Montana State University announced a partnership with Simms on a new line of fishing apparel under the university’s Trout U brand. 

At the halfway point of the summer season for resort destinations in Florida, coastal Georgia and South Carolina, the year-over-year booking pace has decreased when compared to last year’s robust summer, but overall results remain strong, according to the latest report from  DestiMetrics, a division of Inntopia.

According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the boating industry is booming with demand at an all-time high as Americans plan for a summer on the water. The outlook comes as the pandemic propelled interest in outdoor recreation activities including boating last year.

Giro Sport Design announced several key hires and promotions in a move to expand their brand and marketing team. Peter Nicholson joins as brand manager, Giro Bike while Eric Richter moves into a new role as Bell, Blackburn & Giro commercialization manager.

Big Agnes Inc. announced that Sespe Group would represent the brand in the Southwest, which includes Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada, effective immediately. Based in California, the Sespe Group also represents Petzl, Scarpa, Cotopaxi, and Outdoor Research in the outdoor space. “The Southwest territory is a critical market for Big Agnes, with large population centers […]

The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Board of Directors annual election ended on May 28, 2021, with the Association’s membership electing two new and three returning Board members.

Big City Mountaineers (BCM) announced the appointment of David Taus, a lifelong educator and outdoor advocate, as its new executive director.

Pelican International Inc. acquired Advanced Elements Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary Confluence Outdoors Inc. The acquisition broadens Pelican’s portfolio in the paddlesports category that includes Pelican, Wilderness Systems, Perception, Dagger, Mad River Canoe, Harmony Gear, and Boardworks.

S&P Global Ratings raised its debt ratings on Vista Outdoor as strong demand in both its shooting sports and outdoor products segments caused its operating performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 to exceed expectations.

K2-MDV Holdings announced that John Colonna, current president of K2 Sports, has been named president & CEO of K2-MDV Holdings, with responsibility for the MDV and K2 Sports business.

Alterra Mountain Company announced that Ron Cohen, Esquire, current president and chief operating officer, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, would return to Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Dorel Industries Inc. announced that it and several of its subsidiaries had entered into a new US$450 million senior secured asset-based revolving financing with institutional lenders led by the Bank of Montreal.

Sea to Summit announced the addition of several new strategic hires within its North American team to accelerate the brand’s growth in its largest market.