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Davis, California,  June 13, 2019 - Although geologist Dan Wynne only took up kayaking three years ago, June 18th he will attempt the fastest transit of the vast Mackenzie River on record. He plans to do the trip through Canada’s Northwest Territories solo, using an Akiak ...read more

CHIGAGO, July 10, 2018 — Progression Brands Group (PBG), an equity investment and operating company in the active lifestyle category, announces today the following new executive board appointments and strategic market relationships. Paul Silvertown, President and CEO of Impact ...read more

Winnipeg, Manitoba. June 6, 2018. This month, eighteen-year old Winnipeg kayaker Alex Martin and GEARLAB athlete, will embark on the first of its kind solo expedition to circumnavigate Lake Winnipeg. The goal during the 1,750 km sea kayak journey is to raise awareness about the ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Mike Shih | GearLab | mike.shih@gearlab.com.tw Communications: Beth Cochran | What’s UP PR | Cochran@whatsuppr.com South Sound Traditional Inuit Kayaking Symposium (SSTIKS) with GEARLAB Athlete Jake Corrington leading clinics TAIPEI, TAIWAN, May ...read more

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FORT COLLINS, Colo. – May 9, 2017 – The outdoors are not a club with velvet rope and insider access. The outdoors belong to everyone, and OtterBox enables people to get out and do it their own way. OtterBox, an outdoor staple since 1998, is proud to introduce the Venture line of ...read more

(CARLSBAD, CA—May 16, 2017)— PRO Compression, innovators in compression sock technology and products that are Made in the USA, releases their “Faith in the First Step” compression sock, a collaboration with elite runner and coach, Stephanie Bruce. The Limited Edition sock design ...read more

Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing, mountain sports equipment and apparel, announces today the launch of its partnership with Mountain Hub, a crowd-sourced real-time network that helps professionals and public engage with the most important current ...read more

Collection includes limited-edition, co-branded apparel, swimwear, sandals, and accessoriesROCKFORD, Mich. (May 08, 2017) – Just in time for hot summer days, two outdoor brands that share a deep connection to the water have teamed up to create a collection of exclusive products. ...read more

Eugene, OR – Burley Design – known for its award-winning outdoor recreational transport gear trusted by generations of families since 1978 – is excited to announce the launch of its latest child bike trailer, the Minnow. The Minnow is an entry-level single child bike trailer ...read more

San Clemente, California (May 8, 2017) – Electric partners with the Surfrider Foundation by joining the Surf Industry Coastal Defender (SICD) program to aid in Surfrider’s fight to protect our oceans. As a SICD member, Electric pledges a percentage of proceeds from the sale of ...read more

Ledlenser, maker of German-designed and -engineered ultra-bright line of handheld, headlamp and rechargeable lights, has named Inge Heinsius as vice president of product and marketing. In this newly created role, Heinsius is responsible for managing global product ...read more

Tim Don Debuts Recon Jet Smart Eyewear in Professional Triathlon Race Four-time world champion uses Recon Jet at Ironman 70.3 North American Pro Championships in St. George, Utah St. George, USA – May 8, 2017 – Recon Instruments, an Intel company, is proud to announce that their ...read more

Rapid City, SD (May 6, 2017) — Governor Greg Abbott declared May 6 as Youth Cycling Day in honor of today’s Strider Cup Race Presented by Dannon at Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Texas. May is also National Bike Month. Strider Sports, the world’s leading manufacturer and ...read more

Former Coleman VP tapped to lead rapidly expanding rugged-appliance brand GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 5, 2017) – OXX Inc., manufacturer of the heralded COFFEEBOXX ultra-rugged coffeemaker, is proud to announce the hiring of Kent Brown as the brand’s new CEO and president. A 25-year ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, CO- Rudy Project, winner of the #1 Most Worn Helmet at the IRONMAN® World Championship for six consecutive years, released news today that the long awaited Boost 01 is available and in stock in all colors. As Rudy Project’s first-ever road aero ...read more

HOOD RIVER, OR – Dakine is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabe Schroder to the role of mountain bike marketing manager. For the past two decades, Schroder has been raising the stoke of the outdoor and active sports industries through his passion for skiing, mountain ...read more

Global marketing veteran will help drive LifeStraw’s global expansion LAUSANNE, Switzerland (May 4, 2017) – LifeStraw®, a global leader in developing innovative filtration and purification products for safe drinking water, hired Matt DeWitte as its head of marketing, effective ...read more

Campaign launch in association with light painting encourages people to get outside and find wonder, creativity in unexpected ways. FELDKIRCHEN-WESTERHAM (April 26, 2017) — Think about your passions. Think about having fun. Think about being inspired. Think about trying ...read more

We ask what it takes to impress BACKPACKER Magazine gear editors. Eli Bernstein recently joined the team of our sister magazine, BACKPACKER, as associate gear editor. Previously, he was the homepage editor and producer for Sports Illustrated, in New York City. We caught up with ...read more

Sustainable Down Source, the ethical, innovative and sustainable solution for bulk down, and creator of DownTek™ -- the revolutionary hydrophobic and quick-drying down technology today announced that Minnesota-based Enlightened Equipment, a leader in the ultralight market, is the ...read more