May 2, 2018

Exceptional Climber Alex Megos Joins Global GORE-TEX Athlete Team

FELDKIRCHEN-WESTERHAM — Alex Megos, one of the most accomplished sport climbers in the world, is new team member of the global GORE-TEX athlete team. Born and raised in Erlangen, Germany, the 24-year-old Megos started climbing when he was six years old. His father introduced him to the high rock walls...

May 2, 2018

Outdoor & Sports Company Bolsters Sales Team For Mountain Equipment, Bridgedale and Hilly Brands

Ontario, Canada (May 2, 2017) -- Outdoor & Sports Company Inc., subsidiary of Mountain Equipment, Bridgedale and Hilly products, announces that they have added two new sales agents to their team. Momentum Outdoor Sales has been hired to represent the Mountain Equipment brand in Alaska, Oregon, Montana, Washington and Idaho....

May 1, 2018

Osprey Welcomes Vice President of Operations, New Directors of Design and Production and Announces Vice President of Innovation

Cortez, CO – May 1, 2018 –  Osprey Packs reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence with today’s announcement detailing enhancements to the Operations and Product management teams as well as the creation of The AlphaLab. Chris Graham, Osprey’s current Senior Vice President of Product, has been...

May 1, 2018

Sports Specialists, Ltd. Partners with Promoboxx to Support Over 150 Outdoor Retail Storefronts

(BOSTON)– Sports Specialists, Ltd. (SSL) is partnering with Promoboxx, the only retail marketing platform powered by brands, to support its retail members with marketing campaigns and content that broaden their digital presence and increase in-store sales. Sports Specialists Ltd. is a specialty retailer buying group representing the snow sports, outdoor lifestyle, and...

May 1, 2018

The American Alpine Club Announces 2018 ‘Excellence in Climbing’ Honors and Benefit Evening

Golden, CO (May 1, 2018) — The American Alpine Club (AAC), the country’s oldest and largest climbing and mountaineering member organization, is thrilled to announce the organization’s 2018 inductees to the Hall of Mountaineering Excellence and the winner of the 2018 H Adams Carter Literary Award. The honors, which recognize...

May 1, 2018

Outdoor Research Interstellar Jacket wins Outside Magazine 2018 Gear of the Year Award

SEATTLE, Wash. (May 1, 2018) – In the Spring 2018 Buyer’s Guide, Outside Magazine awarded its prestigious 2018 Gear of the Year Award to the Outdoor Research Interstellar Jacket, which uses the brand’s proprietary AscentShell fabric to push the standards on breathability and air permeability in waterproof technical apparel. In...

May 1, 2018

MSR® Signs on as Exclusive Stoves Sponsor for BACKPACKER’s 18th Annual Get Out More Tour

SEATTLE, Wash. (May 1, 2018) – Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®) is proud to sign on as BACKPACKER magazine’s exclusive stove sponsor for their Get Out More Tour. The nationally-traveling, 75-minute interactive seminars aim to unite readers and outdoor enthusiasts across the nation with trail-tested tips, regional trip advice and outdoor gear....

May 1, 2018

Gregory Baltoro, Deva Win 2018 Outside Gear of the Year Award

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (May 1, 2018) – Gregory Mountain Products, a longtime leader in backpacks and adventure travel gear, is honored to announce the new Baltoro, and women’s specific Deva, were the chosen recipients of Outside Magazine’s prestigious 2018 Gear of the Year Award. The Gear of the Year...

May 1, 2018

2,802 Miles of Trail to be Improved on National Trails Day®

Silver Spring, MD – On June 2, 2018 people across the country will come together to collectively improve 2,802 miles of trail—the distance across the US—during American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. American Hiking Society invites hikers, cyclists, equestrians, paddlers, and everyone else who enjoys spending time outside to join...

May 1, 2018

Vibram® FiveFingers® Announces Distribution of its Flagship Performance Water Shoe in Dick’s Sporting Goods®

CONCORD, Mass. (May 1, 2018) – Vibram, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and creator of the Vibram FiveFingers articulated toe shoe, announced today that its latest FiveFingers minimalist shoe for spring 2018, V-Aqua, is now available at nine different Dick’s Sporting Goods (DSG) stores nationwide. The V-Aqua is...