DeLong to Acquire Lands’ End Plant…

Lands’ End’s U.S. production downsizing is DeLong’s opportunity as the brand that was recently acquired by Sears plans to close two factories in Iowa by spring, resulting in the loss of more than 175 jobs. The company under Sears and has gone entirely to

René Takens re-elected President of COLIBI

At their meeting in Milan on 23 October, the COLIBI (Comite de Liason des fabricants Europeen de Bicyclettes) members unanimously re-elected Mr René Takens as their President. COLIBI groups 10 national associations in 10 EU Member Sta

Climb High, Mammut, and OBS offer Scholarship

Climb High, the U.S. distributor of Mammut, will once again join forces with Outward Bound, a national non-profit educational-adventure organization, in offering a second annual Outdoor Appreciation Scholarship award in 2004…

Osprey Brings In More Horsepower

Osprey Packs, Inc. has made some key changes and additions to the company as it prepares for the 2004 season and beyond. Nathan Kuder, formerly Assistant Designer, will lead off in a new role as Product Development Manager. He will be responsible for mark

National Ski Patrol Taps Fisher-Price For New Patroller

Meet the newest member of the National Ski Patrol (NSP), Al Pine™, a Fisher-Price ® Rescue Heroes™ toy inspired by patrollers and their heroic rescue deeds. Al Pine is an accomplished skier and snowboarder, traveling the slopes in search of stranded skie

REI Plans to Open New Henderson, NV Store

“Henderson is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. There is Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation and Spring Mountain National Recreation area all within easy reach,” said Jerry Chevassus, REI Vice President of Real Est

The Backcountry Store Launches New Catalogue

BackcountryStore.com will open up a new marketing front when it drops more than 125,000 catalogs in the mail during the first week of November. The winter – 03 catalog is the first for BackcountryStore.com and will become a regular part of the company’s d

The Access Fund Announces 2003 Awards

At the October Access Fund board meeting, the following awards were given to volunteers who have devoted countless hours to preserving climbing access in America. Whether digging trails, attending meetings or rallying support, they were helping to keep cl

Everlast Consolidates Manufacturing To Missouri

Everlast Worldwide will relocate its Bronx, New York sporting goods manufacturing facility and consolidate and integrate those professional and retail product operations into its Moberly, Missouri sporting goods manufacturing facility.

The Weather Channel Extends Gore Contract

The Weather Channel has again entrusted protection of its field meteorologists to W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of GORE-TEX® fabric. The multi-year partnership, which began in 2000, will extend through 2005 and encompass advertising and content on bo

American Skiing Co. Sees Improvements

American Skiing Company announced its financial results for the 2003 fiscal year and fourth quarter ended July 27, 2003. The Company reported that its fiscal 2003 resort operating results were favorably impacted by effective targeted marketing and cost co

MountainSmith Partners With US Bobsled

Mountainsmith is partnering with the United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (USBSF) to become their official backpack and luggage supplier. The three-year agreement is effective immediately and will continue through the 2006 winter Olympics. Greg Th

Honey Stinger Joins Subaru XC Ski Team

En-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, have entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Subaru Factory Team. The company will continue its support of the elite Nordic ski racing team through 2005 as official bar and

Trek Hires New Brand Manager

Trek Bicycle announces the hiring of industry veteran Zapata “Zap” Espinoza, as Trek Bicycles’ Brand Manager. Espinoza, who most recently was Executive Editor at Mountain Bike Magazine for the past ten years said, “I am elated about the opportunity to le