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Getting to Know Us
Inside ACK’s Fleet Program
In technical lingo, the department can be considered “B2B” (business to business), but it is much more than that. We service organizations that help and serve the community, ultimately allowing us to advance our main objective: Getting people outdoors.
Summit Sports Continues to Expand With It’s Latest Acquisition
Austin, Texas (July 28, 2017) – Outdoor adventure and action gear specialty retailer, Summit Sports, announces the acquisition of Kentucky-based Loucon, LLC. Summit Sports is excited to grow their business once again, near the one year anniversary of their most recent acquisition of Texas-based Austin Canoe & Kayak (ACK).
A Shout-Out To Our Friendly Neighbor, Oskar Blues Brewery
Oskar Blues Brewery recently celebrated their 1 year anniversary here in North Austin, and we couldn’t be more grateful they came. While the brewery’s team has been great at quenching our employees’ particular thirst, they’ve also been great partners in the outdoor and fishing communities.
ACK Hobie Fishing Team: 3 YouTube Channels To Check Out
With the popularity of kayak fishing increasing and the Internet providing ways for people to find their online communities to share their experiences, exchange advice, and revel in their love for the lifestyle, there’s a lot out there! Here’s 3 YouTube channels of ACK Hobie Fishing team members to check out.
Go Play Day: ACK (San Marcos) Goes Kayak Camping with Diablo
For those who don’t know, we offer four Go Play Days (paid workdays) a year for all employees to get outside and learn more about our products through personal experience. Of course, it doesn’t take much pushing to get ACK-ers outside.
Here’s a blog by ACK San Marcos Store Associate documenting his first kayak camping trip (ever) with Diablo Paddlesports.
Here’s a blog by ACK San Marcos Store Associate documenting his first kayak camping trip (ever) with Diablo Paddlesports.
What’s A Baler, Anyway? ACK Warehouse’s Journey to Zero Landfill
As a part of our larger Own It campaign, a commitment to encourage action on environmental preservation by looking inwards and “owning it” ourselves, we introduced a baler to the ACK warehouse here in Austin, Texas late last year. It’s an invaluable addition to helping us in our journey to become a zero-waste company.
ACK Reflects: How Did Dad Inspire Your Love For The Outdoors?
Working at an outdoor company, it’s interesting to hear people trace back their various interests to early childhood memories. This Father’s Day, we asked a few ACK-ers to reflect on their dad’s role in igniting that lasting passion.
Go Play Day: Kayak Fishing With Hobie & Native
For those who don’t know, we offer four Go Play Days (paid workdays) a year for all employees to get outside and learn more about our products through personal experience. Of course, it doesn’t take much pushing to get ACK-ers outside.
Go Play Day: Steamboat Springs Snow Days
Here’s a photo blog by ACK Customer Relationship Manager Morgan Jennings documenting his experience skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling on a family trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado.