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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May 29, 2018
LifeSaver Enters Exclusive Distribution Contract in Southeast Asia
May 29, 2018 - Colchester, UK - LifeSaver®, a UK-based manufacturer of portable and reusable water filtration systems, is excited to announce an exclusive three-year deal with ARS Indonesia that will boost their distribution in the Southeast Asia region. The partnership has the potential to keep millions of plastic bottles out...
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May 29, 2018
Mountain Khakis Trail Creek Pants Versus Camel
JACKSON HOLE, WY – What do you get when you combine a testy camel and Mountain Khakis’ pants? A really good story and a saved vacation. What could have been a trip to the emergency room in Morocco was instead a moment of surprise and unscathed pants. Here’s Mountain Khakis fan...
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May 24, 2018
Leatherman Kicks off Made of Mettle Tour Celebrating Founder Tim Leatherman
Portland, OR — May 24, 2018 — In 1983, after years of hard work and perseverance, Tim Leatherman invented the world’s first multi-tool. Now, Leatherman Tool Group is the leading manufacturer of multi-tools producing high quality products in its factory in Portland, Oregon. To celebrate the brand’s iconic history, Leatherman...
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May 24, 2018
American Hiking Society Announces 2018 National Trails Fund Recipients
SILVER SPRING, MD (May 24, 2018) – American Hiking Society is thrilled to announce the 2018 recipients of National Trails Fund grants. The National Trails Fund gives trail clubs and land managers the necessary funding to complete critical trail projects across the country, thanks to the generous support of its...
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May 24, 2018
Beyond Coastal Suncare Recognized Again as One of the Safest Brands on the Market
Sun Valley, ID. (May 24, 2018) – Beyond Coastal, manufacturer of premium suncare products, announced today that it has received top ratings for the seventh consecutive year in the recently published 2018 Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) annual sunscreen guide. In the non-mineral sunscreen category, Beyond Coastal is the only brand...
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May 24, 2018
Rad Power Bikes Expands Canadian Business with Vancouver Showroom
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - May 24, 2018 - Rad Power Bikes, a global direct-to-consumer electric bike brand, is growing its Canadian headquarters and opening a retail showroom in East Vancouver this summer. The expansion will bring a physical presence to the company's well-established Canadian online business and fan base, which...
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May 24, 2018
Lars Erik Skjervheim Sets A New World Record in Ski Mountaineering
DYNAFIT athlete Lars Erik Skjervheim set a new world record on May 19-20 after 24 hours of ski mountaineering. The 37-year-old Norwegian covered an unbelievable 20,939 vertical meters ( appr. 68,697.5 feet). On a course of approximately 1.9k (0.56 miles), the athlete had to climb 460 meters of vert each...
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May 23, 2018
Outdoor Project Goes Bigger and Bolder with Women in the Wild 2018
-- A full summer content series and giveaways focusing on women getting outside -- -- Partnering with amazing individuals and organizations to redefine what femininity looks like in the outdoors -- -- A strong slate of returning sponsors underpins the effort to show why nothing is off limits to Women...
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May 22, 2018
KAVU Pushes International Growth Plans with New Hires in Finance and Sales
Seattle – KAVU, makers of true outdoor wear, welcomes Steve Skidmore and Jeremy Goodman to its global executive team, as chief finance director and international sales director respectively, effective immediately. Skidmore will be responsible for guiding the company’s budgeting and profitability as they work to expand into more international markets....
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May 21, 2018
Check and Inspect: Mustang Survival Encourages PFD Maintenance for National Safe Boating Week
Bellingham, WA – Mustang Survival®, the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, has created a comprehensive Guide for PFD Inspection and Maintenance (available for download) for recreational boaters in recognition of National Safe Boating Week (May 19-25, 2018). As warmer weather spreads across...