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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June 23, 2016
Klean Kanteen Teams up with Newport Folk Festival™
CHICO, Calif. (June 23, 2016) – Klean Kanteen, the leader in reusable stainless steel food and beverage solutions is teaming up with the Newport Folk Festival, an iconic American festival in Newport, Rhode Island held on July 22-24, 2016. Artists performing at this year’s festival include Ray Lamontagne, Graham Nash, Elvis Costello, and...
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June 23, 2016
Red Paddle Co. Hits The Water with Backbone Media
VANCOUVER (June 23, 2016) – Red Paddle Co. North America., the United Kingdom-based maker of high performance, inflatable stand-up paddleboards, has selected Backbone Media to lead its North American public relations outreach program. “As Red Paddle Co. continues to grow and expand, we really want to build awareness across all...
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June 23, 2016
Videographer Kate Hoof tells Compelling Story of World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America Ride
Arlington, Virginia - Two disabled military veterans – one from the United States, another from Canada – are featured in a new video about national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg from Virginia videographer Kate Hoof. With 600 participating cyclists from 36...
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June 23, 2016
United By Blue Opens New Storefront in Manhattan
Philadelphia, PA (June 23, 2016) – United By Blue, an innovator and leader in socially responsible products and business practices, is pleased to announce the company’s first brand store in New York City is open for business. Located in the Nolita neighborhood in Manhattan, United By Blue’s latest store offers a...
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June 23, 2016
15th Annual Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race Sees New Faces Atop The Podium
CAPITOLA, CA (June 23, 2016) – At Saturday’s 15th Annual Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race presented by New Leaf Community Markets, two first-time competitors climbed to the top of the podium. Robert Parucha, age 25, of Manhattan Beach, CA and Lachie Lansdown, 20, of Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia grabbed victories in the Unlimited...
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June 22, 2016
Stio Charges into Summer with New Jackson Hole Headquarters and Talented Hires
JACKSON, Wyo. (June 22, 2016) — Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand, today announced the company’s recent corporate headquarters relocation, which will support business growth and expansion, as well as the addition of five recent hires. The Jackson Hole-based company moved its headquarters from Wilson, Wyo. to Jackson in order to accommodate...
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June 22, 2016
Intova Announces Sponsorship of Race to Alaska
Intova, a leading manufacturer of waterproof action cameras and accessories, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Race to Alaska (R2AK), the longest human and wind-powered boat race in North America. The 750-mile race takes competitors along the rugged Inside Passage from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska. Intova...
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June 21, 2016
Outdoor Research Applauds Forest Service Access Announcement
This past week U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced steps aimed at making it easier for the recreation community to access national forests. The new policies, once fully implemented, will streamline the process of securing permits for guides, outfitters, non-profits and educational institutions....
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June 21, 2016
Bell Helmets, Giro Sport Design and CamelBak Sponsor Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition Regional Event Program
Boulder, CO, June 21, 2016 – Vista Outdoor brands -- Bell Helmets, Giro Sport Design and CamelBak -- have entered into a new partnership with the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC), the only organization focused on the inclusion of women in the outdoors from participant to CEO. The brands have joined...
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June 21, 2016
Teton Gravity Research Announces Groundbreaking Multimedia Surf Project; Drops First of Four Behind-the-Scenes Episodes
JACKSON, Wyo. (June 21, 2016) In the spring of 2017, global youth-culture media leader Teton Gravity Research (TGR) and Garage Entertainment will unveil Proximity, a new 18-month 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...
