This will be the retailer’s 687th Dick’s store in the nation and 50th in the state of California.
Category: Outdoor

Camber Outdoors Conducts 2017 Workplace Survey
The survey runs March 22 – April 7 and will inform broad-based study of workplace experiences in the active-outdoor industries.

The North Face Sponsors Adaptive Climbing Initiative
With a goal of making climbing gyms across the U.S. accessible to people with physical disabilities, Paradox Sports will provide gyms with instructor training and adaptive equipment.

Adventure Medical Kits Joins Backpacker Magazine’s Get Out More Tour
Backpacker’s ambassador Randy Propster will present an engaging 75-minute seminar full of trail-tested tips, regional trip advice and outdoor gear.

Brooklyn Boulders To Host Earth Day Festival
The indoor rock-climbing and mixed-use lifestyle facility is holding a three-day festival at facilities in Chicago, NYC and Boston.

Mystery Ranch Names New Mountain Category Sales Rep
Aaron Wilmer joins as the company heads into its second year selling the new mountain category of backpacking, climbing and everyday carry packs and bags.

LifeStraw Launches Global Water Awareness Campaign
Mina Guli will run the equivalent of 40 marathons (1,048 miles) along six rivers on six continents in six weeks starting in Las Vegas as part of the 6 River Run.
Buff Names U.S. Director Of Sales
Kristin Moynihan has held positions with firms including Eddie Bauer, Starbucks, Unionbay and Coal Headwear.

RockyMounts President To Depart At Month’s End
In mid-April, Bruno Maier will be taking on an entrepreneurial role with another company in the outdoor industry.

Haibike Opens eMTB Race Registration
The eMTB race is open to both men and women who will compete in six age categories and a Bosch sponsored “Industry Challenge” to benefit the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).

Mountain Khakis Schedules Opening For Denver Flagship
The event establishes the brand’s permanent brick-and-mortar presence in Denver.

Electric Partners With Todd Kline
The California-based eyewear brand partnered with Todd Kline as an ambassador and to provide marketing support for the fishing market.
MC Sports Retains Firm To Sell Leases
A&G Realty Partners will handle the sale of 58 MC Sports leases in seven states across the Midwest following the retailer’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
U.S. Trustee Objects To Hiring Of Gander Mountain Liquidators
The U.S. Trustee in the Gander Mountain bankruptcy case is objecting to Hilco, LLC being retained as the liquidator for its initial closing of 32 stores because the same parent as Hilco, LLC may submit a stalking horse bid for the retailer’s remaining assets.

The North Face Appoints General Manager, Americas
During his six-plus years at The North Face EMEA, Arens built a successful track record leading The North Face EMEA business where he oversaw sales, marketing, merchandising, product development and direct-to-consumer.