April 29, 2016

TGR drops Singletrack Switzerland Digital Feature and chance to win BMC Mountain Bike and Swiss Trip for Two

JACKSON, Wyo. (April 29, 2016) Building on the momentum of its Webby-nominated digital feature, The Unfound: Bryan Iguchi, the editorial team at Teton Gravity Research (TGR) has produced and launched Singletrack Switzerland as an interactive digital experience showcasing the incredible mountain biking Switzerland has to offer. Partnering with Switzerland Tourism, Swiss International Airlines and...

April 28, 2016

Sciessent Proudly Expands bluesign® Partnership

Wakefield, Mass. - Sciessent, the leading provider of antimicrobial and odor adsorption solutions for the textile and apparel industries, today announced their partnership with bluesign® systems for their fluorocarbon-free durable water repellent, CURB. CURB joins Sciessent’s odor adsorbing Lava technology on a growing list of bluesign-approved products. Bluesign approval underscores Sciessent’s commitment to environmental sustainability...

April 28, 2016

ElliptiGO Steps Up to Support REI Outessa Summit

SAN DIEGO, Calif. and Boise, ID - April 28, 2016 - ElliptiGO Inc. today announced its sponsorship of the REI Outessa Summit, outdoor weekend getaways for women which offer authentic outdoor adventures led by professional athletes and guides. In its inaugural year, the two weekends will be held at Kirkwood...

April 28, 2016

PeopleForBikes and Cottonelle Announce 2016 National Bike Challenge

Boulder, Colo. (April 28, 2016)— PeopleForBikes announces the fifth annual National Bike Challenge in partnership with Kimberly-Clark’s Cottonelle Products Brand. The Challenge will unite 100,000+ bicycle riders to pedal 75 million miles from May 1, 2016 until September 30, 2016. The 2016 Challenge offers a redesigned look, new user experience,...

April 28, 2016

OIA and Outdoor Foundation Announce Intermountain Region Wins the Industry-Wide Competition to Get the Most Kids Outside

April 28, 2016 (Boulder, CO.) – Tapping into the competitive nature of the outdoor industry, Outdoor Foundation (OF) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced today that the Intermountain Region of the US won ‘What Region Rocks?’ the industry-wide competition that challenged outdoor companies and employees to see who could help get the most kids outside. In...

April 28, 2016

Current Drives Launches Folding Prop for Higher Speed and Efficiency

Seattle, WA (April 28, 2016) - Seattle based company, Current Drives, Inc. creator of the ElectraFin®, the first and only electric conversion kit for stand up paddle boards, will debut a newly designed folding propeller at the Northwest Paddling Festival in Issaquah, Washington on May 6-7th. Festival go-ers will have the chance to test-ride the...

April 27, 2016

Maven Introduces Elite, Customizable Spotting Scope

LANDER, Wyoming (April 27, 2016) — Maven Outdoor Equipment Company, the Wyoming-based customizable gear brand, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its optics lineup, the S.1 spotting scope. The brand’s first scope, will be available in both straight (S.1S) and angled (S.1A) versions, and are equipped with a...

April 27, 2016

2016 OIA Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Recipients Announced

President Barack Obama will be given the 2016 OIA Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award during this year’s Capitol Summit for his support of the outdoor industry throughout his two terms in office. The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) awards are given to elected leaders who have consistently demonstrated support for the...

April 27, 2016

Darn Tough Vermont Appoints Mark Yardley Vice President of Sales

Darn Tough Vermont, the American manufacturer of the fastest growing collection of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, is excited to announce Mark Yardley has joined the brand as Vice President of Sales. Yardley joins Darn Tough from W.L Gore & Associates where he was tasked with strategic business development for...

April 26, 2016

Dagger’s 2016 Team Roster Boasts World-Renowned Paddlers

GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 26, 2016) – Team Dagger is proud to announce its 2016 roster of world-class kayakers. This year, outstanding athletes, adventurers, entrepreneurs and filmmakers make up the larger, more diversified team. "Team Dagger’s 2016 roster is made up of some of the best paddlers in the world. Our athletes continue to inspire people to...