Stohlquist’s Operations Shuttered After 46 Years

After 46 years manufacturing all manner of paddlesports equipment, most notably PFDs, Stohlquist has ceased operations. The decision was made public in early January, following the acquisition of Stohlquist’s parent company, Aqualung Group, by investment banking firm Barings. Stohlquist’s Operations Shuttered After 46 Years According to...

New Faces Of PTC: Hint Of Another Industry Trade...

A year after announcing the establishment of the Paddlesports Trade Coalition (PTC), the organization has completed a monumental task:...

Churchill River Canoe Outfitters Owner Sells After 35 Years

After 35 years owning and running Churchill River Canoe Outfitters (CRCO), Ric Driediger has decided it’s time to step...

Alpacka Launches Its Highest Performance Whitewater Packraft Ever

MANCOS, Colo. - Alpacka Raft today announced the release of the Valkyrie V3. Since its initial release in 2022,...

International Whitewater Hall of Fame Honored Six Legends

Takoma Park, MD - The World River Centre, on behalf of its hallmark program, the International Whitewater Hall of...

New Leadership At Mustang Survival and Wing Group

Vancouver, BC – Outdoor industry professional Kenny Ballard has been appointed Mustang Survival’s new President. Ballard takes over responsibilities...

Watershed Drybags Launches New Material Innovation and Colors

December 19, 2023 - Asheville, NC - Watershed Drybags, the Asheville, NC-based manufacturer of airtight, fully submersible, and waterproof drybags for all outdoor...
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