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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August 18, 2017
World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America Liberty Debuts October 8
Holbrook, New York, August 18, 2017 – National nonprofit World T.E.A.M. Sports announced today the opening of athlete registration for the October 8 Face of America Liberty bicycle and hand cycle ride from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York to the World Trade Center in downtown...
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August 18, 2017
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance taps Gabe Maier as vice president, strengthening commitment to data
CODY, WYOMING – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, today announced the promotion of Gabe Maier to vice president. Maier previously served as the organization’s data and business analyst, meshing a deep background in finance and business development with the personal...
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August 17, 2017
Solar Formation: A Record Breaking Solar Eclipse Stunt
WESTPORT, CT (Aug 16, 2017) — Outside TV, the leader in adventure- and action-sports content, is proud to announce a record-breaking attempt at the first-ever wingsuit flight stunt performed against the upcoming total solar eclipse. On Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at 10:20 a.m. PST, the full solar eclipse will be...
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August 17, 2017
Burley Design Promotes Within To Fill Sales Manager Role
Eugene, OR (August 17, 2017) – Burley Design – known for its award-winning outdoor recreational transport gear trusted by generations of families since 1978 – is excited to announce the promotion of Nick Martinez to Sales Manager effective immediately. Nick brings over two years of Burley experience, most recently as...
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August 17, 2017
Eagle Creek Hires Bou Sales for Representation
San Diego, Ca. (August 17, 2017) - Eagle Creek announces a new partnership with Bou Sales as representatives for the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky sales territories, effective immediately. Managing one of the key territories for Eagle Creek, Bou Sales leverages deep outdoor and travel experience, regularly winning sales contests for...
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August 17, 2017
XscapePod allows campers and backpackers to spend more time outdoors
PORTLAND, OR– XscapePod, LLC is announcing its formal launch in the Portland-Metro area as an on-demand backpacking and camping equipment rental resource. The company, founded by Portland resident and outdoor enthusiast Nic Parrish, has been in its pilot phase of operations for the last three months. XscapePod is just the...
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August 16, 2017
Solo paddle around Ireland to be sponsored by Kokatat
ARCATA, California – David Horkan, one of Ireland’s top kayakers, is spending the late summer of 2017 on a 950-mile solo kayak expedition around his homeland and will be wearing Kokatat gear as he navigates through unpredictable weather, big ocean swells and daunting headlands. Horkan will undertake the expedition, dubbed...
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August 16, 2017
Osprey Packs Partners with Continental Divide Trail Coalition to Support Volunteer Programs in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Lake, Colorado and Northern New Mexico
Cortez, CO – Osprey Packs a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, is pleased to announce their support of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) leading up to the 50th Anniversary of the National Scenic Trails Act next year. Osprey is donating funds raised...
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August 16, 2017
Upslope Brewing Announces Third Annual Backcountry Tap Room
Boulder, Colo. (Aug 16, 2017) — Upslope Brewing Co, the Boulder-based craft brewer known for its mountain culture and a passion for the outdoors, will host its third annual Backcountry Tap Room on Sept. 16, 2017. The experience offers craft beer fans and outdoor enthusiasts a limited release beer in...
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August 16, 2017
Escape the Everyday with Craghoppers New Highlight product from Spring 2018
Portsmouth, NH (August 16, 2017) - Craghoppers provides an escape. Escape the everyday routine: another inspiration behind the Spring 2018 collection. Whether it’s a quick bike around the city, or taking that weekend getaway, do it in style with Craghoppers’ ahead of the curve technology and casual styling. Integrating technologies...