Events

October 4, 2021

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UnTapped Maple announces role as official nutrition and hydration partner of Big Sugar NWA

RICHMOND, VT—UnTapped Maple announces that it will be the official nutrition and hydration partner of the Bentonville, AK-based Big Sugar NWA Gravel Race. The race, kicking off on Saturday, October 23, is billed as an event that sports 100 miles of challenging terrain that showcases the beauty of Northwest Arkansas...

September 27, 2021

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2021 Altitude OCR World Championships Concludes

Moshi, Tanzania: The inaugural Altitude OCR World Championships concluded this week with athletes from 26 countries battling for medals. The Philippine national team dominated, winning Gold and Silver for men (Elias Tabac, Tolitz Divina) and women (Sandi Abahan, Seannah Gutang). Mt. Kilimanjaro ascent record holder Kristina Madsen (Denmark) and adventure...

September 27, 2021

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Backcountry Access announces new BCA Live avalanche safety video series

Boulder, Colo.—Backcountry Access is pleased to announce the release of a new avalanche safety video series dubbed "BCA Live." BCA Live brings quickly digestible avalanche education to the desktop and living room through 1- to 3-minute short videos presenting avalanche and backcountry safety topics like group mindset, working as a...

January 12, 2022

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Launches Channel on FUEL TV to Thrill Viewers with Winter Enthusiast Content Featuring SIA Members

Park City, Utah (January 12, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Viewers worldwide will soon enjoy eleven episodes of thrilling winter outdoor lifestyle content featuring SIA member brands. The new “Snowbound” series, the result of a new partnership between FUEL TV and SIA, will debut on January 14. Eleven episodes will run...

January 12, 2022

Mountain Lion Charges Hiker, Hiker Charges Lion, Hiker Wins

Wildlife experts typically encourage people not to run from or toward mountain lions, but do say that yelling and acting aggressively can scare them off.  Adventure Journal

January 11, 2022

Highest Altitude Fitness Class verified by Guinness World Records

Lausanne, Switzerland /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Guinness World Records has verified the World's Highest Fitness Class held prior to the ALTITUDE OCR World Championships, the World's Highest OCR, held September 19th, 2021, on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania as the new Highest Altitude Fitness Class World Record, at an elevation of 5,714m (18,746 ft) above...

January 10, 2022

Highest Altitude Obstacle Course Race verified by Guinness World Records

Lausanne, Switzerland /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Guinness World Records has verified the Altitude OCR World Championships, the World's Highest OCR, held September 12th to 21st, 2021 on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania as the Highest Altitude Obstacle Course Race World Record, achieving an elevation of 5,985m (19,731 ft) above sea level. The ALTITUDE...

January 6, 2022

Pinarello US Announces New Scuderia Roster for 2022

Solana Beach, CA. (1/6/22) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Following its bold move into the gravel sector in 2021, Pinarello, the storied Italian bicycle maker, announces the expansion of its Scuderia ambassador program for 2022. The Scuderia brings together athletes and community leaders from unique corners of the cycling and adventure sports sectors...

January 6, 2022

Bern Helmets and Mount Holly Beer Co. Release Bern Sesh, Limited Dry Hopped Lager

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (January 6, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Bern Helmets, respected internationally for its proprietary street-inspired helmets, for the slopes, biking, skateboarding, water sports, and commuting, today announced it is launching Bern Sesh on January 12, 2022, a limited Dry Hopped Lager in collaboration with Mount Holly Beer Co., a pilot...

January 6, 2022

Monuments Of Cycling Announce Largest Ever One-Day Gravel Prize Purse for Belgian Waffle Ride CA

San Diego, CA  - January 6, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Monuments of Cycling (MoC), a premier cycling events producer best known for its iconic Monument of Gravel, the Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), announced on Tuesday the prize purse for the BWR CA on April 30, 2022 will be the largest ever...

January 5, 2022

SCARPA Helps Forge a More Inclusive Path as Founding Partner of Inaugural All In Ice Festival

BOULDER, Colo. (January 5, 2021) – SCARPA, a leader in outdoor performance footwear, is proud to announce its founding support of the first-ever All In Ice Festival from January 7-9, 2022. SCARPA’s Athlete Mentorship Initiative lies at the heart of the festival’s creation, with 10 athletes on the official ice...

January 5, 2022

Outdoor Retailer Confirms January Show Still On, Masks Mandatory

In an open letter entitled ‘Looking forward to seeing you in Denver on Jan. 26,” Outdoor Retailer show organizers said they have no current plans to cancel Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2022 amid a surge in COVID-19 outbreaks tied to the omicron variant. Enhanced safety measures, including mandatory masks, are...

January 4, 2022

Athletic Brewing Company Partners With Alterra Mountain Company Kicking Off The 2021/22 Winter Season

Stratford, CT & San Diego, CA (January 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The leading non-alcoholic craft brewer and fastest growing brewery in the country, Athletic Brewing, is excited to announce its three-year partnership with Alterra Mountain Company, kicking off this 2021/22 winter season. Alterra Mountain Company, the parent company of...

January 4, 2022

Gnarly Nutrition’s New Film “Home Crag” spotlights conservation of climbing resources in Salt Lake City’s Little Cottonwood Canyon

Salt Lake City, UT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - On January 12, 2022, Gnarly Nutrition will host an in-person premiere of its latest film, “Home Crag,” at The Front Climbing Club’s downtown location. On January 13, “Home Crag” will be available to watch online. On June 25, 2021, the Utah Department of...

January 3, 2022

Scientists see troubling signs in humans spreading Covid to deer

Humans have infected wild deer with Covid-19 in a handful of states, and there’s evidence that the coronavirus has been spreading among deer, according to recent studies that outline findings that could complicate the path out of the pandemic. Scientists swabbed the nostrils of white-tailed deer in Ohio and found evidence...

December 30, 2021

An Everest Guide Just Won a Legal Battle over a Canceled Summit Attempt

In September 2019, Himalayan guide Garrett Madison called off a summit attempt on Mount Everest, telling clients that an ice block hanging over the route made it too dangerous. The following March, one of the clients on the expedition, Zac Bookman, sued Madison for $100,000 for breach of contract and...

December 28, 2021

As Olympics Near, China Tightens Rules and Athletes Invent Their Own

Athletes and sports officials around the world have for months been viewing the approaching Winter Olympics in Beijing, set to take place in February amid a still-raging pandemic, with a mixture of apprehension and weariness. Now, a global surge of cases tied to the highly contagious Omicron variant has given...

December 23, 2021

Australia’s Toughest 48hr Adventure Race is set for November 2022

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - On 11-13 November 2022, teams of four will race for up to 48 hours non-stop across the harshest and the most striking terrain – the Victorian Alps. The unpredictable alpine weather, changing race dynamic and total elevation gain of more than 3000 meters, will push the endurance...

December 21, 2021

Who Owns a Sport? Debate Around Adventure Racing World Series Heats Up

Last week, World Obstacle announced that Adventure 1 (A1) will be the official partner for the 2022 world cup for adventure racing. The announcement, however, was not universally well-received. One such dissenter was the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS). Founded in 2001, the ARWS has previously hosted events recognized as...

December 15, 2021

Northern California’s Prestigious Endurance Race Returns to Cool, California

Cool, California /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Click here to register today for the 32nd Annual Way Too Cool 50K. Registration for the lottery is now open and closes on December 31st  at 11:59 p.m. On Saturday, March 5, 2022, more than 800 ultra-runners will travel from around the globe to race...

December 14, 2021

Sweet Protection Named Official Helmet and Eyewear Sponsor for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

(BOULDER, CO - DECEMBER 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Sweet Protection, the industry leader in high-performance helmets, goggles, and technical clothing announced today that it has been named the official helmet and eyewear partner for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, the iconic Rocky Mountain resort that has served as a premier North...

December 9, 2021

Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing proposed for inclusion at Los Angeles 2028

Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing are set to be added to the core Los Angeles 2028 Olympic programme - but boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon have been left off the list of guaranteed sports for the Games. The IOC said there would be a "pathway" for boxing, weightlifting and modern...

December 9, 2021

Adventure 1 Sanctioned as the Adventure Race World Series

Lausanne, Switzerland /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - World Obstacle, the international governing body for Ninja, OCR and Adventure Racing announced today Adventure 1 is being recognized as the official World Series for the sport of Adventure Racing. The 2022 World Series includes events in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and will...

December 8, 2021

Backcountry Access releases Avalanche Group Search video and kicks off 2021 Freeskier Safety Week

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Access (BCA) announces a new educational video “Avalanche Group Search Techniques: Searching in Parallel.” The new BCA video demonstrates how to conduct an avalanche search with multiple people using their beacons in tandem to find both single and multiple burials in an avalanche. This video is part...

December 2, 2021

New Route on Everest Looks to Avoid the Dreaded Khumbu Icefall

A new route on Everest promises to make climbing the world’s highest peak a bit safer. According to reports, the path bypasses the increasingly dangerous Khumbu Icefall, eliminating the most deadly and nerve-wracking part of the climb on the South Side of the mountain in Nepal. Adventure Blog