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Press Releases from The Outdoor Foundation

Teens Outside Program Endorsed by Prestigious National Forum on Children and Nature
(November 12, 2008)
The Teens Outside program, a partnership initiative of The Outdoor Foundation and The National Recreation and Park Association, received endorsement today from the National Foru... more

The Outdoor Foundation Joins with USA Weekend Magazine to Announce a New Make a Difference Day Grant Program
(October 12, 2008)
USA Weekend Magazine and The Outdoor Foundation announced today a new charitable grant program tied to the annual Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of volunteer se... more

Industry Outreach Press Releases

High Sierra Supports North American FIS TD Working Group
(November 18, 2008)
High Sierra Sport Company, a manufacturer of innovative bags and luggage, is proud to provide100 AT459 32 inch Drop-Bottom Wheeled Duffel to the North American FIS TD Working Gr... more

Breathe Magazine Sponsors Photo Gala to Support Kids Programs
(November 14, 2008)
Breathe Magazine has signed on as an official media sponsor for the Adventure Active Kids Photo Gala with the intention to raise awareness regarding the need for child-centered ... more

Atlas and SOS Outreach Bring Snowshoeing to Under-Privileged Youth
(November 14, 2008)
Atlas Donates Snowshoes to Assist SOS Outreach Programs in Helping At-Risk Youth Learn to Make Better Choices and Live More Productive Lives more

Teva Mountain Games Acquired
(November 12, 2008)
Vail Valley Foundation announced today that they have acquired the premier outdoor adventure event, the Teva Mountain Games from Untraditional Marketing, Inc. The Teva Mountain ... more

Summit for Someone Announces Mountaineering Course
(November 10, 2008)
Backpacker Magazine’s Summit For Someone, with Ouray, Colo.-based San Juan Mountain Guides, is excited to announce a 4-day beginner mountaineering course for its 2009 season. more

NBC JEEP® WORLD OF ADVENTURE SPORTS® RACES TO ROMANIA FOR THE MOST BRUTAL ENDURO RALLY IN THE WORLD IN THE NOVEMBER 8th EPISODE
(November 05, 2008)
Episode features mountain biking, adventure racing, enduro rally racing, skiing and snowboarding more

SIERRA MAGAZINE Highlights Nature Camps for Military Families
(October 29, 2008)
SIERRA magazine continues to take the lead in reporting on an issue of national concern—getting America’s youth outdoors. In the November/December 2008 issue, SIERRA shares with... more

$10,000 International Polartec® Challenge Expedition Grant Applications Available
(October 28, 2008)
Applications for the $10,000 Polartec grant are now available for qualified 2009 expeditions. more

Learn-A-Snow Sport Month in January, 2009 Is Industry Collaborative Effort
(October 22, 2008)
Thirteen industry resort associations representing 22 states are teaming with five national associations to promote January 2009 as Learn-A-Snow Sport month with resorts offerin... more

New Winter Trails Venues Reflect Program Diversity
(October 22, 2008)
Two major alpine resorts, a former Olympics venue and a metropolitan state park are new anchor sites for Winter Trails 2009, a day when children and adults new to snow sports ca... more

DIVAS in Drag support Boarding for Breast Cancer
(October 15, 2008)
outdoor DIVAS host the 3rd annual Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) DIVAS in DRAG show October 30th, 7pm. Yes, that is right, a drag show that showcases the latest in ladies win... more

180s To Sponsor Johns Hopkins / Hudson Charity Golf Tournament
(October 15, 2008)
180s, a brand committed to creating intelligently designed outdoor gear, accessories and apparel, is pleased to announce their title sponsorship of the second annual Hudson Char... more