June 26, 2018

Vibram® Furoshiki The Wrapping Sole Wins the 2018 Compasso d’Oro

CONCORD, Mass. (June 26, 2018) – Vibram, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and creator of the Vibram FiveFingers articulated toe shoe, announced today that its Vibram Furoshiki The Wrapping Sole won the Compasso d’Oro, an industrial design award which originated in Italy in 1954. From 1964 it has...

June 26, 2018

Eagle Creek Announces Jeff Red 2017 Rep of the Year

San Diego, CA (June 26, 2018) – Eagle Creek is proud to announce it has chosen Jeff Red, owner of High Country Trading as 2017 Rep of the Year. Jeff Red founded and has led High Country Trading for 6 years, and has worked with Eagle Creek in various roles since 2001....

June 26, 2018

Wheel Estate Celebrates 1900% Growth In Just Over One Year Since Launch

CALGARY (June 26, 2018) – In just over one year in business, Canadian start-up Wheel Estate has seen monumental growth to the tune of 1900%. Wheel Estate is an online marketplace that connects RV and trailer owners with those looking for an affordable camping vacation while enabling owners to offset...

June 25, 2018

Grundens Expands Global Team with Six Key Hires

POULSBO, WASHINGTON – Grundéns, producer of the world’s leading fishing apparel and footwear, has added 13 new team members globally since the start of 2018. Six of these hires are in key positions that will aid in the continued development of the brand and expansion into additional fishing market segments. Recent growth...

June 25, 2018

Aventura Debuts New Brand Look for Spring ’19

Reno, NV – June 25, 2018 – Women’s sustainable clothing company, Aventura, will have a fresh look in Spring of 2019 with a new logo that speaks to the brand’s mission of making a difference in the garment industry and communities around the world. This new logo will coincide with...

June 25, 2018

Mountainsmith to Showcase Redesigned K-9 Collection at Summer Outdoor Retailer

Golden, CO – Mountainsmith – craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear – will debut a redesigned K-9 Collection at Summer Market Outdoor Retailer this month in Denver, CO (Booth #: 44080-UL). The new designs reinforce Mountainsmith’s investment in adventures with your best friend. With new materials, an...

June 25, 2018

Named a revolution in comfort, Gregory’s new Jade backpack earns prestigious OutDoor Award

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 25, 2018) – The all-new Jade 53 from Gregory Packs offers backpackers a “revolution in pack comfort,” according to an independent panel of expert judges who this month awarded it a 2018 OutDoor Industry Award. The award, given out to a handful of products twice...

June 25, 2018

World OCR Announces Safe Sport Committee

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 25th, 2018: World OCR, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), announced today the formation of a Safe Sport Committee and appointment of Chair Dr. Yetsa A. Tuakli-Wosornu. With the recent exposure of sexual abuse scandals at the highest level across multiple countries and sports, World OCR...

June 21, 2018

Jim Kaiser named as New England rep for Kokatat

ARCATA, California — Kokatat, the leading manufacturer of high-performance paddling gear, is pleased to announce that Jim Kaiser of Brunswick, Maine, has taken over sales representative duties for New England. Kaiser — owner of Kaiser Associates — has been a paddlesports sales rep since 2001. He has a much longer...

June 21, 2018

GU Energy Labs and NICA Team Up on New Special-Edition Energy Gel

Berkeley, Calif. (June 21, 2018) — GU Energy Labs is teaming up with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) to support student-athletes. Crafted with the help of NICA student-athletes at GU’s headquarters in Berkeley, a special-edition French Toast Energy Gel joins the “GU Gives” family of products with ten percent...