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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Clarus Corporation Completes Sale of PIEPS Snow Safety Brand
SALT LAKE CITY, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) ('Clarus' and/or the 'Company'), a global company focused on the outdoor enthusiast markets, has completed the Company's previously announced sale of PIEPS and assets of the JetForce avalanche pack intellectual property to a private investment firm for a total purchase price of €7.8 million, or approximately $9.1 million, including cash and debt. Warren B. Kanders, Clarus' Executive Chairman, said, 'The divestiture of PIEPS reflects our continued focus on simplifying the business and rationalizing our product categories. Following a comprehensive strategic review process, this transaction further strengthens our balance sheet and supports our ability to capitalize on clear long-term growth opportunities.' About Clarus Corporation Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clarus Corporation is a global leader in the design and development of best-in-class equipment and lifestyle products for outdoor enthusiasts. Driven by our rich history of engineering and innovation, our objective is to provide safe, simple, effective and beautiful products so that our customers can maximize their outdoor pursuits and adventures. Each of our brands has a long history of continuous product innovation for core and everyday users alike. The Company's products are principally sold globally under the Black Diamond®, Rhino-Rack®, MAXTRAX®, and TRED Outdoors® brand names through outdoor specialty and online retailers, our own websites, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers. Forward-Looking Statements Please note that in this press release we may use words such as 'appears,' 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'plans,' 'expects,' 'intends,' 'future,' and similar expressions which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this release, include, but are not limited to, those risks and uncertainties more fully described from time to time in the Company's public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section titled 'Risk Factors' in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and/or Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as in the Company's Current Reports on Form 8-K. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this press release and speak only as of the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Company Contact:Michael J. YatesChief Financial Investor Relations:The IGB GroupLeon Berman / Matt BerkowitzTel 1-212-477-8438 / 1-212-227-7098lberman@ / mberkowitz@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Alaskan volcano rumbling despite being dormant for over 100 years, scientists say
An Alaskan volcano that has been inactive for more than 100 years is showing signs of rumbling, according to scientists. However, there's a chance that the activity could be signs of a pending avalanche, rather than a volcanic eruption, NASA said. MORE: Eruption at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends lava shooting 1,000 feet in air The Iliamna volcano, located near the Cook Inlet in southern Alaska, last erupted in 1867, but would still rumble every few years due to avalanches large enough to register on nearby seismic and infrasound instruments, according to NASA. The region has recently experienced a "flurry of shaking," according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. On June 15, seismic activity ramped up at a "nearly continuous" rate for several hours, the observatory reported. The Operational Land Imager, a sensor aboard the Landsat 8 satellite, acquired an image of the volcano on June 10, prior to when the rumblings began. MORE: Scientists solve mystery of 'zombie' volcano displaying signs of eruption for decades The seismic activity was similar to those caused by the initial slipping between rock and ice that preceded large avalanches on the volcano in the past, according to the AVO. Iliamna often experiences massive avalanches due to the combination of glacial ice weakened rock and volcanic heat, scientists say. Its peak is covered in glaciers, snow and ice and it sits on a base of Jurassic-era granite, according to the NPS. Since its last eruption, the volcano was recorded ejecting smoke and light ash in 1876, 1933, 1941 and 1947, according to the NPS. MORE: Mile-deep underwater volcano could erupt off West Coast this year, scientists say More reports of smoke and light ash were recorded for the late winter of 1956 or early spring of 1957, but those reports were not confirmed, the NPS said. In 1958, four columns of vapor were shooting out of vents on the eastern side of the volcano, according to the NPS. But that was the last time smoke appeared to be ejected by the volcano. Although Iliamna is remote -- located in the Chigmit Mountains within Lake Clark National Park and Preserve -- it is monitored closely be volcanologists due to its potential hazards. There are several communities within a 200-mile radius of the volcano that could be impacted in the event of an eruption, including Pedro Bay, Port Alsworth and Anchorage, according to the NPS. MORE: Hidden magma cap discovered at Yellowstone National Park The AVO monitors 51 other active volcanos within the state, including the Redoubt Volcano, Iliamna's more eruptive neighbor, which is also located within the preserve. The U.S. Geological Survey currently has Iliamna at a "normal" volcano alert level.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Alaskan volcano rumbling despite being dormant for over 100 years, scientists say
An Alaskan volcano that has been inactive for more than 100 years is showing signs of rumbling, according to scientists. However, there's a chance that the activity could be signs of a pending avalanche, rather than a volcanic eruption, NASA said. MORE: Eruption at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends lava shooting 1,000 feet in air The Iliamna volcano, located near the Cook Inlet in southern Alaska, last erupted in 1867, but would still rumble every few years due to avalanches large enough to register on nearby seismic and infrasound instruments, according to NASA. The region has recently experienced a "flurry of shaking," according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. On June 15, seismic activity ramped up at a "nearly continuous" rate for several hours, the observatory reported. The Operational Land Imager, a sensor aboard the Landsat 8 satellite, acquired an image of the volcano on June 10, prior to when the rumblings began. MORE: Scientists solve mystery of 'zombie' volcano displaying signs of eruption for decades The seismic activity was similar to those caused by the initial slipping between rock and ice that preceded large avalanches on the volcano in the past, according to the AVO. Iliamna often experiences massive avalanches due to the combination of glacial ice weakened rock and volcanic heat, scientists say. Its peak is covered in glaciers, snow and ice and it sits on a base of Jurassic-era granite, according to the NPS. Since its last eruption, the volcano was recorded ejecting smoke and light ash in 1876, 1933, 1941 and 1947, according to the NPS. MORE: Mile-deep underwater volcano could erupt off West Coast this year, scientists say More reports of smoke and light ash were recorded for the late winter of 1956 or early spring of 1957, but those reports were not confirmed, the NPS said. In 1958, four columns of vapor were shooting out of vents on the eastern side of the volcano, according to the NPS. But that was the last time smoke appeared to be ejected by the volcano. Although Iliamna is remote -- located in the Chigmit Mountains within Lake Clark National Park and Preserve -- it is monitored closely be volcanologists due to its potential hazards. There are several communities within a 200-mile radius of the volcano that could be impacted in the event of an eruption, including Pedro Bay, Port Alsworth and Anchorage, according to the NPS. MORE: Hidden magma cap discovered at Yellowstone National Park The AVO monitors 51 other active volcanos within the state, including the Redoubt Volcano, Iliamna's more eruptive neighbor, which is also located within the preserve. The U.S. Geological Survey currently has Iliamna at a "normal" volcano alert level.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Tragedy after skier, 29, triggered avalanche while descending America's tallest mountain
A 29-year-old skier died on America's highest mountain after triggering an avalanche while trying to descend its treacherous peak. Nicholas Vizzini, from Washington state, was with an unnamed climbing partner on Tuesday when they accidentally caused the crisis on Mount McKinley at over 16,000 feet, officials said. The Alaskan mountain, previously known as Denali before it was renamed earlier this year by President Trump, was the subject of an intensive search after the two became trapped under heavy snow. According to officials from the Denali National Park and Preserve rangers responded to the mountain within minutes after Vizzini's partner was spotted in debris from the avalanche. Rangers were then able to detect a beacon signal to find Vizzini, who was found buried under the debris. Despite lifesaving efforts from first responders, he was pronounced dead on Tuesday evening and his body was transferred to the state medical examiner's office. His partner sustained only minor injuries. The skiers death is the second recorded on Mount McKinley this year, after Alex Chiu, 33, also lost his life on the mountain earlier this month. Chiu, originally from Seattle, reportedly died after falling over 3,000 feet on the mountain's steep West Buttress climbing route, the same route where Vizzini died on Tuesday. The avalanche that killed Vizzini is known as a 'soft slab' avalanche, where soft, powdery debris typically from recent storms is sent down the mountain face. Officials said the avalanche released at over 16,000 feet and released for over 1,000 feet down the slope. Rangers were able to find Vizzini so quickly because two were already on the mountain face for an altitude acclimatization climb. When the rangers found him, they reportedly continued lifesaving measures for forty minutes before he was pronounced dead. The park service said they were discontinued 'due to traumatic injuries and no pulse.' The deaths of Vizzini and Chui mark a dark start to Mount McKinley's climbing season, which typically begins in May and ends in early July. 'There have been approximately 13 avalanche-related deaths and more than 130 total deaths on the mountain recorded in the history of the park,' the park service said in a statement after Vizzini's death. On the West Buttress route where the two men died this month, a total of 15 climbers have died since 1980, National Park Service spokesperson Amber Smigiel told USA TODAY. The park added that the mountain remains open, and there are currently an estimated 500 people on Mount McKinley.
The Independent
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Skier killed in avalanche on Mount McKinley
A skier has died after being caught in an avalanche on Mount McKinley, North America 's tallest peak, officials have said. The Denali National Park and Preserve said that 29-year-old Nicholas Vizzini, from Washington state, and his snowboarding partner triggered the avalanche on Tuesday while descending the 20,310-foot (6,190-meter) peak in Alaska. The avalanche released at approximately 16,600 feet (5,060 meters) and ran down to about 15,000 feet (4,572 meters), the park added. Two mountaineering rangers responded after spotting Vizzini's partner. They detected a beacon signal and found Vizzini, who was mostly buried. The rangers tried lifesaving measures, but he was pronounced dead early Tuesday evening. Vizzini's body was recovered and transferred to the state medical examiner's office. His partner sustained minor injuries and was scheduled to leave the mountain Wednesday, according to the statement. Earlier this month, Alex Chiu, a climber from Seattle, died from a 3,000-foot (about 900-meter) fall on the mountain's West Buttress climbing route. The climbing season typically runs from early May to early July. There are about 500 climbers on Mount McKinley currently, the park said.
