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Here's where you'll find all the latest news on climbing products hitting the outdoor market. From carabiners, ropes, rock shoes, and packs to climbing apparel, mountaineering gear, safety gear, tools, and so much more, SNEWS is the place where climbing companies come to launch their new gear, whether it's aimed an indoor rock gym climbing, out at the crag, or high in the peaks.

Mountain Equipment, designer and manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories, announced today that Dedication Sports Group has been appointed as the company’s sales representative in the Mid-Atlantic region. Dedication Sports Group is comprised of a team of experienced ...read more

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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

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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

MALMÖ, Sweden (May 8, 2017) – Polygiene, the world leader in odor control and freshness technology, have developed, together with Sinterama, the European leader in polyester yarn production, a 100% recycled fiber “NEWLIFE” with Permanent Odor Control Technology as opposed to ...read more

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New keenfootwear.com showcases innovative omnichannel eCommerce platform PORTLAND, Ore. (May 2, 2017) — KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), the values-led, independently owned outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand known for its original and versatile products, is proud to announce the official ...read more

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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

Cap off American Craft Beer Week at Upslope’s annual music festival Boulder, Colo. (May 4, 2017) — Upslope Brewing Company is once again celebrating spring and American Craft Beer Week with its fourth annual Upslope Get Down Music Festival on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at their ...read more

During this difficult time our thoughts go first to Ueli Steck’s family and closest friends. However, because Ueli was also an athlete and collaborator who worked with us since the beginning of his career as a climber, we at SCARPA feel compelled to offer our own tribute to this ...read more

Bend, OR – Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) company, is excited to announce its sponsorship of REI Outessa. The series of three-day outdoor events are designed to connect ...read more

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Solingen/Munich – Ledlenser, maker of German-designed and -engineered ultra-bright line of handheld, headlamp and rechargeable lights, was awarded three coveted international design awards. The MH10 headlamp received the iF DESIGN AWARD. The MT6, MT10, MT14 and MT18 flashlights ...read more

SALT LAKE CITY (May 3, 2017) – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global leader of innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel, has appointed James Atkin as its director of brand management, Matt Bluher to the newly created position of director of retail and visual ...read more

BOULDER, Colorado — Slackline Industries, the international leader in the development of slackline sports, is pleased to announce the 2017 competition schedule that will culminate with the “best of the best” title showdown at the Slackline World Cup Japan, being held Sept. 17-19, ...read more

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The North Shore eyewear brand that is known for their antiFOG lenses has added a lot to their collection for 2017. These additions are yet another step up for Ryders Eyewear who has surprised us with back-to-back, bike and adventure-relevant eyewear innovations for the past few ...read more

Bend, OR – Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks now a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) company, is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with the World Surf League (WSL). The brand has signed on as the ...read more

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Terra Bella, CA - Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.- the nation’s second largest pistachio grower, processor, and maker of Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites based in California’s Central Valley- is excited to announce the launch of its new packaging for their iconic ...read more

Bloc Enterprises, LLC – makers of the first-ever portable and continuous, personal and pet water purification enhancement devices, the GoPure Pod™ and GoPure Pet™ – is honored to receive the 2017 Graphic Design USA American Package Design Award in the Health & Wellness category. ...read more

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All proceeds from blue Carrarmato resoles via Vibram’s Sole Factor Program to be donated to Big City Mountaineers. Vibram®, the worldwide leader in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® articulated toe shoe, today announced it will launch a blue sole ...read more

Outdoor Industry Association Releases The Outdoor Recreation Economy Report Thriving outdoor recreation economy generates $887 billion in consumer spending annually and supports 7.6 million American jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2017 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today ...read more

BOULDER, Colorado — Tipping its hat to the importance of Earth Day, Slackline Industries, the leader in slackline competition standards and producer of high-quality slackline systems, is pleased to announce the launch of Zero Waste packaging and a new partnership with Trees for ...read more

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Croakies, the manufacturer of premium outdoor retention products, is excited to announce the limited release of a new model in its industry-leading ARC™ Endless retainer collection, designed for compatibility with Apple’s wireless AirPods®. Croakies’ ARC™ Endless retainers have a ...read more

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Austin, Texas (April 21, 2017) - Outdoor adventure and action gear specialty retailer, Summit Sports, announces the launch of “OWN IT”, an initiative to minimize landfill waste, protect natural resources and assist in wildlife conservation while inspiring others to do the same. ...read more

{Kittery, ME}—Good To-Go, the award-winning dehydrated gourmet meal brand changing the way people eat on the go, has announced the addition of multiple rep agencies across the US and Canada. New agencies will be representing the brand in the Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, and ...read more

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, is welcoming three new members to their independent retailer network. The new Grassroots retail members include Alpenglow Sports (Tahoe City, Calif.), Home Town ...read more

Austin, TX. (April 20, 2017) —Kammok, designers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, celebrates Earth Day with the a forest green Roo hammock, tree-friendly hammock straps and up-cycled tote bags that encourage users to explore, protect and preserve our wild ...read more