American Hiking Society has awarded $26,000 in National Trails Fund grants to 11 organizations of 104 that applied. The fund were provided by charter sponsors L.L.Bean and Cascade Designs (Therm-a-Rest and MSR)…
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Hans Bergman Joins KJUS as Managing Director of North American Operations
LK International AG, the parent company of the Swiss premium sports brand KJUS, announced that Hans Bergman will join KJUS as managing director of North American Operations, a new position created to enhance the brand profile and increase sales in the Nor
C4 Waterman Co-Founders to be Inducted into Hall of Fame
C4 Waterman co-founders, Brian Keaulana and Archie Kalepa will be honored by the Duke Kahanamoku Hawaii Waterman’s Hall of Fame on Thursday, Aug. 23rd at the Waikiki Outrigger Canoe Club…
Sport Chalet Agrees to Rep Smack Sportswear
Team Sports Superstore, parent company of volleyball apparel brand Smack Sportswear, announced a new partnership with sporting goods retailer Sport Chalet, which operates 54 sporting goods stores throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Sport Cha
Mizuno Signs Acclaimed Distance Runner
Mizuno USA, Inc. signed a multi-year endorsement deal with notable up-and-coming distance runner, Christo Landry. Currently ranked 4th in the USA Running Circuit Standings, Landry finished 2nd…
Charlotte Ljungquist Joins DPS as Managing Director of Europe
DPS Skis announced that Charlotte Ljungquist will join the company as managing director of Europe, reporting to DPS President Stephan Drake. Ljungquist comes to DPS from EF Education First…
Drift Innovation Sponsors Two Vail Valley Foundation Events
Drift Innovation is sponsoring two upcoming events at Beaver Creek in Vail, CO in a bid to bolster its ties to the core outdoor community. The company will be the official POV camera sponsor of the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup Race Week in Beaver Creek, C
Texas Judge Rejects Armstrong’s Motion in Anti-Doping Case
A federal judge in Texas dismissed Monday Lance Armstrong’s lawsuit challenging the U.S. Anti-doping Agency’s (USADA) right to pursue its case against the legendary cyclist. Armstrong must now decided whether to fight USADA doping allegations
Libby Edelman Rejoins Sam Edelman Team
Libby Edelman, one of the creative visionaries behind the Sam Edelman brand, will rejoin the Sam Edelman team in a new role to help drive the marketing and licensing of the Sam Edelman brand. She will also provide a creative vision to the evolution of the
Spartan Race Inc. Lands Private Equity Investment
Raptor Consumer Partners (“RCP”), a consumer-focused growth equity firm, has made an undisclosed investment in Spartan Race, Inc., which produces the race series named as Outside Magazine’s Best Obstacle Race in 2012…
Horny Toad Names New Rep in Great Lakes Territory
Horny Toad has appointed Tom Lawrence as its sales representative for the Great Lakes territory. Horny Toad is currently represented in nine major markets across the United States…
Vapur Deploys Refill Stations at Glacier National Park
Vapur Inc. has partnered with a company that makes water coolers and drinking fountains to deploy refill stations at Glacier National Park for its foldable and reusable “Anti-Bottle…
RECALL: 119,000 Gerber Bear Grylls Machetes
Gerber is recalling about 119,000 Bear Grylls machetes because a weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause either to break during use, posing a laceration hazard…
Finish Line Appoints VP, Business Development and Corporate Strategy
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Jeffrey Sherry has joined the company as vice president, business development and corporate strategy. Sherry comes to Finish Line from Stifel Nicolaus Weisel, an investment bank principally targeting middle market clie
Hibbett Sports Ups 2013 Guidance on 8 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Hibbett Sports, Inc. raised its fiscal 2013 guidance after reporting net sales increased 8.0 percent to $165.4 million for the 13-week period ended July 28, compared with $153.1 million for the 13-week period ended July 30. Comparable store sales increase