July 29, 2020

Brown Folks Fishing Tackles Racism and Inequality in Fishing Industry with New Pledge

LOS ANGELES (July 29, 2020)— Brown Folks Fishing (BFF), an organization committed to building community and expanding access among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in fishing and its industry, has launched the Angling for All Pledge. The pledge seeks to dismantle systemic barriers to entry and participation at...

July 28, 2020

Liv Cycling Introduces Brava Advanced Pro Series

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (July 28, 2020) - Liv Cycling, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, introduced the Brava Advanced Pro series, a performance-focused carbon cyclocross bike. Designed for champion-caliber racing, the Brava Advanced Pro is an agile race bike created to provide exceptional handling and maximize acceleration....

July 22, 2020

Hiking Community to Celebrate Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act

Silver Spring, MD – In anticipation of the House of Representatives passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, American Hiking Society (AHS), provides these statements: Kate Van Waes, Executive Director, American Hiking Society: “Final passage of the Great American Outdoors Act is a major victory for the hiking community that will expand...

July 21, 2020

Snowsports Industries America Unveils Focus On In-Depth Educational Platform

Park City, Utah (July 21, 2020) - Snowsports Industries America (SIA) unveils a robust, new, year-round educational platform designed to provide its current and new members the tools and programs instrumental to short-term recovery during COVID-19 and long-term success well into the future. The winter outdoor industry finds itself in...

July 21, 2020

Geartrade is UnNew and Improved

Salt Lake City, UT (July 21, 2020) - Among the outdoor industry there exists a fundamental irony: Outdoor enthusiasts buy gear to enhance their outdoor experiences, yet increasingly the impacts of our consumer behavior actually degrade the environment we claim to care so much about. What to do? Geartrade–the outdoor...

July 20, 2020

Outerbike Cancels Remaining 2020 Events; Announces New Website Page Connecting Riders with Exhibiting Bike Brands

MOAB, Utah (July 20, 2020) – Outerbike, the premier three-day experiential consumer event dedicated to helping mountain bikers find their perfect bike, announces an exciting new feature to the Outerbike website launching later this year, that will still help riders find their perfect bike, even when they can’t do it ...

July 20, 2020

Bank of the West Launches the 1% for the Planet Account

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 20, 2020) - Bank of the West, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, today announced it has teamed up with 1% for the Planet to launch its first checking account designed for climate action. Bank of the West will donate 1% of net revenues generated from the...

July 14, 2020

Snowsports Industries America Engages Winter Outdoor Industry In Conversation on Inclusion And Diversity

Park City, Utah (July 14, 2020) - One of the first steps in follow up to its commitment to inclusion that was announced at the OR+SS Tradeshow in January 2020, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) today launched its four-part Town Hall series of conversations on inclusion. Hosted by celebrated television commentator...

July 7, 2020

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Names Brian Stephenson Director of Snowbound Festival

Park City, Utah (July 7, 2020) - Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced today that it has named Brian Stephenson as the Director of Snowbound Festival, placing a veteran leader with extensive experience in large-scale consumer events and digital engagement in charge of the nation’s leading winter outdoor consumer festivals. Stephenson...

July 7, 2020

International Parkour Federation (IPF) Reaffirms Full Independence

Indiana, USA. IPF, the international governing body and the sole competent authority for Parkour and Freerunning, reaffirmed today its status as a fully independent sport. Representatives from more than 50 countries and 5 continents attended the 2020 International Congress via Zoom. IPF’s status as a wholly independent and self-governed international...