Chris Dickey

Golden, CO (Nov 8, 2018) — The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest and largest climbing advocacy non-profit, is proudly expanding the organization’s efforts to engage active-duty military and veterans through new membership options and proactive outreach. The effort—led ...read more

Golden, CO (Oct 17, 2018) — The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest and largest non-profit organization for climbers, is pleased to accept applications for more than $40,000 in financial support for climbers and backcountry snowboarders with an epic adventure in mind. ...read more

October 15, 2018 - Boulder, CO. The Access Fund and American Alpine Club are pleased to announce the 2018 Anchor Replacement Fund grant awards. Now in its third year, the grant program launched to address the growing concerns of anchor failure and the access issues that could ...read more

Austin, TX. (September 25, 2018) — Kammok, designer of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is proud to add the Bobcat Trail Quilt to their lineup of premium insulated camp gear. Joining the Thylacine, Firebelly and All Adventure Camp Blankets, the Bobcat is a ...read more

Jackson, WY (Sept 19, 2018) — Somewear Labs, an emerging leader in adventure communication technology, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Purple Orange Brand Communications to oversee and manage all PR efforts on behalf of the brand.Following a successful crowdfunding ...read more

Emeryville, CA (September 18, 2018) – Oru Kayak, makers of the original origami-inspired folding kayak, is thrilled to unveil the “Haven,” an all new convertible tandem kayak. After years of customer request, Oru designers took on the challenge to create the company’s largest and ...read more

Jackson Hole, WY (Sept 10, 2018) — Purple Orange, a boutique creative communications agency specializing in outdoor and active lifestyle brands, is thrilled to announce the addition of Patrick Chadwick to its Jackson Hole office. Chadwick will provide additional depth and ...read more

St. Louis, MO (August 15, 2018) — TOMS, the One for One® shoes and accessories company, and So iLL, makers of environmentally conscious and stylish climbing equipment, are proud to unveil a joint climbing-inspired product initiative to support 1Climb, a non-profit organization ...read more

Golden, CO (June 26, 2018) — The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest and largest non-profit organization for climbers, is pleased to announce that UIAA World Cup Ice Climbing is coming to Denver, Colorado February 23 – 24, 2019. The new North American tour stop will ...read more

Golden, CO (May 15, 2018) — The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Access Fund — two of our country’s foremost climbing advocacy non-profit organizations — brought over 60 climbers from across the country to Washington DC last week to speak with lawmakers about protecting our ...read more

Golden, CO (May 2, 2018) — The American Alpine Club (AAC), the country’s oldest and largest climbing and mountaineering member organization, is thrilled to announce the organization’s 2018 inductees to the Hall of Mountaineering Excellence and the winner of the 2018 H Adams ...read more