Brenda Isaac named vice president of marketing, Jen Bryan announced as vice president of customer experience, and Dale Karacostas is vice president of innovation BOULDER (June 20, 2018) – Nite Ize, a leading manufacturer of innovative solution-based accessories, today expanded its senior management reflecting its strong momentum over recent years, while facilitating plans for future…
GLOUCESTER, Mass., June 19, 2018 – Today, Pure Strategies released the report, Connecting to the Farm, to outline best practices for engaging at the farm level to help accelerate corporate efforts that encourage and support progress to more sustainable agricultural production of products and raw materials. The Pure Strategies’ report includes market research insight and…
Industry veteran Matthew Hershey named vice president of sales Louisville, Colo. (June 19, 2018) — Fjällräven, the Swedish heritage outdoor brand known for producing high-quality outerwear, apparel and gear since 1960, welcomes Vice President of Sales Matthew Hershey to the North American team. Hershey will oversee all sales operations in North America, and joins Fjällräven in its…
Owning the Duffel Category requires constant innovation, and Eagle Creek takes the challenge seriously. With a continued commitment to sustainability and versatility, Eagle Creek introduces the Migrate Duffel, built for the rugged traveler who requires durability, and values environmental stewardship. So listen up! Migrate Duffels are manufactured with a coating created by harvesting the plastic…
BOULDER, Colo. (June 18, 2018) – Matador Packable Adventure Gear, the award-winning producer of portable travel gear, today introduced its FlatPak series, a new collection of travel accessories designed for ultralight adventure. The new series, featuring the FlatPak Toiletry Bottle and the FlatPak Soap Bar Case, is significantly lighter and more compact than traditional…
Before jumping off a bridge, the outfitters facilitating the bungee jump may ask you to sign a waiver – on an electronic device. Waivers aren’t new. But the idea of using electronic waivers – instead of paper – is only a few years old. Paper, it seems, is becoming an anachronism in today’s litigious world….
Innovative new footwear technology enables sock-like fit to be paired with waterproof, breathable comfort & protection As industry leaders in innovation, W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore) continues to bring new product technologies to the market within the GORE-TEX ‘waterproof & breathable’ footwear category. With the growth in popularity of mesh, elastic, knitted athletic footwear suitable…
The two-door Tiger Wall UL2 is awarded for Excellence in Innovation at the OutDoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (June 18, 2018) – Big Agnes, the award-winning producer of tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads, announced today that it has received the 2018 OutDoor Industry Award for its Tiger Wall UL2 tent. The Tiger…
On June 2, 2018 people across the country came together and surpassed the collective goal to improve 2,802 miles of trail—the distance across the US—during American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. In a momentous effort, 3,954 miles of trails were improved in a single day! For 25 years, National Trails Day® has united the trails…
Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, and Green Theme International (GTI), a revolutionary PFC-free DWR that permanently bonds finishes to fibers without using a single drop of water or release of any hazardous discharge, announce their partnership for Black Diamond Equipment’s spring 2019 apparel line. “We are pleased…