SmartWool is the exclusive sock sponsor of the Montrail Ultrarunning Team, comprised of 75 of the top ultrarunners in the U.S. Members of the Montrail Ultrarunning Team will depend on the SmartWool Adrenaline Mini sock, as well as the Montrail running s
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Backpacker’s Pantry Signs Distribution Deal with Dick’s
Backpacker's Pantry steadily increases in growth with a new distribution agreement with Dick's Sporting Goods. Backpacker’s Pantry quality and innovation in gourmet outdoor meals continue to attract large retailers in the outdoor industry. The e
Perception Sponsors School Kayak Program Through A5 Outdoor Adventures
Perception Kayaks has been named exclusive 2004 kayak sponsor for A5 Outdoor Adventures in Boulder, Colorado, a new series of school programs and camps established to introduce children and families to outdoor recreation. Perception will supply recreation
Rain and Snow Adds New Director of Technology
Jay Norfleet, Chief Operating Officer of Rain & Snow, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Perry as the Director of Technology. Michael comes to Rain & Snow, Inc. from his most recent positions at Ameriwood Industries, Cimatron Technologies, and Xsnc
Timberland Highlights Corporate Service on Earth Day
Today, nearly 3,300 Timberland employees, business partners and consumers are volunteering their time, energy and hearts to community service projects in 15 countries as part of this year's Earth Day celebrations. The combined projects will generate
Mtn Hardwear Wins ‘Gear of the Year’ Award
Mountain Hardwear is honored to accept Outside Magazine’s 2004 Gear of the Year award for the Airjet 2 tent.
The annual award commends the “best of the best” products that stand above the rest by offering a seamless merger of design, functionality, and pe
Precor’s Investment in Entertainment is Paying off.
Precor's fitness entertainment subsidiary, Cardio Theater, has been named the industry's top entertainment supplier in the Nova7 “people's choice” awards program sponsored by Fitness Management magazine…
Collegiate Pacific Calls Warrants
Collegiate Pacific has called for cancellation its outstanding, publicly traded warrants in accordance with the terms of its Warrant Agreement, dated May 26, 2000, by and between Collegiate Pacific and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Effective
Pappas Promoted to Nat’l Sales Mgr. at Grabber
Following a record season and continued growth, GRABBER Performance Group proudly announces the promotion of Chris Pappas to National Sales Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing all sales efforts and will report directly to General Manager Gary G
Honey Stinger and Subaru-Gary Fisher MTB Team Join Forces
EN-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, has become the official bar and gel supplier to the elite Subaru-Gary Fisher mountain bike race team…
VF Corp Acquires Italian Outdoor Lifestyle Brand
VF Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Green Sport Monte Bianco S.p.A.. Headquartered in Aosta, Italy, Green Sport designs and markets premium casual outdoor apparel under the Napapijri brand. The company's sales were approximately $
Fischer Hires Mike Day as U.S. Alpine Race Director
Fischer has appointed Mike Day as the new U.S. Alpine Race Director. Effective May 1st, Day will assume responsibilities of managing the Fischer U.S. alpine racing program, replacing former Director Tom Parks…
DuPont Raises Q1 Guidance
DuPont's earnings for the first quarter 2004 will be about $0.95 per share, excluding the special items discussed below. This compares to the company's January outlook of $.65 to $.75 per share. The improved results reflect a strong quarter for
Watermark Exits Snowshoe Category
WaterMark announced it will exit the snowshoe category with its Yakima branded snowshoes line. This change will be effective immediately…
Big Agnes Gives Big Support to Mountaineering Community
Big Agnes has recently increased its support of the outdoor industry by building relationships with the American Alpine Club and the American Mountain Guides Association. As a corporate partner of the AAC and a corporate sponsor of the AMGA, Big Agnes pro