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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October 12, 2016
Access Fund and AAC Announce 2016 Anchor Replacement Fund Grant Awards
October 12, 2016. Boulder, CO. The Access Fund and American Alpine Club are pleased to announce the 2016 Anchor Replacement Fund grant awards. Now in its second year, the Anchor Replacement Fund was launched to address the growing concerns of anchor failure and the access issues that could result from these...
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October 12, 2016
Access Fund Celebrates 25 Years of Climbing Advocacy
Boulder, CO October 12, 2016 – Access Fund has joined forces with longtime partner Patagonia to celebrate 25 years of climbing advocacy. The Access Fund Anniversary Celebration will take place on October 22 in Westminster, Colorado and includes an all-day Climber Advocate Summit and an evening Anniversary Dinner. The event will bring together...
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October 11, 2016
Outdoor Retailer Announces CampMaid’s New Charcoal Chimney as the “Light My Fire” Award Winner
Salt Lake City, Utah - The Outdoor Retailer announces CampMaid’s new Charcoal Chimney as the “Best-in-Show Light My Fire Award” winner. CampMaid created a firestorm of excitement at the Summer OR Show by unveiling the hottest new portable Charcoal Chimney which rapidly heats charcoal for outdoor cooking. CampMaid Charcoal Chimney...
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October 10, 2016
Icebug Footwear Hires Marty Byer Group For Mid-Atlantic Territory
Bellingham, WA (October 10th, 2016) - Icebug footwear is pleased to announce that they are expanding their sales representation with the hiring of the Marty Byer Group, covering the Mid-Atlantic. Located in Potomac, Maryland, Marty Byer Group is headed by Marty, with over 30 years of experience in high-level sales in the...
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October 7, 2016
Packing It Out Team Completes Inspiring Mission
Another successful journey has come to a close for the Packing It Out team. Sierra Designs is a proud sponsor of the two-man crew, which removed more than 700 pounds of trash along the Pacific Crest Trail this year. The team, consisting of Seth “Cap” Orme and Paul “Spice” Twedt, began their...
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October 6, 2016
Eagle Creek Supports Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Eagle Creek has taken a lot of pride in its support of worthy causes over the years. That tradition continues this October. For the second consecutive year, Eagle Creek will be donating funds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to support research for prevention and finding a cure. This...
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October 5, 2016
AMGA Announces Partnership with Hestra
Boulder, Colo. (October 5, 2016) – American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) announces its newest partner Hestra, a Colorado-based and Sweden-born glove manufacturer. For 80 years Hestra has supplied gloves to mountain athletes worldwide. “AMGA guides serve clients across a variety of conditions and terrain,” said Dana Richardson, strategic partnership manager for AMGA....
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October 5, 2016
The Conservation Alliance Contributes $820,000 in Grants to 23 Organizations
Bend, Ore., October 5, 2016 – The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $820,000 to 23 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations mark The Conservation Alliance’s final funding disbursal for 2016. The Conservation Alliance has more than 200 member companies who care passionately about protecting wild places for their...
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October 5, 2016
Mustang Survival Debuts First U.S. Coast Guard-Approved Racing Personal Flotation Device
Bellingham, WA – Mustang Survival, the North American manufacturer of innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, proudly unveils the all new EP38 Inflatable PFD at this week’s Annapolis Boat Show (Booth B57). As the only U.S. Coast Guard-approved race-compliant PFD, the EP38 Inflatable is the latest addition to Mustang Survival’s EP Ocean Racing Series. With...
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October 4, 2016
Hydro Flask Launches My Hydro™ Customization Program
Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now in the Housewares segment of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE), is excited to announce the launch of My Hydro™, a first-of-its-kind bottle customization program. Beginning Monday, October 3rd, consumers can visit https://myhydro.hydroflask.com/ to create a customized Hydro Flask that...