Archives: Press Releases

For Winter 2023, Smith and Japanese snow brand Oyuki teamed up on a design collaboration celebrating the deep snow experience in the Niseko area on the northern island of Hokkaido.  Illustrated by artist Mike Shankster and gracing Smith’s new Method Helmet and Squad Mag goggles, the collab features a graphic interpretation of the mythical Japanese […]

Innovators across snow helmets and goggles for almost 60 years, Smith introduced its on-snow Method Helmet. The low profile in-mold construction of the Method Helmet fuses the exterior shell and EPS for a one-piece, lightweight design. Beneath the helmet’s shell are Smith’s latest safety innovations, including zonal Koroyd coverage for lightweight, energy-absorbing, and ventilated impact protection […]

Scarpa, maker of high-performance footwear for mountain sports, is releasing a re-tooled Maestrale and Gea alpine-touring ski boot collection for Fall 2023/24. The new models continue the category of its AT boots, offering high performance for the climb up and the ski down, paired with sustainably sourced plant-based construction.  In addition, in the lightweight ski-touring category, Scarpa is releasing […]

Reflecting a brand heritage built on athlete-led design, the Outdoor Research seven-piece Deviator Collection for Fall 2023 is made for cold weather activities “when warmth is critical for stopping, but you also need the ability to shed heat and moisture on the go.” The collection pairs hybrid materials with emerging fabric technologies and athlete feedback and includes […]

Achieving the highest warmth-to-weight ratio for a sleeping pad, NEMO’s newest product, Tensor Extreme Conditions, offers an 8.5 R-value at 16 ounces for the regular mummy size, featuring the brand’s patent-pending Apex baffle construction and is “the quietest pad in its class.” Backcountry enthusiasts looking for a light, warm pad for year-round use have an option […]

Burton Snowboards formed a new partnership with HDry focused on expanding and evolving HDry’s direct 3D membrane lamination technology for waterproofing outdoor products. The collaboration will also “focus on R&D efforts in an undisclosed product assortment.” “At Burton, we have a relentless focus on bringing innovative products to life,” said Burton Snowboards Chief Product Officer […]

Nikwax, the international manufacturer of technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel,  developed a “high-powered” deodorizing cleaner, Sports Refresh, designed to “eliminate odors and help prevent their build-up in athletic and fitness clothing,” offered in a 1-liter bottle. Sports Refresh supports a variety of retail channels with a product “that cares for […]

Stiolaunched its first dedicated freeride ski line with the Figment Collection for FW23/24.The collection offers a more relaxed fit with Stio’s 100 percent recycled PeakProof 3L face fabric and a breathable inner membrane to ensure waterproofing and weather protection. The four styles in the Figment Collection include the men’s and women’s Figment Jacket and Bib. Stio’s Fall/Winter 2023-24 Collection […]