Old Town, ME - March 27, 2018 Old Town, the century-old leader in innovative watercraft products, has announced that it will join the 2018 Live Outside and Play Tour; a seven-month excursion to the country’s top outdoor hot spots led by the Blue Ridge Outdoors and Elevation ...read more
LOS ANGELES – March 28, 2017 – *Hyland’s Leg Cramps, the Official Cramp Relief Sponsor of the Boston Marathon, recently launched the Find Yourself, Find the Finish Line campaign to encourage athletes to strive for personal achievement. The campaign features 14 incredible female ...read more
Asheville, NC – Darby Communications, a boutique Public Relations firm specializing in the outdoor, fitness and wellness industries, has strengthened their already robust team with two new employees, Suzanne Hermann and Julie Bacon. The team’s expansion supports the firm's latest ...read more
LOS ANGELES – Hyland’s, a trusted maker of homeopathic medicines for over 100 years, is proud to announce the beginning of a long-term partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.). Hyland’s Leg Cramps, the Official Leg Cramp Relief Partner of the Boston Marathon, ...read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Coral DarbyDarby Communicationscoral@darbycommunications.com828-254-0914 o/ 828.230.0170 cBoulder, Colo.- January 12, 2016 – To celebrate the 2016 National Park Service centennial, The Backpacker National Park Centennial Tour team, Aidan ...read more
October 4, 2013 – St. George, UT – This year’s Huntsman World Senior Games run from October 7 – 19 in St. George, Utah. Over 10,000 athletes from around the world are expected to participate in 122 events. Hyland’s, the nation’s oldest and largest homeopathic medicine ...read more
Seattle, WA – When a disaster such as a tornado or flood strikes, having supplies on hand can make a crucial difference and even save lives. Yet according to a recent survey, only 57 percent of Americans have an emergency preparedness kit ready at home. During September, National ...read more
Seattle, WA - US distributor Industrial Revolution celebrates the showcasing of their partnership brand, Swedish startup myFC, as one of two innovative companies presented to President Barack Obama on Wednesday, September 4. As cited by the Royal Institute of Technology, myFC is ...read more
Tukwila, WA – Inc. Magazine has recognized Industrial Revolution on its seventh annual 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. This is the fourth year that the Washington-based manufacturer and distributor of innovative outdoor accessories has appeared on the list, improving ...read more
Seattle, WA – For the second time in the last 5 years, Outside Magazine has recognized Industrial Revolution on its list of “100 Best Places to Work.” The Washington-based manufacturer and distributor of innovative outdoor accessories such as UCO Candle Lanterns, Light My Fire ...read more
Seattle, WA – At this year’s Summer Outdoor Retailer, a myFC PowerTrekk fuel cell charger and assortment of Esbit cookware are up for grabs at booth #40, Industrial Revolution’s home base at the show. At 1:00 pm on days 1, 2, and 3 of the show, Graeme Esarey, the company’s ...read more
Seattle, WA – Can’t find your tent after a long climb? Struggle to set-up camp in the dark, or trip over guy lines at night? UCO’s new StakeLight tent stake makes night-time camping easier and safer with a clever new tent stake that has both an area light and a strobe.“The ...read more
Seattle, WA – Industrial Revolution has partnered with Swedish company myFC to distribute the myFC PowerTrekk™, a cutting-edge portable fuel cell charger, in the US. myFC PowerTrekk charges smart phones, cameras and other USB-compatible devices in minutes through a clean-energy ...read more
Seattle, WA –In extreme sports and outdoor adventure photography, a fraction of a second and the slightest movement can make all the difference in the outcome of a photo. The UltraPod GO, the latest tripod from Pedco, gives photographers a secret weapon that keeps a camera steady ...read more
Seattle, WA –Industrial Revolution announces today its partnership with Mora of Sweden for US distribution of Morakniv. In Sweden, this line of specialty knives for craft, hunting, fishing and other pursuits has been synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship and precision since ...read more
Tukwila, WA - Industrial Revolution, the Washington-based manufacturer and distributor of innovative outdoor accessories such as UCO candle lanterns and Stormproof Matches and Light My Fire, the Swedish Spork and FireSteel® company, has joined forces with Asheville, North ...read more
Los Angeles, CA – November 5, 2012 – After 10 weeks, Mike Ehredt is nearing his finale finish of Project America Run. This Veterans Day, November 11th, 2012, ultra-runner and Army Veteran Mike Ehredt will finish Part II of Project America Run at the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, ...read more
Hope, ID – In 2010, Mike Ehredt launched Project America Run and the idea of One Life, One Flag, One Mile. For every mile he runs, Ehredt stops and plants an American flag, tied with a yellow ribbon carrying the name, rank, age and hometown of fallen Soldiers, and salutes. In ...read more
Asheville, NC – A revolutionary new water sport is on the way to a river, lake or beach this summer. Bodyboating on a Bellyak is the fresh, new way to play on the water and is certain to appeal to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. It combines the full body fitness of ...read more
Goodhew, crafters of superior and innovative lifestyle socks, is eager to introduce its highly anticipated collection, Sockwell. This new brand is Goodhew's solution to foot discomfort, enabling customers to feel better and be better. The therapeutic line debuts this fall with ...read more
Goodhew’s powerhouse leadership team of Jim Markley, Thomas Lee and Mercedes Marchand are passionate about socks, and they are on a mission to make Goodhew the sock for every walk in the walk of life. Building on a strong base of unique yarn combinations, knowledge of knitting ...read more
Red Wing, MN – May 31, 2011– Vasque ambassador and U.S. Army veteran Mike Ehredt, who made national headlines during his inspirational 2010 Project American Run, will once again pay tribute to wounded veterans with a unique ultra-distance run this spring.Running in the Vasque ...read more
Goodhew, crafter of premium, performance lifestyle socks, has been highlighted on the ABC World News “Made in America†online report for their commitment to Made in the USA production. The ongoing nightly series, hosted by anchor Diane Sawyer, is educating the public on ...read more
Goodhew LLC, manufacturer of high-performance lifestyle socks, is starting the New Year with a new team member. Effective immediately, renowned hosiery designer, Mercedes Marchand, teams up with Goodhew after spending eight years pioneering the lifestyle sock movement at ...read more
Goodhew LLC, manufacturer of high-performance lifestyle socks, is excited to introduce their Fall 2011, extended women's design collection, featuring hot color combinations and cutting edge styles in their popular Cashmerino-bamboo construction. The Cashmerino collection provides ...read more
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of nomadic comfort including durable hammocks and many adventure travel accessories, is pleased to announce a milestone achievement as 2010 comes to a close – 10 years in business and the purchase of a new building to house ENO’s general ...read more
Overland Equipment, makers of versatile, highly organized and durable active lifestyle bags, is introducing four new products for Fall 2011, the Ellis Large, Taxi, Sierra and Nantucket. Built to last, these bags include Overland Equipment’s standard organizational features that ...read more
Headsweats, the leader in performance driven headwear, is expanding their technical fleece beanie line this winter. They are introducing three new styles, the Alpine Dome Reversible Beanie, Thermal Reversible Beanie and the Performance Beanie, that will offer the quality ...read more
Asheville, NC – ChiLiving, the parent company of ChiRunning® and ChiWalking®, is pleased to announce Jill Gleeson as the new Chief Operating Officer. “I am so proud to represent a company that has made a personal difference in my life,” claims Gleeson. “ChiRunning made running ...read more
Chico, CA – Overland Equipment, makers of versatile, highly organized and durable lifestyle bags, has partnered with Darby Communications for all of their PR needs. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will implement a public relations campaign to heighten brand awareness ...read more
Red Wing, MN – After 45 successful years in the footwear industry, Vasque isn’t about to rest on their laurels. To meet the rising demands for their premium outdoor footwear, they have invested in manpower, significantly increasing their design and development team. This ...read more
Headsweats ambassador and marathon running legend, Doug Kurtis, is getting ready to run his 200th marathon on October 17th at the Detroit Free Press Marathon. Kurtis, 58, was a former director of the marathon. The world record holder for the most career sub 2:20 marathons, 76 ...read more
ChiLiving, the originators of natural movement programs, ChiRunning® and ChiWalking®, appoints Darby Communications as their public relations firm of record. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will educate fitness-based, outdoor, and natural product media on the ...read more
Vasque Athletes from the US and Japan raced at the Shinetsu 5 Mountain Trail Race in Japan this past weekend with top notch results. US Team member Krissy Moehl finished first in the women’s division and fourteenth overall with a time of 13:31:09 followed by Japan Team member ...read more
Red Wing, MN – After six grueling stages, 115 miles of running and 19 hours on the trail, Bryan Dayton and Krissy Moehl of Team Vasque were the first place finishers in the open-mixed category at the 4th Annual 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run. This was Dayton and Moehl’s first ...read more
Vasque Trail Team athlete,Keri Nelson, took first place in the women’s category this weekend at the infamous Pikes Peak Marathon. Her win comes only a day after taking fourth in the Pikes Peak Ascent. The Marathon is a difficult out and back event with 7,815ft elevation gain and ...read more
Duncan Callahan gave an incredible, flawless performance during the Lifetime Fitness Leadville Trail 100 this past weekend. The high-profile 100-mile “Race Across the Sky†attracted over 800 entrants including renowned racers Anton Krupicka and Hal Koerner. Callahan's winning ...read more
San Francisco-based Alite Designs is eager for the release of their new Spring ’11 line-up of innovative yet simple products that help urban folks enjoy spending time outside together. From utensils, to sleeping bags, chairs, or products no self-respecting pooch can be seen ...read more
During Summer Outdoor Retailer Vasque Footwear and Specialized Bicycles will kickoff their Race to the Sky giveaway. Vasque Footwear and Specialized Bicycles, sponsors of the Leadville Trail 100 Race Series, have partnered together to raise money for the LT100 Legacy Scholarship ...read more
Goodhew knows the way to America’s feet is by providing premium Made in the USA socks. Goodhew also believes that functionality and style should be synonymous. A leader in the performance, lifestyle sock category, Goodhew will offer retail partners a collection for spring ’11 ...read more
Team Vasque demonstrated their depth and breadth of talent on the trails this past weekend with multiple top performances. From 26 miles to 100, and an off-road triathlon, Vasque athletes were out in force from the East Coast to the Rocky Mountains.Wild flowers weren't the only ...read more
Dan Dehlin dominated the Run the Keweenaw 2010 with two first place finishes, a second place finish and the overall win, in what marked his first foray back into racing since suffering knee injuries in mid-April. Dehlin, of Marquette, MI, is a member of Team Vasque and a Vasque ...read more
Goodhew will expand their unique product offering this fall with the debut of their new premium 2-pack program. The 2-pack collection delivers a high quality product at the right price to the consumer while simultaneously providing excellent gross margins for the retailer, all ...read more
Vasque footwear, a family-owned company rich in heritage, tackles the spring 2011 collection with an emphasis on their Trail Ready roots. Vasque customers purchase the product because they know it is thoughtfully designed, carefully built, and thoroughly tested by trail zealots ...read more
The Fourth of July weekend brought victories to newcomer Vasque athletes, Brian Rusiecki and Keri Nelson. Rusiecki took first overall at the Finger Lakes Fifties 50 mile race in western New York. Nelson returned to the racing circuit after a two month break and placed first in ...read more
Cincinnati, OH - Headsweats, makers of high-performance, ultra-light, supremely wicking hats and visors, aims to keep athletes safe, as well as dry, with their new Dry Visibility Hat. The bright yellow hat, with reflective striping, makes runners highly visible and the unique ...read more
Cincinnati, OH - Headsweats announced their exclusive agreement with VERSUS, the fastest growing sports cable network in the country and the exclusive television home of the Tour de France in the U.S., to sponsor Bob Roll's Ask Bobke segments featured on the network during the ...read more
Shiloh Mielke, Debbie Livingston and Brian Rusiecki all took first place finishes at races from North Carolina to Vermont this past weekend.Mielke finished first overall at the XTERRA Tsali Off-Road Triathlon in Bryson City, NC, with a time of 1:38:44. The challenging XTERRA ...read more
Athletes from Vasque Trail Team spent the holiday weekend burning up the trail running circuit. Brian Rusiecki won the Pineland Farms 50-miler, in New Gloucester, ME, for the second year in a row and Duncan Callahan took second place at the Sage Burner 50K in Gunnison, CO. Both ...read more
Red Wing, MN – May 18, 2010 – The Vasque PROJECT is back for another season of ‘competition and community for a cause'. This Saturday, May 22, is the Scenic City Trail Marathon and ½ Marathon in Chattanooga, TN, sponsored by the Vasque PROJECT and Rock/Creek. The race will ...read more