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Seasoned whitewater kayaker and Kokatat ambassador Jakub Sedivy is set to embark this October on an expedition down the Langu Khola River in Nepal.

Kokatat proves American manufacturing is no myth by awarding hand-carved sasquatch to best ‘Made in USA’ story.

Kokatat is proud to announce that professional whitewater kayaker and 2012 Canoe and Kayak Male Paddler of the Year, Isaac Levinson, has officially joined its team of elite athletes.

Woolrich, the Original Outdoor Clothing Company®, has promoted Donna Fitch to Vice President of Merchandising and hired Karuna Scheinfeld as Vice President of Design.

Kokatat announced today that as of August 1, Ted Keyes will add the Northern Rockies to his territory, as veteran Kokatat sales rep Ray Brooks has decided to lighten his work load.

Kokatat, a company known for its longstanding commitment to American manufacturing, is deputing the “Sassy” at OR Summer Market. The Sassy is an annual award program celebrating all the things that make made-in-the-USA product great.

For the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Woolrich worked with Jeff Thrope, from the outdoor site Cold Splinters, to create visuals for its award winning trade show booth (19001-20001)

Kokatat, the leading US manufacturer of technical apparel and accessories for water sports, introduces the Maximus series of performance life vests that are comfortable and capable in all paddling disciplines.

Kokatat collaborated with whitewater kayaking icon Eric “E.J.” Jackson and his son Dane Jackson, the reigning Junior World Champion, to create the Kokatat Jackson Collection that will be introduced at the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.

Woolrich is proud to announce SportsOneSource Group’s recognition of company president Nick Brayton, with a SGB 40 Under 40 Award.