October 10, 2017

Petzl SIROCCO Wins Outside Buyer’s Guide Gear of the Year Award

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (October 10, 2017) — Thanks to an innovative, lightweight and breathable design that features top, rear and side head protection, the Petzl SIROCCO helmet won Outside magazine’s prestigious Gear of the Year award in the “helmet” category. The SIROCCO is a durable, high-performance helmet for climbers...

October 10, 2017

Mountain Hub Unveils ‘Data for Good’ Initiative to Power Advocacy, Research and Citizen Science in the Outdoors

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 9, 2017) — Mountain Hub, a community-fueled information-sharing platform for the outdoors, unveils Data For Good, an initiative that enables the Mountain Hub community to affect positive change through the power of crowd-sourced community data. Data for Good gathers anonymized, publicly shared data to help wildlands...

October 9, 2017

Hillsound Equipment Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Five Months of Giveaways

Vancouver, BC (October 9, 2017) - Hillsound Equipment- the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts- is excited to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Since celebrating alone is not their style, Hillsound is offering consumers the chance to win their products so they too can get...

October 9, 2017

Mountainsmith Partners with REI for Exclusive Product Launch

Golden, CO – Mountainsmith—craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear—has partnered with REI for an exclusive Q4 launch of the Cooloir 36, the latest addition to the brand’s soft-sided cooler product line. The Cooloir 36 is now available for pre-order online at REI.com and will be available exclusively...

October 6, 2017

Travelon® hosts Adaptive Adventures® Freedom Through Mobility Charitable Event

On September 14th, Travelon and other Chicagoland residents mixed it up with the Adaptive Adventures organization veterans and other wheel-chair-bound athletes for an exciting evening of platform tennis, social mingling and charitable giving. The evening included an exhibition played by four top-ranked platform tennis players. Participants made donations in the...

October 6, 2017

SnowLocals/AdventureLocals sign SIMBOL Communications as PR Agency of Record

Telluride, CO — Upstart adventure travel outfitters SnowLocals and AdventureLocals have hired Park City-based SIMBOL Communications as their public relations agency of record. The “Locals” offer top-notch ski trips to Japan and various outdoor adventures all over the globe, respectively, and are hoping SIMBOL can help further spread the word about...

October 6, 2017

TIME Launches Brand New Aero Road and Enduro Pedal lines for 2018

TIME is excited to introduce two new pedal projects to the cycling community, continuing in the TIME tradition of innovation and competitive excellence. XPRO Building off the benchmark performance and ease-of-use of the Xpresso pedal, TIME introduces the next generation of road pedal performance: the all-new XPRO. Featuring a wider...

October 5, 2017

Mustang Survival Highwater and Pacifica Gear Haulers Shown at United States Sailboat Show

Burnaby, B.C.  – With a 50-year obsession for quality, Mustang Survival®, the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, introduces the Highwater™ and Pacifica collections - the brand’s newest line of gear haulers and packs - at this year's 2017 United States Sailboat Show...

October 5, 2017

Raleigh Electric & IZIP Reduce Eco-Footprint Through Call2Recycle Partnership

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2017) – Focusing on its long-term environmental impact, Raleigh Electric, maker of industry-leading electric bikes, and IZIP, a leader in fun-focused electric bikes, are leading the way in the cycling industry with their partnership with non-profit Call2Recycle to dispose of old e-bike batteries in a...

October 5, 2017

Confluence Outdoor Names Courtney Moore as Director of National Accounts

Greenville, S.C. – Confluence Outdoor named Courtney Moore Director of National Accounts, where he’ll oversee Confluence Outdoor’s retail chain business. “Courtney’s business acumen, category expertise and product passion make him the ideal leader for this position,” said Greg Cattrano, Vice President of North American sales for Confluence Outdoor. Moore joined Confluence...