Patagonia partnered with Teijin to launch the Common Threads Recycling Program at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. This program asks Patagonia customers to return their worn-out Capilene baselayers to be recycled into new garments. Worn-out Capilene basela
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OIA Elects New Board Members
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), announced the results of the 2005 Board of Directors Elections. As a member driven organization, it is vital that the members of OIA Board of Directors accurately represent the association
Ritchey Recalls Rear Wheels
Ritchey Design is recalling roughly 2,000 WCS – Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, and Girder rear wheels manufactured under license from American Classic Inc. because the hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance
Lowa Brings New Sandals and Boots to Outdoor Retailer
From the ATC, All Terrain, Series comes the new midcut Kirano GTX and the Kody GTX in both mid and low cut, all available in specially lasted men’s and women’s versions. From the Trekking Sandal Collection, the new Centurio in both men’s and women’s. From
Shock Doctor Launches New Customizable Footbed
More than 43.1 million Americans – one in every six persons – have trouble with their feet. With each step, feet are the first line of defense against force and pressure that can equal many times over one’s body weight. Shock Doctor introduces their fall
Mountainsmith Launches New Alpine, Backpacking, Cargo, and Bike Products
Every design element in Mountainsmith's new flagship Alpine collection of packs has a specific purpose to enhance the outdoor experience, and there are lots of them… There are several things that every through-hiker or lightweight aficionado wants
Lafuma Brings New Sleeping Bag Line to ORSM
Lafuma unveils an entirely new sleeping bag collection for spring 2006. As the original Warm’n Light series recorded great sell-through, known for its lightweight and ultra-compressible stuff sacks, a completely new Warm’n Light collection of 5 bags will
Author of ‘Savage Summit…’ Signing Posters
Jennifer Jordan, author of Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, the World’s Most Feared Mountain, will sign free limited edition posters at Moonstone Mountain Equipment, Booth #3331, Friday, August 12, 3:00-4:00 p.m. and
HighGear Launches PulseWare Line of HR Monitors
It has never been easier to keep track of your workouts with the new line of PulseWare electronic fitness products by Highgear. Four watches that make up the 2005 PulseWare line each have a unique set of features for various uses and activity levels, outp
ARC Outdoors Launches the E47 Nano Technology brand
ARC Outdoors, a leader in performance apparel and known for its ArcticShield® cold-weather clothing brand, today announced a new line of anti-odor fabrics and yarns to be sold under the E47™ Nano Technology brand. The brand will offer advanced anti-odor f
Eagle Creek Launches ‘Clive’ to Address Youth Market
Clive, maker of stylized and innovative everyday bags, backpacks and accessories, today announced its plans to expand into the outdoor distribution channel to capitalize on the emerging youth lifestyle category. The Spring 2006 line will be unveiled at O
Function and Style: The Mammut climbing collection
Mammut’s latest innovation combines design and climbing
functionality in its Climbing collection. The entire collection was developed in a suitable color concept. In addition to the impressive style, the individual parts were fitted with sophisticated enh
Events Taking Place at Dunham’s Booth:
– 9am – 11am – Dunham Booth 3821 – Hot, fresh waffles being served in honor of the introduction of the next generation of Dunham’s Waffle Stomper footwear.
-Thursday & Friday – 3pm – Dunham Booth 3821 – Looking for an afternoon snack? Dunham will be
Pacific Cycle Revenues Climb 7% in Q2
Dorel Industries second quarter net earnings rose 21.4 % to $21.7 million or 66 cents per diluted share compared to $17.9 million or 54 cents per share earned a year ago. Revenue for the period increased 6.4% to $435 million. Second quarter Recreational/L
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Division Posts Stronger Q3 Profits
Johnson Outdoors net sales in the third quarter were $122.4 million, the highest reported since 1999, and 1.1% above the comparable 2004 period. Watercraft posted a strong gain in revenue (7.8%) resulting in its highest sales quarter in two years. As anno
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