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Category: Outdoor

Big Agnes Adds To Sales Team
Kinetic Representatives and Sky Ambitions will manage sales of Big Agnes shelters, sleeping bags, pads and accessories, as well as Helinox trekking poles and camp furniture.

Ultra Race Of Champions Partners With CamelBak
The mission of the race is to create the Super Bowl for the sport of ultra-distance running, while remaining open to all runners, celebrating the inclusive nature of the sport.

Cascade Designs Appoints European Sales And Marketing Manager
The parent company of Thermarest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl named John Twomey as distributor sales and European marketing manager for Europe.

Outdoor Foundation And Prana Launch The Explorer Grant
Through the program, 12 nonprofit organizations will receive $5,000 awards to bring their project ideas to life and build partnerships that ensure sustainable outdoor recreation program offerings.

Tepui Tents Partners With Nemo Design
The manufacturer of rooftop tents and outdoor adventure gear partnered with Portland-based Nemo Design for marketing initiatives, brand strategy and creative design.
Mongoose Introduces Full Line On Amazon
This is the first time in more than seven years U.S. consumers are able purchase the brand’s high-performance bikes inspired by Mongoose pro athletes on Amazon.

Search For Merrell Founder’s Wife Being Scaled Back
The search for the wife of Randy Merrell, who helped found the Merrell Boot Co., as well as the co-founder’s grandson, in the Grand Canyon is being scaled back as it enters its sixth day on Thursday.

Outdoor Industry Organizations Plan Utah State Capital March During OR
Outdoor Retailer, Outdoor Industry Association, The Conservation Alliance and Outdoor Alliance are urging Outdoor Retailer attendees to join them as they march to the Utah State Capitol “in celebration of the backbone and foundation of the outdoor industry, our federal public lands.”

Croakies Expands Everyday Adventurers Program
Croakies encourages those that are inspired by adventure or have a passion for getting outside and think they will make a great product tester to be part of the Croakies family during the brand’s 40th year.

Gregory Ambassadors Launch Speaking Tour About Backpacking New Zealand
Starting Monday, May 1 at the Santa Fe REI in New Mexico, the free speaking events will stop at 29 retail stores, a brewery and town library across 17 states. The tour will wrap up at the Denver REI on Monday, July 24.

Beeline Bikes Rolls Out Beeline2U Program
Approved brands and products will have access to the Beeline2U platform, where they will be able to initiate a fulfillment appointment on behalf of their customers.

Farm To Feet To Sponsor Blue Ridge Marathon
The race course starts in downtown Roanoke and climbs to the top of Mill and Roanoke Mountains. Following sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the course has a total elevation change of 7,430 feet and is considered America’s toughest road marathon.

Oboz Hires Product Line Manager
Prior to joining Oboz, Dawson Westenskow was responsible for REI’s Camp Gear and Travel Gear categories.