May 21, 2018

Flowbuilt Manufacturing, World’s First Mass Customization Footwear Facility, Opens Its Doors in the USA

FERNDALE, Wash. (May 21, 2018) – Bringing together world-class partners, state-of-the-art technologies and equipment, and cutting-edge vision, Flowbuilt Manufacturing, is solving for manufacturing demands today, while future proofing for business and retail needs of tomorrow. After perfecting the technology and processes to design truly-individualized insoles and footwear, the team at...

May 18, 2018

Christoph Engl takes over as new Chief Executive Officer for the Oberalp Group as of 1 September 2018

From 1 September 2018, with its new CEO Christoph Engl, the Oberalp Group is entering a new era of leadership. With Christoph Engl, the company has appointed a brand builder and expert for alpine destinations to take on the role of its leading international executive. After 17 years at the helm,...

May 18, 2018

World OCR Unveils Global Coach Certification Program

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 18th, 2018: World OCR, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), announced today the successful completion of the first stage of its global coach certification program. World OCR Coach Trainer and 2016 World #1 Ranked Spartan Racer Faye Stenning (CAN) commented that “Work with highly motivated, passionate...

May 18, 2018

World Champion Surfer Andy Irons’ Gripping Tale of Opioid Addiction and Bipolar Disorder Comes to U.S. Cinemas on May 31 Only

Jackson, Wyoming (May 18th, 2018) — Teton Gravity Research recently premiered the release of Andy Irons: Kissed by God, a film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons. The world premiere took place in Los Angeles on May 2nd,...

May 17, 2018

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announces nominees for 2018 retailer and vendor awards

 KNOXVILLE, TENN. - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced the nominees for their 2018 retailer and vendor awards.  Winners will be announced on June 13, 2018, during Night One of the Grassroots Connect buying show in Knoxville,...

May 16, 2018

Mountain Safety Research® Partners with the American Mountain Guides Association

SEATTLE, Wash. (May 16, 2018) - Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), the Seattle-based high-performance outdoor equipment brand, recently announced their newest partnership with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). This partnership will enhance MSR’s already rigorous product testing process by including AMGA guides at the forefront of product development. “This is...

May 16, 2018

Orange Mud Brings Out a Trio of New Products to Keep Athletes Organized, Focused, and Hydrated

Castle Rock, Colorado, [May 16, 2018] - Orange Mud (https://www.orangemud.com), a leading manufacturer of hydration packs for running, biking, and a range of other sports, this week released several new products. The first of the three, the Adventure Pack 12L, is a scaled-down version of the Adventure Pack 20L, designed...

May 15, 2018

Mountain Safety Research® Awarded Innovator of the Year by Seattle Business Magazine

SEATTLE, Wash. (May 15, 2018) – Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®) is honored to be named Seattle Business Magazine’s Manufacturing Company of the Year in the Innovation Category. MSR was nominated among dozens of other manufacturers large and small from all over the state, and selected by judges as a finalist....

May 15, 2018

ORTOVOX Announces Precautionary Recall of 3+ Avalanche Transceivers Running Software Version 2.1

Feedback from our SAFETY ACADEMY PARTNERS has revealed that, in some very rare situations, temporary disruption of the transmission function may occur on our 3+ avalanche transceivers running software version 2.1. This can lead to prolongation of the search process. The reason for the disruption is a software error. There...

May 15, 2018

The American Alpine Club and Access Fund “Climb the Hill” in Washington

Golden, CO — The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Access Fund — two of our country’s foremost climbing advocacy non-profit organizations — brought over 60 climbers from across the country to Washington DC last week to speak with lawmakers about protecting our nation’s most spectacular public lands. The 3rd-annual public...