Boulder, CO –Sierra Designs has paired up with backpacking expert Andrew Skurka, a National Geographic "Adventurer of the Year" and author of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide who has backpacked over 30,000 miles. The partnership goes beyond that of a standard athlete agreement -- ...read more
Conover, NC – Feetures!, a leading performance sock brand in the specialty run market, is proud to announce its partnership with boutique Public Relations firm, Darby Communications. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will implement a Public Relations campaign to share ...read more
Asheville, NC – Astral is proud to announce Ty Caldwell as the newest addition to their marketing team. Starting this March, Caldwell will be taking on the role of Social Media Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Department Assistant. Growing up in the paddling scene and ...read more
Asheville, NC – Darby Communications has expanded its team of PR specialists with the addition of Account Executive, Shelly Schmidt, and Account Representative and Sponsorship Coordinator, Julie Hansell. From media relations to sponsorship management and event marketing, Darby ...read more
Asheville, NC – Darby Communications has expanded its team of PR specialists with the addition of Account Executive, Shelly Schmidt, and Account Representative and Sponsorship Coordinator, Julie Hansell. From media relations to sponsorship management and event marketing, Darby ...read more
Asheville, NC - This year’s Winter Outdoor Retailer proved particularly rewarding for Eagle’s Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of hammocks and relaxation products for outdoor enthusiasts. The brand hosted a friendly competition between America’s two most prestigious hiking trails ...read more
Chico, CA – For over 30 years, OverLand Equipment has been designing durable lifestyle bags to make life easier for busy and active individuals. Their top-selling Everyday Collection has provided a bag to keep everything secure, easily accessible, and organized without ...read more
Asheville, NC - If you’re heading to this year’s Winter Outdoor Retailer, be sure to stop by the Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) booth for a fun hammock sale with a competitive twist! The brand is hosting a friendly competition between America’s two most famed thru-hiking trails and ...read more
Asheville, NC - Don’t worry, there’s plenty of room for two in the new SweetWater DoubleNest Hammock from Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the first hammock from the ranks of ENO produced with a brewing company. Designed with both company’s beliefs in mind, the cobranded creation is ...read more
Asheville, NC - For over 30 years, those seeking to enjoy and protect the unspoiled beauty of the great outdoors have followed the "Leave No Trace" principles: a set of universal guidelines for preserving the wilderness and reducing your impact on natural surroundings. Now, ...read more
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) is excited to announce the appointment of James Frinak as its new Product Developer and Designer. Taking charge of the hammock company’s Research and Development efforts, Frinak will be responsible for all aspects of product design and development, as ...read more
For music festivals around the nation, the holiday season represents the prime time of the year to announce summer dates, early-bird ticket prices, and initial performing artist line-ups. This year, FloydFest upping the ante, announcing the festival date and initial artist roster ...read more
Asheville, NC - Astral Team members Pat Keller, Katrina Van Wijk, and Jordan Poffenberger each took home first place honors at the Green River Narrows Race, one of the toughest whitewater competitions in the United States. Occurring on the first Saturday of each November, the ...read more
CONTACT:Mandy Gresham / Darby Communicationsmandy@darbycommunications.com828.254.0914 Granite Gear Announces Partnership with Darby Communications PR Agency Two Harbors, MN – The outdoor gear manufacturer known for its cutting-edge design of backpacks, packing systems, and ...read more
Asheville, NC - Eagles Nest Outfitters, the leading provider of packable camping hammocks, rebels against fall downpours with the announcement of their newest rain tarp, the HouseFlyTM. Rain cover meets bastion in this fly and tarp newbie that blends tent and hammock camping ...read more
Asheville, NC - After launching in the flesh at the Mountain Sports Festival (MSF) and the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina, a spirited network of outdoor gear manufacturers, now boast an online presence at ...read more
Asheville, NC – Astral, the leader in the whitewater and recreational paddling market, has long been regarded as a key innovator in paddle-sports equipment. The company’s entry in the outdoor footwear market in 2012 with “The Brewer,” resulted in accolades from outdoor retailers, ...read more
Spending a decade perfecting outdoor parachute hammocks and pushing the limits of hammock accessories, the creative minds behind ENO turn their attention towards their cell phones, announcing the release of ENOpia v2.0, their first mobile application. Updated from the original ...read more
Asheville, NC , July 18, 2013 - For over 10 years Eagles Nest Outfitters, creators of packable hammocks and fun outdoors accessories, have been telling customers to Relax… on the tags of their hammocks. Now they have evidence to prove their mantra is not just a memorable phrase. ...read more
Chico, CA – Somewhere between the rigid briefcase, the flimsy messenger bag, and the sporty backpack, there’s a bag that meets the needs of men with an active lifestyle that includes work, commuting, and play. OverLand Equipment has found that sweet spot with its new Men’s ...read more
Floyd, VA - With just a little over a month remaining, Across-the-Way Productions is working on the final touches of what is slated to be the best FloydFest yet. Themed Rise & Shine, the premiere 4-day outdoor and music event taking place July 25th - 28th in the scenic Blue Ridge ...read more
Asheville, NC - Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the original producer of camping and travel parachute hammocks, was honored by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) as one of the most innovative products on today’s market. The SingleNest Hammock was acknowledged ...read more
After more than 10 years living as neighbors to the Appalachian Trail, Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the leading producer of camping and travel hammocks based in Asheville, NC, announces a continued partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) to extend their support ...read more
After over 30 years manufacturing versatile bags for active lifestyles, OverLand Equipment will open its first retail store in Portland, Oregon on Thursday, May 2. Located in Portland’s up-and-coming Pearl District, the store will carry OverLand’s full range of products, ranging ...read more
Embarking on its twelfth year this July, the Rise & Shine themed FloydFest is slated to be the premiere music, outdoor, and art festival of the Southeast. The event, which is becoming known as the ‘Shangri-La of the East’, is the one-stop vacation destination for the music and ...read more
Leading provider of personal floatation devices and water-specific footwear, Astral, announces their new freestyle-inspired vest, the YTV, as the official PFD of the USA Freestyle Kayak Team at the ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships. Taking place September 2-8, 2013 on the ...read more
WanderTours, a leading boutique travel company specializing in women-only tours, has just announced its 2013 partnership with OverLand Equipment. Every WanderTour participant in 2013 will receive a Donner bag of their color choice from OE. Beth Whitman, founder of WanderTours ...read more
Astral announced today that Chris Summa of Modern Tradition Sales will expand on his territory of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama to include the Gulf Coast States of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Based in Jacksonville, Florida Summa has been an Astral sales representative ...read more
OverLand Equipment announces the debut of the Tiburon Collection, an assortmentofsleek adventure and urban packs. Built with the outstanding durability and craftsmanship OverLand Equipment is known for, the Madera, Urban Pack, and Belvedere bags are made of a waterproof ...read more
Refusing to bow down to cooler temperatures, Eagles Nest Outfitters, the leading producer of parachute hammocks, say bring on the chill with the HouseFly™ and Vulcan™ Underquilt. The new additions to the company’s 2013 roster complete an already versatile line and are inspired by ...read more
Chattanooga, TN – January 10, 2013 – Goodhew® expands its offerings of socks for every walk in life™ with its new Fall 2013 collection. The new collection balances Goodhew’s Modern Eclectic group of bold expressive patterns with the richness of its Lux Performance category of ...read more
Across-the-Way Productions is thrilled to announce stellar new additions to the already bursting at the seams artist line-up and array of outdoor adventures for FloydFest 12. Becoming known as the ‘Shangri-La of the East’, FloydFest is set to be the premiere music, outdoor, and ...read more
Chattanooga, TN – January 10, 2013 – Sockwell, a Goodhew® solution to wellness with style, has expanded their therapeutic performance collection to include a Metatarsal Relief Technology sock and new sports-specific compression socks for Fall 2013. These new styles, part of ...read more
Across-the-Way Productions is thrilled to announce the initial artist line-up to what has become known as the ‘Shangri-La of the East’.Emerging into its 12th year, FloydFest, the premiere music, outdoor, and art festival is wowing fans again with a stellar multi-genre line-up and ...read more
Whitewater kayaker and Astral Ambassador, Harlan Taney, will attempt the world solo speed record in a kayak paddling the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon during a federally scheduled, experimental flooding and release of the Glen Canyon dam. Taney plans to continuously ...read more
Asheville, NC – November 1, 2012 – Astral, the maker of premium PFDs and footwear based in the USA, has established its own presence in Europe. Philip Curry, CEO and director of R&D, describes the new arrangement: "Astral needs to be in the community in order to serve it. We ...read more
Los Angeles, CA – Hyland’s, a leader in natural medicines, is pleased to announce their title sponsorship with the 2012 Run For All Ages, a 5K race and all-day event held in Wakefield, MA on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Created by the New England 65 Plus Runners Club, the Run ...read more
Los Angeles, CA -- Hyland’s is pleased to announce that Masters Athlete Morgan Shepherd will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2012 Huntsman World Senior Games. Shepherd will usher in the start of the 2012 Games on Tuesday, October 9, at 7 p.m. at the Hansen Stadium on the campus of ...read more
Los Angeles, CA -- Follow the Project America Run map and you’ll see that Mike Ehredt has successfully crossed the halfway point of his 2,100-mile journey from International Falls, MN to Galveston, TX. Mike is currently running through Illinois, keeping up his pace of 26 miles a ...read more
Los Angeles, CA – Hyland’s is proud to offer Bioplasma Sport, a convenient, on-the-go sports recovery option for active adults. With this new product, Hyland’s expands its line of medicines designed to provide fitness-minded adults the best remedies for staying physically active. ...read more
Asheville, NC – One of the leading providers of Personal Flotation Devices, Asheville-based Astral, is excited to announce its partnership with neighboring boutique agency, Darby Communications. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will share Astral’s message of intuitive ...read more
As Project America Run begins this August 23rd, I issue this health challenge to all Americans. It is simply 26/81. It represents the number of miles I will average a day for 81 days as I place flags to Honor and Remember the Service Members we have lost in Afghanistan. A total ...read more
Chattanooga, TN – Sockwell Therapeutic Performance socks are Goodhew’s solution to wellness with style. Knit with natural, signature, high-performance yarns and state-of-the-art knitting technology, Sockwell socks provide a wide range of therapeutic solutions, including triple ...read more
Chattanooga, TN – Goodhew® debuts their Spring 13 collection that merges modern, eclectic, and essential styles with state-of-the art technology and natural/renewable materials to offer the ultimate in comfort, performance, and style for every day. The new knits display Goodhew’s ...read more
Asheville, NC – Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of durable hammocks and adventure travel accessories for nomadic comfort, is pleased to announce exciting all-season additions to their posse of leisure-enhancing products. The new Blaze Underquilt and Ignitor TopQuilt ...read more
Cambridge, UK – Outdoors GPS Navigation experts ViewRanger will add a social dimension to the feature set of their awarding-winning mobile app. Adventurists rely on ViewRanger to discover, create, navigate and share their outdoor explorations. The new social connectivity on the ...read more
American Hiking Society (AHS) is happy to announce its new partnership with Wenger, maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife. In its role as a corporate sponsor of American Hiking Society, Wenger joins other leading outdoor manufacturers and retailers in supporting AHS’ efforts to ...read more
American Hiking Society is proud to announce its new partnership with Adventure Medical Kits. In its role as a sponsor of National Trails Day®, Adventure Medical Kits joins other leading outdoor manufacturers and retailers in supporting American Hiking Society and its efforts to ...read more
Silver Spring, MD- March 19, 2012 - Spring is right around the corner and if the warmer weather has you yearning for an outdoor adventure, consider a Volunteer Vacation with American Hiking Society.Whether you need a kick-start to organize your next outing, are interested in ...read more
