Steamboat Springs, Colo. (June 2, 2023) – Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, today announced the hiring of Jim Trombly as the Director of Product Design & Development, along with the announcement of four additional promotions within the Big Agnes team. Trombly joins Big Agnes with 23-years of experience
Portland, Ore., (June 1, 2023) – Vimazi, maker of the first ever pace-tuned running shoes, announces today the addition of Scott McCoubrey to the team. McCoubrey will be the National Sales Manager as Vimazi continues to hit their stride in the run market. McCoubrey has an impressive resume and almost
[Seattle, WA, June 1, 2023]— Nikwax, the international leader in technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has developed a high performance, PFAS-free factory-applied Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for synthetic outdoor fabrics. Outdoor Research, Nikwax’s global launch partner, will unveil Direct.Dry on its series for Fall 2024.
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (June 1, 2023) — Primus, the Swedish cooking equipment brand, has officially moved into the Silva family of brands under the newly created Primus-Silva Sweden AB company. Primus and Silva will remain independent brands, focusing on each brands’ respective products and customers. With a 130-year history, Primus will
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (May 31, 2023) – Big Agnes, the Steamboat Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, recently announced an exclusive program with longtime partner DAC, the world’s leading tent pole manufacturer, to use the first of its kind, DAC E1 recycled tent pole hub, containing 25%-30% post-consumer recycled aluminum. The company
Two brands join forces to present a new collection of apparel and footwear made with the best of nature’s performance materials DENVER – Timberland and icebreaker join forces for the first time to present a capsule designed for the present, with the future in mind in the Timberland® x icebreaker
SALT LAKE CITY (May 30, 2023) – White Duck Outdoors, a leading supplier of all-season canvas tents and quality products designed to help make the great outdoors more enjoyable, has announced the release of its latest product, the Regatta 360 Bell Tent. An expansion of the brand’s popular Regatta Bell Tent
LONG BEACH, California (May 30, 2023) — “Marine conservation and the scuba industry go hand-in-hand. The strength of our industry relies on the strength of our environment,” said Mark Young, Scuba Show Producer. This sentiment sets the stage for Scuba Show 2023, the largest consumer scuba diving expo in the
Durango, Colo. (May 29, 2023) – The 2023 edition of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic brought more than 2,000 bike enthusiasts to Durango this weekend to ride the classic Coca Cola Road Race and McDonalds Citizen’s Tour, which raced the train from Durango to Silverton. Racers also enjoyed mountain bike
Charlotte, NC – May 25, 2023 – Let Me Run has named Richard Sexton as its new executive director, effective immediately. Sexton replaces Emily Battle, who has helmed the nonprofit physical and emotional wellness program for boys since 2019, leading the organization through organizational changes, COVID-19 and impressive national growth.
SEATTLE, Wash. (May 24, 2023) — With the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any sleeping pad ever created, the new Therm-a-Rest® NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT is a chosen recipient of the Outside Magazine 2023 Editors’ Choice Award. The annual award, one of the most coveted in the outdoor industry, is given to
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 24, 2023) — Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high performance outdoor equipment, apparel and footwear, is hosting the 21rst Annual Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA) Fundraiser, scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday, June 1. The event will take place in
BOULDER, Colo. (May 24, 2023) – SCARPA, maker of performance footwear for mountain sports, won Outside Magazine’s prestigious Editor’s Choice award for its new Vapor S rock-climbing shoe. Outside Magazine’s editors test and choose the best outdoor gear annually that offers outstanding innovation in design, materials and performance. The Vapor
PHOENIX (May 23, 2023) – Lectric eBikes, the industry leading e-bike brand and the maker of the country’s best-selling e-bike model and third best-selling electric vehicle, has initiated May 30 as the official National E-Bike Day. The new holiday, established and sponsored by Lectric, encourages riders everywhere to celebrate e-biking
Boston, Mass. (May 22, 2023) – Vibram®, the global leader for over 80 years in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® minimalist footwear, today launched Vibram Fitness, a series of weekly fitness classes featuring its FiveFingers footwear, a workout led by trainers from Clientel3, a premier boutique
Flagstaff, Ariz. (May 22, 2023) – Kahtoola, headquartered in Flagstaff, Arizona, celebrates Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s historic visit on May 20 to the proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument, and stands alongside the Grand Canyon Tribal Coalition in calling upon President Joe Biden to protect the area.
CARRBORO, N.C. (May 22, 2023) — Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of locally owned and operated run specialty stores, announces more than 120 stores will participate in The Big Run, the brand’s nationwide event that since 2016 has united local communities in celebration of Global Running Day. The 2023 edition
BOULDER, CO. (May 19, 2023) – ROLL Recovery, a leader in recovery and athletic performance and innovators of deep tissue massage therapy tools, is thrilled to announce the availability of its top-rated recovery products, including the patented R8 Plus on Backcountry.com, the premier online destination for outdoor gear and apparel.
QUINCY, CA (May 18, 2023)—The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) and Outdoor Alliance California partnered to bring a group of federal, state and local leaders in recreation, land management and natural resource protection to Plumas County in late April to discuss how to advance ambitious goals around conservation, equitable outdoor
SEATTLE – Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op kicks off its 85th anniversary with the return of its biggest sale of the year. REI’s Anniversary Sale runs May 19 – 29 with major savings on favorite outdoor gear and apparel brands that inspire outdoor adventures all summer. The sale includes deals for