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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July 26, 2016
Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Facility With South Dakota Congressional Delegation
At the invitation of Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics (GLRP) CEO Robb Peterson and Vibram USA CEO Mike Gionfriddo, Senator John Thune (R-SD), Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD) will join the employees of GLRP and Vibram USA in Watertown to celebrate the grand opening of GLRP’s...
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July 26, 2016
Bogs Footwear Announces Recipients of Outdoor Education Program
Portland, Or. (July 26, 2016) – BOGS Footwear announces the recipients of the company’s Outdoor Education program – an initiative that donates 2% of bogsfootwear.com sales to fulfill scholarships and grants that remove financial barriers and provide kids with the opportunity to grow and learn in the outdoors. “City Growers is so excited to...
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July 25, 2016
Kammok Expands City-to-Trail Gear Collection with the Wallaby™ and Kuhli™
Austin, TX. (July 25, 2016) — Some things small are coming with the launch of the Kammok Wallaby™ and Kuhli™: an extremely lightweight, packable hammock and highly adaptable tarp shelter, fit for any adventure. Small enough to fit in your pocket (almost!), these products are perfect for any trail-runner, backpacker or city-to-trail adventurer...
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July 25, 2016
Boardworks Introduces Newly Redesigned Eradicator for Endurance Paddling
CARLSBAD, Calif. (July 25, 2016) – Boardworks, a leader in innovative and award-winning surfboards and standup paddle (SUP) boards, paddles, and accessories, today unveiled its redesigned Eradicator 12’6 and 14’ boards for advanced paddlers and elite racers. “The Eradicator is a premium competitive SUP board for distance and endurance paddling,” said Gretchen Gamble,...
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July 25, 2016
Mountainsmith Drops New 2017 Tent Designs At OR Summer Market
Golden, CO – Mountainsmith—craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear— is set to launch 8 new tent and shelter designs at Outdoor Retailer’s Summer Market on August 3rd. The new designs will fall in line with Mountainsmith’s 2016 tent roster this coming January, bringing a wide range of shelter options...
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July 22, 2016
Burley Design Teams Up with Quality Bicycle Products to Grow Its Independent Bike Dealer Base in Canada
EUGENE, OREGON (July 22, 2016) – Burley Design – known for its award-winning outdoor recreational transport gear trusted by generations of families since 1978 – is proud to announce its immediate continued expansion in Canada by teaming up with its long-term partner, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP). For over eight years, QBP has been a key...
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July 21, 2016
RYU Apparel Inc. Brings Its Tailored, Technical Gear to Backbone Media
(Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA) July 21, 2016 – RYU Apparel Inc. (RYU), a Vancouver-based, tailored, technical urban athletic apparel brand for men and women, announced today that it is teaming up with Backbone Media to drive public relations in North America. Designed “for athletes by athletes” has resulted in apparel you can wear anytime...
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July 21, 2016
UCO Hundred Combines Fashion and Function
Heritage lighting brand UCO is expanding its collection of quality headlamps with a stylish new option. The Hundred combines the comfort customers expect from UCO with a fashionable variety of patterned headbands. This lamp offers a bold new look that is sure to turn heads. The Hundred features a real wood headlamp...
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July 20, 2016
Sierra Designs Unveils Bold New 2017 Tents
Sierra Designs is proving once again why it is a leader in the industry by offering the most comfortable, livable and lightweight tents for the backcountry. Their bold new 2017 line pushes the boundaries of how spacious tents can be without adding extra weight. The Summer Moon 2 is the lightest,...
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July 20, 2016
New Video Series Celebrates Devoted Local Bike Communities
JACKSON, Wyo. (July 20, 2016) Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in youth-culture media, is pleased to announce Next Exit, a new video series celebrating devoted local bike communities by documenting the people that make these places special. Next Exit is a joint production of TGR and the acclaimed, community-driven mountain-bike journal, Freehub...