Outdoor Channel HD Launches In Colorado

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May 10, 2010, 09:14 ET

TEMECULA, Calif., May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTD), America's leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that Outdoor Channel HD has launched across all Comcast Cable Systems in Colorado. Now, Comcast subscribers in the "Centennial State" can enjoy the sights, sounds and thrill of Outdoor Channel's popular programming with razor-sharp clarity in widescreen format.

"When it comes to outdoor recreation, Colorado is the epicenter. Outdoor Channel HD's entry into the market is a good fit, as viewers are sure to appreciate our picturesque hunting, fishing, shooting and rugged adventure outdoor programming," said Tom Hornish, COO at Outdoor Channel.

"The outdoor genre is made for high-definition, adding depth, color and vibrancy to the great outdoors, as well as enhancing the viewer experience," added Randy Brown, Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing at Outdoor Channel.

"Outdoor enthusiasts abound in Colorado, which is known for its vivid landscape of mountains, plains, rivers, and canyons. Outdoor Channel HD is a premium HD product that speaks to our customers' passion for the outdoors," said William Mosher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Comcast Mile High Region. "We are dedicated to providing our subscribers with highly sought-after HD networks, and the addition of Outdoor Channel reinforces that strategy."

As the only full-time network in the outdoor genre to offer a true, dedicated high definition simulcast, Outdoor Channel HD is committed to becoming 100 percent native HD by June 28, 2010. The network takes viewers across the country and around the world, sharing unmatched thrills and experiences through the eyes of esteemed outdoor personalities.

About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.

Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTD) owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America's leader in outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America's largest and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Winnercomm also owns and operates the patented Skycam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and NFL football. For more information please visit www.outdoorchannel.com.

SOURCE Outdoor Channel