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Interviews, special reports, event coverage, and more. en Copyright SNEWS® LLC, all rights reserved Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:05 -0700 60 http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24310.html Salewa North America (owners of the Salewa, Dynafit, and Pomoca brands) is proud to announce two key appointments to its sales and marketing team. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24310.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24311.html Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. announces a series of recent accomplishments and product awards for forthcoming 2012 offerings. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24311.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24312.html On December 29th, 2011 Rod Johnson, owner and founder of Midwest Mountaineering awarded a $10,000 check to Brett Feldman, executive director of The Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24312.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24315.html Global and regional licensing agreements will extend Crocs brand to accessories, apparel and eyewear. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24315.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24309.html The Snowpulse cartridges for the “Inflation System 1.0” have a defective pressure gauge and must be replaced. Cartridges from the current 2011/12 winter season as well as all Mammut airbag products are not affected by this recall. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24309.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24283.html Soleus has been named the exclusive watch of the East Coast Adventure Racing Series (ECARS) founded by American Adventure Sports. ECARS is the premiere Regional Adventure Racing (AR) Series in the United States with over $60,000 in cash and prizes. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24283.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24284.html Westcomb, (www.westcomb.com) a recognized innovator in technical outdoor apparel and domestic manufacturing, proudly announces the addition of John Evans as Chief Operating Officer. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24284.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24285.html . Julbo is on the lookout for talented skiers and riders to carry the brand’s momentum as ambassadors via enrollment in the new Julbo Glen University Session(JGUS). Starting today, class is now in session, beginning with POW 101: photo contest. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24285.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24293.html America’s Largest TRAILgating Party on Saturday, June 2nd. The event will bring outdoor enthusiasts across the country together to celebrate America's magnificent trail system and its countless supporters and volunteers. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24293.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24269.html ORTOVOX Sportartikel GmbH, manufacturers of the world’s best snow safety products, is proud announce they have entered a LICENCING PARTNERSHIP for the use of the ABS-INSIDE SYSTEM for backpacks. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24269.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24273.html Hydro Flask, the first and only bottle producer in the world to exclusively make double-wall vacuum insulated products, was announced as one of three overall best new product winners at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show, January 26-28, in Orlando, FL. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24273.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24274.html The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is taking dramatic steps to inspire youth—specifically African American youth—to get outside, get active, and become stewards of wild places. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24274.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24275.html Guild Built, Guide Tested® First Ascent Emperor Parka Wins National Geographic Gear of the Year Award http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24275.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24279.html Clearfield, UT – Petzl is teaming up with HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation and Ragnar Events, LLC to raise funds and awareness for the fight against ovarian cancer. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24279.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24280.html Renowned Colorado guide service to employ SCARPA footwear exclusively for guides, clients. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24280.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24260.html NRS is pleased to announce the launch of its new community website: community.nrsweb.com. With a focus on high-quality and interactive content, the site includes a community hub, two blogs,a launch map, a Team NRS page and Gear Swap classified ads. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24260.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24261.html Pelican International is pleased to announce the nomination of four new key members to its Operations, Information Technology and Sales teams and its partnership with two new sales agencies. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24261.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24263.html President Obama has outlined details of his Veterans Job Corps initiative, which includes $1 billion to develop a conservation program that will create jobs for veterans restoring public lands. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24263.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24264.html Drift Innovation, manufacturer of the Drift HD action camera, officially announces Motovan as their powersports distributor in Canada. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24264.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24266.html In a continuing effort to capitalize on the ever-changing landscape of social media and video, Mountainsmith has partnered up with TrueHero Events and Productions to further their reach in these areas. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24266.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST