PRESS RELEASES
Browse the latest press releases from companies serving the outdoor sports industry. You’ll find news regarding new hires, promotions, products, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, special announcements, and more.
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January 18, 2018
Therm-a-Rest Debuts Questar™ 0F/-18C Sleeping Bag for Cold-Weather Adventures
SEATTLE, Wash. (January 18, 2018) — Seattle based Therm-a-Rest has been leading innovation and design in the camp comfort category for more than 45 years, because they know (from personal experience) that when you rest better, you play better. Spring 2018, the brand will introduce a zero-degree option to their...
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January 18, 2018
Osprey Tops The Trek’s List of Favorite Packs Once Again
Cortez, CO – January 18, 2018 – Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, was named the favorite brand by Appalachian Trail long distance hikers surveyed by The Trek. This is the third annual survey and the third time Osprey has come out on top....
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January 18, 2018
Fall 2018, Gregory debuts Adventure Travel, Everyday Adventure Pack Lines for people with adventurous mindsets
Salt Lake City, UT (Jan. 18, 2018) – Responsible for many firsts in the industry, Gregory Mountain Products has long set the standard for handling outdoor adventures with ease. For Fall 2018, Gregory continues to extend its well-known credentials into the travel and everyday adventure categories with products that bring...
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January 17, 2018
Nester Hosiery becomes first U.S. sock manufacturer to join the bluesign® system
Mt. Airy, NC, – Nester Hosiery, a leading U.S. manufacturer of performance merino wool socks, today announced that it has joined the bluesign® system. The bluesign® system is designed to facilitate sustainable textile production by reducing its impact on people and the environment. “To produce bluesign certified socks in our...
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January 17, 2018
Osprey Rethinks the Travel Pack with Two-in-One Ozone Duplex
Cortez, CO – Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, introduces an innovative twist on travel packs with the gender-specific Ozone Duplex for Fall 2018. Delivering solidly on the promise of lightweight and efficient travel, the Duplex combines a capable and comfortable...
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January 17, 2018
FITS® Makes Debut at Winter Sports Market
Chattanooga, TN (Jan 17, 2018) – FITS®, maker of the best fitting performance socks in the market place, will make their first appearance at the upcoming Winter Sports Market, a private tradeshow for members of the Sports Specialist LTD (SSL) and Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC) buying groups. 2018 marks the...
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January 17, 2018
MSR Introduces Fuel Canister Recycling Program
SEATTLE, Wash. (January 17, 2018) — Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®) has launched a new fuel canister recycling program aimed to reduce the number of canisters that end up in landfills. Customers who return empty fuel canisters, made by any outdoor brand, to MSR’s Seattle Repair Shop will receive 20...
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January 17, 2018
Camber Outdoors Recognizes Ann Krcik, The North Face, with Lifetime Achievement Award
BOULDER, Colo., January 17, 2018 - Camber Outdoors, the only national organization dedicated to equality for all women in the outdoors from the backcountry to the boardroom, is proud to recognize Ann Krcik, co-founder of Camber Outdoors (formerly OIWC) and Senior Director of Brand Communications and Outdoor Exploration at The...
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January 17, 2018
Salomon Adds Drew Peterson to Mountain Collective Athlete Team
OGDEN, Utah — Today, Salomon announces the addition of Drew Petersen to the roster of elite athletes comprising the Mountain Collective, the brand’s freeski and outdoor sports team. Petersen is a professional skier and outdoor adventurer living in Salt Lake City. “We’re excited to welcome Drew to the Salomon family!...
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January 17, 2018
Partnering with Indigenous Tribes Offers Hopeful Path for Public Lands Preservation
While the struggle over the preservation of Bears Ears National Monument and other wild places continues, a coalition of American Indian recreation enthusiasts has a unique message about how to protect public lands. The group will discuss their vision during a panel at the Outdoor Retailer Show on Jan. 27...