Award-winning deuter Alproof Tour Avalanche Airbag Pack Lands With U.S. Retailers

BOULDER, Colo. (November 7, 2023) – deuter announces the latest addition to its acclaimed Alproof series, the Alproof Tour, winner of the ISPO Award for top-tier design and innovation within the outdoor sports industry. This state-of-the-art avalanche airbag backpack was meticulously designed for ski and splitboard touring in collaboration with Alpride, the industry leader in airbag system manufacturing. The deuter Alproof Tour is available now at select retailers and www.deuter.com.

The Alproof Tour (MSRP $1500.00) can accommodate a variety of backcountry adventures, from day tours to overnight hut trips, with two sizes to choose from, the 36+5 SL and 38+5L. TÜV Süd certified, the Alproof Tour incorporates the latest Alpride E2 avalanche airbag system, which includes a user-friendly LCD display and strategically located USB-C port contributing to a hassle-free design.

The Alproof Tour caters to the diverse needs of skiers and splitboarders, with a dedicated avalanche equipment compartment, reinforced shovel sleeve, and organizer pockets, ensuring seamless gear access and efficient organization on the mountain. Comfort and longevity are prioritized with lightweight yet durable materials, including ergonomic shoulder straps, padded hip fins, and water-repellent, abrasion-resistant, PFAS-free fabric.

The Alproof Tour is a climate-neutral product, and like all deuter products, it is supported by a lifetime warranty.

About deuter: From backpacking to mountain biking, alpinism, and travel, to child-carrying and family adventures, deuter crafts highly functional, comfortable, and environmentally friendly packs for everyone and everywhere. With over 120+ years of experience, deuter has played a vital role in shaping the culture of mountain adventure since its 1898 founding in Germany. deuter inspires every new generation of philosophers, women, pranksters, and rock n’ rollers to get outside and experience mountain adventures the way they want to. www.deuter.com

 

 

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ITALY’S UYN UNVEILS UYN RUNNING, FIRST RUNNING SHOES ENGINEERED FROM SOCKS FOR ROAD, TRAIL AND CROSS TRAIL AT THE RUNNING EVENT NOVEMBER 28-30 AUSTIN, TEXAS

MARBLEHEAD, Mass., (November 7, 2023) – Italy’s Unleash Your Nature (UYN, pronounced “win”) a Trerè Innovation company, will debut UYN® Running, the first running shoe engineered from socks, for road, trail and cross trail for men and women at the Running Event in Austin, Texas November 28-30 2023. The proprietary design features reflect two years of intensive research and collaboration with Trerè Innovation’s state of the art research and design facility AREAS (Academy for Research and Engineering in Apparel and Sports) and the Cerism Center of the University of Verona, examining running in outdoor environments and the study of neuro-muscular reactions. Specifically, the line includes three styles: the Synapsis for road running, ($179.00); the Neuron for Trail Running ($179.00); and the 6Sense for Cross Trail ($199.00). UYN Running will be available at select specialty stores and online starting spring 2024 at uynsports.com/en_us. Attendees of The Running Event can also visit the UYN booth #1342 during the show exhibit hours, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm on November 29 and 30th.

UYN’s footwear engineers are using the next generation treadmill called the Reaxing platform treadmill pioneered by the Italian company Reaxing. Unlike traditional treadmills, the Reaxing platform inclines in all directions in a sudden motion, replicating the unpredictable transitions of outdoor running. Specifically created for neuro-reactive training, this treadmill enabled UYN to study the true conditions of the outdoors in a controlled environment. Neuro-reactive training focuses on the appropriate body positioning and posture to promote proper dynamic muscular stabilization during running.

“Bringing our new running styles to The Running Event opens a new chapter for UYN,” said UYN CEO Marco Redini. “UYN Running represents the future of running footwear clearly differentiating us from what presently exists in today’s marketplace. Thanks to this new study methodology, we created the first neuro-reactive running shoe using a distinct structure guaranteeing superior stability and optimal movement control, especially in unforeseeable conditions while running outdoors.”

UYN Running’s zero-seam structure wraps around the foot and stabilizes it while respecting the natural shape. This design prevents abrasion and hot spots and provides best in class flexibility, stability and breathability.

The technologies include:

  • Select uppers made with Flexicorn bio-fiber, a sustainable alternative to elastane, derived from corn seeds for extraordinary elasticity, resilience, quick drying and UV-resistance
  • Merino Wool for a soft feel on the skin and temperature regulation for all seasons, cooling when the foot is hot, warming the foot when its cold
  • The Heel Active Ligament Outerframe (H.A.L.O) providing support for the sudden changes in direction, while stabilizing the heel and steering the foot into a neutral path from the very first roll-off movement
  • Connected with the H.A.L.O. is the Power Chassis, a rigid platform built into the midsole, making the shoe more rigid and providing superior energy return for a smoother run
  • The Freebound® heel design cushions and stores the forces generated around the heel
  • The ultra-lightweight UYN Propulsyon foam uses proprietary technologies giving the runner the best possible energy return, releasing impact pressure into the next stride

The UYN Synapsis for Road Running

This shoe is designed for long runs on the road from training to racing. It has exceptional ventilation, stability and support and features Flexicorn. Wavy-shaped ribs in the tread design distribute impact forces laterally and give just the right traction for road surfaces.

The UYN Neuron For Trailing Running

Precise, stable and responsive, the UYN Neuron shoe is engineered for speed and comfort in trail running. The hexagonal lugs ensure high traction on all surfaces. The low-rigidity Power Chassis offers greater protection on uneven ground for stones, rocks and roots. The Flexicorn bio-fiber upper is elastic, quick-drying, and resilient.

The UYN 6Sense for Cross Trail 

Intended for mountain running on the most demanding trails in the most challenging conditions, this shoe delivers optimal stability, enhanced motion control and rapid adaptation to uneven terrain. The sock-derived upper in merino wool guarantees a precise and wraparound fit, at the same time being abrasion-resistant and waterproof thanks to UYN’s Membrain 115 built directly into the knit, preventing water from passing through while remaining highly flexible and breathable.

In addition to UYN Running, UYN is expanding its Urban Trail collection designed for urban adventures and trail explorations adding the Aethon ($199.00), Arion ($169.00), and Artax ($169.00). The Urban Trail Naked, for light trekking and everyday life, will have expanded colors in all white and all black.

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About UYN, a Trerè Innovation Company

Trerè Innovation was founded in 1950 in Asola, Italy producing only technical stockings by Luigi Redini, father of today’s CEO, Marco Redini. Today, it is respected for its next generation sustainable technologies in design and manufacturing. The company’s Academy for Research and Engineering in Apparel and Sports (AREAS), its 38,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art testing facility, enables Trerè Innovation to engineer best-in-class fabrics, subjecting them to the toughest tests in a climate wind tunnel, a rain room and a cold chamber.

In 2018, Trerè Innovation introduced UYN (pronounced “win”), “Unleash Your Nature” apparel, footwear and technical socks for running, winter sports, outdoor and cycling. Today, national ski teams use the brand’s base layers including Austria, China, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

In addition to UYN, Trerè Innovation manufactures private label products for iconic global brands including Christian Dior, Harley-Davidson, PUMA and Rossignol, among others, and owns TITICI®, a premier bike brand that has carbon fiber models for road, gravel, mountain and electric biking. Today, UYN has 11 stores in Italy, one store in Germany, and has plans to open a store in Boston, Massachusetts, two stores in the U.K. as well as 20 more locations throughout Europe and one in Beijing. Trerè Innovation and UYN have won over 570 international awards and competitions for innovation, quality and functionality since Trerè Innovation’s founding in 1950. Trerè Innovation is also a licensed manufacturer and distributor of Citröen Jeep, and Replay brands.

 

 

Life Time Announces Athletes Selected for 2024 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda

BOULDER, Colo., (Nov. 7, 2023) — Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced the 60 athletes who have been selected to compete in the 2024 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda series. This year’s series will provide separate starts for the men’s and the women’s elite fields at all seven events. The field size for 2024 will comprise of 30 women and 30 men competing for the biggest prize purse to date, an equally split $300,000 reward.

Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda: Elite Women

  1. Crystal Anthony, 42, Bentonville, Ark., 2023 USA Gravel National Championships 3rd place
  2. Ellen Campbell, 26, Durango, Colo., 2022 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB 5th place
  3. Lauren De Crescenzo, 33, Broomfield, Colo., 2021 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear winner
  4. Cecily Decker, 25, Bozeman, Mont., 2023 Belgian Waffle Ride Kansas winner
  5. Sofia Gomez Villafane, 29, Heber City, Utah, 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda overall winner
  6. Anna Hicks, 23, Placerville, Calif., 2023 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda 3rd place
  7. Erin Huck, 42, Boulder, Colo., 2022 USA Marathon MTB National Championship
  8. Heather Jackson, 39, Bend, Ore., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 14th overall
  9. Sarah Lange, 32, Lyme, N.H., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 5th place
  10. Kristen Legan, 37, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear XL winner
  11. Sarah Max, 48, Bend, Ore., 2019 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel 3rd place
  12. Deanna Mayles, 30, Colorado Springs, Colo., 2023 Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek 3rd place
  13. Kate McLaughlin, 35, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB 10th place
  14. Peta Mullens, 35, Bendigo, Australia, 12-time Australian National Champion
  15. Emily Newsom, 40, Fort Worth, Texas, 2022 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 3rd place
  16. Paige Onweller, 34, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2022 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda winner
  17. Hannah Otto, 27, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2022 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB winner
  18. Hayley Preen, 25, Cape Town, South Africa, multi-time South African National Champion
  19. Jenna Rinehart, 39, Mankato, Minn., multi-time Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek winner
  20. Melisa Rollins, 27, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2023 Belgian Waffle Ride Utah winner
  21. Samara Sheppard, 33, Wollongong, Australia, multi-time New Zealand MTB champion
  22. Danielle Shrosbree, 29, London, England, 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 4th place
  23. Alexis Skarda, 34, Grand Junction, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 2nd overall
  24. Haley Smith, 29, Uxbridge, Canada, 2022 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda overall winner
  25. Lauren Stephens, 36, Dallas, Texas, 2023 USA Gravel National Champion
  26. Sarah Sturm, 33, Durango, Colo., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 3rd place
  27. Michaela Thompson, 21, Durango, Colo., 2023 Bighorn Gravel winner
  28. Caroline Tory, 32, Snowmass, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 12th overall
  29. Leah Van der Linden, 28, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 8th place
  30. Anna Yamauchi, 23, Santa Cruz, Calif., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 18th overall

Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda: Elite Men

  1. Carter Anderson, 20, Eagle Mountain, Utah, 2023 Belgian Waffle Ride Utah 2nd place
  2. Matthew Beers, 29, Cape Town, South Africa, 2x Cape Epic winner
  3. John Borstelmann, 32, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 2023 Garmin Gravel Worlds winner
  4. Zach Calton, 26, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2023 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB 6th place
  5. Sean Fincham, 25, Squamish, British Columbia, 2x Canadian U23 National Champion
  6. Russell Finsterwald, 32, Colorado Springs, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 4th overall
  7. Howard Grotts, 30, Durango, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 9th overall
  8. Finn Gullickson, 23, Colorado Springs, Colo., 2023 Belgian Waffle Ride North Carolina 3rd place
  9. Lance Haidet, 25, San Luis Obispo, Calif., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 15th overall
  10. Alex Howes, 35, Nederland, Colo., 2019 USA Pro Road National Champion
  11. Dylan Johnson, 28, Brevard, N.C., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 16th overall
  12. Brendan Johnston, 31, Canberra, Australia, 2023 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda 2nd place
  13. Bradyn Lange, 24, Camas, Wash., 2022 Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek winner
  14. Andrew L’Esperance, 32, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canadian Marathon MTB National Champion
  15. Konny Looser, 34, Hinwil, Switzerland, 2x Swiss Marathon MTB National Champion
  16. Payson McElveen, 30, Durango, Colo., 2018 Century Link Leadville Trail 100 MTB 3rd place
  17. Lachlan Morton, 31, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 3rd place
  18. Tasman Nankervis, 28, Bendigo, Australia, 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 17th overall
  19. Jack Odron, 20, Denver, Colo., 2023 Bighorn Gravel 4th place
  20. Logan Owen, 28, Bremerton, Wash., 2023 Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek 5th place
  21. Cole Paton, 25, Durango, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 3rd overall
  22. Torbjørn Andre Røed, 26, Grand Junction, Colo., 2023 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda winner
  23. Jordan Schleck, 21, Kampala, Uganda, 2023 Gravel Locos Hico 4th place
  24. Nathan Spratt, 28, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2023 Life Time Crusher in the Tushar presented by The Creamery 6th place
  25. Peter Stetina, 36, Santa Rosa, Calif., 8x Grand Tour finisher
  26. Keegan Swenson, 29, Heber City, Utah, 2x Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda overall winner
  27. Kyle Trudeau, 30, Tucson, Ariz., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 13th overall
  28. Petr Vakoc, 31, Prague, Czech Republic, 2023 Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft Sportswear 2nd place
  29. Alexey Vermeulen, 28, Boulder, Colo., 2023 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda 2nd overall
  30. Alex Wild, 31, San Jose, Calif., 2022 Sea Otter Classic Fuego XL 3rd place

2024 Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda Event Lineup:

“Building on our momentum from the first two years of the Life Time Grand Prix series, we’re incredibly excited to prepare for our third season,” said Kimo Seymour, President of Life Time Events. “We continue to be a force in growing off-road cycling in North America and believe 2024 will bring even more enthusiasm and fan engagement in the sport.”

Selected athletes will have the option to drop up to two events, entry fees will be covered by Life Time and there will be random doping controls conducted in any round.

A new $300,000 prize purse will pay out based on overall series results, which are determined by a points-based ranking system on participants’ finishing position at each event. The overall results will use an athlete’s best five finishes out of the seven events. The final event of the series, Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda, will be mandatory for all riders and serve as a tiebreaker in the event of a tie.

Life Time Grand Prix athletes are also eligible for prize purses at the individual events that make up the Grand Prix.

To learn more about the Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda, visit lifetimegrandprix.com and follow along on social media. To learn more about Life Time, visit lifetime.life.

Instagram: @lifetimegrandprix

Twitter: @LTGrandPrix

Facebook: @LifeTimeGrandPrix

About the Life Time Grand Prix Presented by Mazda

The Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda is owned and produced by Life Time, the premier healthy lifestyle brand. It is among more than 30 premier athletic events owned by the company including the Life Time Miami Marathon. To view all athletic events, visit: lifetime.life/athletic-events.

About Life Time®

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of 170 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The Company’s healthy way of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 37,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events, and comprehensive digital platform.

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The High Fives Foundation Hosts Adaptive Bike Camps Across the Nation

Truckee, CA — November 6th, 2023 — High Fives Foundation just wrapped up another successful mountain biking season. Hosting more than 40 adaptive bike camps, immersing athletes with life-changing injuries in nature and riding over 55 trails at four different bike camps across America.

These adaptive bike camps provide the equipment, guidance, and community that make it possible for athletes to get on the trail.

“The amount of freedom I felt being able to rip on a bike again is truly indescribable. I no longer felt any limitations of my disability.” – Nick Harris, High Fives athlete #406

For others, mountain biking is a steppingstone for reintroduction into outdoor recreation of all kinds.

“Once I learned to ride a bike again—which occurred a little after a year [after my injury]—my confidence and strength monumentally improved. I stopped mentally exhausting myself preparing for physical activities, and instead, they became second nature, and I was able to expand from the most basic of functions, into more advanced maneuvers.” – High Fives athlete

Mountain biking is one of the five pillars of sport that High Fives focuses on, and the recent growth within this space is noteworthy. High Fives is expanding accessibility in mountain biking in the Reno-Tahoe area and beyond. This is achieved through partnerships and consulting projects with organizations such as the Truckee Trails Foundation, Biggest Little Trail Stewardship, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, and the City of Reno Access Advisory Committee, among others. They are answering the call of so many of the individuals they serve.

“The best part of the High Fives adaptive bike camps is seeing how many different types of bikes, riding styles, and trail preferences exist. It does not matter your age, ability, or skill, fun can be had on a mountain bike trail. I love getting to witness athletes practice skills all summer long. By the end of the season, the progression is incredibly impressive.” – Dani Trujillo, Director of Programs

Be sure to check out High Fives’ Events calendar to stay in the know about upcoming community events. You can also check out their blog, to read event recaps and stay informed about forthcoming experiences.

About High Fives Foundation

High Fives Foundation is a California-based, national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to focus on preventing life-changing injuries and provide resources and hope if they happen. Since its inception in 2009, the foundation has helped 715 athletes and veterans from 46 states and Canada. For more information, visit their website, highfivesfoundation.org.

 

 

DPS and PHANTOM Glide Partner with All Mountain Group

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 6, 2023) — DPS Skis, the U.S.-based ski manufacturer pairing aerospace carbon technology with groundbreaking shapes, and PHANTOM Glide, a permanent, waxless base glide treatment, are partnering with members of the All Mountain Group, a veteran sales team from New England.

The All Mountain Group was formed in the summer of 2012 by a collective of individuals with more than 80 years of combined experience in the outdoor industry. DPS Skis and PHANTOM Glide will be working with All Mountain Group representativess, Tyler Merritt and Erik Mushial, starting this fall 2023 sales season. Merritt began his journey in the outdoor industry in 1994 and has worked with many notable backcountry skiing brands over the years. Mushial has a background in rock climbing and climbing gyms, having opened one of the first climbing gyms in New England, Rock Barn, in the early 1990s.

“The addition of Tyler and Erik from the All Mountain Group makes our already top-notch DPS and PHANTOM Glide sales team even stronger, particularly in New England, which is an exciting market for us,” says Mike Cannon, vice president of sales at DPS and PHANTOM Glide. “Their experience in the outdoor industry, with an emphasis on skiing, is a huge asset and we know that they’re going to help DPS and PHANTOM grow our footprint in the Northeast.”

Merritt’s sales territory will cover Western New England and includes Vermont, Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, Western New Hampshire, and the Adirondack region of New York. For sales inquiries from Western New England, Tyler Merritt can be reached at tyler@allmtngroup.com.

Mushial will be covering the Eastern portion of New England, including Maine, Rhode Island, Eastern Massachusetts, and Eastern New Hampshire. For sales inquiries from Eastern New England, Erik Mushial can be reached at erik@allmtngroup.com.

For information on DPS or PHANTOM Glide, the sales teams, or any of the brand’s products or initiatives, please contact account manager Ryan Silven at ryan.silven@rygr.us.

About DPS Skis: Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah, DPS designs the world’s most advanced ski products by fusing space-age carbon technology with groundbreaking shapes. DPS is responsible for the world’s first and only pure pre-impregnated carbon fiber sandwich ski, the first 120mm-waisted powder pintail, the first rockered ski with sidecut, and PHANTOM, a paradigm-shifting permanent, one-time application base-coating that forever eliminates the need for waxing skis and snowboards. DPS products are sold on five continents and are the trusted brand of choice for serious skiers worldwide. www.dpsskis.com

About PHANTOM Glide:

Developed by a team of expert chemists and material science engineers, PHANTOM Glide’s patent- pending formula creates a hydrophobic environment that offers three undeniable benefits. First, unlike topical wax, PHANTOM Glide is only applied once and permanently alters the chemistry of ski and board bases to improve baseline glide for the life of the product. Second, PHANTOM Glide offers consistently fast on-snow gliding performance across a broad range of conditions and temperatures. Third, and most importantly, PHANTOM Glide is made up of non-reactive chemical functional groups that are both inert to the environment and safe to those applying it. For more on PHANTOM Glide visit dpsskis.com/phantom.

 

 

EXPED USA Adds World-Renowned Climber Beth Rodden to Ambassador Roster

Tacoma, Wash. – November 6, 2023 – EXPED USA, a subsidiary of EXPED AG, located in Zurich, Switzerland, announced today the addition of climber Beth Rodden to its team of professional athletes and ambassadors. Rodden is best known for her ascents of difficult single-pitch climbing routes and numerous first female ascents around the world.

“Beth’s athletic accomplishments are exceptional, but she’s also a strong vocal advocate for body positivity in the outdoors and mental health,” said Alex Kim, sales/marketing coordinator at EXPED USA. “She is a great fit for EXPED because, like our other ambassadors, she represents our brand with integrity, honesty and respect.”

Rodden joins EXPED’s growing team of ambassadors, which includes Graham Zimmerman, Susan Conrad and Amanda Zito. She will use EXPED’s technical backpacks, sleeping mats, pillows and sleeping bags on her various adventures.

“Working with companies that feel like an extension of my family and values has always been important to me,” said Rodden. “EXPED focuses on exceptional quality and has a wonderful, tight-knit team that I am excited to be a part of.”

Rodden plans to release her first memoir next spring detailing her extraordinary life of climbing, motherhood, and the emotions of joy and struggle that go along with it all.

About Exped

Started in 1981 by Swiss adventurers Heidi and Andi Brun, Exped builds truly innovative outdoor equipment, refining every detail to produce quality gear suited to all your outdoor pursuits. The result is incredibly sleek, minimal designs that forgo unnecessary frills while maximizing both performance and comfort.

About Beth Rodden

Beth Rodden has been climbing for over 30 years. She has been fortunate enough to free three individual routes on El Capitan in Yosemite, including the first ascent of Lurking Fear (still unrepeated) and an early free ascent of the Nose. She established Meltdown, which is arguably the hardest traditional route in the world. Over the past decade in her career she’s tried to help move the needle in the climbing world on body image and gender discrepancies. She lives with her family in California.

Stages Cycling Austin Rattler MTB and Run produced by Life Time welcomes more than 1,100 runners and cyclists at sold-out Texas event

Burnet, Texas (November 6, 2023) – The Stages Cycling Austin Rattler MTB and Run events, owned and produced by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), took place this Saturday, bringing more than 1,100 runners and cyclists to Reveille Peak Ranch, located less than an hour west of Austin. Athletes representing 43 states and four countries aged three to 75 years old took on various event distances as part of this fun-filled family endurance weekend.

“The Austin Rattler MTB & Run is a special event because it brings together seasoned athletes and first-time competitors for a day of adventure at Reveille Peak Ranch,” said Peter Spencer, Event Manager at Life Time. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce yet another year of this event’s success.”

On Saturday, runners had the option of doing one, two, or three laps around a 10-mile loop, which features a mix of terrain with 60% single track and 40% jeep roads. Runners participating in the 50K race kicked off the event weekend at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. The 20-mile and 10-mile races started at 8:30 a.m. For the MTB course, riders had the option of doing one, two, or three laps around a 20-mile loop of mixed terrain. The 60-mile MTB riders took off in three waves starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 40-mile MTB at 8:15 a.m., and the 20-mile MTB at 8:20 a.m. There was also a Kid’s Fun Ride/Run on Friday.

BIKE RESULTS

60-Mile Bike – Women’s Results

Name City Age Time
Michelle Howe Granite Falls, Wash. 35 5:16:50
Carly Anderson Canton, N.C. 38 5:28:48
Shannon Miller Grand Junction, Colo. 36 5:45:40

 

60-Mile Bike – Men’s Results

Name City Age Time
Chad Barentsen Castle Rock, Colo. 34 4:14:26
Hudson Hale Spicewood, Texas 19 4:22:27
Ben Hall Harahan, La. 32 4:26:52

 

40-mile Bike – Women’s Results

Name City Age Time
Shanna Durr Shreveport, La. 44 3:47:49
Julie Rosiek Colleyville, Texas 55 4:48:03
Cariann Rohus Amarillo, Texas 49 4:55:57

 

40-Mile Bike – Men’s Results

Name City Age Time
Evan LeClair Georgetown, Texas 17 3:18:16
Aaron Carney Amarillo, Texas 15 3:40:30
Caleb Keith Sugarloaf, Cali. 28 3:46:58

 

 

20-Mile Bike – Women’s Results

Name City Age Time
Addie Walker Fayetteville, Ark. 20 2:05:51
Carol Keyes Bushland, Texas 54 2:08:00
Katelyn Kral Pflugerville, Texas 16 2:28:07

 

20-Mile Bike – Men’s Results

Name City Age Time
Grant Seade Austin, Texas 15 1:31:33
Eddie Seade Austin, Texas 57 1:41:48
Ty Bronder Cheyenne, Wyo. 17 1:41:49

 

RUN RESULTS:

 

50K Run – Women’s Results

Name City Age Time
Rachel Tomajczyk Williams, Ariz. 30 3:28:34
Nicole Bitter Austin, Texas 41 4:10:47
Katie Graff Austin, Texas 38 4:32:18

 

50K Run – Men’s Results

Name City Age Time
Erik Stanley Austin, Texas 38 3:20:10
Reid Burrows Grand Bay-Westfield, Canada 28 3:30:38
Mitch Klomp Fort Collins, Colo. 29 3:31:58

 

20-Mile Run – Women’s Results

Name City Age Time
Mansi Deshpande Los Altos, Cali. 43 2:54:34
Charlotte Wenzel Waco, Texas 43 3:08:13
Nicole Roan Austin, Texas 24 3:27:00

 

20-Mile Run – Men’s Results

Name City Age Time
Daniel Cucjen Dallas, Texas 30 2:38:58
James Birney Austin, Texas 36 3:23:12
Lowell Burkett Austin, Texas 32 3:30:39

 

10-Mile Run – Women’s Results

Name City Age Time
Elise Claffey Austin, Texas 26 1:21:27
MacKenzie Viglianco Hutto, Texas 32 1:26:50
Megan Hoogland Arlington, Texas 34 1:27:42

 

10-Mile Run – Men’s Results

Name City Age Time
Steven Hoogland Arlington, Texas 38 1:10:03
Andrew Kleckler Waco, Texas 20 1:15:02
Henry James Wasaga Beach, Canada 12 1:16:0

To view all finisher results, please visit Athlinks.

The Austin Rattler event is the final event on the Leadville Race Series 2023 calendar and is a qualifier for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva and the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB. Next year’s events will be held on Nov. 2.

For more information, please visit https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/. To view all Life Time athletic events, visit my.lifetime.life/athletic-events.

The Stages Cycling Austin Rattler MTB & Run is owned and produced by Life Time, the premier healthy lifestyle brand. This event is among more than 30 premier athletic events owned by the company, including UNBOUND Gravel, Verizon New York City Triathlon, Chicago Triathlon, and Miami Marathon.

About the Leadville Race Series

Originating with only 45 runners as the Leadville Trail 100 Run in 1983, the Leadville Race Series now consists of seven running events and four mountain biking events, plus six events in the Leadville Qualifying Series. The Race Series stretches across three months and hosts thousands of racers on foot and mountain bikes in some of the world’s most iconic events. Endurance athletes worldwide now make the pilgrimage to Leadville, Colo., with the single goal of competing in “The Race Across the Sky.” Visit www.leadvilleraceseries.com for more information.

About Life Time®

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of 170 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The Company’s healthy way of life communities and ecosystem address all aspects of healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment for people 90 days to 90+ years old. Supported by a team of more than 37,000 dedicated professionals, Life Time is committed to providing the best programs and experiences through its clubs, iconic athletic events, and comprehensive digital platform.

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REI Co-op welcomes Guillaume Ledieu as new vice president of Foundation Technology

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op today announced Guillaume Ledieu has joined the company as vice president of foundation technology. The newly created role is focused on supporting the advancement of REI’s foundational business capabilities to drive operational efficiencies and effectiveness of its end-to-end value chain.

“Guillaume’s experience in helping companies transform will support our foundation team’s effort to continue their excellent work and to scale up to meet our cumulative business needs. This will enable the co-op’s ability to deliver complex, process-oriented change in an increasingly demanding space,” says Dan Shull, REI senior vice president, chief technology officer.

He was most recently vice president, business transformation at McCormick & Company where he led a global business transformation across enterprise functions including finance, order management, end-to-end supply chain, product lifecycle management and master data management. Prior to food manufacturing, he held leadership roles at Glatfelter and Black & Decker.

As a member of REI’s technology leadership, Ledieu will have oversight of the teams responsible for product flow, enterprise systems, technology management for product merchandising, and enterprise and domain architecture. He will also be part of the co-op’s corporate officers.

About the REI Co-op

REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 23 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 187 locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear. Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI’s active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.

Leading outdoor brands come together to support The Conservation Alliance #WeKeepItWild campaign

(November 2, 2023) – Seven outdoor brands–including backpacks, apparel, footwear, and more categories–are joining forces to support The Conservation Alliance (TCA) by donating 5% of all online sales from November 2-8 as part of the #WeKeepItWild campaign. The semi-annual campaign includes Backpacker’s Pantry, Gregory Mountain Packs, Royal Robbins, Nomadix, La Sportiva, Oboz Footwear, and Superfeet.

During the campaign, consumers can shop for their favorite outdoor brands while supporting TCA’s mission to fund and advocate for the protection of North America’s wild places. This fall marks the fourth year of the campaign, which has raised nearly $400,000 for TCA. Member support on projects like this helps make a tangible impact on the organization’s work to ‘keep it wild.’ Just this year, TCA has played a key role in 16 conservation projects, protecting more than 11.7 million acres across North America.

“#WeKeepItWild brings together like-minded brands to drive meaningful impact during the holiday season,” says Conor McElyea, Senior Director of Membership and Partnerships at The Conservation Alliance. “Our members are where we’re able to make the greatest impact. Their membership dues and partnerships help TCA fund grants that go directly to organizations on the ground advocating for the protection of our public lands and waters. We are incredibly grateful to the brands participating in #WeKeepItWild and hope shoppers consider shopping with them this holiday season.”

Participating brands believe in giving back to the outdoor community and protecting the wild places we love most. The campaign is an opportunity for these brands to come together for a shared cause and give back during the holiday season. The funds raised from this season’s campaign will go directory to protecting wild lands and waters across North America.

Join the #WeKeepItWild campaign by supporting these brands during the week of November 2-8, 2023. For more information about The Conservation Alliance, please visit conservationalliance.com.

About The Conservation Alliance

The Conservation Alliance is a coalition of over 270 like-minded member companies who pool resources to fund and advocate for the protection of North America’s cherished wild places and outdoor spaces. Through the collective power of their membership – companies from a range of industries – from the outdoor industry to brewers, bankers, sportsmen, and renewable energy – take bold steps to conserve wild public lands and waters. Since 1989, they’ve awarded over $31.5 million in grants and helped protect over 81 million acres and 3,580 river miles, remove or halt 38 dams, purchase 22 climbing areas & designate five marine reserves. For complete information about The Conservation Alliance, visit conservationalliance.com.

 

 

 

 

The Visit Oceanside Adaptive Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour (AASP) Continues to Make Waves in the Sport with Unprecedented Growth and Prize Money

Truckee, CA — November 2nd, 2023- The Association of Adaptive Surfing Professionals (AASP), sponsored by Visit Oceanside, has just concluded another successful season, marking a significant milestone in the world of adaptive surfing. With 96 athletes from 17 countries participating in various events around the globe, AASP has firmly established itself as a leader in promoting inclusivity, athleticism, and excellence within the adaptive surfing community.

The 2023 season was nothing short of remarkable, as AASP’s commitment to the sport was exemplified through the generous distribution of over $134,000 in prize money. This remarkable contribution not only highlights AASP’s dedication to promoting adaptive surfing but also emphasizes their unwavering support for the athletes who continue to inspire and amaze us with their resilience and determination.

One of the standout events of the season was the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship (ASC) powered by the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, which witnessed extraordinary growth since its inception. Charles “Chaka” Webb, a respected figure in the adaptive surfing community, expressed his enthusiasm for the sport’s rapid expansion.  He stated, “I’m overwhelmed by the enormous growth from the first year of the U.S. Open ASC at 45 athletes to this year, almost 100 athletes, and the prize money growth from the first year $13,000 to now $32,000. To watch the new faces of our sport that are young water men and women charging in very challenging conditions and surfing some of the world’s elite waves at such a high level. I am blessed to be part of such an amazing community of elite professional athletes.”

AASP’s dedication to growth doesn’t stop here. Looking ahead to 2024, they are excited to announce the addition of Byron Bay to their event roster. This expansion signifies AASP’s commitment to raising the stakes for the platform and the athletes they support. As the sport continues to evolve, AASP is poised to lead the way in shaping the future of adaptive surfing.

Throughout the season, AASP demonstrated their passion for the sport, their athletes, and their global community. The Hawaii ASC, Costa Rica Open Pro of Adaptive Surfing, and the U.S. Open ASC provided an extraordinary platform for adaptive surfers to showcase their talents and inspire others.

AASP remains dedicated to creating an inclusive and empowering environment for adaptive surfers worldwide. Their commitment to nurturing the growth of the sport, increasing prize money, and expanding their event locations sets the stage for an exciting and promising future for adaptive surfing.

For more information about Adaptive Surfing Professionals (AASP), please visit https://adaptivesurfingprofessionals.com/ & https://stokeforlife.org/.