Spring/Summer ‘24

Welcome to the Denver Media Show!

The pocket guide is our directory of attending brands. Each listing includes the location at OMA, PR contacts, and a general brand description. We encourage you to connect with the PR reps ahead of time to schedule meetings to ensure the best experience. We will have an Open Floor period from 4:00-5:30 on July 26.

At the bottom of the page is the map of OMA with a directory of the brands currently engaged with the OMA sales agency members. The sales agencies are our hosts, and they allow us to utilize their showrooms for the event. If you have questions on-site, look for the all-white OMA staff badges; they can assist you.


7/26 Wednesday

8:00-9:30am - Breakfast Served

8:30-12:00pm - Morning Appointments

12:00-1:30pm - Lunch Served

1:00-4:00pm - Afternoon Appointments

4:00-5:30pm - Open Floor / Bar Open

5:30-6:30pm - Happy Hour & OMA Annual Giving Presentation

6:30-8:00pm - Dinner Served


7/27 Thursday

8:00-9:30am - Breakfast Served

8:30-12:00pm - Morning Appointments

12:00-1:30pm - Lunch Served

1:00-3:00pm - Afternoon Appointments

S/S ‘24 Participating Brands

  • Adventure Wagon

    Adventure Wagon

    Location: Outside

    PR: Elias Marsh / elias@verdepr.com / 303-304-0715

    Created in 2014, Adventure Wagon is a Portland, Oregon-based van upfitter with over 2,000 conversions on the road. They specialize in modular and configurable interior systems for vans.

  • Appalachian Gear Company

    Appalachian Gear Company

    Location: Maple Street / D20

    PR: Suzanne Hermann / suzanne@darbycommunications.com / 828.280.2701

    Appalachian Gear Company is an outdoor lifestyle company specializing in sustainable, performance-based clothing and equipment designed and manufactured in the United States.

  • Arc'teryx

    Arc'teryx

    Location: Superfluent / D16

    PR: Amy May / amymay@jamcollective.net

    Arc’teryx is a Canadian company based in the Coast Mountains. Our design process is connected to the real world, focused on delivering durable, unrivaled performance. We are problem solvers, always evolving and searching for a better way to deliver resolved, minimalist designs. Good design that matters makes lives better.

  • Black Diamond

    Black Diamond

    Location: Bates Outdoor / D33

    PR: Mariel Fulton / mariel.fulton@backbone.media / 970.963.4873 ext. 1205

    Black Diamond is a company that's not just for rock climbers and skiers, but one that stands for the spirit of the sports we live, their values and goals, past, present and future. Since 1957, our innovative gear designs have set the standard in numerous areas.

  • Bogs

    Bogs

    Location: Maple Street / D20

    PR: Ingrid Malmberg / ingrid@momentummediapr.com

    At BOGS, we have devoted our entire lives to making men’s, women’s, and kids’ boots that are lighter and more comfortable than any other boot, in any kind of weather. Boots that are warmer, drier, easier to get on and off, and environmentally friendly. And, sometimes cuter than just about anything you can put on your feet.

  • Buff

    Buff

    Location: Green River Sales / D35

    PR: Erin Wyer / erin@outsidepr.com / 612.747.1314

    Certified B Corporation, Buff® is the original multifunctional headwear brand, having premiered and innovated the tubular headwear category 30 years ago. Buff continues to innovate in the head and neck wear protection space, making the company sustainable, equitable and responsible.

  • Cascade Designs

    Cascade Designs, Inc.

    Location: Hi Altitude Sales / D37

    PR: Alexa McRoberts / alexa@verdepr.com / 717-808-9653

    Cascade Designs, Inc. began over 40 years ago with the simple idea of providing a more comfortable night outdoors. It's grown to become the parent company of major brands in the outdoor industry: Therm-a-Rest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl, Varilite. Recent releases for S/S 24 include: Expanded MSR Titanium Cookware, MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack Tent, and the new Honcho Poncho kids line from Therm-a-Rest.

  • Chaco

    Chaco

    Location: Mountain Source / D30

    PR: Meg Herrington / meg.herrington@backbone.media / 970.693.4873 ext. 1240

    Born on the river in 1989, Chaco Footwear builds premium footwear for the outdoor-minded. The brand’s iconic Z/sandals are repairable at ReChaco and more than 20,000 sandals a year are kept out of landfills every year. Plus, as a result of the brand’s proprietary LUVSEAT™ foot bed, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has awarded the Seal of Acceptance to all Chaco footwear styles. Simply put, Chaco is fit for adventure.

  • Cotopaxi

    Cotopaxi

    Location: Cordillera Sales / D15

    PR: Erin Wyer / erin@outsidepr.com / 612.747.1314

    Cotopaxi is a carbon neutral certified B Corporation that creates sustainably made outdoor gear designed to fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to Do Good.

  • Deuter

    Deuter

    Location: Black Dog Sales / D21

    PR: Ryan Silven / ryan.silven@rygr.us / 970.389.6435

    From backpacking to mountain biking, alpinism, and travel, to child-carrying and family adventures, deuter crafts highly functional, comfortable, and environmentally friendly packs for everyone and everywhere.

  • Dragon Alliance

    Dragon

    Location: BW Sales / D18

    PR: Annekë Efinger / anneke.efinger@backbone.media / 970.963.4873 ext. 1238

    Born in San Clemente, California, Dragon is internationally recognized as a leading performance eyewear brand for those seeking progressively designed products, high-level performance, and innovative technology. Since 1993, our world-class collection of athletes and ambassadors helped pioneer and inspire our wide range of products, while our heritage in surf and snow culture illustrates our ongoing celebration of an active, impassioned lifestyle.

  • Elastic Suite

    Elastic Suite

    Location: Lobby

    PR: Megan Long / Megan.Long@emeraldx.com

    Elastic Suite is a next-generation B2B wholesale ecommerce platform with more than 20 years of experience and iteration. Elastic works with hundreds of brands to streamline buying, increase sales, reduce costs associated with paper B2B marketing materials, and organize digital merchandising assets in one place. Designed to help brands and retailers connect, transact, and, ultimately, grow revenue. B2B ecommerce is taken from transactional to transformational by bringing together ERP and backend data, sales reps, retailers, and distributors. Learn more at elasticsuite.com.

  • EXPED

    EXPED

    Location: Granite Marketing / D36

    PR: Amy May / amymay@jamcollective.net

    EXPED is a Swiss-based outdoor hardgoods brand, specializing in the highest quality sleeping mats, sleeping bags, tents, backpacks and outdoor accessories. With offices in Zurich, Switzerland and Tacoma, Washington, EXPED is a privately owned company with the freedom to build meaningful, longstanding partnerships with specialty retailers, manufacturers, and consumers. We believe these relationships are not measured by production output, but by strong, ethical industry leadership and unparalleled customer satisfaction.

  • Farm To Feet

    Farm To Feet

    Location: Granite Marketing / D36

    PR: Stacy Kline / stacy@darbycommunications.com / 724.272.9956

    Farm to Feet is committed to creating the world’s best merino wool socks by using all-American materials, manufacturing, and workers. This exclusively U.S.-based supply chain allows Farm to Feet to ensure the highest quality materials and products with as little impact on the environment as possible.

  • Fjällräven

    Fjällräven

    Location: Mountain Source / D30

    PR: Amy Tew, Ketchum / fjallraven@ketchum.com

    Hailing from the small town of Örnsköldsvik in Sweden, a place where mountains and forest meet the sea, Fjällräven is an outdoor clothing and equipment company that’s committed to making nature more accessible. In true Swedish style, we focus on simplicity and practicality, and we have the utmost respect for the environment. Fjällräven Fjällräven Press Room Room

  • Forsake

    Forsake

    Location: Maple Street / D20

    PR: Ingrid Malmberg / ingrid@momentummediapr.com

    Forsake believes that your footwear should never limit your adventures, whether you’re on city streets or unmarked trails. That’s why they make sneaker boots: footwear that combines all-weather protection, rugged construction, and adaptable styling to take you from peak to pavement.

  • G. Loomis

    G. Loomis

    Location: Maple Street / D20

    PR: Kade Gewanter / kadegewanter@darbycommunications.com / 413.834.1746

    G. Loomis exists to heighten angler experience by creating tools that expand tactical opportunity, boost effectiveness, and enhance natural ability.

  • Gordini

    Gordini

    Location: Adventure Labworks / D17

    PR: Eleanor Sachs / eleanor@virtumediapr.com / 781.775.6039

    Based in Vermont and independently owned, Gordini has been a leader in cold weather innovation since 1956 and is introducing its first-ever Performance Sock collection to the market this fall. Gordini.com

  • Gore-Tex

    GORE-TEX

    Location: Hi Altitude Sales / D37

    PR: Alexa McRoberts / alexa@verdepr.com / 717-808-9653

    The GORE-TEX Brand is the material science company behind high-performance waterproof and breathable product technologies found in garments, footwear, gloves, and more.

    Jump to Press Portal.

  • Gregory Packs

    Gregory

    Location: Granite Marketing / D36

    PR: Becca Katz / becca@verdepr.com / 360-441-5620

    For nearly 50 years, Gregory Mountain Products has been the leader in expedition, backpacking, daypacks and travel gear. World renowned for fit, durability, and performance in all of its products, Gregory is responsible for many industry firsts in backpacking fit and design.

    Gregory's F23 Press Kit

  • Helly Hansen

    Helly Hansen

    Location: Waypoint / D32

    PR: Tara Yant / taray@wh1969.com / 206.390.0478

    Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen makes professional grade gear to help people stay and feel alive. With a long history of first-to-market innovations, over 55,000 professionals worldwide trust, use and recommend Helly Hansen for living, working and recreating in the world’s harshest environments.

  • Hest

    Hest

    Location: Redline Sports Group / D14

    PR: Katie Wolitarsky / katie@kwm-pr.com / 713.824.2258

    HEST brings the comforts of home to the great outdoors with its premium, high-performance sleep products that build community around camping and travel.

    Hest Media Catalog

  • Ignik

    Ignik

    Location: Ascension Sales / D29

    PR: Stacy Kline / stacy@darbycommunications.com / 724.272.9956

    Ignik’s journey started on a family sailboat in the Arctic witnessing the impact of climate change and human jetsam on the landscapes we love. Today Ignik makes high-quality, environmentally thoughtful outdoor heating products that create change, allow us to get outside earlier, and stay outside longer.

  • Knog

    Knog

    Location: Mountain Source / D30

    PR: Katie Richter / katie@darbycommunications.com / 716.572.3467

    Based in Melbourne, Australia, Knog is an award-winning cycling and outdoor accessory brand that consistently designs products that defy convention.

  • Kühl

    Kühl

    Location: Mountain Trading / D34

    PR: Rachel Popp / Rachel@bfcollective.co

    Kühl was born in the mountains in 1983 and remained committed to creating durable, comfortable, and stylish mountain apparel.

    Denver Media Show Press Kit

  • La Sportiva

    La Sportiva

    Location: Ascension Sales / D29

    PR: Sean Van Horn / sean.vanhorn@backbone.media / 970.963.4873 ext. 1806

    With over 90 years of heritage, La Sportiva has unrivaled experience in building the world’s finest performance mountain footwear. Creating innovation through passion, La Sportiva now offers the most versatile technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running® and hiking shoes on the market as well as ski mountaineering hardware and apparel.

  • Lifestraw

    Lifestraw

    Location: Waypoint / D32

    PR: Amy May / amymay@jamcollective.net

    The original LifeStraw Personal Water Filter, which converts microbiologically contaminated water into safe, potable water, was introduced in 2005. LifeStraw’s innovative water filtration technology is rigorously tested by independent laboratories and leveraged across some of the harshest environments around the world. The company is a Climate Neutral certified B Corp. For every product purchased, a school child in need receives safe water for a year.

  • LOWA

    LOWA

    Location: MtnStuff / D24

    PR: Ben Pejko / ben@cgprpublicrelations.com

    Celebrating its 100th anniversary, LOWA has earned a reputation for crafting premium outdoor boots and shoes that blend outstanding quality and fit through innovative design and proprietary technology.

  • Mountain Hardwear

    Mountain Hardwear

    Location: Green River Sales / D35

    PR: Erin Wyer / erin@outsidepr.com

    Mountain Hardwear, Inc., founded in 1993, builds essential equipment for climbers, mountaineers, and outdoor athletes and has supported expeditions on the world’s highest peaks. This level of technical precision and detail continues to inspire everything behind the brand. Download Press Kit.

  • Mystery Ranch

    Mystery Ranch

    Location: Alpin Sales / D31

    PR: Erin Brosterhous / erin@bluefirecollective.com

    With over four decades of design and manufacturing experience – coupled with simultaneous in-the-field testing and real-world hammering – Mystery Ranch has learned a thing or two about load transfer, active framing and the importance of using only the most top-shelf materials for their packs and bags.

  • National Forest Foundation

    National Forest Foundation

    Location: Green River Sales / D35

    PR: Maura Jenkins / maura@outsidepr.com / 570-266-2922

    The National Forest Foundation (NFF) works on behalf of the American public to promote the enhancement and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System by directly engaging Americans and leveraging private and public funding to improve forest health and Americans’ outdoor experiences.

  • Nomadix

    Nomadix

    Location: Redline Sports Group / D14

    PR: July Zaleski / july@jamcollective.net

    Nomadix is a Social Purpose Corporation making premium, multi-functional products that simplify adventure and create less waste. The brand makes towels out of post-consumer recycled materials, contributes to 1% For the Planet, and is certified Carbon Neutral.

  • Norrøna

    Norrøna

    Location: Black Dog Sales / D21

    PR: Rob Steffens / rob.steffens@rygr.us

    Founded in 1929, Norrøna is a family-owned Norwegian outdoor company driven by the needs of explorers, skiers, mountaineers, and adventurers to make premium gear with nature as its lab.

  • Oboz

    Oboz

    Location: Freestone / D23

    PR: Michael Collin / michael@palemorning.com

    Oboz designs and builds men's and women's hiking boots, hiking shoes, insulated footwear, sandals and more from the ground up for wherever the trail takes you.

  • Osprey

    Osprey

    Location: D24 / Mtn Stuff

    PR: Brooke Sundermier / Brooke.Sundermier@turnerpr.com

    Since Osprey was founded in 1974, every single product design has passed through the hands of owner and founder Mike Pfotenhauer, who created his first backpack at age 16. Today, Osprey is a melting pot of diverse personalities, backgrounds and abilities. All share the common belief that adventure is open to everyone and found anywhere.

  • Ortholite

    Ortholite

    Location: Hi Altitude / D37

    PR: Julie Evans / julie@verdepr.com / 717-808-9653 (Alexa)

    Ortholite provides the single most cost effective solution to enhance the comfort, performance, and long term cushioning while creating a cooler, drier, healthier environment in every shoe.

  • Ortlieb

    Ortlieb

    Location: Superfluent / D16

    PR: Logan VonBokel / logan@hotroutemedia.com / 618-531-1476

    ORTLIEB is 42-year old bag manufacturer who specializes in making highly-durable, waterproof bags at their factory in Bavaria, Germany. With a strong history in cycling, ORTLIEB was the first manufacturer to radio-frequency weld a bicycle pannier. Fast-forward 40 years and ORTLIEB offers expedition-ready bags for all types of adventures.

  • Ortovox

    Ortovox

    Location: Black Dog Sales / D21

    PR: Ryan Silven / ryan.silven@rygr.us / 970.389.6435

    ORTOVOX is a four-season mountain brand headquartered in Germany known as an expert in avalanche rescue equipment and wool apparel designed for ski touring, freeriding, mountaineering, alpine climbing and alpine touring.

  • Outdoor Lab Foundation

    Outdoor Lab Foundation

    Location: Lobby

    PR: Bryan Martin / bryan.martin@outdoorlabfoundation.org

    Outdoor Lab Foundation provides over 5,000 sixth-graders and 1,000 high school students in Jefferson County with transformative experiences in the outdoors. Each camp emphasizes environmental education and social-emotional learning. The Foundation ensures that Outdoor Lab is accessible to all students in Jeffco regardless of their articulation area or socioeconomic background.

  • Outdoor Market Alliance

    Outdoor Market Alliance

    Location: Lobby

    PR: Alycia / alycia@momentummediapr.com

    Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA) is a collective of 25 independent sales and marketing agencies representing over 175 different brands in the outdoor, active lifestyle, resort, run and bike markets in the Rockies. For those of you who wish to tour the building, please arrange a time with Alycia. The Denver Media Show will be a rare chance to visit all of the showrooms on-site and meet with the founding members.

  • Outdoor Research

    Outdoor Research

    Location: Mtn Stuff / D24

    PR: Dave Simpson / dave@verdepr.com / 505.917.5866 (Marisa)

    Outdoor Research® is Designed by Adventure®. Based in Seattle – with in-house manufacturing and prototyping capabilities at our company headquarters – Outdoor Research was founded in 1981 after a failed piece of gear on an Alaskan climbing expedition inspired ideas for a better design.

  • Rossignol

    Rossignol

    Location: Hi Altitude Sales / D37

    PR: Siena Teare / siena@verdepr.com / 802-881-1567

    Rossignol is the iconic winter sports brand. Rossignol offers a wide array of products for both amateurs and experts in alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboarding.

  • Royal Robbins

    Royal Robbins

    Location: Green River Sales / D35

    PR: Kevin Nicol-Lints / kevin@verdepr.com / 269.806.6848

    Founded in 1968 by world-renowned climbers Royal and Liz Robbins, Royal Robbins is a leading designer, manufacturer and retailer of outdoor and travel apparel. The brand has gained worldwide recognition for its high-quality clothing and commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

  • Scarpa

    Scarpa

    Location: Outside

    PR: Dave Simpson / dave@verdepr.com / 307-690-9906

    Scarpa designs and manufactures top quality ski boots, mountaineering, rock climbing, hiking, alpine running, and mountain lifestyle gear.

  • Sierra Designs

    Sierra Designs

    Location: Maple Street / D20

    PR: Katie Richter / katie@darbycommunications.com / 716.572.3467

    Sierra Designs is an award-winning camping equipment and apparel manufacturer on a mission to make functional, beautiful, and most importantly, attainable products.

  • Smartwool

    Smartwool

    Location: Mountain Source / D30

    PR: Tyler Stephenson / tyler.stephenson@backbone.media / 970.963.4873 x et 1263

    Based in Denver, Colorado, Smartwool® is a sock and apparel brand whose products are designed to get the most out of the inherent benefits of Merino wool and to bring comfort, confidence, and community to a life lived outside. Smartwool, a division of VF Outdoor, LLC, is a brand of VF Corporation.

  • Stillhouse

    Stillhouse

    Location: Lobby

    PR: Susie Dunlea / susie.dunlea@turnerpr.com / 513-317-7024

    Stillhouse is an award-winning, American-made spirits portfolio packaged in one-of-a-kind, unbreakable 100% stainless steel cans. Stillhouse is the perfect accoutrement to everything you do outdoors; it’s best enjoyed as the sun goes down, and you’re settling in beside a campfire with this show’s featured variety: Peanut Butter S’mores Whiskey.

  • Superfeet

    Superfeet

    Location: Black Dog Sales / D21

    PR: Rob Steffens / rob.steffens@rygr.us

    Superfeet are clinically proven to increase comfort, minimize repetitive stress and prevent injuries, the shoe insert shape cradles your heels and hugs your arches to deliver just the right amount of targeted support.

  • Thule

    Thule

    Location: Adventure Labworks / D17

    PR: Austin Caron / austin.caron@backbone.media / 970.963.4873 ext. 1800

    In 1942, in the forest of Småland, Sweden, Thule was founded by Erik Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors. Since then, their focus has been designing and developing quality products that help you carry your gear wherever your passion takes you. Thule is committed to developing smart, stylish products like premium luggage, rooftop tents, rack systems, and more that are environmentally sound, high quality, safe, and easy to use.

  • Toad & Co.

    Toad & Co.

    Location: Granite Marketing / D36

    PR: Becca Katz / becca@verdepr.com / 360-441-5620

    Toad&Co are the creators of socially and environmentally committed garments that are equally suited for the rigors of the trail or the tavern.

  • Ultimate Direction

    Ultimate Direction

    Location: Maple Street / D20

    PR: Mindy Smith / mindy@darbycommunications.com / 828.989.7850

    Overview: Ultimate Direction designs high performance apparel and hydration gear for self-propelled athletes taking on running, fastpacking, and hiking pursuits.

  • Vasque

    Vasque

    Location: Waypoint / D32

    PR: Amy May / amymay@jamcollective.net

    Vasque Footwear has delivered functional, durable footwear to millions of outdoor enthusiasts since 1964. We believe that you don’t have to go far to change your perspective. By simply stepping outside we can change how we feel on the inside. When we disconnect, we reconnect. Vasque Footwear – Trail Footwear Since 1964.

  • Whiteduck

    Whiteduck

    Location: Outside

    PR: Newt Borowski / nathan.borowski@backbone.media

    White Duck Outdoors offers high-quality, durable and long-lasting canvas products for outdoor adventure and work including a full range of tents, tarps, duffels, log carriers, dog beds, pants and more.

  • Wondery.

    Wondery.

    Location: Maple Street / D20

    PR: Ingrid Malmberg / ingrid@momentummediapr.com

    BIPOC-owned and women-led, Wondery. makes comfortable and style-driven apparel for women with a focus on easy-to-wear, size-inclusive clothing.

  • Wyoming Whiskey

    Wyoming Whiskey

    Location: Hi Altitude / D37

    PR: Max Akselrad / max@verdepr.com

    Based in Kirby, Wyoming, Wyoming Whiskey has a simple goal: to create America’s next great bourbon. The company and product is a collaboration between its partners and 97,818 square miles of Wyoming.

OMA Map

& Directory

Adjacent is the map of the OMA building with all of the brands currently represented in the Rockies by OMA member sales agencies. Without the collaborative effort of these sales agencies we would not be able to have the Denver Media Show. If you have any questions while on-site, just look for the all-white staff badges our hosts will be wearing.