Events

October 16, 2020

US Trail Running Conference announces US Launch of Kilian Jornet’s charter for outdoor sports

Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2020 event will feature the US launch of a charter for outdoor sports from top mountain and trail runner, Kilian Jornet. The Spanish mountain and trail runner will present information on his ground breaking charter...

October 13, 2020

After a 7-Month Wait, This Tourist Got Machu Picchu All to Himself

Alejandro Neyra, Peru’s culture minister, said that Japanese tourist Jesse Katayama, who was stranded in Peru after a lockdown was declared, had been granted special access to the Machu Pichu heritage site in recognition of his patience. Read more on MSN.

October 12, 2020

A Tech CEO Suing His Guide Could Change Everest Travel

In the fall of 2019, Garrett Madison canceled his expedition on the world's highest peak. Then one of his clients sued him for breach of contract. Read more on Outside.

October 12, 2020

Spartan Trail partners with Pacific Coast Trail Runs for first standalone trail event in California

BOSTON (October 12, 2020) – Following its ascent on the trail running community, the 2021 Spartan Trail US Series Presented By CRAFT announces the first ever brand standalone trail event in San Jose (California) in partnership with the renowned event organizing company from the Bay Area, Pacific Coast Trail Runs....

October 6, 2020

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance confirms event dates for fall Connect buying show through 2024

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (October 6, 2020)-- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of independent specialty retail, has confirmed fall show dates for their Connect buying show through 2024. Upcoming fall shows for Grassroots Connect will be held in the Kansas City Convention Center, with...

October 6, 2020

We Are Change Makers Announces 2020 Virtual One-Day Summit, Benefiting Kenyan Social Enterprise Zawadisha

(GLOBAL/VIRTUAL — October 6, 2020) Bringing together a passionate community of visionaries, We Are Change Makers (WACM), announces its seventh summit, held on October 23rd, exploring everything from mindfulness and thought leadership to race to gender to truth and reconciliation — with leading-edge conversations from global thought leaders who will...

October 5, 2020

REVEAL Global Media Conference Announces Fall/Winter Brand Lineup

BOULDER, Colo. - October 5, 2020 - REVEAL Global Media Conference, a growing series of events designed exclusively to connect brands and the media, will host the third event in the series on October 6 and 7, 2020. At REVEAL Fall/Winter 2020, 39 influential brands spanning outdoor, active lifestyle, and...

October 2, 2020

Woodruff, Finsterwald Take the Top Step at the Inaugural Pikes Peak APEX in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado—The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox was held last week on September 24-27, 2020 in perfect, fall Colorado weather. Strict COVID-19 safety measures were in place to pull off one of the few mountain bike races to be held in North America in all of 2020. The...

October 1, 2020

2021 Spartan Trail US Season calendar released

BOSTON (October 1, 2020) – Spartan Trail continues its ascent into the North American trail running scene with 26 events for the 2021 Season in the US and Canada. Starting with new locations, events, and formats that aim to attract everyone from new runners to experienced trail runners. From 10k...

October 1, 2020

Mind Body Tri Presented by Hyperice Announces Master Yoga Instructor and Trainer to Lead New Virtual Fitness Event

 October 1, 2020 – Organizers of the Mind Body Tri presented by Hyperice, a first-of-its-kind virtual event designed to exercise the body and calm the mind, today announced that master yoga instructor Kelli Harrington will lead participants through the yoga and meditation portions of its inaugural event on October 24,...

September 30, 2020

Last Call for Entries: BOGS Design-a-Boot Contest Ends October 9th

Portland, OR (September 30, 2020) - BOGS, the footwear brand known for innovative materials and original prints, is issuing a final call for all creative adults and children to submit their original artwork for the brand’s bi-annual Design-a-Boot contest. As the October 9th deadline draws near, fans can send their...

September 30, 2020

America Outdoors Conference Registration Open

Knoxville, TN, September 30, 2020 - America Outdoors announced registration and agenda for the 2020 America Outdoors Virtual Conference & Outfitter Expo today. With more than 25 available breakout sessions, three general sessions and four networking hours, the program, adapted for virtual learning, reflects the association’s commitment to education for...

September 30, 2020

Fjällräven USA Launches Online Trekking Event on Fjällräven Classic TV

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (September 30, 2020) — Today, Fjällräven introduces Fjällräven Classic TV USA, an immersive trekking experience from the point of view of a hiker, streamed on their newly launched Fjällräven Classic TV channel via YouTube. Taking the place of the Fjällräven Classic USA trekking event that had been cancelled...

August 26, 2020

Salomon Launches #BeautyBag Instagram Contest

OGDEN, Utah (Aug. 26, 2020)— Today, Salomon announces the launch of the #BeautyBag campaign, the brand’s second Beauty Box Instagram contest for active women, as the latest step in its ongoing initiative to support the growing community of women in the outdoors. To participate, women must post an outdoor-themed photo...

August 26, 2020

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Launches Six-Month Inclusion Training For Leaders in Winter Outdoor Industry

Park City, Utah (Aug. 26, 2020) - Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced today that it will kick off a six-month training program focused on inclusion in the winter outdoor industry. Joining SIA will be the leaders of the largest winter outdoor organizations in the country. Aimed at uniting the winter...

August 25, 2020

Registration Open for ATRA’s Virtual 25 Year Celebration

Colorado Springs, CO - The American Trail Running Association’s (ATRA) 25th Anniversary Challenge registration opens today. Registration packages range from $25 to $175 and can be accessed on the FitRankings platform here. This three-tiered event kicks off with the first installment on September 1, and will continue through the end of the...

August 19, 2020

Headsweats Partners with Virtual Women’s Half Marathon for New Run Series

BOULDER, Colo. (August 19, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance apparel and headwear, has partnered with the Virtual Women’s Half Marathon Run Series as the exclusive headwear provider to support female runners during a fun filled weekend of virtual events on October 17 and 18, 2020. “Running is in...

August 19, 2020

Big City Mountaineers teams up with Yeti, Helly Hansen, Waypoint Outdoors and BACKPACKER Magazine for National Summit Day 2020

GOLDEN, Colo. (August 19, 2020) – Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a leading provider of outdoor experiences for youth from unfairly marginalized communities, expands partnerships for the third annual National Summit Day. Yeti, Helly Hansen and Waypoint Outdoors joined BCM and BACKPACKER Magazine on August 1, 2020 to help celebrate the mountain community by inviting...

August 19, 2020

Black Diamond and Utah Avalanche Center Celebrate Snow Safety Together, Virtually, at the 27th Annual Backcountry Benefit

SALT LAKE CITY, August 19, 2020 – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, is hosting the 27th Backcountry Benefit fundraising event for the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC), virtually this year due to COVID-19 concerns. Festivities will take place from 6-10 p.m., Thursday, September 10....

August 18, 2020

JAM Collective Hosts Virtual Discussion on Outdoor Healing and Community for Cancer Fighters with the Send It Foundation

San Francisco, Calif. – August 18, 2020– JAM Collective, an accomplished boutique agency specializing public relations, social media, communications and strategic partnerships announced its upcoming Instagram Live installment of JAM Sessions. This week, JAM Sessions presents: Outdoor Adventure for Cancer Fighters: A Conversation on Healing & Community; a conversation with Katie...

August 12, 2020

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance cancels November 2020 Connect buying show in Kansas City

AUG 12, 2020 – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announces the cancellation of their fall Connect buying show, originally scheduled for Nov. 9-12, 2020. The planned November event would have marked the first Connect show to be held...

August 9, 2020

Female Cycling Incentive

August 7h, 2020 Natchez –Tour organizers at Rockstar All Access announced today they will offer a $1,200 incentive payout to the overall fastest female. The Mississippi held company is organizing a “Tour the Trace” event to be held in Late November. Participants will endure a 444-mile tour through 3 states...

August 8, 2020

Flame Bearers Highlights Stories of Female Olympians and Paralympians

BOSTON, MA - August 8, 2020 - Flame Bearers, a podcast profiling female Olympic and Paralympic athletes from around the world, is now available for download. The launch occurs on what would have been the final day of competition for the 2020 Tokyo Games, the first Olympic Games to be...

July 30, 2020

Rescheduled: JAM Sessions to Feature a Discussion on Representation in the Outdoor Industry with Black-Owned Retailer Slim Pickins Outfitters

San Francisco, Calif. – July 30, 2020–JAM Collective, an accomplished boutique agency specializing public relations, social media, communications and strategic partnerships announced its upcoming Instagram Live installment of JAM Sessions. Due to technical difficulties, this Session has been rescheduled to next week when JAM Sessions will present: An Outdoor Original:...

July 22, 2020

Monumental Outdoors Bill Passed by Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 22, the U.S. House of Representatives took the final vote on the Great American Outdoors Act, sending it on to the president’s desk to be signed into law. The Great American Outdoors Act will dedicate $900 million annually to the Land and Water Conservation Fund...