SGB Update Outdoor
American Alpine Club Secures Campground In Rumney, NH
The campground will create a place for climbers to stay and for the climbing community to gather near the popular Northeast climbing area.
Toad&Co To Open Glenwood Springs Location
The store will offer a full selection of the brand’s apparel, along with other accessories, gifts and more from complimenting brands with a focus on Colorado-based companies.
Bass Pro Providing Boats For Harvey Recovery Efforts
Bass Pro Shops is providing more than 80 Tracker boats to government agencies and rescue organizations in Houston and other impacted communities in Texas.
Craghoppers Taps RAM Enterprise For Pacific Northwest Representation
Craghoppers, a maker of travel apparel, partnered with RAM Enterprise covering the Pacific Northwest sales territory for the brand.
Big City Mountaineers Receives $25,000 From REI Force Of Nature Fund
Big City Mountaineers is among 26 other nonprofits to receive an investment from the $500,000 fund.
Boardworks Acquires License Agreement To Rogue SUP And Surf
The company appointed Rogue founder Rick Karr as Boardworks’ new general manager in January 2017.
OIA Concerned About Lack Of Transparency In Zinke’s National Monument Review Report
In a letter, Amy Roberts, executive director, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), said she was pleased that no national monument designations will be rescinded as indicated in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s National Monument Review Summary Report but was concerned about the “lack of details and transparency, especially regarding the recommendation to alter some monument’s borders.”
The Conservation Alliance Condemns Recommendation To Shrink National Monuments
Said John Sterling, executive director of The Conservation Alliance, in a statement. “If President Trump acts on those recommendations, it would be an unprecedented assault on the crown jewels of our public lands system. We stand ready to defend our National Monuments.”
Clarus Corp. Acquires Sierra Bullets
Clarus Corp., formerly Black Diamond Inc., has completed the acquisition of Sierra Bullets LLC for $79 million.
Arc’teryx Recalls Ski Mountaineering Boots
Arc’teryx Equipment is recalling about 3,900 Arc’teryx Procline boots. The axis pin located at the rear of the boot can dislodge, resulting in damage to the boot and posing a fall hazard.
Secretary Zinke Recommends Trump Shrink Several National Monuments
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said he’s asking President Trump to shrink “a handful” of national monuments that previous presidents designated to protect land and water.
Eldora Mountain Names Marketing Director
Prior to joining Eldora, Sam Bass was content director and senior account manager at Backbone Media.
Newell Brands Technical Apparel Announces New Sales Leader
Newell Brands Technical Apparel (NBTA), a division of Newell Brands that includes Marmot and ExOfficio, appointed Deanna Fleming as its new head of global sales and business development. She was formerly VP of marketing and sales for Harmless Harvest.
REI Invests $1 Million To Connect Women With The Outdoors
As part of its commitment to create access to the outdoors for all, REI has invested $1 million in organizations across the country that are creating opportunities to connect women and girls to nature.
Dakine’s CEO Joins Surfrider Foundation’s Board Of Directors
The Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, appointed Ken Meidell to the organization’s board of directors.
