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SEATTLE, WA - November 2, 2017Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), the Seattle-based high-performance outdoor equipment brand, has announced professional athlete Mike Chambers as the newest member of its athlete ambassador team. Chambers, renowned for mountain expeditions and social ...read more

SEATTLE, WA — September 26, 2017Therm-a-Rest®, known for its award-winning camp comfort products announced Erik Flink as the new Vice President of the Therm-a-Rest business unit, encompassing Therm-a-Rest, SealLine, Platypus and PackTowl brands. Flink steps into the role having ...read more

SEATTLE, WA — August 2, 2017Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), a manufacturer of premium, high-performance outdoor equipment since 1969, has named Doug Sanders Vice President, MSR. In his new role, Sanders will take the helm of the iconic brand leading overall growth, while ...read more

OSLO, Norway (July 24, 2017) — Developing technical and protective apparel to help professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike stay and feel alive has always been at the forefront of Norwegian-based brand, Helly Hansen. For spring/summer 2018, the base layer category offers a ...read more

SEATTLE, WA (July 24, 2017) —Since 1969, Seattle-based MSR® (Mountain Safety Research) has set the standard for creating high-performance outdoor products meant to withstand the harsh conditions of the mountains. New for 2018, MSR introduces the GuideLine Pro™ 2, a tent made for ...read more

The latest tent line from MSR offers long-term touring adventurers comfort and ease of setup in any conditionsSEATTLE, WA (July 19, 2017) — Since the debut of its first shelter in 1973, MSR® has been engineering for superior livability and ultimate reliability. For 2018, MSR ...read more

Ultralight and minimalist solo backpackers get exactly what they need and nothing moreSEATTLE, WA - July 17, 2017Since MSR® (Mountain Safety Research) introduced its first mountaineering stove in 1973, the Seattle-based creator of backcountry gear has offered quality and reliable ...read more

OSLO, Norway (July 17, 2017) — With 140 years of experience working closely with mountain professionals and athletes, Norway-based Helly Hansen continues to produce professional grade apparel for all users to help them stay and feel alive in the outdoors. To this day, over 55,000 ...read more

Therm-a-Rest’s Sleeping Bag Category Gets Upgraded for 2018, Offering Options for Every AdventureSEATTLE, WA (July 17, 2017) — For over 45 years, Therm-a-Rest has been committed to creating a better way to camp – from technical camping mattresses to sleeping bags, cots, hammocks, ...read more

OSLO, Norway — July 14, 2017Since 1877 Helly Hansen has worked closely with mountain professionals to create technical apparel built to withstand the harshest environments on the planet. Knowing that cold temperatures don’t only occur during winter months, Helly Hansen now brings ...read more

SEATTLE, WA (July 10, 2017) — Seattle-based Therm-a-Rest has been perfecting comfort in the outdoors for more than 45 years—creating technical and premium camping mattresses, sleeping bags, cots, hammocks, tents and more. For 2018, Therm-a-Rest brings its years of experience and ...read more

OSLO, NORWAY (July 6, 2017) — Helly Hansen, the Norwegian technical sailing brand, prides itself in continuing to introduce unique technologies for professional grade gear since the company started over 140 years ago. With the ability to provide tested products that perform and ...read more

SEATTLE, WA (June 27, 2017) – For nearly 32 years, SealLine has made durable and reliable protective gear, enabling outdoor enthusiasts to adventure confidently without worry of weather affecting personal belongings. What first began as a passion project to create waterproof bags ...read more

Move from instant water on the trail to the high-volume filtration at base camp quickly and painlessly SEATTLE, WA — June 28, 2017 Need a quick hydration hit on the trail, but a larger volume filtration system for camp? The MSR® Trail Base™ is the next evolution in gravity ...read more

Therm-a-Rest Ambassador Eric Larsen Influences Brand to Outfit the ExtremeSEATTLE, WA (June 27, 2017) — Seattle-based Therm-a-Rest has been helping extreme mountain athletes and explorers stay warm and comfortable at camp for decades. In 2018, Therm-a-Rest introduces a sleeping ...read more

OSLO, Norway (February 27, 2017) — Helly Hansen, the 140-year old technical sailing brand, is proud to announce that the Ægir Race Jacket has won a GOOD DESIGN™ Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture and Urban ...read more

New Leadership for Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl SEATTLE, WA (September 7, 2016) —Cascade Designs, the Seattle-based parent company of Therm-a-Rest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl, today announced the appointment of Erik Flink as brand director for ...read more

Therm-a-Rest®, the Seattle-based business is pleased to announce that it has won a 2016 Gold OutDoor Industry Award for the Trail King™ SV—the fastest self-inflating mattress yet.The Trail King SV was one of eight Gold Industry Award winners at the recent OutDoor Trade Show in ...read more

SEATTLE, WA (March 9, 2016) — MSR® (Mountain Safety Research), the Seattle-based high-performance outdoor equipment brand, is pleased to announce Sarah Courtney as the category manager for the brand’s snowshoe and alpine tool division.Courtney, previously employed by MSR, has ...read more

SEATTLE, WA (December 3, 2015) – Therm-a-Rest, the market leader in camp comfort products for over 40 years, has named Chris Parker as copywriter to help drive the brand’s voice as the Seattle-based manufacturer continues to expand into new categories.Parker cut his editorial ...read more

New Location for Freeride World Qualifier to be held at Kicking Horse Mountain ResortVANCOUVER, BC (February 6, 2015) — Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s annual Wrangle the Chute event has been chosen as the one and only Freeride World Qualifier event in Canada for 2015. Sponsored ...read more