Boo Turner, Footloose Communications

(Bozeman, Montana—April 19, 2017)— Oboz® Footwear—the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, Montana—announced today that it has hired Dawson Westenskow as its Product Line Manager. As part of the five-person Product Creation team, Westenskow will ...read more

eVent® fabrics is now a bluesign® system partner Lee’s Summit, Missouri, USA—eVent fabrics—which created the first fully waterproof and air permeable membrane technology for apparel, footwear and accessories—has become a bluesign® system partner. bluesign® system partners ...read more

Oboz™ Footwear—the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company located in Bozeman, Montana—has always placed its highest priority on service to the specialty retailers that have helped build the brand since it launched in 2007. Oboz recently added two new team members to manage ...read more

Oboz™ Footwear Builds Marketing Team to Amplify Brand RecognitionChristian Mason and Steve Lowry Promoted; Cultivator Hired as Creative Agency (Bozeman, Montana—February 1, 2017)— Oboz™ Footwear—the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company located in Bozeman, Montana—has ...read more

Overland Park, Kansas, USA—eVent® fabrics is pleased to announce that K2 Apparel is its newest partner in the snowsports business. The longstanding wintersports brand is launching its new apparel line for Winter 2017-18 under the direction of industry veteran Bill Post. K2 ...read more

For Fall/Winter 2017, Oboz is expanding both its insulated footwear line up as well as its best-selling Bridger collection with three new styles for outdoor activities in wintry weather and conditions. The new styles feature honed fit, 3M™ Thinsulate insulation, and matching, ...read more

Flylow brings newest eVent® fabrics technology to the snowsports market for Fall/Winter 2017 eVent DVexpedition prioritizes full weatherproof protection, air permeability and durability Overland Park, Kansas, USA—For fall/winter 2017-18, the newest waterproof membrane ...read more

(Bozeman, Montana)— Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail™ outdoor footwear company located in Bozeman, Montana announced today that it has opened a Product Design and Development office based in Portland, Oregon. In addition to establishing the Portland location, the company has ...read more

Oboz' One More Tree program benefits Trees for the Future Oboz to host party to celebrate at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Thursday, August 4th at 5:00 p.m. – Salt Palace Booth BR401 (Bozeman, Montana—July 26, 2016)—Oboz—the ‘True to the Trail’ outdoor footwear company—is ...read more

eVent DVstorm waterproof fabric technology and innovative details offer better solutions for mountain running and Original Mountain Marathon races AVA JACKET will be on display at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, eVent fabrics Booth 155-305, August 3-6, 2016Lancaster England, ...read more

Overland Park, Kansas, USA and Charlotte, North Carolina, USA—Winter is just around the corner, and Giordana (www.giordanacycling.com) and eVent® fabrics (www.eventfabrics.com) are pleased to announce the launch of Giordana’s extensive collection of cycling apparel featuring ...read more

eVent® fabrics Teams Up with Alé to Sponsor the Alé La Merckx Granfondo Verona on June 12th Two thousand cyclists will receive an Alé jacket made with eVent waterproof technology Overland Park, Kansas, USA—eVent® fabrics (http://www.eventfabrics.com) is pleased to announced it ...read more

(Bozeman, Montana—April 12, 2016)—Oboz—the ‘True to the Trail’ outdoor footwear company—is aiming to make the world a little bit better this Earth day by planting 100,000 trees. The Bozeman, Montana-company is raising funds for Trees for the Future, an international aid ...read more

Oboz—the ‘True to the Trail’ outdoor footwear company—moved to new, larger headquarters in Bozeman, Montana on October 1, 2015. The relocation gives Oboz much-needed space to further accommodate the company’s continued growth. Oboz’ new home is in a renovated 1900s-era ...read more

eVent fabrics at A+A show (Hall 11 G24) will highlight new customer Greenham and its products for professional market Overland Park, Kansas, USA—eVent® fabrics is pleased to welcome Greenham—the UK-based supplier of workwear and personal protection equipment—as it launches its ...read more

Popular high-adrenaline films of the 40th Annual Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival go on tour in 2016 in North America and internationally (Bozeman, Montana—September 15, 2015)—Oboz—the ‘True to the Trail’ outdoor footwear company based in Bozeman, Montana—is pleased to ...read more

Oboz—the Bozeman, Montana-based outdoor footwear company—has hired Stephanie Greenbaum as its new Customer Service Manager. Greenbaum, who will direct Oboz’ team of dealer and consumer service reps, started her job on July 23rd. “We're excited to have Stephanie join our team and ...read more

Details: Booth 3000 - Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015 Thursday, August 6th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Light snacks and refreshments Stories and images about the relief work sponsored by Sherpa Adventure Gear T-shirt sales ($20) will benefit Sherpa's ongoing Nepal earthquake ...read more

High-stretch fabric with eVent DVstretch™ ePTFE membranetechnology is featured in the 2015 Northwave Arctic Jacket Overland Park, Kansas, USA and Treviso, Italy—A new winter cycling season is already around the corner, and eVent fabrics® and Northwave are pleased to announce a ...read more

KENT, WASHINGTON, USA and KATHMANDU, NEPAL—May 6, 2015— Outdoor apparel manufacturer Sherpa Adventure Gear is pleased to announce that Schneider Sales Associates and Jason Ramsey of Southern Overland Sales have joined its team of independent sales reps, effective immediately. ...read more

100% of funds raised to meet initial $30,000 goal will support immediate aid in remote villages KENT, WASHINGTON, USA and KATHMANDU, NEPAL—April 28, 2015— Kathmandu-based outdoor apparel manufacturer Sherpa Adventure Gear has created an earthquake relief fund called “Help Sherpas ...read more

Dooley Intermed International medical team heads to Nepal May 1-10th toprovide eye care to villagers in remote Gorkha region Sherpa Adventure Gear will supply 24-person team with functional, weather-ready outdoor apparel  KENT, WASHINGTON, USA and KATHMANDU, NEPAL—April 7, ...read more

(Bozeman, Montana—March 13, 2015)—Chuck Roth—the designer of Oboz Footwear since the company’s inception—has joined Oboz as an employee. Roth, who is a co-founder and co-owner of Oboz, has, over the years, consulted with the company as its sole designer and has also contributed ...read more

(Bozeman, Montana—February 23, 2015)—Oboz Footwear is pleased to announce it has selected sixteen hikers and dedicated outdoor adventurers to make up its inaugural Trail Team of ambassadors. The sixteen ambassadors hail from around the country and were chosen from a large pool ...read more

(Kent, WA and Kathmandu, Nepal)—January 29, 2015—Sherpa Adventure Gear’s Kirtipur Sweater Jacket has been announced as the 2015 ISPO AWARD GOLD WINNER for Outdoor Lifestyle & Fashion products in the annual competition that culminates at the ISPO Munich sporting goods trade show. ...read more

Reception on January 22nd at Outdoor Retailer Celebrates ‘Ladies of K2’ Dawa Yangzum Sherpa and Pasang Lhamu Sherpa became  the first Nepalese and Sherpa women to summit K2 on July 26, 2014 Sherpa Adventure Gear – Booth 12042 – Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, Salt Lake City ...read more

(Bozeman, MT, December 19, 2014)—Oboz (www.obozfootwear.com) has tapped the experience and talent of Derek Gustafson to lead its product development team, the company announced today. In joining Oboz, Gustafson returns home to his native Bozeman, Montana after an 8-year tenure ...read more

Oboz now dedicates its customer service reps to territories (Bozeman, MT, December 9, 2014)—Oboz Footwear (www.obozfootwear.com) is pleased to welcome Steve Lowry as the newest member of its customer service team. With Steve’s hire, Oboz is now dedicating its customer service ...read more

(Bozeman, MT—December 5, 2014)—Oboz Footwear is seeking ambitious hikers and adventurers to apply to join Oboz’ 2015 Trail Team. The grassroots ambassadors—who will be selected early in 2015—will share their experiences via Oboz’ blog, so the company is interested in finding ...read more

(Bozeman, MT, October 17, 2014)—Oboz (www.obozfootwear.com) is pleased to announce that Jeni Anthon and Casey Kampf have joined its team in financial operations and customer service, respectively. The two women are on the job in key roles that support Oboz’ international and ...read more

KENT, WASHINGTON, USA and KATHMANDU, NEPAL—October 15, 2014—Sherpa Adventure Gear (www.sherpaadventuregear.com) is pleased to announce that Terri Reade has joined its team as the new Sales Manager for North America. Reade has worked in the outdoor industry since 1993, and she ...read more

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market – Booth MR150BAugust 6-9th, Salt Lake City, Utah eVent® fabrics will unveil the next evolution of the eVent brand at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 6th in booth MR150B. The revitalized logo is the ...read more

New for Spring ’15 Preview Outdoor Retailer Summer Market - Booth 3000 - August 6-9, 2014 Sherpa Adventure Gear’s made-in-Nepal* line features new apparel for dedicated outdoor enthusiasts of all types—from Himalayan alpinists to hikers and travelers. Here's a sampler of ...read more

Spring '15 Preview - Outdoor Retailer Summer Market - Booth BR401 Oboz’ three new hiking shoes for Spring ’15 feature signature Oboz benefits—tough, durable uppers, trail-ready outsoles and top quality insoles. Common features and benefits of the Teewinot, Switchback and ...read more

DVStretch™ innovation the result of collaboration between ITTTAI-Bel Punto S.r.l. and eVent fabrics eVent® fabrics - Outdoor Retailer – MR150B -August 6-9, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Stretch fabrics made with the patented eVent® membrane technology is coming to the active ...read more

eVent fabrics’ DVStorm™ membrane technology comes to market in Spring ’15 with new products from Rab® and Montane® eVent fabrics - Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Booth MR150B – August 6-9, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA eVent fabrics’ newest waterproof and air permeable membrane ...read more

Product Preview – New for Spring 2015 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Booth BR401 – August 6-9, 2014/Salt Lake City Oboz’ new line of do-it-all Trailsport shoes take it to the trail and more with a go-fast, low profile design that balances weight savings with crucial foot ...read more

For Immediate Release Reception at Outdoor Retailer will honor Sherpa who lost lives on Everest Lakpa Rita Sherpa, Tashi Sherpa and Norbu Tenzing Norgay will speak Sherpa Adventure Gear – Booth 3000 – Outdoor Retailer Thursday, August 7th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Speakers start ...read more

(Bozeman, MT, June 5, 2014)—Oboz is pleased to announce that Christian Mason will become its new National Sales Manager, starting June 15th. Mason will lead Oboz’ independent sales force for North America, and develop overall strategies and tactics to fuel the company’s continued ...read more

ASA and O’Brien Sales now representing the brand in Northeast and Midwest regions respectively KENT, WASHINGTON, USA and KATHMANDU, NEPAL—May 14, 2014—Sherpa Adventure Gear is pleased to announce that A Stich Above (ASA) and O’Brien Sales are now representing the outdoor apparel ...read more

Donations in May to Paldorje Education Fund - Children of Everest will be earmarked for childrens’ schooling KENT, WASHINGTON, USA and KATHMANDU, NEPAL—May 6, 2014—In response to the loss of 16 Sherpa men to the avalanche on Mount Everest, Sherpa Adventure Gear—through its ...read more

Overland Park, KS, USA — eVent fabrics is pleased to welcome Craft to the family of sporting goods brands that use the original air permeable and waterproof technology found only in eVent fabrics. Craft has introduced eVent fabrics in its Tech Rain Jacket for cycling ...read more

Josh Wise Joins Oboz Footwear as Marketing Coordinator (Bozeman, MT, March 20, 2014)—Oboz is pleased to announce that Josh Wise has joined the company as its new marketing coordinator and graphic designer, effective March 13th. Wise will manage all trade and consumer-facing ...read more

(Bozeman, Montana, United States, February 11, 2014)—Oboz footwear is expanding itsinternational distribution with a new partner for Japan—ITOCHU Corporation. ITOCHU will launch Oboz’ line of outdoor footwear to the retail market starting in Fall 2014. Oboz president and ...read more

(Bozeman, MT, November 7, 2013)—Oboz Footwear welcomes Elizabeth Sinclair to its customer service team to build personal connections with Oboz’ growing consumer base. Sinclair will also assist with dealer services. “Elizabeth brings retail and customer relations know-how to our ...read more

Overland Park, KS — GE (NYSE: GE) announced today that the expanded polytetrafluorothylene (ePTFE) membranes used in eVent fabrics for apparel and footwear for outdoor activities, cycling and snow sports, have been awarded the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification. The OEKO-TEX® ...read more

KENT, WASHINGTON—September 17, 2013—Sherpa Adventure Gear is pleased to welcome two new sales teams to its family to represent the growing outdoor apparel brand in the Southeast and Upper Midwest territories, effectively immediately. Adventure Marketing Group and Gertner Outdoors ...read more

KENT, WASHINGTON, USA and KATHMANDU, NEPAL—June 20, 2013—Sherpa Adventure Gear today announced and welcomes three key members to its staff who will support the growing company’s product design and development and customer service teams. Effective immediately, Gina Heard is ...read more