Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT sets a new standard for lightweight comfort and performance in sleeping pads

Therm-a-Rest®, the leader in outdoor sleeping gear for more than 50 years, is introducing the next generation of its best-selling NeoAir® XLite™ sleeping pad in spring 2023. Making the best even better, the new NeoAir® XLite™ NXT maintains its ultralight weight, but increases in comfort and is significantly quieter than the current XLite.

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Therm-A-RestBecca Katz
Channel Mastery Podcast - Ep. 204: GearJunkie’s Adam Ruggiero on AI, bots, and more

Today’s guest is Adam Ruggiero, Editor-in-Chief of GearJunkie. GearJunkie leads the outdoor industry in breaking news and product reviews in the active-lifestyle world. From offices in Denver and Minneapolis, GearJunkie’s journalists, writers, and video producers advance the conversation online and beyond. Millions of monthly readers follow GearJunkie online through multiple channels.

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Channel MasteryElias Marsh
Tailwind Nutrition Launches Limited Edition Flavor Benefiting Big City Mountaineers

Tailwind Nutrition, the leading provider of simple and complete sports nutrition products for athletes, has launched The Grape Outdoors, a limited edition flavor of Tailwind Endurance Fuel that benefits Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a non-profit that provides transformative experiences through connections to nature that strengthen life skills and build community for youth from disinvested communities. 

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Channel Mastery Podcast - Ep. 202: Alison Tetrick on Women's Cycling, Zwift, WATCHTHEFEMMES & more

Today’s guest is Alison Tetrick - a professional cyclist, biochemist, storyteller, and entrepreneur. Alison is also a global ambassador focusing on brand activation, product development, and innovation. Alison believes sports, science, and stories can make a powerful difference in changing the world and loves to do the work to make it happen. She is passionate about creating opportunity, education, and access to cycling for all through scholarships and community engagement.

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Backpacker’s Pantry Donates Over $178,000 During the 2022 Calendar Year; Announces 2023 Partners

Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, announces its annual donations for the 2022 calendar year. Over the course of the past year, Backpacker’s Pantry donated a combined total of approximately $178,000 to 12 organizations including: 1% for the Planet, American Hiking Society, Cal-Wood Education Center, Community Food Share, Community Foundation Boulder County, The Conservation Alliance, Conscious Alliance, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Outdoor Afro, SLOW Money Initiative and Thorne Nature Experience.

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Outdoor Prolink Professionals Raise Over $82,000 Throughout the 2022 Calendar Year

Outdoor Prolink, the pro purchase program created for outdoor professionals at the heart of the industry, asks that their members give a micro-donation at checkout when making purchases on the outdoorprolink.com store. At the end of 2022, Outdoor Prolink and its members finished off the year by raising $82,970, which went to five organizations; American Whitewater, Boulder County Wildfire Fund, The Conservation Alliance, PridePads Africa, and Protect Our Winters.

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Outdoor ProlinkElias Marsh
Channel Mastery Podcast - Ep. 201: Steve Lee of Hot Chillys on Brand Positioning, MAP, and the Retail Season Ahead

Today’s guest is Steve Lee, President of US Sales at Hot Chillys, a legacy outdoor recreation brand that has been leading the winter sports apparel industry since 1985. Their performance base layers include socks, leggings, turtlenecks, fleece, and accessory products, focusing on comfort and fun. Hot Chillys offers a comprehensive line of apparel for men, women, and children using next-level materials for seamless comfort, function, and fit.

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brand guidelines for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

As we mark another Martin Luther King Jr Day, the importance and symbolism has never been more important. With so many brands committing to increase their DEI efforts, this is a good time to revisit, update, and reaffirm your brands commitments and considerations around MLK Day.

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DEIVerde Voice
Channel Mastery Podcast - Ep. 200: Supporting Founders of Color in the Outdoor Recreation Industry - Dan Kihanya of Path Ahead Ventures from REI

Welcome to the 200th episode of the Channel Mastery podcast.  Today’s guest is Dan Kihanya, Director of Corporate Development and Investment with REI. Dan is also the creator and host of Founders Unfound, a podcast that profiles tech startup founders from underrepresented backgrounds. He is an experienced serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the start-up ecosystem - including founder, early executive, investor, and advisor.

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How to diversify your ambassador & athlete teams

In order to grow participation in the sports we love, we need to move beyond the ‘typical’ influencer and ambassador profile. We need a more diverse group of athletes, influencers, and ambassadors to encourage participation and create a safe and inviting industry for all. While it may take a bit more time and effort, it will pay dividends on multiple levels.

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Wyoming Whiskey Celebrates 10 Years of Whiskey Making

Wyoming Whiskey celebrates a decade of whiskey making with the release of a 10 Year Anniversary Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey. In honor of the anniversary, Wyoming Whiskey founding Master Distiller Steve Nally and Master Blender Nancy Fraley have barrel selected and batched a rich and balanced 10-year-old rye bourbon worthy of the milestone. This masterpiece whiskey reflects 20 of the rarest casks at the Wyoming Whiskey distillery that were filled in November and December of 2011 and is the oldest product ever released by Wyoming Whiskey.

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Wyoming WhiskeyVerde Voice