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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November 28, 2018
Sam Whitley Joins LEM Helmets as National Sales Manager
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2018) – LEM Helmets, manufacturer of safe, stylish, and performance-driven cycling helmets for road, mountain biking, commute, and kids, welcomes Sam Whitley to the team as National Sales Manager. With a decade of sales and marketing experience in the cycling industry, Whitley will lead LEM’s retail...
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November 28, 2018
Petzl Earns Accolades for New Ergonomic Ice Tool
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (November 28, 2018) — Petzl, the leader in solution-based verticality and lighting equipment, was recently awarded a Gear of the Year from Men’s Journal for its all-new ERGONOMIC ice tool. The ERGONOMIC bridges the gap between the popular NOMIC and its predecessor, the ERGO, offering more utility...
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November 28, 2018
Smartwool Gives Back and Turns Advocacy into Action
Steamboat Springs, CO – November 27, 2018 – Throughout the holiday season, Smartwool is pledging to donate to Protect Our Winters and SOS Outreach. At the same time, employees are rolling up their sleeves and tackling hands-on projects to show their support for Colorado families experiencing food insecurity, members of...
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November 28, 2018
BioLite’s FirePit Awarded a Popular Science Best of What’s New Award
Brooklyn, NY, November 28, 2018 – BioLite, an innovator in off-grid energy solutions, is thrilled to receive a 2018 POPULAR SCIENCE Best of What’s New Award in the Recreation category. “We’re thrilled to see our FirePit recognized as Popular Science’s Best of What’s New for 2018,” says BioLite CEO and...
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November 28, 2018
Mountain Equipment Continues to Support the Ice Climbing Community
Buffalo N.Y. (November 28, 2018) -- Mountain Equipment, a UK designer and manufacturer of outdoor gear and apparel, is proud to announce that the brand is renewing its sponsorship at the Ouray Ice Festival in January 2019 by increasing its involvement as an Official Sponsor. Additionally, Mountain Equipment is sponsoring...
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November 28, 2018
Taurus 200 Named Official Event Producer for the 50 km, 100 km and 200 km OCR World Championships
(Lausanne, Switzerland) —World OCR, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), announced today the Taurus 200 as the officially sanctioned OCR World Championships for 50 km, 100 k and 200 km obstacle course races in Kurwongbah, QLD, Australia. Taurus 200 President Ms. Ilca Andrikis, announced, “Taurus 200 will provide international...
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November 27, 2018
Kitsbow Releases Polartec® Power Wool™ Collection
PETALUMA, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2018) Expanding its line of premium bike apparel designed in partnership with Polartec, Kitsbow is excited to release the new Power Wool Performance Knicker, Tight, Arm Warmer and Knee Warmer, all of which are made locally in the U.S. The products are made of a new,...
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November 27, 2018
Hillsound Equipment Gives Back with Outdoor Event Sponsorships and Fundraisers this Season
Vancouver, BC (November 27, 2018) - Hillsound Equipment, the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for outdoor enthusiasts, is sponsoring four outdoor events in the US and Canada throughout the fall and winter season. Each event will use Hillsound’s products as prizes for event attendees. Hillsound is donating their...
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November 27, 2018
Hydro Flask Announces Grant Recipients of 2018 Parks For All Charitable Giving Program
Bend, OR (November 27, 2018) – Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) company, is honored to announce the recipients of its 2018 Parks for All Charitable Giving Program. On this #GivingTuesday, the...
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November 27, 2018
Salewa North America Amplifies Sales Efforts with Addition of New Northeastern Sales Rep
(Boulder, CO) - Salewa North America, the leading mountain sports company born and bred in the Italian Dolomites which operates the DYNAFIT, SALEWA, WILD COUNTRY, and POMOCA brands in the United States and Canada, announced today that Burlington-based Rich Anderson will represent Dynafit, Salewa and Pomoca in the New England...