SNEWS®: Outdoor Press Releases

Petzl and Utah Open Lands to Present at Land Trust Alliance Meeting

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Petzl and Utah Open Lands (UOL) are joining forces again, this time to share best practices in creating alliances between business and non-profits.

Outdoor Industry Companies Help Bring Shoes to Remote Region of Nepal

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Over a dozen Outdoor Industry companies banded together to support Little Yoga Warriors’ Katherine Homes and her effort to deliver shoes and socks to Nepalese people in need.

Third Annual Paddling Life Pro Invitational May 26

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Paddling Life's third annual Pro Invitational in its hometown Steamboat Springs, Colo., Monday, May 26, featuring Ruth Gordon; Andrew Holcombe; Stephen Wright; Tanya Faux; Nick Troutman; and more!

Oboz Relocates to New, Larger Headquarters

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Oboz - the new outdoor footwear brand that arrived at retailers this year - has relocated to a new headquarters in Bozeman, Montana.

Firewire Teams with 3point5.com to Release Online Retail Training

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Firewire, a relative newcomer in surfboard manufacturing that has expanded quickly onto the international surfing scene, recently teamed with 3point5.com to produce online retail sales training.

POC USA Appoints Backbone Media To Manage Public Relations Efforts

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

POC, known for its innovation and commitment to helmets and body armor protection for extreme sports, such as free skiing, racing, BMX and DH mountain biking has retained Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colorado to handle its public relations efforts.

K2 Sports Reorganizes U.S. Sales Management Team

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

K2 Sports announced today several promotions in a major reorganization of its U.S. sales management team.

Call for Participants: Climbers Needed to Summit Highest Peaks in 50 States

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Summer Summit Challenge to Be Held June 27 to July 6 to Benefit American Foundation for Children with AIDS. Climb any hill or mountain, and help save a life!

Sherpani Hires New Director of Sales, Assistant Sales Manager

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Sherpani announced today the addition of Gillian Pierce to its roster as director of sales for the global outdoor market and Rebecca Pallas as assistant sales manager.

REI Invites Children to Get Outside This Summer

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) invites children, adults and families to get active in the outdoors this summer with Kids’ Passport to Adventure.

Sugar Bowl Ski Area Adds HERA Foundation to Jam for a Cure Event

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Sugar Bowl's 2008 Boarding for Breast Cancer Jam for a Cure event expanded its reach by raising raising money for the HERA Foundation and ovarian cancer research.

Montrail Raises Over $21,000 for HERA Foundation with Run Like a Girl

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Over 500 people attended the Montrail Run Like a Girl race in Richmond, Virginia. The event raised over 21,000 for the HERA Foundation.

Prana Donates 1% of Web Sales to HERA Foundation

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Shopping prAna.com Benefits Carbondale Non-profit HERA Foundation to receive 1% of clothing giant's web sales now through Mother's Day.

END Hires Industry Footwear Mavens

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Ex-Montrail/Columbia employees join END in sales and product development

Snow Sports Product Sales Records Strong Growth at Retail for 2007-08 Season to Almost $3 Billion

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

The snow sports products market grew by $280 million to reach $2.97 billion for the 2007.08 season, up from approximately $2.69 billion in all channels last season. Equipment sales were relatively flat in specialty shops and chain stores but increased by more than $40 million in online sales. Apparel sales increased by more than $100 million with snowboard tops and parkas selling very well in all channels.

Jay Getzel Joins Mountainsmith as Domestic Sales Manager

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Erik Specht, director of sales and marketing for Mountainsmith, has announced the appointment of Jay Getzel to the newly-created position of domestic sales manager.

Lifeboat Solutions Expands Clientele with Safe Bicycling Innovations

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Lifeboat Solutions’ expertise and Trade Show Management Program tapped to facilitate
design, production and launch initiatives for new bicycle lighting system

Eagle Creek Hires Southern California, Arizona, Nevada Outdoor Rep

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Corinne Olson to serve as in-house sales representative for Eagle Creek.

Injinji Performance Toe Socks Inspire the Great Sock Debate

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Few people would consider wearing mittens while they perform their everyday activities. So, if having the hands in a tube-like encasement all day is unthinkable, why have we long been wearing mittens on our feet?

Big City Mountaineers Launches the Change a Life Campaign

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Big City Mountaineers, the nation’s leading volunteer organization devoted to mentoring urban teens during wilderness trips, launches the 2008 Change a Life Campaign designed to motivate fundraising among volunteers.