October 4, 2018

BeAlive Closes $3.5M in Seed Funding Led by KittyCat Capital to Launch the First Digital Consumer Entertainment Brand for Outdoor Enthusiast Millennials

Midland, MI – October 4, 2018 – BeAlive announced today a $3.5M seed round to fund the first digital consumer entertainment brand and cross-platform network built to deliver short-form video, episodic series, live events, and social content for the young, 18 to 34-year-old, outdoor cultural lifestyle. BeAlive’s founding team has experience in consumer...

October 3, 2018

Rylo Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding, Announces New Hires and Partnerships

SAN FRANCISCO – Rylo, a technology company that is transforming the way people capture and share life’s meaningful moments, announced three key growth milestones this week, building on the momentum that has quickly propelled the brand to the forefront of the action camera market since its initial product launch late...

October 2, 2018

Smartwool Welcomes New Canadian Sales Manager

Steamboat Springs, CO and Montreal, Quebec – Smartwool announced it has hired Josh Novis as its Canadian Sales Manager, a new position created to allow Smartwool to better serve its customers in Canada. Canada is the fastest growing region globally at Smartwool. This team expansion shows how Smartwool is continuing...

October 1, 2018

The Conservation Alliance Contributes a Record $879,000 in Grants to 22 Organizations

BEND, Ore. (October 1, 2018) - The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $879,000 to 22 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. This is the organization’s single largest grant disbursal since The Conservation Alliance was founded in 1989. The grants put the organization on track to contribute $1.9...

September 27, 2018

Swiftwick Announces New Fall-Winter Lineup

NASHVILLE – Swiftwick, the performance sock company with the “best socks you will ever wear guarantee,” announces a new 2018 Fall-Winter lineup. The new lines are a continuation of Swiftwick’s mission to empower life’s adventures. Swiftwick has entirely rebuilt its PURSUIT™ performance sock line, with a reinforced heel and toe,...

September 27, 2018

Outdoor Project Recaps a Successful 2nd Year of Women in the Wild

PORTLAND, OREGON (September 27, 2018) – Outdoor adventure and travel media platform Outdoor Project—found online at outdoorproject.com—publicly announced the results of its Women in the Wild 2018 series. By the numbers, the campaign included four giveaways through its website and Instagram channel featuring prizes from 38 participating brands worth $20,000....

September 27, 2018

Vasque Names Allison Gettings as Vice President and General Manager at Vasque Footwear

Red Wing, MN – Sept 27, 2018 - Vasque Footwear, a trusted brand within Red Wing Shoe Company, is pleased to announce Allison Gettings has been named vice president and general manager of Red Wing Vasque.  Vasque has been a leader in the outdoor footwear sector since the brand was founded...

September 27, 2018

Rad Power Bikes Delivers Last Mile and Transportation Solutions to the EU

UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS - 27 September 2018 - Rad Power Bikes, the leading direct-to-consumer electric bike company, is bringing sustainable transportation and last-mile delivery solutions to Europe through the formation of a dedicated Commercial Division and the release of its RadBurro, an electric cargo trike with a 1,500W motor and proprietary...

September 26, 2018

The Woolmark Company partners with Backbone Media

NEW YORK, NY (September 26, 2018) — The Woolmark Company, the global authority on wool, has hired Backbone Media to manage its U.S. public relations activity in the sports and outdoor arena.  The Woolmark Company is a subsidiary of Australian Wool Innovation, a not-for-profit enterprise that conducts research, development and...

September 25, 2018

Kammok Adds Bobcat Trail Quilt to Lineup of Insulated Camp Gear

Austin, TX. (September 25, 2018) — Kammok, designer of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is proud to add the Bobcat Trail Quilt to their lineup of premium insulated camp gear. Joining the Thylacine, Firebelly and All Adventure Camp Blankets, the Bobcat is a versatile 45-degree down-filled trail quilt can...