September 27, 2016

Black Diamond Appoints John Walbrecht as President of Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. a global innovator in climbing, skiing, mountain sports equipment and apparel, and a subsidiary of Black Diamond, Inc., has appointed John Walbrecht as President, effective October 3, 2016. Walbrecht brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience from several strong active outdoor brands.  Most recently he...

September 27, 2016

Seattle Outdoor Adventure Nonprofit Hosts Event to Send Youth on a 54-Day Adventure

Seattle, WA, September 27, 2016-- Pacific Northwest-based nonprofit Peak 7 Adventures is hosting their second annual Seattle fundraising event to provide outdoor adventures for over 1,000 underserved Seattle teens. The event, held on October 13, 2016 at Sodo Park, will include a live auction and youth speakers who will share how...

September 26, 2016

The New Primal Launches Revolutionary Meat Snacks for Kids

Charleston, SC (September 26, 2016) - The New Primal, makers of the world’s healthiest, most responsibly sourced, 100% grass-fed beef and free-range turkey jerky, is excited to announce the launch of Snack Mates, the first-to-market Paleo-friendly meat sticks made just for kids. Snack Mates are 0.5 oz meat sticks sold in...

September 26, 2016

Hillsound Adds New Sales Agency in the Midwest

Vancouver, BC- Hillsound Equipment- the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts- is excited to announce a partnership with Fitzpatrick, Leier & Associates. Fitzpatrick, Leier & Associates will represent Hillsound’s products in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, and Missouri covering...

September 26, 2016

OIA’s 2nd Annual Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy Now Accepting Entries

(Boulder, CO) – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the leading trade association in the outdoor space, is accepting applications for the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy. Between September 20th and October 28th, the next generation of outdoor industry game changers, and those working alongside a stellar future leader, are encouraged to submit an application...

September 26, 2016

Western Rise Launches the Granite Camp Pants 2.0—A Technical, Style-Driven All Mountain Pant

TELLURIDE, CO (September 26, 2016)  A tough, versatile mountain pant, cut from some of the most technical fabrics available today, the new and improved Granite Camp Pants 2.0 is the perfect all-around mountain and town pant. “We found an incredibly rugged, yet comfortable fabric to make a pant that is perfectly suited...

September 23, 2016

Eagle Creek Joins Adventure Travel Conservation Fund As Industry Leaders

Eagle Creek, manufacturers of the best adventure travel gear on the planet, is pleased to announce that they have joined forces with other leading conservation voices in the Adventure Travel industry to become a founding member of the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF). As an industry leader, Eagle Creek understands...

September 23, 2016

New Charcoal Chimney Kickstarter Campaign from CampMaid Takes Outdoor Cooking to New Level

SALT LAKE CITY, UT. SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 – CampMaid today announced its new Charcoal Chimney via Kickstarter. The patent pending design utilizes a funnel airflow which rapidly heats the briquettes, getting charcoal hot and ready to cook quicker than regular methods. A unique twist to heating charcoal for outdoor cooking, the portable,...

September 22, 2016

Vapur and Sierra-at-Tahoe Team Up to End Disposable Water Bottle Waste

In collaboration with Sierra-at-Tahoe, Vapur®, manufacturer of the flexible, reusable Anti-Bottle®, is installing four on-mountain Hydration Stations for the 16/17 season. The Hydration Stations further Vapur’s mission of eco-responsibility by minimizing the use of plastic water bottles, while providing clean, accessible water to skiers and riders. In addition to the new refill...

September 22, 2016

Ibex Outdoor Clothing Hires Regan Betts as Director of Brand

White River Junction, VT (September 22, 2016) – Ibex Outdoor Clothing welcomes Regan Betts as the newest member of its marketing team to take on the role of Director of Brand. Regan Betts joins Ibex with extensive marketing experience specific to the outdoor industry. She spent a decade with Smartwool implementing social...