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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December 8, 2016
SlingFin Meets 100K Goal and Offers Outdoor Industry Insiders One Last Investment Opportunity
Berkeley, Calif. - SlingFin, a manufacturer of premium quality backcountry and expedition tents, has met its initial goal of raising $100,000 through its partnership with Wefunder, an innovative investment platform, which allows non-accredited individuals (those whose net-worth is less that $1M) to invest as little as $100. The Wefunder platform...
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December 7, 2016
Primaloft, Inc. Introduces Primaloft® Black Insulation ThermoPlume, Blowable Synthetic with Down-Like Performance, at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017
LATHAM, N.Y. (December 7, 2016) – PrimaLoft, Inc. (www.PrimaLoft.com), the world leader in providing comfort solutions with high-performance insulations and fabrics, will introduce PrimaLoft® Black Insulation ThermoPlume, the industry’s highest-performing blowable synthetic insulation with the look and feel of natural down, at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017. PrimaLoft® Black Insulation...
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December 7, 2016
Pro rider founded, all women’s avalanche clinic returns for 5th year
With the first snow dusting peaks across the country, SAFE AS clinics returns to educate and inspire female skiers and snowboarders in unique, professionally taught avalanche clinics. In its fifth year, SAFE AS is conducting four women’s specific clinics as well as its first class open to guys. On December...
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December 7, 2016
Wilderness Systems Releases New A.T.A.K. 120
GREENVILLE, S.C. (December 7, 2016) – Wilderness Systems today announced the highly anticipated release of its new compact, 12-foot A.T.A.K. 120 kayak to specialty retailers nationwide. “The A.T.A.K. 120’s new abbreviated length and increased rocker makes it the ideal compact kayak for any angler,” said Evan Lyendecker, marketing director for Wilderness Systems. “It follows in the footsteps of its...
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December 7, 2016
Sweet Protection Teams Up with Verde Brand Communications
Trysil, Norway (December 7, 2016) – Sweet Protection, developers of premium helmets, protective gear and technical clothing for the ski, whitewater and mountain bike markets, is appointing Verde Brand Communications as its public relations and communications agency of record. As the Norwegian brand prepares to set the standard for quality and protection in the North...
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December 7, 2016
Sitka Gear Selects Backbone Media as Marketing Communications Agency
BOZEMAN, Mont. (Dec. 7, 2016) – Sitka Gear, the leader in performance hunting gear, today announced Backbone Media as its communications agency of record. The Colorado-based agency will partner with Sitka for public relations efforts and media planning and buying initiatives. “Backbone’s comprehensive media experience with top-tier brands in the hunting...
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December 7, 2016
Outdoor & Sports Company Inc. Hires KGPR, Ink as PR Agency For Mountain Equipment, Bridgedale and Hilly Brands
Outdoor & Sports Company Inc. (OSC), distributor of Mountain Equipment, Bridgedale and Hilly products, has appointed KGPR, Ink to manage its public relations for all three brands. Effective immediately, KGPR, Ink will engage an integrated approach to brand communications to support consumer awareness for all three OSC brands within the...
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December 6, 2016
Astral Footwear’s Hemp Kicks Set High Standards
Asheville, NC – Continuing to push the boundaries in footwear design, Astral strengthens its commitment to the environment by bringing Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as hemp, to its 2017 performance footwear collection. Rarely seen in the outdoor performance footwear realm, Astral is setting a new environmental precedent in the industry with its collection...
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December 6, 2016
Petzl REACTIK+ Awarded Runner’s World Gear of the Year
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (December 6, 2016) — The Petzl REACTIK+ headlamp earned a prestigious Gear of the Year award from Runner’s World for its innovative design and intelligent smartphone application. The headlamp debuts Petzl’s new smartphone application, MyPetzl Light. The app provides users with real-time battery life data, customize lighting profiles for specific activities and adjust brightness on the...
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December 6, 2016
Crescent Moon Goes All-In With New All-Foam Sports Snowshoe
Boulder, CO (December 6, 2016) Responding to the rotation of the earth and economy with innovation, Crescent Moon Snowshoes is thrilled to debut their new, all-foam sports snowshoe at the 2017 Winter Outdoor Retailer (Booth #33061) and Snowsports Industries America Shows (Nordic Center, Booth TBD). The patent pending design uses dual-density...
