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Golden, CO (Dec 5, 2018) —The American Alpine Club (AAC), America’s oldest non-profit organization for climbers, is thrilled to announced the 2019 USA World Cup Ice Climbing Team. The team of 21 male and female athletes is set to compete at the upcoming UIAA World Cup Ice ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (November 28, 2018) — Petzl, the leader in solution-based verticality and lighting equipment, was recently awarded a Gear of the Year from Men’s Journal for its all-new ERGONOMIC ice tool. The ERGONOMIC bridges the gap between the popular NOMIC and its ...read more
After last holiday season’s successful #DoBetter campaign that provided 900+ meals to those in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria, Good To-Go, the dehydrated gourmet meal brand changing the way people eat on the go, is once again donating 1 meal for every 2 purchased through ...read more
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
Elevating expectations of what prepared meals can taste like continues to be a big job for Maine’s Good To-Go. This Fall, the brand completed a 900 square foot addition to the new building they built two years ago, while adding another 2 members to the office and 3 to production. ...read more
Bozeman, Mt. (Oct. 30, 2018) – MYSTERY RANCH, the industry-leading pack company built on a heritage of comfortable load carriage, function and durability for people who have a mission to accomplish, is honored to support many non-profit organizations doing the real work that ...read more
Knoxville, TN (October 24, 2018)- America Outdoors, the leading association of outfitters, is pleased to introduce the newest member of the AO team, Heidi Prior, who will step into a new role as Business Development Specialist. Heidi brings with her a long history in the ...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
[BEND, OR, Oct 5, 2018]— Ruffwear has just released the second part of its Fall/Winter 2018 product line with gear designed to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions. Our dogs are our adventure partners. They're with us as we break ...read more
Bozeman, Mt. (Sept. 19, 2018) – MYSTERY RANCH, the industry-leading pack company built on a heritage of comfortable load carriage, function and durability for people who have a mission to accomplish, mourned the loss of Brand Ambassador Inge Perkins who died last year in ...read more
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (September 14, 2018) – Showcasing its ongoing commitment to education and improving safety for climbers, Petzl is going on tour to educate climbers on the importance of wearing helmets at the climbing crag. This educational tour is part of the American Alpine ...read more
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 11, 2018 – Nite Ize®, a Boulder, Colo. manufacturing company known for creating solution-based products, has seen record growth in the last nine months and recently made significant investments in real estate and software to better accommodate its successful ...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
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., a global leader of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, today sent Walmart a cease and desist notice in response to news Monday announcing the launch of a new outdoor website on Walmart.com curated by Moosejaw. The letter ...read more
Bozeman, Mt. (August 27, 2018) – MYSTERY RANCH, the industry-leading pack company built on a heritage of comfortable load carriage, function and durability for people who have a mission to accomplish, is pleased to announce the arrival of its Fall 2018 collection of backpacks ...read more
NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass. (August 27, 2018) - Vibram, the worldwide leader in high performance soles and creator of Vibram FiveFingers and other premium rubber products, today announces its support of The Mountaineers 40th Anniversary Celebration of the American K2 climb. The ...read more
Knoxville, Tennessee (August 23, 2018)- America Outdoors Association, the nation’s leading association of outfitters and guides for 30 years, announced today the launch of a new brand identity and tagline. The organization will now be referred to as “America Outdoors.” Among the ...read more
Meteorite PR, the Boulder-based frontrunner in small-batch outdoor focused public relations, has named Michael Eisenbrown Communications Manager. Eisenbrown will focus on Meteorite’s clients; Melvin Brewing, Oberalp Group (Dynafit, Salewa, Pomoca and Wild Country) and the newly ...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
Portland, ORE. (August 13, 2018) - Circuit Bouldering Gym and Next Adventure host the largest single-day bouldering competition and festival in the nation for the eighth year on October 6, 2018 at The Circuit’s 19,000 square foot gym in Tigard, Oregon. Each year 300 climbers ...read more
SEATTLE, Wash. (August 9th, 2018) — Since 1969, Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®) has set the standard for creating high-performance outdoor products meant to withstand the harshest conditions of the mountains. New for 2019, MSR introduces the Pro Bivy, the ultimate ...read more
Ruffwear’s Fall/Winter 2018 product line launched August 1st with gear designed to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions. Dogs are our adventure partners. We share experiences together on the trail, on the water, in the snow, and ...read more
Durango, CO – August 1, 2018 – Responding to demand from customers, Colorado-based sports drink manufacturer Tailwind Nutrition is releasing its popular recovery drink, Rebuild, in 15-serving bags online and to specialty retailers on August 1. Rebuild, the first recovery drink ...read more