G3, starting this fall, will be the first alpine-touring/backcountry ski binding manufacturer to offer a liability reduction and indemnity program to its North American Retailers. This program is based off a standard procedure among manufacturers and retailers that will reduce risk, and potentially cost to G3 dealers. When G3’s Onyx and women’s Ruby alpine-touring bindings are installed with the company’s instructions, dealer agreement, and documentation requirements, G3 will take the lead in defending any legal case surrounding binding releasability or function involving a dealer and/or sales rep.
Matt Moniz, a youth Mountain Hardwear athlete, broke the speed record for summiting the 50 highest points in all 50 states. The duration of Moniz’s race was 43 days, 3 hours, 51 minutes and 9 seconds, which he achieved with his father running along side of him the whole race. Matt’s adventure has also been aimed at increasing awareness of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and raising funds for his affected friend Ian Hess. To find out more about Matt’s PAH efforts go to 
Outdoor Retailer (OR) has partnered with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) to host the Adventure Travel Hub at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010, which will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, August 3-6, 2010.
The Gear to Grow program allows outdoor retailers and manufacturers to make tax deductible gear donations which help get more people involved in outdoor recreation. Donated products may include returns, samples, overstocks, out of season items, or anything that might be difficult to resell.
Simms Fishing Products is voluntarily recalling certain models of Simms 2010 Wading Staffs. The affected wading staffs have a detent button that may not engage or can become dislodged, making the staff inoperable.
These staffs, offered in two sizes (52" & 56"), are sterling silver in color and are identified by Simms item numbers AWS101152 or AWS101156 (UPC numbers 94264-10102 or 94264-10103). Affected Wading Staffs are visibly identifiable by a silver cable connector.
