EcoVessel is proud to present a series of new and upgraded products at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, booth #39019-UL. The redesigned line meets consumer's needs, touting accessibility and leading performance. “EcoVessel started with a single mission: to reduce dependence on ...read more
Doubling down in their home state of California, Sufferfest has officially moved its brewing operations to parent company, Sierra Nevada’s Chico, CA headquarters. The strategic move starts with a major expansion of Sufferfest’s footprint in California, enabled by Sierra Nevada’s ...read more
The Big Sur Marathon Foundation has announced that Sufferfest Beer Company is the new Official Beer Sponsor of the Big Sur International Marathon. The two California companies share values of being purpose-driven and focus on creating experiences that prioritize mission, impact, ...read more
EcoVessel, creator of premium hydration bottles and drinkware, announces that it will close its offices on Earth Day each year and collectively clean up local trails and paths as a company. “We, at EcoVessel, are continually working to leave a positive lasting impression and ...read more
Sufferfest, a functional beer brand brewed by athletes, for athletes, proudly adds professional skier Cody Townsend to its team of sufferers. Townsend is the first skier to join the team. “The energy and enthusiasm Cody brings to skiing and everyday life embodies the Sufferfest ...read more
Sufferfest, the beer brewed by athletes, for athletes, proudly toasts to new regional launches in Oregon and Washington, where it will become widely available through its strengthened partnership with Columbia Distributing. “We’ve had our sights set on Oregon and Washington for ...read more
Boulder, Colo (December 12, 2018) — EcoVessel, creator of premium hydration bottles and drinkware, has announced the addition of a reusable straw set and a bottle brush set to its eco-friendly product line. The set of four reusable straws ($9.95) come equipped with a cleaning ...read more
San Francisco, Calif. (December 11, 2018) — Sufferfest, the beer brewed by athletes, for athletes, proudly names Chris Strain president, effective immediately. Strain hails from the beverage and outdoor sports industries, where he previously held key sales, marketing, and brand ...read more
Ashford, Wash. (November 28, 2018) — Bight Gear, a specialty outdoor apparel brand named after the bend in a climbing rope, today announced the official winners of Project Vertical: Nate Dodge, Amanda Gehrich, Bennett Fisher, and Sarah Lee. The winners will join Bight Gear on an ...read more
San Francisco, Calif. (November 8, 2018) — Sufferfest Beer Co., a functional beer brand brewed by athletes, for athletes, is proud to announce its official title sponsorship of the 2019 Old Man Winter Rally, an iconic run and/or ride race on some of Colorado’s best mixed terrain. ...read more
Boulder, Colo (November 2, 2018) — EcoVessel, creator of premium hydration bottles and drinkware, announces the #LeaveLessOR Pledge, inviting all Outdoor Retailer Winter Market attendees to take a proactive step to minimize and ultimately remove single-use plastic water bottles ...read more
Sufferfest, the functional beer brand brewed by athletes, for athletes, is adding 12oz cans of its popular Taper IPA, Shakeout Blonde, and Flyby Pilsner to its lineup. “Our new short cans are a direct response to our athlete community asking for single-serving sized options,” ...read more
Sufferfest, a functional beer brand brewed by athletes, for athletes, has added professional sport climber Lindsey Tjian to its distinguished team of trail runners, ultra marathoners and obstacle course racers. She is the first climber to join the team. Tjian, a former ...read more
EcoVessel, creator of premium hydration bottles and drinkware, announced its collaboration with Boulder artist, Phil Lewis, for a limited edition collection. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Water For People, a long established non-profit, whose goal is to provide ...read more
Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, announces a unique collaboration with Mechanix Wear, known for their innovative and highly-specific gloves, to launch in 2018. Tapping into the unique styling, materials and attention to detail of Kitsbow, Mechanix Wear ...read more
PETALUMA, Calif. (April 4, 2018) — Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, announces that industry veterans Paul Blum and Andrew Herrick have joined the Kitsbow Board of Directors. The two new members join existing members of the board: Zander Nosler, David ...read more
BEND, Ore. - April 2, 2018 Outdoor and craft brew companies are putting public lands before profit throughout the month of April by hosting “We Keep It Wild” online promotions to benefit The Conservation Alliance. Funds raised will help further the Alliance’s mission to protect ...read more
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - March 21, 2018 Today Katadyn Group welcomes Teresa Coryell House to the team as new Global Head of Digital. Coryell House comes to Katadyn Group with over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and e-commerce with a number of notable brands, including ...read more
PETALUMA, Calif. - March 20, 2018 Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, announces its inaugural Trail Advocate Program and its first Trail Advocate of the Year recipients—Joe Lopresti (Homer Glen, Illinois), Tim Kugler (Gunnison, Colorado) and Erik ...read more
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - February 14, 2018 Katadyn, a global manufacturer of industry-leading water treatment systems, is proud to announce a partnership with World Hope International (WHI), a Christian relief and development non-profit organization working with vulnerable and ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - January 28, 2018 Petzl, the leader in solution-based verticality and lighting equipment, today unveils three all-new or updated ice tools that provide greater versatility, improved function and better performance for all disciplines of the sport. ...read more
The donation will directly aid in North Bay fire relief PETALUMA, Calif. (November 3, 2017) Kitsbow, Sonoma County based maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, is donating 50 percent of its total sales from Friday, November 3 to the Redwood Credit Community Fund. The ...read more
Minneapolis, Minn. (October 16, 2017) Katadyn, a global manufacturer of industry-leading water treatment systems, partners with relief organizations to supply water filtration technologies for treating contaminated drinking water in areas affected by hurricanes, tsunamis and ...read more
Minneapolis, Minn. - October 17, 2017 AlpineAire, a pioneer and leader in the freeze-dried food marketplace for over 30 years, earned the prestigious Editors’ Choice award from Backpacker Magazine for its Classic Guacamole—confirming AlpineAire’s commitment to freeze-dried ...read more
The new SIROCCO helmet is designed for fast-and-light climbers and mountaineers SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - October 10, 2017 Thanks to an innovative, lightweight and breathable design that features top, rear and side head protection, the Petzl SIROCCO helmet won Outside magazine’s ...read more
Rockefeller will oversee all North American marketing and communications campaigns SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - September 26, 2017 Petzl, the leader in solution-based verticality and lighting equipment, today named Jon Rockefeller as marketing director for Petzl America. Rockefeller ...read more
Campaign encourages female liberation from unreasonable expectations, celebrating personal goals, successes and accomplishments Oslo, Norway - September 12, 2017 Kari Traa, Europe’s fastest-growing women’s apparel manufacturer and No. 1 baselayer brand in Scandinavia, launches ...read more
Unrivaled technical support for changing seasons PETALUMA, Calif. - September 8, 2017 Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, introduces new and updated technical layer options with continued quality partnerships with Polartec, Schoeller and Pendleton. “Few ...read more
Katadyn Group adds the world’s leading ultraviolet, handheld water purifier to its brand family KEMPTTHAL, Switzerland Katadyn Group announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Hydro-Photon, Inc. the makers of the world’s leading ultraviolet, handheld ...read more
Unique transparent housing offers performance you can see Minneapolis, Minn. (June 14, 2017) — Katadyn introduces its best-selling Hiker Pro in a new, transparent housing built for quick and efficient use in the backcountry. The lightweight, high-performance microfilter system ...read more
Cattrano to drive growth for Confluence Outdoor’s eight watersport brands Greenville, S.C. (June 8, 2017) – Confluence Outdoor announces the appointment of Greg Cattrano as Vice President, Sales. Cattrano comes to Confluence from New Balance’s Warrior & Brine Lacrosse business. ...read more
Minneapolis, Minn. (May 12, 2016) — Katadyn Group today named Verde Brand Communications as its North American agency of record for brand communications. Katadyn Group tapped Verde to drive brand awareness for Katadyn, AlpineAire and Optimus’ solution-based products. “Since ...read more