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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September 15, 2016
Jeremy Town Named Vice President of Finance and Operations for Outdoor Industry Association
(Boulder, Colo.) September 15, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the trade association and voice for the outdoor recreation industry, is pleased to announce that Jeremy Town has joined the organization as vice president of finance and operations. Most recently serving as director of finance and corporate development with Gaiam, Town will be...
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September 15, 2016
The Sherpa Group Two to represent Mountain Equipment in Pacific Northwest
Mountain Equipment a Division of OSC Inc., is pleased to announce that effective immediately The Sherpa Group Two will represent Mountain Equipment in the Pacific Northwest. The Sherpa Group Two based in Portland Oregon, has been working in the Pacific Northwest since the late ‘90s, and specializes in sales and marketing...
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September 14, 2016
Slater and Florence Headline Final Behind-the-Scenes Episode from TGR and LifeProof
JACKSON, Wyo. (September 14, 2016) In the spring of 2017, global youth-culture media leader Teton Gravity Research (TGR) and Garage Entertainment will unveil Proximity, a new multimedia project that pairs surfing’s living legends with today’s most progressive young surfers. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Taylor Steele, Proximity showcases present-day surfing icons from different generations...
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September 14, 2016
Peak Design Becomes the 2nd Largest Crowd-Supported Brand in History
With the conclusion of their latest crowdfunding effort, Peak Design—makers of essential carrying equipment and innovative camera accessories— ascended to new territory as one of the top crowdfunded companies of all time. Earning over $6.5M from more than 26,000 supporters in the company’s latest crowdfunding effort, Peak Design officially became the overall...
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September 14, 2016
The International Snow Science Workshop Returns To Breckenridge, Colorado After 24 Years
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (September 14, 2016) - The International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW), the world’s marquee conference for snow and avalanche professionals, returns to Colorado Oct. 3-7, 2016. The five-day event will allow expert researchers and practitioners in the field of avalanche and snow science to merge theory and practice in one of the...
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September 14, 2016
Adventure Team Challenge Colorado Athlete Kelly Nagel Joins World T.E.A.M. Sports Board of Directors
Holbrook, New York – National nonprofit World T.E.A.M. Sports welcomes Kelly Nagel, regional Vice President of Development for Aimco Apartment Homes in Bethesda, Maryland, as a member of the organization’s board of directors. The San Antonio native became involved with World T.E.A.M. Sports and the organization’s inclusive Adventure Team Challenge...
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September 14, 2016
Outdoor Blogger Summit Aims to Help Brands/Bloggers Drive More Traffic and Make More Money
Outdoor Blogger Summit (OBS), the conference for digital journalists in the outdoor industries, will be held on October 13-15, at the Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, WY. This year’s Outdoor Blogger Summit includes three themes: “Creation, Amplification, and Monetization.” Sessions will revolve around driving traffic, working with brands, growing SEO...
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September 13, 2016
Honey Stinger Taps Industry Veteran Christian Johnson to Lead Sales, Adds Key New Hires
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 13, 2016)—Honey Stinger, the leading manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, today announced several new hires and promotions within the company’s sales, marketing and grocery departments. Christian Johnson, former vice president of sales and marketing at GU, joins Honey Stinger as vice president of sales, effective Sept....
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September 13, 2016
Klymit introduces first sleeping pad designed for hammocks
CENTERVILLE, Utah- September 13, 2016- Klymit, a comfort innovator in advanced outdoor technology, introduces a hammock pad to its wide array of sleeping pads. The Hammock V is the first sleeping pad in the Klymit line designed for hammocks. The Hammock V features Klymit’s signature body mapping technology and v-chamber design. The...
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September 12, 2016
Heli adventure company, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, announces major lodging upgrade
Premier Alaska heli adventure operation Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, (TML) is pleased to unveil a major renovation and lodging upgrade at its exclusive property on Judd Lake in Alaska’s Tordrillo Range. This project which will significantly improve operations and facilities is on schedule to be completed in time for the 2017 winter...