June 18, 2018

Gore Launches New GORE-TEX 3D Fit Footwear

ELKTON, MD – As industry leaders in innovation, W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore) continues to bring new product technologies to the market within the GORE-TEX ‘waterproof & breathable’ footwear category. With the growth in popularity of mesh, elastic, knitted athletic footwear suitable for everyday use, Gore recognized the opportunity to...

June 18, 2018

Big Agnes Received Outdoor Industry Award for Ultralight Tiger Wall UL2 Tent

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. – Big Agnes, the award-winning producer of tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads, announced today that it has received the 2018 Outdoor Industry Award for its Tiger Wall UL2 tent. The Tiger Wall UL2 tent is being recognized for its sleek design, spacious feel, quality construction, and sustainably...

June 15, 2018

Black Diamond Equipment® Innovates With Leading Ingredient Brands and New Technologies for Spring 2019 Apparel Collection

SALT LAKE CITY, June 15, 2018  – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, and Green Theme International (GTI), a revolutionary PFC-free DWR that permanently bonds finishes to fibers without using a single drop of water or release of any hazardous discharge, announce their...

June 15, 2018

3,954 Miles of Trail Improved on National Trails Day®

Silver Spring, MD – On June 2, 2018 people across the country came together and surpassed the collective goal to improve 2,802 miles of trail—the distance across the US—during American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. In a momentous effort, 3,954 miles of trails were improved in a single day! For...

June 14, 2018

Petzl Athlete Alex Puccio Takes Home Gold at IFSC Climbing World Cup

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 14, 2018) - Petzl team member Alex Puccio successfully completed all four finals problems at the International Federation of Sport Climbing World Cup to take home the gold medal at Vail Mountain during the GoPro Mountain Games on Saturday, June 9. One of the sport’s...

June 13, 2018

The Conservation Alliance Announces Two New Board Members

Bend, Ore., June 13, 2017 – The Conservation Alliance board and membership elected Amy Beck, Brand Manager at Waypoint Outdoor, and Kate Larramendy, Design and Sustainability Advisor at Toad&Co., to serve on the organization’s board of directors. Beck was elected by the board of directors to fill an unexpected vacancy,...

June 13, 2018

SMC Hires Evan Wert As Global Sales and Marketing Director

Seattle, WA - Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Evan Wert as Global Director of Sales and Marketing. Wert is charged with bolstering the brand image and sales channel direction, as SMC enters a new era of design and development of premium gear for the Mountaineering...

June 13, 2018

Gerber Launches Suspension-NXT and TRUSS: 2 New Multi-tools Built Off Classic Suspension

PORTLAND, OREGON (June 13, 2018) – Gerber, leading the industry in knives, tools and equipment for over 75 years, announces the introduction of two new multi-tools – the Suspension NXT and Truss. Both deliver powerful problem-solving tools and evolved design on innovative platforms. Taking design cues from the original, the Suspension-NXT...

June 13, 2018

Multi-tool Maker Launches Leatherman Grant Program

Portland, OR — In 1983, after eight years of perseverance, Tim Leatherman created the world’s first multi-tool, and it became an icon. Over the last 35 years, Leatherman multi-tools have prepared people around the world to tackle challenges, and in some cases have even saved lives. Now, the creator of the...

June 12, 2018

Mountain Khakis Builds Hemp Hype for Spring/Summer 2019

JACKSON HOLE, WY (June 12, 2018) – Mountain Khakis®, the leading mountain town-inspired lifestyle apparel brand for men and women, introduces several new styles for Spring/Summer 2019 featuring sustainable, comfortable, breathable, antimicrobial and moisture-wicking hemp-blend fabrics. The new Women’s Sydney Series, Men’s Hutch Polo and Men’s Humidor Shirt all boast...