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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August 16, 2018
The Conservation Alliance Hosts Successful Backyard Collective Event in Portland, Oregon
BEND, Ore. (August 16, 2018) – More than 250 volunteers from nine member companies participated in The Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective stewardship event in Portland, Oregon on Thursday, August 9, 2018. The volunteers worked in support of Forest Park Conservancy, Hoyt Arboretum, Portland Parks Foundation, SOLVE, and Tualatin Hills Park...
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August 16, 2018
Setton Pistachio Awards Scholarships to Employees’ College-Bound Children
(Terra Bella, CA) —Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., the nation’s second largest pistachio grower and processor based in California’s Central Valley, awarded five students a $5,000 scholarship to the 4-year college of their choice as part of their annual College Encouragement Program. The Setton family believes strongly in the...
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August 16, 2018
North America’s Largest Ebike Company Addresses Looming Tariff
SEATTLE, Wash. - As part of the ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, a 25% tariff is going to hit nearly every U.S. electric bike company and threaten the future of sustainable transportation. Rad Power Bikes, a Seattle-based direct to consumer ebike brand, addresses the situation in a...
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August 15, 2018
TOMS x So iLL Team Up To Get Kids Climbing
St. Louis, MO (August 15, 2018) — TOMS, the One for One® shoes and accessories company, and So iLL, makers of environmentally conscious and stylish climbing equipment, are proud to unveil a joint climbing-inspired product initiative to support 1Climb, a non-profit organization led by professional climber Kevin Jorgeson that funds...
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August 15, 2018
Burley Design’s Award Winning, Revolutionary Single Wheel Trailer – The Coho XC™–Hits Retailers Nationwide
Eugene, OR (August 15th) – Burley Design – known for its award-winning outdoor recreational transport gear trusted by generations of families since 1978 – modernizes the single-wheel cargo trailer market with the launch of the Coho XC. Winner of the coveted 2018 Eurobike Award, the Coho XC grants cyclists unparalleled...
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August 14, 2018
Connelly Skis Acquires Assets of North Sports, Inc. DBA Aquaglide
Lynnwood/White Salmon, Washington, U.S.A – Connelly Skis announced today that they have signed a purchase agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of North Sports, Inc., a leading producer of commercial inflatable waterparks, inflatable kayaks, standup paddleboards, and related watersports products under the Aquaglide brand name. The company was originally formed...
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August 13, 2018
New MSR® Athlete Dani Arnold Breaks Speed Record
SEATTLE, Wash. (August 13th, 2018) — Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), is proud to add Swiss mountaineer and alpinist Dani Arnold to its team of athlete ambassadors. MSR is excited to announce that Arnold has set a new speed record for ascending the north face of Grandes Jorasses, completing the...
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August 10, 2018
World T.E.A.M.’s Face of America Liberty Cycling Challenge Honors Adaptive Military Veterans
Holbrook, New York, August 10, 2018 – An anticipated 100 cyclists and hand cyclists from the greater New York region will pedal together in national non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s September 29 Face of America Liberty cycling challenge. The 56-mile ride from historic Sleepy Hollow along the Hudson River to the United...
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August 10, 2018
Liv to Host Women’s Only Trail Session at Crankworx Whistler
WHISTLER, Canada (Aug. 10, 2018) - Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, along with Crankworx Whistler, are proud to host the Liv Women’s Only A-Line Session on Sunday, August 12. That same morning, Liv Canada will also offer demo of the Liv Hail Advanced, the...
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August 9, 2018
Liv Cycling Introduces All New Intrigue Series
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2018) – Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today introduced its new Intrigue Advanced all-mountain trail bike. Featuring an advanced composite frame, aggressive trail geometry and capable 140/150mm travel, the new Intrigue Advanced offers both climbing agility with downhill command suitable...