Author: Stefanie Walters

Kitsbow introduced its Reusable Face Mask, HEPA type*, with adjustable head straps for a customized fit for indoor and outdoor pursuits.  In March 2020, Kitsbow was among the first to commercially-produce reusable fabric face masks and offered a HEPA-type filter for protection. One year into the pandemic, Kitsbow continues to refine its face mask design […]

SCARPA, in February, released its commitment to sustainability with a series of initiatives to bring the company in line with the highest international standards.  One of the brand’s key initiatives includes achieving Certified B Corporation by 2022, a process that SCARPA has been working toward over the past two years. Certified B Corporations meet the […]

Scarpa’s Mojito Bio, the brand’s first 100 percent biodegradable shoe with a performance rubber sole, was recognized as an industry winner in the third-annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards, an award that recognizes the outdoor industry’s most innovative product releases each season.  The Mojito Bio, available at retail Spring 2021, earned third-party certification for its biodegradability […]

Felt Bicycles announced that pro triathlete Ashleigh Gentle has renewed her partnership with the Southern California-based brand for the 2021 season. The Australian cyclist first joined with Felt Bicycles in 2014. Since then, she has scored several victories and top finishes in the ITU World Triathlon Series and a record seven victories at the Noosa […]

For Fall 2021, SCARPA unveils its next generation of the Maestrale and Gea family ski boots while adding to its backcountry boots with the F1 LT WMN.  In the new Maestrale and Gea platform, performance were included without adding weight, in addition to sustainable materials.  Since their introduction in 2010, the Maestrale and Gea have […]

Felt Bicycles announced that professional triathlete Braden Currie will partner with the Southern California brand for the next three racing seasons. Currie, who hails from New Zealand, has become a regular presence near the front of many a race in global triathlon. He’s won multiple titles at the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships and has scored a […]

Therm-a-Rest has received this year’s Popular Science what’s new award for its new TwinLock and WingLock valve systems. The valves, new for spring 2020, are featured on its current Therm-a-Rest mattresses. The valves are a product of two years, hundreds of prototypes and approximately 500 nights in the field. The team of engineers, designers, mountaineers, […]

Outerbike has launched a website feature that helps riders determine which bike best meets their needs during a time when it’s difficult to do so in person. Its bike finder quiz called “Your Friend in the Bike Business” serves as an interactive guide leading consumers to the bike category that’s best for them. “About 10 […]

Cascade Designs announced it will continue its partnership with Big City Mountaineers (BCM). After working together on the Making Camp For Everyone Campaign, which exceeded Therm-a-Rest’s donation goal by 75 percent and raised $3,500, Therm-a-Rest extended the partnership with BCM into 2021. “With this partnership and the support of our customers, together we were able […]

Kitsbow and Swift Industries announced the launch of the Swift Anchor Pack and specialty Icon Shirt melding Swift’s adventure aesthetic and Kitsbow’s tech-forward design.  The Pack, a collaboration between the Kitsbow and Swift design teams, offers a minimalistic alternative to backpacks with a streamlined silhouette and 2.5-liter capacity.  Designed without adding bulk, key features include […]

Diamondback has partnered with Diamondback athlete Rach McBride to launch its Women’s Gravel Scholarship. The partnership is intended to encourage more female and non-binary participation in the sport and remove barriers to entry. Diamondback will give-away its newest carbon gravel bike, the Haanjo 8C plus swag from McBride’s other sponsors to the scholarship award winner. […]

In the lead-up to the 2020-21 ski season, Rossignol’s new flagship freeride ski, the BLACKOPS Sender Ti, has received Outside Magazine’s 2021 Gear Of The Year Award. “Freeride has been an anchor point for the brand for nearly a quarter of a century,” said Nick Castagnoli, Brand Marketing Director, Rossignol Group North America. “From the […]