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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December 21, 2018
Hillsound Equipment Expands Adventure-Driven Ambassador Team
Vancouver, BC (December 21, 2018)- Hillsound Equipment, the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for outdoor enthusiasts, is excited to announce the addition of nine athletes and active lifestyle ambassadors to their lineup. The team will help promote Hillsound’s product and mission of helping people reach new heights...
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December 20, 2018
SCARPA Maestrale, Gea, Freedom families of ski boots compatible with new Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13, Atomic Shift MNC 13 bindings
BOULDER, Colo. (Dec. 20, 2018) – Following recent inquiries from retailers, ski technicians and consumers stemming from new developments in ski bindings, SCARPA announces that its popular Maestrale, Gea and Freedom series ski boots follow the design specifications required for compatibility with Salomon’s new S/Lab Shift MNC 13 and Atomic’s...
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December 20, 2018
Big City Mountaineers Honors Smartwool with Inaugural Partner of the Year Award
Golden, Colo. — Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a leading provider of transformational wilderness experiences for under-resourced youth, will honor Smartwool as its Corporate Partner of the Year. Smartwool’s contributions enable BCM to send more youth participants into the backcountry, as well as provide quality camping apparel for overnight trips. “We are...
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December 19, 2018
2019 Climbing Awards Announced by the American Alpine Club
Golden, CO — The American Alpine Club (AAC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Climbing Awards honoring the most impactful climbers and conservationists within the North American climbing community. Among this year’s award honorees are climbing legends Tom Hornbein, Michael Kennedy, and Jim Donini, and present-day activists...
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December 19, 2018
Jessica Wahl Named Executive Director of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
Washington, D.C. (December 19, 2018) – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Jessica Wahl as executive director following an extensive national search. Jessica brings a decade of experience navigating the halls of The White House, Department of the Interior (DOI), Capitol Hill, state recreation...
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December 19, 2018
HEADSPIN Outdoors Seeks Sales Reps
Dallas, Texas – HEADSPIN, a new convertible lighting solution intended to shine brightly on a wide array of outdoor adventures, is seeking new partnerships with sales representatives interested in carrying an innovative and emerging brand with tremendous growth potential. The high-performance HEADSPIN lighting system is designed to illuminate a variety...
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December 19, 2018
inov-8 Unveil World’s First-Ever Hiking Boots with Graphene Outsoles
Southborough, MA - The world’s first-ever hiking boots to utilize graphene – the strongest material on the planet – in the outsole have been unveiled by British running shoe and gear brand inov-8. Building on the international success of their pioneering use of graphene in trail running and fitness shoes...
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December 18, 2018
Balega Presents Annual Ubuntu Award to Dick Pond Athletics
Durham, N.C. (December 18, 2018) – Balega International, a leading performance sock brand in the run specialty market, presented its annual Ubuntu Award for community service to Carol Stream, Illinois-based Dick Pond Athletics during The 2018 Running Event (TRE) in Austin, Texas on November 29, 2018. Since the inception of...
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December 18, 2018
Orange Mud to exhibit at ISPO Munich 2019 for 2nd year
Castle Rock, CO (December 18, 2018) – After a great 2018, Orange Mud is excited to return to the 2019 ISPO Munich Trade Show for its second year in a row. Orange Mud is thrilled to have another opportunity to be on site to present their growing line of cycling...
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December 17, 2018
The Thule Group acquires leading North American Roof Top Tent company
The Thule Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tepui Outdoors Inc., a leader in Roof Top Tents in North America. This acquisition will further enhance the Thule Group’s expanding portfolio of products focused on the active lifestyle. “Roof Top Tents offer consumers a great way to utilize their...