Outdoor Industry Association Releases The Outdoor Recreation Economy Report Thriving outdoor recreation economy generates $887 billion in consumer spending annually and supports 7.6 million American jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2017 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today ...read more
Access Fund Announces 2016 Sharp End Awards March 6, 2017. Boulder, CO - Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that protects America’s climbing, is honored to present its 2016 Sharp End Awards to an amazing group of volunteers and activists who stand out in their ...read more
The Appalachian Mountain Club Leads the Charge to Help Protect Rumney's Final Frontier September 19th, 2016 (Rumney, NH) – Two local chapters of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) announced today that they are stepping up to help The Rumney Climber’s Association (RCA) and ...read more
PORTLAND, Ore. — Brandlive, a leading web-based platform for enterprise-class branded live video, in a partnership with Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the leading trade association and voice of the outdoor recreation industry, will be streaming key sessions and events from ...read more
Thurmont, MD. June 22, 2016. As the nation celebrates the 100th anniversary of our National Park Service, Mid Atlantic Climbers and Access Fund applaud Catoctin Mountain Park for restoring bouldering access, allowing the mid-Atlantic climbing community a chance to discover one of ...read more
Breaks, VA. June 6, 2016. – Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that protects America’s climbing, is excited to announce that Breaks Interstate Park, which sits across the southwest Virginia/southeast Kentucky line, is now officially open to rock climbing. One of only ...read more
Boulder, Colo. - Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is conducting research for a Retail Benchmarking Report that provides participants with detailed financial, operational and compensation analyses and measurements against the greater retailer industry. In addition to receiving ...read more
May 12, 2016 – Birmingham, AL. Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that protects America’s climbing, and Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) are excited to launch a three-year stewardship initiative to improve rock climbing areas in the greater Birmingham, Alabama ...read more
(Boulder, CO) April 19, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) will hold the 24th annual Capitol Summit on April 26-27, 2016. The event brings together outdoor industry executives and emerging leaders in Washington, D.C. to represent their businesses and to lobby members of ...read more
(Boulder, CO) April 19, 2016 – Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) will hold the 24th annual Capitol Summit on April 26-27, 2016. The event brings together outdoor industry executives and emerging leaders in Washington, D.C. to represent their businesses and to lobby members of ...read more
Slade, KY, March 15, 2016 – A new study led by Eastern Kentucky University finds rock climbers have a significant economic impact in the Red River Gorge region of southeastern Kentucky. The Red River Gorge region is renowned for its rock climbing areas, which attract climbers ...read more
Each year the Access Fund recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that go above and beyond to volunteer their time and efforts to protecting America's climbing. These recipients stand out in their commitment to the American climbing community, and the Access Fund is ...read more
Boulder, CO – Access Fund and Petzl have teamed up to bring the Future of Fixed Anchors II conference to Las Vegas, Nevada on April 1-2, 2016. The conference will address the issue of aging climbing bolts and outline a vision for the future of fixed anchor replacement in the ...read more
Rumney, NH - Rumney Climber’s Association (RCA) and Access Fund are pleased to announce they have secured the exclusive right to purchase Rumney’s Northwest Crags for permanent conservation and climbing access. The Northwest Crags are the final set of privately owned climbing ...read more
Williston, VT (January 13, 2016) – Mammut, the Swiss quality providers of alpine gear and apparel, are excited to announce plans for the opening of the brand’s first retail store in North America. Partnering with MetroRock Climbing Centers in their soon to be opening Brooklyn ...read more
December 7, 2015. Boulder, CO – Access Fund, the national advocacy group that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, and Jeep® brand are thrilled to announce the launch of a second Conservation Team in January, 2016. The two brands joined forces in 2011 ...read more
Grand Junction, CO. October 19, 2015 – Access Fund, the national advocacy group that keeps climbing areas open and conserved, and the Grand Junction-based Western Colorado Climbers’ Coalition (WCCC) are pleased to announce the transfer of three major cliffs in Unaweep Canyon from ...read more
October 14, 2015. Boulder, CO – The Access Fund and American Alpine Club are pleased to announce the first-ever grant round for the new Anchor Replacement Fund. During this round, we have awarded a total of $10,000 to seventeen anchor replacement projects across the country. The ...read more
Williston, VT (September 23, 2015) – Mammut, the Swiss quality providers of alpine gear and apparel, is excited to announce the hire of Andrew D’Acquisto as North American Sales Director. Andrew will drive the North American sales force for Mammut with nearly twenty years of ...read more
July 22, 2015. Boulder, CO – The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, is pleased to announce that it has acquired 360 acres at the Homestead climbing area in central Arizona, in partnership with ...read more
June 25, 2015. Marquette, MI – The Upper Peninsula Climbers Coalition (UPCC) and the Access Fund are pleased to announce that the historic AAA Walls are reopened to recreational climbing. The rock formations are in a remote area off County Road 510 outside of Big Bay. “The AAA ...read more
April 16, 2015. Boulder, CO – Access Fund is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting an annual event celebration over the weekend of May 15-17, 2015, in partnership with Patagonia. The event, Solid Protection: Tools and Strategies for Protecting the Places We Love to Climb, ...read more
Salt Lake City, UT (April 2, 2015) —Petzl is thrilled to receive Climbing’s “2015 Editors’ Choice Award” for both their Hirundos harness and Cirro crashpad. On stands now, Climbing’s April issue features awards for the most esteemed climbing gear for spring 2015. Petzl ...read more
Boulder, Colorado (January 15th, 2015) – Momentum Media PR has added talent to their team and Boulder office with the hire of Anya Frans as PR and Social Media Account Executive. Anya’s hire will support the company’s commitment to brands that are industry leaders within the ...read more
Salt Lake City, UT (January 14, 2014) — Petzl America, the North American headquarters of verticality equipment and hands-free lighting company Petzl, is extremely proud to receive the distinction of Platinum LEED certification for their new building. The Leadership in Energy and ...read more
Mammut, the Swiss quality providers of alpine gear and apparel, are welcoming two new reps to three key territories for the brand. Hampton Kew and the team at Evolution Outdoor Sales will be responsible for sales and service of the New England states, while Cody Prudoehl and ...read more
Grand Junction, Colorado. October 9, 2014 - Western Colorado Climbers’ Coalition (WCCC) and the Access Fund are pleased to announce the purchase of two major cliffs in Unaweep Canyon that secure permanent public access. Acquisition of the Television Wall and Lower Mothers ...read more
Abingdon, Virginia. October 3, 2014 - The Access Fund and Carolina Climbers Coalition (CCC) are thrilled to announce the acquisition of a large portion of the Hidden Valley climbing area (also known as ‘Abingdon’) in southwest Virginia. Hidden Valley features hundreds of ...read more
August 28, Clifton, Maine - The Clifton Climbers Alliance (CCA) and Access Fund are thrilled to announce the final acquisition of Eagle Bluff in central Maine for permanent conservation and recreational access. In February 2014, the Access Fund secured an Option Agreement to ...read more
Salt Lake City, UT (August 22, 2014) — Petzl America, the North American headquarters of verticality equipment and hands-free lighting company Petzl, announces the opening of the Petzl Technical Institute at their new headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. With a focus on ...read more
BOULDER, CO (August 19, 2014) – The new line of Sea to Summit sleeping mats continues to garner accolades: Sea to Summit is honored to have received the “Best In Show” award from Gear Junkie and “Best New Gear” award from Gear Institute during the North American debut at the ...read more
Moscow, ID (August 13, 2014) -NRS, leading manufacturer of paddlesports accessories and inflatable watercraft, debuted its spring 2015 line at this month’s Summer Market Outdoor Retailer Show. New additions to the NRS product line include two new footwear models, the Crush and ...read more
Williston, VT (August 8, 2014) – Mammut, the Swiss quality providers of alpine gear and apparel, was excited to team up with Big City Mountaineers to summit Mt. Whitney as part of their ongoing commitment and international programs to promote wilderness "Access for All.” The team ...read more
Broomfield, CO (August 5, 2014) - SealSkinz®, leading UK makers of waterproof, windproof and breathable accessories for the hands, feet and head, has announced new technology available in their Fall 2014 product line. Coming on the heels of their recent rebranding, this ...read more
Broomfield, CO (August 1, 2014) - SealSkinz®, makers of waterproof, windproof and breathable accessories for the hands, feet and head, unveils a new website aligned with the brand’s new look for fall 2014. Serving a global consumer base, SealSkinz created specific sites for the ...read more
PORTLAND, OR – July 29, 2014 – Bogs Footwear, debuts the brand’s first ever sandal collection for spring 2015 on display at this month’s Summer Market Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, August 5-9, 2014 (booth 123). In addition to a range of sandals, Bogs will also ...read more
July 14, 2014. Lexington, Kentucky – The Access Fund and Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition (RRGCC) are excited to announce they have combined forces to offer joint membership. Climbers can now join and support the Access Fund and RRGCC with a single membership. This new ...read more
Boulder, CO- The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics recently designated Florida’s Little Talbot Island State Parkits first 2014 Leave No Trace Hot Spot as part of the nonprofit organization’s campaign to put Leave No Trace into action on public lands across the country. ...read more
Boulder, CO. April 15, 2014 – The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, is excited to announce that Mountain Hardwear has signed on as a supporting sponsor of the Access Fund’s traveling Conservation ...read more
April 2, 2014. Boulder, CO – The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps US climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, is pleased to announce that it has awarded over $21,000 in this first round of the 2014 Climbing Preservation Grants Program. ...read more
Muir Valley owners/managers, Rick and Liz Weber, have announced their plan to gift this popular climbing preserve to the Friends of Muir Valley Inc (FOMV). Contingent on FOMV achieving a set of goals during 2014, ownership of the preserve will pass from the Webers to FOMV by ...read more
Williston, VT (March 5, 2014) –Inspections conducted by Mammut have shown that there is an assembly problem affecting individual Mammut and Snowpulse brand avalanche airbags from the Winter 2011/2012 and Winter 2012/2013 production seasons. The problem is an improperly screwed in ...read more
Williston, VT – Mammut, the Swiss quality providers of alpine gear and apparel, is excited to sponsor the 2014 USSA Junior National Cross-Country Ski Championships. Close to Mammut’s North American headquarters in Vermont, the sporting events will be held at Stowe’s world-class ...read more
NRS, leading manufacturer of rugged, innovative paddling gear and high-performance inflatable watercrafts, is proud to release its Spring 2014 Apparel look book today. Combining a print edition with a multi-media digital version, the new look book showcases the latest NRS sun and ...read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: Mountain climbing rescue devices Hazard: The pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a ...read more
GOLETA, Calif. – Just after the official Bonnaroo line-up was released and tickets went on sale, Teva® (a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation NASDAQ: DECK) adds to the excitement of this year’s festival season with the announcement of its partnership with Bonnaroo Music & ...read more
CLEARFIELD, UT (February 18, 2014)- Petzl America is pleased to announce a new partnership with Figure 8 Sales. As of January 2014, the Minneapolis-based Figure 8 Sales, headed by James Loveridge, has become a part of the Petzl America outside sales team, representing the Petzl ...read more
January 21, 2014-Bogs Footwear, built on a legacy of enduring comfort and on a mission to make better shoes for every day, has picked Momentum Media PR as its agency of record. The all-weather footwear manufacturer selected Momentum for their results-driven approach to public ...read more
Moscow, ID (January 16, 2014) - NRS, leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, rugged paddling gear and high-performance inflatable watercrafts, is excited to announce that, as of 2014, the company is 100% employee owned. NRS associates have assumed full ownership of ...read more
Clearfield, UT- Petzl America, the North American headquarters of verticality equipment and hands-free lighting company Petzl, today announces the appointment of Oliver McLeod to the new Petzl Technical Institute Manager position. In this role, McLeod will oversee operations at ...read more