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Press Releases from The Outdoor Foundation

Youth Organization Welcomes Secretary Salazar to Utah with Huge Artwork on Salt Lake City Sidewalk
(July 31, 2010)
Outdoor Nation, unveils a massive sidewalk mural to welcome Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to the America’s Great Outdoors Listening Session in Salt Lake City. more

Outdoor Nation Youth Summit Is Milestone Success for The Outdoor Foundation
(July 15, 2010)
Foundation to work with Youth on Outdoor Nation Implementation Programs more

Industry Outreach Press Releases

American Hiking Society’s Hike the Hill 2010, February 20-25
(February 01, 2010)
American Hiking Society invites hiking and trails enthusiasts and leaders to Washington, DC February 20-25 for the 13th annual Hike the Hill: Trails Advocacy Week! During the we... more

Mountain Khakis® Presents the 2010 "MOG" Outdoor Fest & Bike Swap
(February 01, 2010)
(Jackson Hole, WY – February 1, 2010) Mountain Khakis®, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces their title sponsorship of the... more

World Record Holder and X Games Gold Medalist, Simon Dumont, Hosts 2nd Annual Dumont Cup At Sunday River
(January 27, 2010)
Professional freeskiers Simon Dumont, Tom Wallisch, TJ Schiller, Peter Olenick and Jossi Wells come to Sunday River to compete with the East’s best amateur athletes more

Wisconsin Pharmacal Donates Water Purification Tablets to Haitian Relief Efforts
(January 26, 2010)
Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, the manufacturer of Potable Aqua® water purification tablets, has partnered with numerous worldwide relief organizations and the U.S. Army to assist... more

Big City Mountaineers Seeking Volunteers for Summer 2010 Trips
(January 22, 2010)
Big City Mountaineers Seeking Volunteers for Summer 2010 Trips more

Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund announces 2010 grants to 11 organizations
(January 22, 2010)
A legacy of outdoor learning helps kids navigate lifelong challenges; YOLF has awarded more than $737,000 to 47 youth outdoor groups since inception more

Nikwax Bellwether Grantee Reports on Andean Alpine Climate Change
(January 19, 2010)
In early 2009, Nikwax underwrote a grant through the American Alpine Club to study the impacts of global warming in the alpine environment. The first results are in from the Nik... more

Exxel Outdoors Donates 1,000 Sleeping Bags to Haiti Relief Efforts
(January 18, 2010)
The Exxel Outdoors Alabama factory has donated 1,000 sleeping bags, including the freight costs to the Miami center for the airlift to Haiti. Exxel arranged this through Pan Ame... more

Outdoor Alliance Reflects on Successful 2009
(January 18, 2010)
Outdoor Alliance (OA), a coalition of six member-based national outdoor advocacy groups dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of our public lands and waters, is pleased ... more

Atmosphere AltShift Debuts Projects at ORWM'10
(January 15, 2010)
The newly launched Atmosphere AltShift is delivering two Eco-Friendly exhibit projects for PrAna and Keen this week. more

CONSERVATION ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES BIG TRADE SHOW EVENTS SCHEDULE
(January 14, 2010)
Breakfast, Member Booth Events Promise Inspiration, Fun, and Swag more

Optic Nerve Offers Free Sunglasses to Those Who Donate $20 to Save the Poles During Winter Outdoor Retailer Show
(January 14, 2010)
To support Adventurer/Activist Eric Larsen’s Save the Poles initiative, Optic Nerve, the Denver-based sport sunglass manufacturer, will give a free pair of their eco-friendly FO... more