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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November 28, 2016
Mountain & Adventure Film Festival Features Alpenglow Expeditions
LOS ANGELES – November 28, 2016 – The Mountain & Adventure Film Festival announces that 2017 Supporting Partner, Alpenglow Expeditions will be featured across the festival the week of November 28th. As a part of the partnership, one eligible pass holder will win a $300 Gift Certificate which can be used for any clinic,...
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November 25, 2016
New Charcoal Chimney by CampMaid Kickstarter Campaign Successfully Funded
SALT LAKE CITY, UT. NOVEMBER 25, 2016 – CampMaid today announced its new Charcoal Chimney was successfully funded via Kickstarter, raising over $70,000. 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...
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November 23, 2016
ViewRanger Launches First Hiking App for Apple Watch Series 2
(November 23, 2016) – ViewRanger, a leading developer in outdoor GPS and augmented reality, today launched the first hiking app for Apple Watch Series 2, available to download from the App Store now. First unveiled and demonstrated live on stage during Apple’s keynote in September, ViewRanger’s latest smartwatch app provides turn-by-turn...
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November 23, 2016
American Mountain Guides Association, Outdoor Research and Petzl Launch Tech Video Series
Boulder, Colo. (November 23, 2016) – The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is releasing a technical video series with its longtime partners Outdoor Research and Petzl. The ten-part series will feature fundamental ice and self-rescue skills. The first installment, “Sharpening Tools,” was released November 22 and hosted on the AMGA Blog. AMGA Instructor Team...
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November 23, 2016
Electric Announces Its Most Technically Advanced Sunglass Ever
Electric announces the launch of the Road Glacier, a gritty, multi-functional sunglass for road, beach and snow. A two-year collaborative process between Electric and Chris Christenson, the Road Glacier is one of the most technically innovative and design focused sunglasses ever offered by the brand. The Road Glacier is the...
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November 23, 2016
MYSTERY RANCH Women’s Packs to be Included with Wylder Launch
MYSTERY RANCH, an industry-leading pack company built on a heritage of function, comfort, quality and durability, is thrilled to be included in the inaugural collection of brands offered by Wylder, a new online retailer for the modern outdoorswoman. Wyldergoods.com, which launched today and is now open for sales, was conceptualized...
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November 23, 2016
Wylder Goods—A Marketplace for the Modern Outdoorswoman—Launches Today
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (November 23, 2016) Wylder is thrilled to announce the opening of their curated online store, wyldergoods.com. Bridging the gap between the urban and outdoor worlds, by focusing on well-curated clothing, gear and lifestyle goods, Wylder is the place to find the best products, read inspiring stories and engage with...
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November 22, 2016
Team Dagger Excels at 21st Annual Green Race
GREENVILLE, S.C. (November 22, 2016) — Dagger, the premier designer and manufacturer of high-performance whitewater, touring and recreational kayaks, is proud to announce Pro Team Athlete Adriene Levknecht swept the women's field once again at this year’s 21st annual Green Race. “Team Dagger’s 2016 roster is made up of some of the best...
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November 22, 2016
VOORMI® Doubles-Down on Commitment to Local Economies and American Manufacturing
Pagosa Springs, CO (Nov, 22 2016) — VOORMI®, a steadfast advocate for domestically sourced materials, American manufacturing and a developer of engineered textiles, is proud to announce the significant expansion of on-site manufacturing capabilities at the company’s hometown headquarters in Pagosa Springs, CO. The move comes as the brand boldly...
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November 22, 2016
Skier, Nick McNutt, Outruns Massive Avalanche
Jackson, Wyo. (November 22, 2016) Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in youth-culture media releases a clip from its twenty-first anniversary ski and snowboard film, “Tight Loose”, in which a professional skier, Nick McNutt, accidentally triggers an avalanche, requiring him to outrun the slide from the very top of...