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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May 4, 2017
Statement from SCARPA on the loss of Ueli Steck
During this difficult time our thoughts go first to Ueli Steck’s family and closest friends. However, because Ueli was also an athlete and collaborator who worked with us since the beginning of his career as a climber, we at SCARPA feel compelled to offer our own tribute to this unique...
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May 3, 2017
GORE-TEX® ‘Think’ campaign challenges people to get inspired by trying something new
FELDKIRCHEN-WESTERHAM— Think about your passions. Think about having fun. Think about being inspired. Think about trying something new. As W. L. Gore & Associates launches its new “Don’t Think About GORE-TEX®" brand campaign, it is challenging people to think differently about how they get inspired, have fun out in the...
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May 3, 2017
LIFT23 & Summit Ski and Snowboard Donate 1,900 Pairs of Socks to Cradles to Crayons®
Brighton, MA : Lift 23 Corp. is pleased to announce that in conjunction with its retail partner Summit Ski and Snowboard (located in Framingham, MA), it donated 1,900 pairs of LIFT23-designed socks to Cradles to Crayons. Ed Del Guercio, LIFT23’s President and Founder, personally delivered the socks to Cradles to...
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May 3, 2017
Hydro Flask Sponsors REI Outessa Events
Bend, OR (May 3, 2017) – Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) company, is excited to announce its sponsorship of REI Outessa. The series of three-day outdoor events are designed to connect women with the outdoors...
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May 3, 2017
Black Diamond Ramps Up Recruiting Campaign Announcing Key Hires and Promotions to Marketing and Operations Teams
SALT LAKE CITY (May 3, 2017) – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global leader of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, has appointed James Atkin as its director of brand management, Matt Bluher to the newly created position of director of retail and visual merchandising and Andy Earl as photo editor. Additionally, Lisa...
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May 3, 2017
Field Trip Launches the ‘Get Out There’ Sweepstakes in Collaboration with JetBlue — Giving Away National Park Trips Every Month in 2017
BROOKLYN, NY (May 3, 2017) Kicking off summer’s travel planning with a May sweepstakes for a trip to San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, Field Trip and JetBlue have partnered to give away monthly National Park adventures for the remainder of 2017. Currently sold on JetBlue flights, Field Trip’s Pepperoni...
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May 2, 2017
Eagle Creek Partners with Batiquitos Lagoon and WILDCOAST
San Diego, Ca. (May 2, 2017) – As part of their continuing efforts to give back to the community, the staff at Eagle Creek wrapped another successful Service Day on April 20, 2017, partnering with the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation and WILDCOAST to work on and around Batiquitos Lagoon, one of...
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May 2, 2017
bambu Outdoor Joins The Conservation Alliance
Bend, Ore., (May 2, 2017) — The Conservation Alliance today welcomes bambu® Outdoor as its newest member. bambu Outdoor provides outdoor enthusiasts with hand finished cooking and eating accessories made from nature. “We are on a continual quest to provide people with natural alternatives to plastic,” said Jeff Delkin, president...
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May 1, 2017
Bolger & O’Hearn Marches Toward Zero-Carbon Future with Solar Array
In its continuing effort to "go green, "Bolger & O'Hearn outfitted its manufacturing facility and headquarters with a state-of-the-art solar array. This advanced array will produce an outstanding 87kWh of energy a day or 2,610 kWh a month. "The decision to implement solar panels is really emblematic of our commitment...
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May 1, 2017
Slackline Industries announces international competition series, sets sights on Olympics
BOULDER, Colorado — Slackline Industries, the international leader in the development of slackline sports, is pleased to announce the 2017 competition schedule that will culminate with the “best of the best” title showdown at the Slackline World Cup Japan, being held Sept. 17-19, 2017. Competing for cash prizes and top...