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
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
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
BUFFALO, NY (February 24, 2025) – LEKI athlete Mikaela Shiffrin won her 100th World Cup ski race, a slalom, on Sunday, February 23, in Sestriere, Italy, adding to her status as the greatest skier of all time. To commemorate Shiffrin’s remarkable 100th win, LEKI has produced 100 limited edition Mikaela 100 Venom SL poles
SEATTLE (February 20, 2025) — Since 2002, Astral has led the outdoor industry in designing high-performance equipment and footwear with a commitment to protecting soil and water resources through its production process. Today, Astral announced its upcoming Spring 2025 footwear collection, featuring five new models with major updates to its
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,
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
Red Lodge, Mont. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Crazy Creek Products, a pioneer in portable outdoor seating, is proud to announce the launch of two new products — the AirLounger and the Canoe IV chairs. With these latest innovations, Crazy Creek continues its mission to provide outdoor enthusiasts with high-performance gear
MASER, Italy (February 18, 2025) – Sidi, a pioneer in cycling innovation since 1960, is redefining performance footwear with its Spring 2025 lineup. Featuring the all-new Sidi Physis, Ergo 6, and Genius Knit 10, these cutting-edge shoes combine advanced materials, modern aesthetics, and rider-first engineering to meet the demands of
BOULDER, CO [Tuesday, February 18, 2025] — OIA President Kent Ebersole today released the following statement in response to recent staffing cuts at the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, which threaten the safety, maintenance, and overall visitor experience on America’s public lands. “The recent workforce reductions
February 17, 2025 — Oakland, CA — HydraPak®, the global leader of high-performance hydration solutions, announces its partnership with Darby Communications, a PR and digital marketing agency renowned for its expertise in the outdoor, endurance, and hunt/fish markets. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will serve as HydraPak’s agency of record, focusing
Portland, OR – February 14, 2025 – Snow Peak, the renowned Japanese camping brand with a 65-year legacy, is proud to introduce Epic Fly Fish, a premium fly fishing brand built on craftsmanship, authenticity, and a deep passion for the sport, as part of its new fly fishing collection of
BOULDER, Colo. (Feb. 14, 2025)—La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain gear, today announced two new ski boot models for Fall 2025: the Kilo XTR and the Sender. The Kilo XTR builds on the success of the award-winning Kilo, refining its lightweight construction while increasing downhill power. The Sender,
{Dover, NH—February 13, 2025} — Outdoor gear manufacturer NEMO Equipment’s list of partners for 2025 is a clear reflection of the brand’s continued focus on innovation, community, and sustainability. These key partnerships emphasize access, advocacy, inclusivity, and conservation and support NEMO’s overarching efforts to get more folks outdoors and to
PRESCOTT, Ariz. and CARRBORO, N.C. (February 13, 2025) — Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of run specialty stores, today announced the opening of its newest store in Prescott, Arizona. The store, owned by Billy Preston, is located at 122 N. Cortez St., Suite 100, in downtown Prescott. A grand opening
[Jackson Hole, Wyoming] – February 11, 2025 Black Diamond Equipment, a global leader in mountain sports gear, is proud to announce a partnership with The Mountain Guides (TMG) which operates mountain guiding operations specializing in technical rock and mountain climbing and backcountry skiing. TMG locations are found throughout the American
PORTLAND, Maine (February 11, 2025) – Switchback Spring, the education and business gathering for the outdoor industry community, today released the initial list of confirmed exhibiting brands. The debut event will be held June 16-18, 2025, in Nashville, TN. The growing list of Switchback Spring exhibitors ranges from outdoor industry bellwethers The
Boulder, CO. – February 6, 2025 – Outside Interactive Inc., the world’s leading creator of outdoor content, mapping, events, and experiences, today announced the acquisition of Inntopia, a leading provider of integrated software solutions for the adventure travel and hospitality industry. Inntopia provides a comprehensive suite of tools that includes
Red Lodge, Mont. (Feb. 6, 2025) – Crazy Creek Products, a leading manufacturer of outdoor seating for 38 years, is excited to grow its sales representation, nationally. Today, the Montana-based manufacturer announces its partnership with Adventure Marketing Group (AMG) as their new Southeast rep group, as well as the brand’s
YORK, Pa. and CARRBORO, N.C. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of specialty running stores, announced the grand opening of its newly acquired location in York, Pennsylvania. Located at 1511 Mount Rose Ave., York, PA 17403, the new store takes over the space previously occupied by Flying