Press Release Archives

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (Aug 29, 2019) — UTMB® and local organizers InAran Sports, have today announced the inaugural edition of Val d’Aran by UTMB®, the newest international event created by UTMB®, will be held in the heart…

Crans Montana, Switzerland, (May 9, 2019) — UTMB® International, the international division of the world-renowned Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB®), is thrilled to open registration for the 2nd Annual OMAN by UTMB® ultra trail race in…

Highlights UTMB® race organizers have updated race entry procedures so all fans can one day enter the race of their dreams. The new system will feed into the new strategic partnership between UTMB® and the Ultra…

USHUAIA, ARGENTINA (APRIL 9, 2019) — UTMB® International, the international division of the world-renowned Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), is proud to announce the results from the inaugural Ushuaia by UTMB® ultra trail race that took place…

Austin, TX. (March 28, 2019) — Kammok, designer of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is excited to announce the 2019 Ultralight Collection: the Roo Single UL, Python 10 UL and Kuhli UL. Designed for…

Austin, TX. (February 12, 2019) — Kammok, designer of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is excited to announce the newest addition to their lineup: the Mantis™ and Mantis UL™ all-in-one hammock systems. The Mantis™…

Fountain Valley, CA. (February 12, 2019) — On February 6, Michael Wardian, serial record-breaking marathoner, ultraruner, and NATHAN Sports athlete, won the World Marathon Challenge. The Challenge is a logistical and physical endeavor to run…

Austin, TX. (January 23, 2019) — Kammok, designer of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is proud to announce the new, redesigned 2019 Roo Double Hammock. The 2019 Roo Double has been reimagined using the…

Fountain Valley, CA. (January 8, 2019) — NATHAN Sports, maker of industry-leading Running Essentials™ gear, is pleased to announce they have partnered with Purple Orange Brand Communications to oversee and manage all PR efforts on…

Chamonix, France (Jan 7, 2019) — UTMB® International, the international division of the world-renowned Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), is pleased to provide greater details on its 2019 international trail race series. Although The Ultra-Trail du…

Austin, TX. (January 2, 2019) — To celebrate the New Year, Kammok, designer of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is launching their highly acclaimed Bobcat Trail Quilt. The quilt debuted on Kickstarter in September…

Crans Montana, Switzerland, (Dec 3, 2018) — UTMB® International, the international division of the world-renowned Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), cheered their first-ever OMAN by UTMB® athletes across the finish line this weekend, as the 137km (85 mile)…

Crans Montana, Switzerland, (Nov 5, 2018) — UTMB® International, the international division of the world-renowned Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), is pleased to announce a new spring 2019 UTMB International ultramarathon trail race in Ushuaia, Argentina.…

San Diego, CA (November 2, 2018) – SportRx, the leader in sports prescription eyewear for athletes and outdoor recreationalists, has been selected as one of OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work 2018. This is the fourth…

San Diego, CA (November 1, 2018) – The Boston Red Sox take the 2018 World Series and eight Red Sox artifacts are heading to Cooperstown to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame, including RHP Joe…

San Diego, CA (October 2, 2018) – The first annual SportRx Awards, also known as The REXYS, was held Thursday night during the Vision Expo West industry show in Las Vegas, Nevada. SportRx, the leader…

San Diego, CA (September 20, 2018) – SportRx is proud to announce the 1st annual SportRx Awards, also known as, The REXYS. The sports optical industry’s first-of-its-kind awards ceremony will showcase 12 categories, each containing…

Jackson Hole, WY (Sept 10, 2018) — Purple Orange, a boutique creative communications agency specializing in outdoor and active lifestyle brands, is thrilled to announce the addition of Patrick Chadwick to its Jackson Hole office. Chadwick…

Chamonix, France — The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), the world’s most anticipated and prestigious trail running summit, is preparing for the start of another thrilling and brutal trail race August 27th-September 2nd. The seven different races…

Austin, TX. (July 25, 2018) — Today, Kammok, makers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, introduces the all-new Firebelly Trail Quilt for ultra-light, packable warmth wherever you roam. Kammok has merged the original Firebelly…

Austin, TX. (July 16, 2018) — The quarterly print magazine Conscious Company has named Kammok CEO, Haley Robison, one of its Top Conscious Business Leaders of 2018. Robison was named to the list of Personal…

Austin, TX. (July 12, 2018) — Kammok, makers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping is excited to introduce the All-New Roo Junior and Roo Double XL Hammocks to their 2018 line of elevated camping…

Austin, TX. (July 10, 2018) — Kammok, makers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, invites you to elevate your camp game on July 21st, the eve of National Hammock Day. With a goal of…

Austin, TX. (April 17, 2018) — Kammok, makers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, invites you to Camp Kammok, a 2-night camping experience in the Texas Hill Country. Taking place April 27-29, 2018 at…

Austin, TX. (February 1, 2018) — Kammok, designers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is proud to introduce new product to their 2018 line. Experience the magic of hammock camping with the Roo Double,…

New York, NY (January 23, 2018) – Stealth Body Fitness, creators of the world’s first interactive core trainer with gameplay technology, is proud to unveil Stealth Personal. Stealth’s gameplay technology uses a competitive point scoring…

Austin, TX. (December 12, 2017) — Kammok, designers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is proud to introduce nine new accessories to their 2018 line, including the Joey Gear Sling, Pika Pack, Burro Bag,…

Whitsett, NC (November 27, 2017) – CEP and medi GmbH& Co., announced that April Wilson has joined the CEP and Medi division as Footwear Category Manager, to further grow the brands in the U.S. Wilson…

San Diego, CA (November 9, 2017) – SportRx, the leader in sports prescription eyewear for athletes and outdoor recreationalists, has been named among the Best Places to Work in America by Outside Magazine. This is…

Whitsett, NC (November 6, 2017) — Meb Keflezighi, one of the most decorated marathon runners in the history of the USA and dedicated CEP team athlete, retired yesterday after running his final New York City…

Austin, TX. (October 25, 2017) — Kammok, designers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is proud to reveal the first modular three-part blanket system of its kind in their All Adventure Camp Blankets. With…

Jackson, Wy. (September 19, 2017) — Today, Franco Snowshapes, makers of the finest handcrafted snowboards in the world, is proud to announce a new line of snowboards: The RPK Line. A collaboration with Sego Skis,…

Whitsett, NC (September 1, 2017) — CEP Compression, a world leader in performance compression socks and sportswear is proud to become an official supplier for PSIA-AASI, the world’s largest organization dedicated to teaching people how…

Austin, TX. (August 30, 2017) — Today, Kammok, designers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is giving 100% of all proceeds to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts through a donation to the American Red Cross…

Austin, TX. (July 17, 2017) — Kammok, designers of high-performance outdoor gear, invites you to join the nation in sleeping under the stars on July 21st, the Eve of National Hammock Day. Never slept overnight…

San Francisco, CA (June 8, 2017) — Oru Kayak, makers of the original origami-inspired folding kayak, is leading an attempt at completing the first solo kayak passage from Cuba to Key West. In July, a…

Austin, TX. (June 7, 2017) — Kammok, designers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, has partnered with Patagonia to be one of their outdoor vendors sold in Patagonia stores nationwide. Patagonia has chosen to…

Whitsett, NC — CEP Compression, a world leader in performance compression socks and sportswear is thrilled to announce that the company’s Progressive+ Ultralight Socks have received Gear of the Year from Men’s Health Magazine. Delivering…

Austin, TX. (May 10, 2017) — Kammok, designers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, is thrilled to announce the company’s Thylacine Sleeping Bag has won Gear of the Year from Outside Magazine. Outperforming every…

Austin, TX. (April 20, 2017) — Kammok, designers of high-performance outdoor gear for elevated camping, celebrates Earth Day with the forest green Roo hammock, tree-friendly hammock straps and up-cycled tote bags that encourage users to…

Whitsett, NC — Meb Keflezighi, one of the most decorated marathon runners in the history of the USA and dedicated CEP team athlete, will retire after running his final Boston Marathon next week. By then,…

Austin, TX. (March 28, 2017) — Kammok, makers of outdoor gear for the city-to-trail adventurer, continues to enhance their distribution channel with the addition of Jacob Juul Hastrup of The Good Karma Company as Scandinavian…

Austin, TX. (February 22, 2016) — Kammok, makers of outdoor gear for the city-to-trail adventurer, introduces its all-new synthetic designs of trail quilts and hammock underquilts to their 2017 product collection. Kammok is widely known for making the best elevated…

Austin, TX. (January 19, 2016) — The environmental impact of our recent U.S. presidential election is uncertain, but it’s clear that our planet needs us now more than ever. This inauguration Day, Kammok, makers of outdoor gear for…

Austin, TX. (December 6, 2016) — Kammok, makers of outdoor gear for the city-to-trail adventurer, is proud to launch the year of “Give Adventure”. Throughout 2017, Kammok’s vision to #GiveAdventure will be rolled in a Give Adventure…

Whitsett, NC (January 3, 2017) – CEP, the sports brand of medi GmbH& Co., announced that Luke Rowe has joined the CEP division as the new Senior Vice President to further grow the CEP brand in the…

Austin, TX. (September 27, 2016) — Kammok, makers of outdoor gear for the city-to-trail adventurer, is proud to reveal the Sunda™ Tent Hammock: a pioneering new outdoor shelter that is equally at home on the ground as it…

Viola, WI. (Aug 31, 2016) – GoMacro®, known for their delicious, plant-based nutrition bars, is eager to partner with The Keep A Breast Foundation, an organization empowering young people with breast health education and support through unique…

Kammok, makers of outdoor gear for the city-to-trail adventurer, has partnered with Parks Project, an outdoor brand of quality goods with a purpose, to create the “Hanging in the Parks” initiative. The goal of the initiative is…

Austin, TX. (August 2, 2016) — Kammok, makers of outdoor gear for the city-to-trail adventurer, has announced that company COO, Haley Robison, has been promoted to the position of CEO, effective immediately. Current CEO and Founder,…

Chico, CA and Philadelphia, PA (May 10, 2016) — United By Blue and Klean Kanteen, leaders in socially responsible business practices and manufacturers of active lifestyle products, are proud to announce they will be joining forces in the…

Viola, WI and Boise, ID — April 28, 2016 — GoMacro®, today announced its sponsorship of the REI Outessa Summit, outdoor weekend getaways for women which offers authentic outdoor adventures led by professional athletes and…

Whitsett, NC (April 26, 2016) — Today, CEP Compression, a world leader in performance compression socks and sportswear, announces its official partnership with extreme sports media company, Teton Gravity Research. In addition to the brand partnership, CEP is…

Whitsett, NC (February 23, 2016)- Maintaining an upright stance during training or in competition not only helps prevent bad posture but also makes it easier to breathe and strengthens the back muscles – the best conditions…

Whitsett, NC (February 18, 2016) —The most decorated marathon runner in the history of the USA and has done it again; Meb Keflezighi, a dedicated CEP team athlete, is going to his fourth Olympics. Meb, who has…