July 10, 2019

Merrell launches film on Mike Chambers’ attempt at Denali speed record

ROCKFORD, Mich. (July 10, 2019) — Little Steps features mountain athlete and Merrell Ambassador Mike Chambers as he endures a six-month, highly-strategic and rigorous training program to prepare for his attempt at breaking the speed record for Denali. Ultimately, Chambers leaves Denali without the record, but throughout his training and time...

July 10, 2019

The Conservation Alliance Announces 2019 Outstanding Partnership Awards

Bend, Ore., July 10, 2019 – Osprey Packs, KEEN Footwear, Northwest Rafting Co., and Peak Design are the winners of The Conservation Alliance Outstanding Partnership Awards for 2019. The award recognizes companies who provide meaningful support to Conservation Alliance grantees working to protect wild places throughout North America. This year’s...

July 10, 2019

Tender Corporation Expands Outdoor Portfolio With Counter Assault Acquisition

LITTLETON, N.H. (July 10, 2019) — Tender Corporation, which sells a range of best-in-class branded consumer products, announces the acquisition of Bushwacker Backpack & Supply, maker of the popular Counter Assault brand of personal-defense products, including the leading bear spray and tools for law enforcement and self-defense. Based in Kalispell,...

July 9, 2019

Outdoor Research awards $10k We Can Grant to First Waves program serving at-risk youth through paddling, river clean-up

SEATTLE, Wash. (July 9,2019) –In the third year of its We Can Grant program, which supports grassroots efforts to improve outdoor access, Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor apparel and gear, this month awarded $10,000 to the Benscreek Canoe Club. Through its First Waves Program that serves at-risk youth,...

July 9, 2019

Groups Release Inaugural State of Climbing Report

Golden, CO (July 9, 2019) — The American Alpine Club, in partnership with more than a dozen supporting organizations, is proud to release the first-ever State of Climbing Report, a comprehensive quantitative look at the American climbing community and its impact. The report details the growth, size, and demographics of the...

July 9, 2019

Quest Diagnostics Launches New Consumer-Initiated Lyme Disease Tests Through QuestDirect™

SECAUCUS, NJ July 9, 2019 - Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today launched a new Lyme Disease test offering that individuals can purchase through Quest’s consumer-initiated testing service, QuestDirect. The blood test screens for immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies produced...

July 8, 2019

Tread and Butter cork insoles break step with industry convention

BEND, OR. (July 8, 2019) Tread & Butter®, the Bend, Oregon-based performance cork insole brand, announces its entry into wholesale. “Tread & Butter is differentiated in every way,” said CEO Matt Hughes. “Our fit, materials and branding stand out from the crowd and give retailers a fresh new option.” Designed...

July 8, 2019

Black Diamond Equipment and The Boulder Field Announce Bouldering Competition Series

SALT LAKE CITY, July 9, 2019 – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing, and mountain sports equipment, in partnership with The Boulder Field, LLC (“The Boulder Field”), owners and operators of one of the nation’s largest bouldering-only gyms based in Sacramento, CA, announce a new bouldering competition...

July 8, 2019

PEARL iZUMi Collaborates with PeopleForBikes to Encourage 2019 Tour Fans to Discover More Rides Using New RideSpot App

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (July 8, 2019) — PEARL iZUMi, the world’s leader in cycling apparel and footwear,is partnering with PeopleForBikes, a cycling advocacy group consisting of more than 1.3 million members, to bring a taste of the Tour to the U.S. with the launch of the Tour of Inspiration campaign featuring...

July 8, 2019

360 Adventure Collective Celebrates Impressive Attendance Growth at Summer Expos

Asheville, NC — July 8, 2019—360 Adventure Collective, the largest year-round East Coast organization for sales reps that service all retailers selling lifestyle product for all seasons, is celebrating a hugely successful Summer Expo season, which included three events along the East Coast. 360 Adventure Collective shows are very focused...