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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July 16, 2018
Mountain Equipment Introduces American alpinist, Chantel Astorga to their Pro Partner team
Mountain Equipment, designer and manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories, is welcoming Chantel Astorga to their pro athlete team. Chantel Astorga will need little introduction to those who follow the close knit world of hard alpine climbing as the first female ascent of the Slovak Route on Denali with fellow...
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July 15, 2018
Intradeco Acquires Headsweats, Leader in Performance Headwear
Boulder, CO – July 15, 2018 – Intradeco, a global vertical-manufacturing company in the textile industry, has acquired Headsweats, the world leader in ultra-light, supremely wicking performance headwear. “With the addition of Intradeco, we are positioned to broaden the scope of the product selection for custom sublimated apparel at competitive...
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July 13, 2018
La Sportiva Updates Core Mountain & Climbing Models for Spring 2019
(BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva celebrates 90 years of product innovation for the mountain enthusiast with four footwear styles in the Mountain and Climbing categories for Spring 2019. All new models are designed for performance in the mountains in categories that La Sportiva has long been successful in. The Nepal...
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July 13, 2018
La Sportiva expands Spring 2019 collection to meet increased demand for hiking products
(BOULDER, Colo.) – For the past several seasons, hiking has been the fastest growing category for La Sportiva and for Spring 2019, the brand debuts five new styles to further expand the collection. Expanding on the success of Nucleo and Spire, La Sportiva adds 2 new styles with Gore-Tex Surround,...
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July 13, 2018
La Sportiva Introduces Two New Models to Mountain Running® Category
(BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva commands respect in the Mountain Running® footwear category and will maintain its positioning with two new models for Spring 2019. Built for runners who tackle technical trails, ambitious races, and aggressive objectives the Kaptiva and Bushido II build on the brand’s knowledge and brings innovation...
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July 13, 2018
Push the Limits in La Sportiva’s Spring 2019 Apparel Collection
(BOULDER, Colo.) – For Spring 2019, La Sportiva introduces its most comprehensive collection of apparel yet. Spread across three categories for both men and women, the Climbing, Running, and Traverse collections all contain apparel designed to give mountain athletes their best shot at top performance. The Climbing and Running collections...
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July 12, 2018
Yakima Goes Heavy Duty in 2019
Lake Oswego, OR, July 12, 2018 – Keeping in step with both vehicle and gear trends from overlanding to kayak fishing, Yakima Racks is introducing its most rugged collection yet in 2019. The new products will be shown to the outdoor market at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (booth #31015) in...
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July 12, 2018
UCO Unveils New LED Lighting Options
Seattle, WA - July 12, 2018 - UCO knows light. The Seattle-based brand has been crafting quality lighting products for the outdoors since 1971, and each season since has brought new innovation and modern design. This year, UCO is proud to unveil two stylish and budget-friendly new headlamps, along with...
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July 12, 2018
Boasting 50-Percent Faster Flow Rate, Platypus® Launches Big Zip™ EVO for Spring 2019
SEATTLE, Wash. - Platypus, the leader in taste-free hydration, introduces the latest evolution of its best-selling Big Zip Reservoir - the Big Zip™ EVO - for spring 2019. Delivering a 50-percent increase in flow than the previous Big Zip LP and new user-friendly features like a quick-access disconnect and pincher...
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July 12, 2018
As SCARPA celebrates 80th anniversary, brand’s experience in trail, mountain, climbing footwear shows in its Spring 19 line
BOULDER, Colo. (July 12, 2018) – Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2018, SCARPA, an industry leader in footwear for all aspects of performance mountain sports, unveils a collection of 20 new or redesigned products for Spring 2019 that reflect the breadth of its experience in outdoor innovation and handcrafted manufacturing. ...