Jennifer Jordan, author of Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, the World’s Most Feared Mountain, will sign free limited edition posters at Moonstone Mountain Equipment, Booth #3331, Friday, August 12, 3:00-4:00 p.m. and
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Jim Marsh is New Ad Director for Canoe and Kayak Magazine
Jim Marsh is the new advertising director for Canoe & Kayak magazine. He's an avid kayaker with five years experience in the outdoor industry. He comes to Canoe & Kayak from the Mountain Gazette in Colorado, where he was advertising director for two
Adams Golf Income Drops On Margin Decrease
Adams Golf reported total net sales increased to $19.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 from $19.7 million for the comparable period of 2004. Net sales of drivers increased to $6.2 million, or 31.4% of total net sales, for the three month
Dahlgren Footwear Launches Women’s Specific Socks
Fit is crucial for socks – especially for active, athletic women. That’s why Dahlgren Footwear, a top manufacturer of technical socks since 1979, is introducing a new line of women’s socks designed specifically for a woman’s smaller, more narrow foot. Dis
Planet Access launches innovative outdoor program on Appalachian Trail
For five years, Planet Access Company, the social purpose enterprise founded by Horny Toad and the Chicago-based Search Development Center, has succeeded in providing meaningful paid work opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities…
Patagonia Introduces New Luggage Line
Patagonia is proud to introduce an entirely new line of technical packs and luggage in 2006. We designed our first packs during the early seventies…and this season's pack offering is our most important since that first season. We've created t
Bridgedale Unveils Women’s X-Hale Socks
Bridgedale, makers of performance socks with a three-year guarantee, announce the release of the Women’s X-Hale for spring 2006. The Women’s X-Hale is an ultra lightweight multi-sport sock knit with performance features and super thin mesh designed to kee
ISIS Displays Women’s Specific Innovations
ISIS, makers of innovative, performance driven apparel for active women, announces its Spring/Summer 2006 collection including rain poncho and chaps, woven shirts and softer seamless bodywear. ISIS will also introduce two new prints as well as expand its
Fox River Uses Organic Merino in New Line
According to Datamonitor, the U.S. organic market is projected to reach a value of $30.7 billion by 2007. People want organic choices in the foods they eat, the products they use in their homes and in the clothes they wear. It makes sense to offer organic
Marmot Focuses on Key Trends
In Spring 2006, Marmot is focusing on four general lifestyle and product trends that are influencing the outdoor industry: Simple and socially responsible lifestyle, Tech, Delight/serendipity, and Brand trust…
OIF Launches GETTING > YOUTH > ACTIVE
As part of the Year of Outreach, Outdoor Industry Foundation (OIF) announces the launch of an industry-wide initiative to GET YOUTH ACTIVE and grow participation in active outdoor recreation among young Americans. OIF’s call to action is being announced
Accell Income Jumps 26% on 5% Sales Increase…
The Accell Group increased turnover in the first half of the year by 4.6% to €213.8 million ($273.9 mm) versus €204.3 million ($249.5 mm) in the first half of 2004. This sales growth was due entirely to recent acquisition activity. Organically, Accell Gro
Vibram Launches Five Fingers Approach Show
Vibram announced it is launching a cutting edge interpretation of a watersport approach shoe. FiveFingers is a unique glove-styled shoe with five individually wrapped toes, offering a barefoot sensation with the benefits of a Vibram sole for superior gri
Shutt Sports Inks Endorsement Deal with Leading NPF Hitter
Crystl Bustos has signed an endorsement deal to promote Shutt Sports' new line of softball bats. Using a Schutt bat, she is currently leading the NPF (National Pro Fastpitch) in home runs and RBIs…
Big 5 Makes Changes to Finance Group; Kirk Resigns CFO Post
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported Friday that they will recruit and hire a new Chief Financial Officer with a strong background in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and SEC financial reporting, to be the company's principal financial an