April 3, 2018

Grassroots Connect buying show welcomes new exhibitors Cotopaxi, Helinox, Meridian Line, Simms and tasc Performance

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (April 3, 2018) – Grassroots Connect, the four-day national buying show for independent specialty retail, is welcoming five first-time vendor exhibitors to their spring event at the Knoxville Convention Center, June 14-17, 2018. Hosted by Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, Grassroots Connect is an invitation-only show for independent specialty retailers,...

April 2, 2018

Orange Mud Launches Endurance Pack v2.0

Castle Rock, CO (April 3, 2018) – Orange Mud has launched version 2.0 of one of their best-selling packs. The Endurance Pack 2.0 comes with an upgraded chest harness to enhance comfort, maximize fit adjustments, and increase storage capacity. New, Improved Chest Harness The primary changes to the Endurance Pack...

April 2, 2018

Inov-8 Launches Downhill Running Race On World’s Most Notorious Ski Slope

For the first time ever, runners are being given the opportunity to race down the world’s most notorious ski slope. Featuring blind drops, daredevil jumps and an insanely steep gradient of 80%, the legendary Streif, on the Hahnenkamm mountain in Kitzbühel, Austria, is regarded as the ultimate challenge for downhill skiers...

April 2, 2018

Outdoor and Craft Brew Companies Put Public Lands Before Profit

BEND, Ore. (April 2, 2018) – Outdoor and craft brew companies are putting public lands before profit throughout the month of April by hosting “We Keep It Wild” online promotions to benefit The Conservation Alliance. Funds raised will help further the Alliance’s mission to protect wild places for their habitat...

April 2, 2018

Toyota to Carry Yakima Accessories in Dealerships Nationwide

PLANO, Texas (April 2, 2018) – Toyota owners have long relied on Yakima to carry their favorite outdoor gear. Thanks to a new partnership announced today, Toyota customers now can purchase Yakima’s vehicle racks, bike, ski and boat mounts, cargo boxes, and other cargo management accessories directly from participating Toyota...

April 2, 2018

Handcrafted Skis Customized with Artificial Intelligence

Salzburg, Austria - March 29, 2018 - After nearly 3 years of development and over 400 on-snow test days, Original+, a Salzburg Austria-based ski company, is proud to launch its first production run of custom skis crafted with artificial intelligence through a special Kickstarter pre-order. Original+’s unique approach combines time-tested...

March 30, 2018

Seasoned Financial Executive Matthew Lyons joins Travelon.

Elk Grove Village, IL-- Travelon announced Matthew Lyons has joined the travel accessories leader as its new CFO. Matt is responsible for Travelon’s accounting, finance, operations, and customer service teams. “I’m excited to join Travelon. It’s a well-positioned firm in the travel accessories and anti-theft bag market – and poised...

March 29, 2018

American Mountain Guides Association Announces New Discipline for Certified Mountain Guides

Boulder, Colo. (March 29, 2018) – Since 1979, the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) has set the standard for guiding in the United States. AMGA Certification requires completing the alpine, ski and rock disciplines. However, after spending more time at the IFMGA meetings and collaborating with our foreign counterparts, the...

March 29, 2018

Farm to Feet ambassador with blood cancer to run across North Carolina

Mt. Airy, North Carolina — In January of 2015, Kenny Capps, an avid ultramarathon runner from Black Mountain, NC, was forced to stop running after being diagnosed with stage two Multiple Myeloma, which currently has no cure. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and infusions, Capps underwent a mostly successful bone...

March 29, 2018

Travelon’s patent pending LockDown Cut-Proof Bag wins Global Innovations Award

Saturday evening, March 10th at the 2018 IHA Innovation Awards Gala, from among 500 entries ranging from well-established brands to new brands, Travelon won the IHA Global Innovation Award (gia) Competition for Product Design and Innovation in the Home Organization and Storage Category. Representing Travelon was Don Godshaw, Travelon CEO....