The 13th annual Winter Trails Day held Jan. 12, 2008 attracted more than 10,250 people at nearly 80 locations in the U.S, organizers estimated. Good snow cover in many parts of the country, a grass roots outreach campaign and an extensive local and natio
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Camelbak Begins Shipping BPA-free Bottles
CamelBak said it began shipping its first BPA/Phthalate-free bottles today, a week ahead of schedule, and that its entire line of bottles would BPA-free by summer 2008. CamelBak announced in November that it would move away from BPA/Phthalate because of
Ouray Hires VP of Manufacturing
John Whitt assumed the new position of VP of manufacturing for Ouray Sportswear, LLC Jan. 7. The company supplies decorated sportswear to the resort and college bookstore markets. In this new position, Whitt will oversee the company's screen print, e
Teko Picks British Firm for European Expansion
Boulder, Colo.-based teko has partnered with UK-based Anatom Ltd. to expand into Europe. The companies will introduce teko's products to European customers at the January ISPO Trade Show in Munich. Anatom Ltd has been the distributor for Superfeet in
Bass Pro Founder Wins National Retail Award
Bass Pro Shops Founder John Morris was named the Retail Innovator of the Year by the National Retail Federation. After using his own bait and stocking it in his father’s liquor stores, John quickly began to recognize sports fishermen’s need for specialize
Ulu Boots Goes Sledding with US Olympic Team
ULU Boots announced it’s sponsorship of the U.S. Bobsledding and Skeleton Federation (USBSF), which has claimed eight medals so far this season, including four golds, three silver and a bronze. Similar to luge, Skeleton is a winter sport in which…
REI to Open Ann Arbor Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store in Ann Arbor, Mich. at Cranbrook Village this spring. The 26,000-square-foot store will be located at Ann Arbor-Saline Road and I-94 and employ 50 people. A co-operative, REI has 48,000 members in Southea
Lance Armstrong Enters Boston Marathon
Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France champion, has entered the 2008 Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association announced today. Armstrong qualified for the Boston Marathon with a 2:46:43 finish at the 2007 ING New York City Marathon. The B
Yakima Launches New Dealer Website
Yakima launched an enhanced dealer website that makes it easier for retailers to check inventory, place orders and track order status around the clock…
Kellwood Investor Backs Hostile Bid
A small Chicago money management group has thrown its support behind a private equity firm's hostile bid for Kellwood Co., the owner of Sierra Designs, Kelty, Royal Robbins and other outdoor brands. Discovery Group, LLC, which manages about $200 mill
Startup Promises Revolutionary Ski Boot
A new company in Boulder, Colo. says it will launch a revolutionary carbon fiber ski boot in the first quarter. Denny Hanson, who claims to have pioneered development of the rear-entry ski boot in the 1970s, has opened Apex Sports Group to provide premium
Crocs Taps CFO to Head Retail Division
Crocs Inc. CFO Peter Case has moved into the newly created position of SVP, retail division. Case was already spending much of his time building Croc's branded stores in the United States and worldwide. He will be replaced in the CFO post by an execu
Iconix Brand Group Affirms Guidance
Iconix Brand Group, Inc., which owns the Ocean Pacific and Danskins brands, reaffirmed its previously stated guidance for the full years 2007 and 2008…
Snow Boosts Jarden’s Winter Sports Sales
Jarden Corporation said fourth-quarter revenue and operating profits related to its winter sports business were in line with expectations. CEO Martin Franklin said strong early snow conditions, particularly in North America, favored its winter sports line
Scott USA Adds Suspension Service Center
In a bid to serve its West Coast mountain-biking customers better, Scott USA said Garageworks of Irvine, Calif. will become an authorized service center for Scott suspension products. The company recommends owners of its all-mountain Ransom bikes bring th
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