{Dover, NH—March 5, 2025} — Dagger OSMO™, a top-selling tent in specialty outdoor stores, and a favorite among backpackers and campers, is now a bluesign® PRODUCT. This milestone highlights NEMO’s commitment to clean chemistry and responsible manufacturing, adhering to the industry’s most rigorous environmental and worker safety standards. Made with
GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill Fundraiser Helps Send Hundreds of Children to Friends of Camp Colton Environmental Education Camp
Flagstaff, Ariz. (March 4, 2025) – The 18th annual GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill event, held on February 8, 2025, raised over $75,000 for Arizona nonprofit Friends of Camp Colton’s environmental education programs that provide outdoor learning and a discovery center for Arizona children. 300 racers took to the steep slopes of
VALLON welcomes world leading mountaineer, Gelje Sherpa to their “Trailblazers” ambassador team
[Amsterdam, Netherlands] March. 4, 2025 – VALLON, the leading brand in premium eyewear for outdoor adventurers, is excited to announce that Gelje Sherpa – one of the world’s most accomplished high-altitude mountaineers, has joined their ‘Trailblazers’ team. With an impressive list of summits under his belt, including being part of
Royal Robbins Launches Mosquito Protection Technology™ Apparel: Mosquito Protection Without Toxic Chemicals
BERKELEY, Calif. (March 4, 2025) – This spring, Royal Robbins, the outdoor brand whose mission is to feed the soul through nature and adventure, launches its Mosquito Protection Technology™ (MPT) apparel collection, which provides a chemical-free and robust barrier from mosquitos. This innovative technology has already been included in Popular
American Packrafting Association, Alpacka Raft, & NOLS Announce Packrafting Scholarship
PALMER, Alaska – March 4, 2025 – The American Packrafting Association (APA), Alpacka Raft, and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) have partnered to offer “The Packrafting Scholarship” that will provide an experience to participate in a NOLS packrafting course at NOLS Alaska. The application period opens today and will
EVANSVILLE, Ind. [March 4, 2025] — ONIX Pickleball, a leader in the fast-growing sport of pickleball for two decades, recruited Verde Brand Communications, a Colorado-based public relations and digital marketing agency specializing in the outdoor and active lifestyle spaces, as its PR agency of record, effective immediately. Verde will collaborate
BRANWYN Elevates Activewear with the Compressive Collection
Bend, OR – March 3, 2025 – BRANWYN Performance Innerwear, the brand known for redefining performance, comfort, and sustainability, proudly announces the launch of its Compressive Collection. Featuring the newly launched revolutionary Compressive Leggings, updated Compressive Racerback Sports Bra, and Compressive Shorts and Capris to come later this spring and
HEAD RENEW – revolutionary skis for a sustainable future
They are reusable and recyclable: HEAD will launch their revolutionary and sustainable RENEW skis on February 20th, 2025. These skis are made from materials that can be renewed and recycled thanks to a new technology. Studies show that this new, innovative concept reduces their carbon footprint by 26 per cent*
Wiley X Releases Two New Lifestyle Frames: The Axe and Apex
FRISCO, Texas (March 3, 2025) – Wiley X, the global pioneer and leader in premium protective eyewear, is proud to release two new models – the Axe and the Apex – now available online and through select retailers. Designed and assembled at the company’s headquarters in Frisco, Texas, these innovative
SEATTLE – Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op welcomes the community to its grand opening at Alderwood Parkway Plaza Shopping Center on April 4 in Lynnwood, Washington. A two-day celebration will include 25 outdoor vendors, community partners, an outdoor social, and more. At 39,480 square feet, the new Lynnwood store is nearly twice the
Rossmönster and IWS Sales Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Premium Adventure Trucks to Market
LONGMONT, Colo. and MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho – Rossmönster, the leader in purpose-built adventure vehicles, and IWS Sales, a premier provider of high-quality motorcoaches and performance vehicles, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration will see IWS Sales become an official distributor of Rossmönster’s renowned adventure trucks. Rossmönster has
49 International Shipping Companies Opt In to Protect Endangered Whales & Reduce Air Pollution in Coastal Communities: 2024 Results and Rankings
Vessels are critical to our economy, with over 80% of the world’s trade facilitated by the maritime industry. The average container ship measures approximately four football fields, carrying about 15,000 standard 20-foot containers. These vessels carry goods and materials across the world’s oceans, often overlapping with important habitat for marine
SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE: GREGORY MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS AND EF PRO CYCLING LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP
Gregory Mountain Products will be the official 2025 baggage and backpack outfitter for EF Pro Cycling, a professional cycling team founded in 2003. Gregory, manufacturer of innovative, experience-enhancing products that carry your gear for more than 50 years, will be outfitting the men’s, women’s, and junior squads, as well as
Yakima Raises the Roof, Lowers the Tray, and Boxes it Up with Expansive 2025 Product Line
Lake Oswego, OR (February 27, 2025) – Yakima, the trusted leader in outdoor cargo and recreation solutions that’s made hauling adventure gear easier for 45 years, today announced its complete Spring ‘25 product line. The 2025 collection delivers innovative solutions for every adventure, from enhanced bike racks to expanded cargo
ORTOVOX Names Sales and Marketing Director Stefan Kohlbauer CEO
BOULDER, Colo. (Feb. 27, 2025) – ORTOVOX, a global leader in mountain safety and alpine gear, has announced that Stefan Kohlbauer will assume the role of chief executive officer (CEO), effective March 1. Previously serving as director of sales and marketing and possessing extensive leadership experience in the outdoor, sport
BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT ISSUES RECALL FOR THE VISION HARNESS
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (February 27, 2025) – Black Diamond Equipment® is recalling the Vision harness due to premature degradation of its specialized materials and construction. This has the potential to create a risk of serious injury or death. Consumers who own the Black Diamond Vision harness should immediately stop
ORTOVOX and Cody Townsend Announce Partnership
BOULDER, Colo. (Feb. 26, 2025) – ORTOVOX, a global leader in mountain safety and alpine gear, is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with American professional ski mountaineer and filmmaker Cody Townsend. Townsend joins ORTOVOX as an ambassador for innovative avalanche safety equipment, including the electronic avalanche backpack LiTRIC and
Big Agnes Honors Kinetic Representatives with Sales Agency of the Year Award
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 25, 2025) – Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, recently announced that Kinetic Representatives was awarded its annual Rep of the Year Award, which celebrates the brand’s top-performing sales group. Kinetic Reps’ Dave Donahue, Lisa Donahue, Kyle Norris, Mike Ebner, Matt Munson and Adam Miller are
Wiley X Strengthens Sales Leadership with Key Hires Across Outdoor and Optical Divisions
FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 19, 2025) – Wiley X, a global leader and pioneer in premium protective eyewear, has expanded its sales leadership team with the addition of three seasoned executives: Seth Quackenbush as Director of Sales for the Outdoor Division, Jack Schindler as National Sales Manager for the Outdoor Division,
Outdoor Alliance says cutting the public lands workforce will have consequences for outdoor recreation
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 19, 2025) — Over the last few days, at the direction of the new administration, the Forest Service, BLM, and National Park Service have laid off over 5,000 people, including several Park Rangers. These reductions will make it harder for agencies to care for public lands and