-oriented outdoor enthusiasts, names rygr, an integrated marketing agency for the active lifestyle, its public relations agency of record. rygr will drive Hyperlite’s public relations efforts in the United...
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January 9, 2019
Honey Stinger Announces Sponsorship of RAM Racing’s Allstate Hot Chocolate 15/5K National Race Series
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 9, 2018)—Honey Stinger, the award-winning manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2019 Allstate Hot Chocolate 15/5K race series, produced by RAM Racing. The Allstate Hot Chocolate 15/5K series includes events in 18 locations throughout the United States in 2019,...