SALT LAKE CITY – February 5, 2025 – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global leader in climbing, skiing, and mountain sports apparel and equipment, has partnered with National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), the world’s foremost provider of wilderness education. Central to the partnership is the Elevate Scholarship, an initiative to foster

Bellevue, WA – February 4, 2025 – Ombraz, the award-winning pioneer behind armless sunglasses, announces the launch of their Limited Edition Leggero with Polarized Blue Mirror Optics. Driven by customer feedback and the growing popularity of armless sunglasses for water and alpine adventures, Ombraz recognized the need for mirrored lenses

Boulder, Colo. [February 4, 2025] – Paradox Sports, a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives and communities through adaptive climbing, is excited to announce the appointment of Alex Kosseff as its new Executive Director. Kosseff, who has served as Interim Executive Director since June of 2024, steps into the permanent

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (February 4, 2025) – RECCO, a leading developer of advanced rescue technology, is proud to announce the continued expansion of its RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector network with a recent deployment in Kathmandu, Nepal. This launch makes Nepal the 11th country where the helicopter-carried system is operational. Simrik Air

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Feb. 4, 2025 – Selkirk Sport, the leader in pickleball paddle innovation, today unveils the LABS Project 008, a groundbreaking pickleball paddle featuring Selkirk’s first high-density PureFoam core technology. Designed to redefine durability and performance, the LABS Project 008 will be released in three distinct core

BOULDER, Colo. (February 4, 2025) – Matador Travel Equipment, renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality, is proud to introduce the latest addition to its product lineup: the Matador Global Travel Adapter, a compact, smart international outlet adapter for wherever the road may lead. This launch marks Matador’s first

(Boulder, CO: February 4, 2025) Today, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement in response to recent trade policy developments: “Tariffs on outdoor products threaten to raise costs for businesses and consumers alike, creating new economic pressures for an industry that fuels $1.2 trillion in consumer

BOULDER, CO (Feb. 3, 2025) – La Sportiva, the leader in mountain performance gear and apparel, announced today their apparel line for fall 2025. The new line expands the winter Alpine Tech collection and sees the introduction of the Lumina Down Jacket Series and new Gore-Tex® Performance shells. From fast-and-light

CONCORD, N.C. and CARRBORO, N.C. (Feb. 3, 2025) — Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of run specialty stores, today announced the grand opening of its newest store in Concord, North Carolina. Located at 2420 Herron’s Nest Place NW, Suite 103, in Christenbury Village, the new store is owned and operated

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – [Jan 2025] – Nutriex, a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals through research-based nutritional supplements and education, today announced a formal partnership with world-renowned professional rock climber Chris Sharma. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, building upon Sharma’s two-decade personal experience with Nutriex Sport,

[Denver, CO] – January 30, 2025 – Black Diamond Equipment, a global leader in mountain sports gear, is proud to officially announce the grand reopening of Wilderness Exchange as Black Diamond Wilderness Exchange. The overhaul marks the evolution of an iconic independent outdoor retailer into a new kind of partner-run

SEATTLE – Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will relocate its Eugene, Oregon store in early 2026. The co-op will move to Oakway Center, an established shopping destination centrally located in the city. The larger store will feature broader footwear, cycling and camping departments. “We’ve proudly served the Eugene community for more than three decades

DENVER, Colo. – January 30, 2025 – The Outside Summit is thrilled to announce its return in 2025 with a slate of featured speakers that includes some of the biggest names in the outdoor industry. As part of the larger Outside Festival, the Summit brings together key stakeholders, career veterans,

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — January 30, 2025 —  Following a landmark 2024 event that drew nearly 2,000 runners from 22 countries and 40 states—with 47% female participation—mammoth trailfest. has entered into a new multi-year partnership with Craft Sportswear. This collaboration signals an exciting new chapter for the celebrated trail running

Jan. 30, 2025 (BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain gear, today unveiled the Prodigio Max, a highly cushioned trail shoe with an innovative midsole that changes the game for maximalist footwear. Engineered to combine comfort and responsiveness with technical performance, the Prodigio Max is built

Cotopaxi, L.L.Bean, New Balance, Patagonia, REI Co-op, W.L. Gore & Associates, Global Efficiency Intelligence, and OIA Collaborate to Drive Industry-Wide Emissions Reductions  BOULDER, CO [Wednesday, January 29, 2025] — Cotopaxi, L.L. Bean, New Balance, Patagonia, REI Co-op, W.L. Gore & Associates, Global Efficiency Intelligence, and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) proudly

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 29, 2025) — PHANTOM Glide, the permanent, single-application base treatment for skis and snowboards, introduces a new Nordic formula that creates a permanent glide surface that performs across a wide range of snow conditions and can be enhanced with traditional wax for heightened performance in specific

BOULDER, Colo. (January 29, 2025) — Verde Brand Communications, a leading agency specializing in outdoor and active lifestyle industries, has been appointed as the public relations agency of record for Rossmönster, effective immediately. Verde will work closely with Rossmönster to showcase their innovative approach to adventure truck and adventure van

January 29, 2025 — Albany, OR — Mountain House, a leading provider of freeze-dried meals for outdoor enthusiasts and emergency preparedness, 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

EDINBURGH, Scotland (Jan. 28, 2025) – Today, Ooni Pizza Ovens, the creator and leader of the home pizza oven market, is once again revolutionizing home cooking with the launch of the Ooni Halo Pro Spiral Mixer. Available for purchase in April 2025, the Halo Pro combines Ooni’s commitment to quality