A bipartisan duo from Washington's delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives reintroduced the U.S. OUTDOOR Act, which seeks to eliminate tarrifs as high as 28 percent on imported recreational performance outerwear. The high cost of gear and equ
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Big Agnes Adds Product Manager, Graphic Services Manager
Big Agnes Inc. has hired Luke Boldman as product manager and Jessica Leon-Guerrero as graphic services manager…
Kneissl Could Liquidate without June 15 Cash Infusion
Customers, creditors and other stakeholders of the bankrupt Austrian ski maker Kneissl could learn its fate as early as June 15, when the company could be liquidated if its majority shareholder does not deposit a long promised capital infusion, according
Washington Resort Reports Record Snow, Extended Season
Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington said its ski season could last into July thanks to new snow last week that established a season record. The previous record set during the 1998/1999 season was 596”. As of Friday, May 27th, Crystal Mountain Reso
GoLite Gecko Trail Series Draws 88 to First Event
GoLite Footwear kicked of the GoLite Gecko Trail Series over the weekend in North Carolina. Created in partnership with Trail Runner magazine, the series includes eight trail events in four states: Colorado, North Carolina, California, and New Hampshire.
Whitewater Design Firm Expands to Meet Demand
Leading whitewater park design firm S2O Design and Engineering has increased its staff and launched a new website to better serve burgeoning demand for whitewater parks around the globe…
Burton Realigns Western Sales Team with Vrignaud’s Departure
Burton Snowboards today announced several key changes to its independent sales organization in California, including the departure of the region’s principal sales representative Laurent Vrignaud. After 22 years of representing Burton, Laurent will m
Alvanon Launches New Tools to Improve Fit of European Apparel
Alvanon said its new EU standard AlvaForm mannequins, the first of their kind in the world, will increase the percentage of European women who find an ‘excellent’ or ‘adequate’ apparel fit at retail by 57.5 percent while for menswe
RECALL: Petzl Scorpio Via Ferrata Lanyards
Petzl has extended its May 13 voluntary recall of its Scorpio via ferrata lanyards (L60 and L60CK) from those manufactured until March 2005 to include those sold through May 19, 2011 following its initial analysis of a via ferrata accident in France….
Orange 21 Hires VP of Optical
Orange 21 has hired Jim Sepanek as vice president, Optical, effective May 9, 2011. Sepanek will use his experience and contacts in the optical industry to help the company expand its Spy Optic, O'Neill, Margaritaville and Melodies by MJB brands distr
State Transportation Officials Provide $5,000 for Interstate Bike System
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) has provided $5,000 to the Adventure Cycling Association $5,000 to assist states with route selection and the technical aspects associated with the development of a U.S.
Hi-Tec’s Celebrates Opening of Global Headquarters
Hi-Tec celebrated the grand opening of its new 3,000-square-foot global headquarters in Amsterdam early this month, capping off months of changes at the footwear company, including the relocation of its U.S. headquarters to Portland earlier this year…
Private Equity Firm Acquires ProSteel
Promus Equity Partners, LLC, the private equity investment arm of Promus Capital, acquired ProSteel Security Products, Inc. Based in Provo, Utah. ProSteel is a leading provider of gun safes marketed under the Browning ProSteel brand, as well as other vaul
Affordable Footwear Act Reintroduced in U.S. Senate
The Affordable Footwear Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. The legislation aims to lower costs for outdoor industry footwear manufacturers and their customers while supporting U.S. production of outdoor shoes and boots, according to Outdoor Ind
Unique Solar Tree Makes New Store a Landmark
Customers should not have much trouble finding Half-Moon Outfitters new store in Columbia, SC when it opens June 3. They can just head down the 2900 block of Devine Street until they see the giant tree like structure bristling with solar panels and pull i
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