Events

September 22, 2021

Salomon Reimagines Preseason Ritual for Ski Community with ‘Quality Ski Time’ Film Tour

OGDEN, Utah (September 22, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Today, Salomon announces its 2021 Quality Ski Time Film Tour, which will premiere in Denver on September 30. The tour will highlight films from Salomon athletes and supported production companies, including Blank Collective (Alexi Godbout and Stan Rey), The Fifty Project (Cody Townsend),...

September 22, 2021

Strong Mountain Bike Pro Field Expected For 2nd Annual Pikes Peak Apex Presented by Rockshox

Colorado Springs, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Sports Strategies announces a strong professional field of racers for the 4-day mountain bike challenge on the slopes of Pikes Peak. $25,000 is up for grabs, split evenly between the men and women’s top finishers. The men’s field includes reigning APEX Champion and Marathon MTB...

September 21, 2021

World’s largest tree wrapped in fire-resistant blanket as California blaze creeps closer

As flames crept closer to California’s cherished sequoia trees firefighters took an unusual step to protect them, wrapping the giant bases in fire-resistant blankets. The KNP Complex fire – which consists of two lightning-sparked blazes burning together – forced the evacuation of the park this week. The Guardian

September 18, 2021

IFSC issue second apology of season to climber for objectification in broadcast

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) says it condemns the objectification of the human body after being forced to issue a second apology of the season to Austrian climber Johanna Färber for images broadcast during the World Championships in Moscow. Färber was competing in the women’s bouldering semi-finals at...

September 15, 2021

Snowsports Industries America Outlines Upcoming Education Initiatives

Park City, Utah (September 15, 2021) – On the cusp of the upcoming winter season, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announces a number of new programs within the organization's Education platform. With the aim of providing critical tools and information necessary to drive and grow businesses, SIA provides year-round, curated education...

September 15, 2021

Guides Just Had Their Worst Season Ever in the Cascades

ast week, the three commercial guiding companies on Washington’s 14,411-foot Mount Rainier did something they’d never done before: canceled the climbing season outright with weeks left to go. Stormy weather routinely thwarts summit climbs throughout the season, but this was different. It’s way too hot, and has been for months. Outside

September 15, 2021

REVEAL Global Media Conference to Connect Brands and Media from Sea Otter Classic

BOULDER, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ REVEAL Global Media Conference, an event series designed to connect the media and a select group of the most innovative brands in the active lifestyle, outdoor and cycling industries, today announces that REVEAL BIKE will be held at The Sea Otter Classic 2021, the leading bike...

September 9, 2021

Sierra Trail Chasers, a collaborative fundraiser for two trail stewardships by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and PAUL Component Engineering

It’s no secret that Pale Ale is Paul’s favorite beer, and this will be our 4th year collaborating on a custom bike for Sierra Nevada Brewery to show off at Sea Otter and give away to a lucky winner. This year we decided to raise the bar by building up...

September 9, 2021

SITE Foundation Partners with Zeal Optics to Clean 500,000 ft ² Of Coastline

September 10, 2021 – BOULDER, CO — SITE Foundation and Zeal Optics have joined forces for an event this September as over 200 members gather in San Diego, CA to showcase the travel industry’s efforts to give back. Coastlines play a crucial role in people’s travels, and as part of...

September 9, 2021

Warren Miller Entertainment to Debut 72nd Feature Film This Fall

Boulder, Colo. – September 9, 2021– Warren Miller Entertainment is excited to bring its audience back into theaters for the 72nd feature film, “Winter Starts Now.” The annual feature film and coinciding theater tour will kick-off in Orem, Utah on October 20. Making its way to over 150 cities across...

September 8, 2021

Continued COVID-19 Uncertainty Prompts Postponement of Denver and Boston In-Person Snowbound Festivals to November 2022

Park City, UTAH (Sept. 8, 2021) – With the utmost concern for the health and safety of attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, guests and staff, the in-person Snowbound Festivals in Denver, Colo., Nov. 5-7 and Boston, Mass., Nov. 19-21 are postponed until 2022. The resurgence of the COVID-19 virus and the ongoing...

September 2, 2021

Join KUIU In Helping The Families Of The Fallen Soldiers and The Wounded As They Team Up With The Recon and Sniper Foundation

Dixon, CA (September, 2nd 2021) –  KUIU, the leading manufacturer of ultralight performance hunting gear, is teaming up with the Recon & Sniper Foundation to raise funds for fallen soldiers’ families and the families of the injured soldiers after the recent bombing in Afghanistan. The brand is asking the public...

September 2, 2021

COROS Sweeps the Podium at CCC

Irvine, CA, September 3, 2021 – COROS Wearables Inc., is excited to celebrate the accomplishments of all its users who competed in the various races in Chamonix this past week. Most notably, COROS is eager to recognize the podium sweep by its athletes – Thibaut Garrivier, Scotty Hawker, and Thibaut...

September 2, 2021

36 Hours in Kitsbow Series Debuts Third Film for 2021

OLD FORT, North Carolina (Sept. 2, 2021) — Kitsbow releases ‘The Mysteries of Saint Anthony's’—the third film in the 2021 36 Hours in Kitsbow series. Directed and produced by mother-daughter duo Emily and Willow Zebel of Wilder Mile Creative, this short film shares the wonders of Stony Valley–the second largest...

September 1, 2021

FitRankings Teams Up with Merrell to Raise Money for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Austin, TX – September 1, 2021 – FitRankings, the most technologically advanced connected fitness and health platform for the enterprise, is excited to team up with Merrell to bring the Shared Steps Go Further Challenge to life. Throughout the month of September, participants will use the power of shared steps...

September 1, 2021

TransRockies Gravel Royale Opens Registration for 2022 Event

Panorama, B.C. (Sept. 1, 2021) — After having to cancel all 2021 events in British Columbia due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, TransRockies Race Series, the global leader in adventure stage races, is excited to open registration today for the TransRockies Gravel Royale 2022 event. The new inaugural event will...

September 1, 2021

Fires Could Change Trail Running As We Know It

The fire danger for Grey Rocks Trail Race in Washington – among the dozens of other axed races in the state – came amid the historic heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. It created hot, dry conditions that could instantly trigger a catastrophe if dry brush or grass were to be...

August 31, 2021

COVID Vaccine Now Required for Everest Base Camp Trekkers

Last week, local authorities from the Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district—which is the region that surrounds Everest—announced that only travelers who have been fully vaccinated will be allowed in the Khumbu for the autumn trekking and climbing season. That means anyone planning on heading to Everest base camp this...

August 31, 2021

California Has Closed All Its National Forests to Preserve Fire Resources

More than 1.7 million acres—and counting—of US Forest Service-managed land has burned in California this year. Nearly 7,000 wildfires have erupted throughout the state. The Caldor Fire is, even now, bearing down on South Lake Tahoe with as many as 20,000 structures directly at risk. The southern half of the lakeside...

August 31, 2021

Send It Foundation Partners with Backcountry for Second Annual SENDtember Campaign

Truckee, CA – August 31, 2021 – The Send It Foundation, a non-profit organization built upon the expression, “send it”, provides free outdoor adventures for young adult cancer fighters and survivors and aims to inspire positivity, enthusiasm, pushing boundaries, and living life to the fullest each day. According to the...

August 31, 2021

Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) Race Introduces Two New Categories, Kicks off Ninth Year

KETCHUM, Idaho (August 31, 2021) - With a mission of people, purpose, and place, the gravel race founded by 7x World Champion Rebecca Rusch begins on Thursday, September 2, and continues through Sunday, September 5. The sold out event, featuring both a four-day stage race and a single-day race, introduces...

August 29, 2021

Luca Shaw Fastest American at Downhill World Championships

VAL DI SOLE - TRENTINO, Italy – It was all about the downhill team today on the last day of the 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. The rain was on and off all week as the riders tried to dial in their lines in practice. It rained the night...

August 28, 2021

Team USA scores several Top-20 XCO performances on Day 4 of Mountain Bike World Championships

VAL DI SOLE - TRENTINO, Italy – Today was all about the cross-country racers as they took to the technical and dusty course in Italy. The day started off with the Under-23 racers and ended with crowning new Elite World Champions. U23 Women Cross-Country Gwendalyn Gibson (Ramona, Calif.; Norco Bicycles) had...

August 27, 2021

Blevins Rides to Third Medal in Three Days in E-MTB at the Mountain Bike World Championships

VAL DI SOLE - TRENTINO, Italy – On day three of the 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, the downhillers got timed runs in for Qualifying with the E-MTB race taking place in the afternoon. E-MTB Christopher Blevins (Durango, Colo.; Trinity Racing) goes three-for-three. After his World Championship win in the...

August 27, 2021

Teton Gravity Research (TGR) Unveils Trailer For New Film Stoke the Fire

Jackson, Wyo. (August 2021) - Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, today unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated film Stoke the Fire. Directed by Steve Jones, Todd Jones and Jon Klaczkiewicz, Stoke the Fire features some of the world’s most celebrated freeskiers...