August 28, 2017

Big City Mountaineers Receives $25,000 from REI Co-op’s Force of Nature Fund

GOLDEN, Colo. (Aug. 28, 2017) – Big City Mountaineers, the organization that transforms the lives of under-served youth through wilderness outdoor expeditions, received a $25,000 grant from REI Co-op to further the organization’s mission to introduce a diverse group of youth to the outdoors. “REI has been a vocal proponet...

August 28, 2017

Evolv signs top Chinese climber Haibin Qu!

Evolv is proud to welcome Haibin Qu to its team. Haibin Qu is a professional rock climber from China. Born and raised in the farmlands of China, Qu learned how to climb a tree before walking properly. At the young age of 13, Qu left his home town and attend...

August 25, 2017

5.11® Donating Proceeds of Defender-Flex Pants and Jeans to Brand Ambassadors’ Supported Charities

Irvine, CA (August 25, 2017) – As an extension of the 5.11 Always Be Ready® brand campaign, throughout the months of September and October, 5.11 will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its recently launched Defender-Flex Pants and Jeans to the Sheepdog Fund, Navy SEAL...

August 24, 2017

Craghoppers Taps RAM Enterprise for Pacific Northwest Representation

Portsmouth, NH (August 25, 2017) – Craghoppers, designers and creators of exceptional world travel apparel, are pleased to announce their new partnership with RAM Enterprise covering the Pacific Northwest sales territory for the brand. Their partnership is effective immediately. RAM Enterprise’s Ron Mosher will be the lead on the account,...

August 24, 2017

Help Protect Coral Reefs with Sharkbanz

Charleston, S.C.—Aug. 24. 2017—Sharkbanz, the affordable, wearable shark deterrent, is partnering with reef-friendly Hippo Sweat sunscreen to help protect coral reefs. With every purchase of a Sharkbanz product on Sharkbanz.com, consumers can add on Hippo Sweat’s Sunscreen Lotion or Face Paste for a discounted price of $5. 100% of the...

August 24, 2017

Pearl Meyer Athletes Inspired by World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Adventure Team Challenge

Eagle, Colorado, August 24, 2017 – It’s not the finish that matters; it’s the journey to successfully complete the sporting event. For participants of national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Adventure Team Challenge, an inclusive outdoor multisport competition to be held in the high mountains north of Eagle, Colorado this...

August 24, 2017

Slackline Industries Draws Community and City Together to Create Public Slackline Course in Boulder Park after Ban Lifted

BOULDER, Colo. — At the start of 2017 slacklining in Boulder parks was a crime. After years of lobbying from Slackline Industries and active community members, the Boulder City Council in March agreed to put rules in place that would allow slacklining in certain parks. Now, to make slacklining more...

August 24, 2017

Katadyn Debuts BeFree 3.0L Filtration System

Minneapolis, Minn. (August 24, 2017) — Katadyn is proud to launch the new BeFree 3.0L Filtration System, the largest addition to its award-winning BeFree water filtration system line. The new BeFree 3.0L holds the most fluid ounces while providing the same rapid flow rate (read: 2-liters per minute) and unique...

August 24, 2017

The Conservation Alliance Responds to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s National Monument Review Summary Report

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke today submitted a report to President Trump in which he reportedly recommends that the President alter the boundaries of some National Monuments designated since January 1996. The Interior Department did not release the full report, and provided no specifics about which monuments would be impacted, but...

August 23, 2017

Third Annual SHIFT Makes Business Case for Public Lands

Jackson, WY (August 23, 2017) — The Center for Jackson Hole announces its third annual SHIFT Festival will take place November 1-3 in the birthplace of the world’s first national park, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Tickets go on sale today at www.shiftjh.org. SHIFT is a completely unique gathering that galvanizes stakeholders...