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...

October 12, 2021

KUIU Releases New Super Down Burner Parka For Extreme Cold Conditions

Dixon, CA (October. 12th 2021) – KUIU, the leading manufacturer of performance hunting gear, is excited to announce the addition of the Super Down Burner Parka to their growing line of outerwear. Designed with proprietary, state-of-the-art materials, the Super Down Burner Parka is KUIU’s solution for staying warm in sub-zero...

October 10, 2021

Miles into a Utah ultramarathon, ‘near whiteout’ conditions forced a rescue of more than 80 runners

Stray snowflakes lashed at participants of Saturday’s DC Peaks 50 race with winds of up to 40 miles per hour and erasing the path through the desolate terrain. 87 runners were caught and rescued from the rugged mountains of northern Utah and organizers of the ultramarathon called off the event....

October 7, 2021

World Obstacle achieves Observer Status of the Global Association of International Sports Federations

Lausanne, Switzerland: At the last GAISF Council meeting held on September 27, 2021, World Obstacle, FISO - Fédération Internationale de Sports d'Obstacles (FISO) was granted the Observer status, which allows it to attend the GAISF General Assembly, as well as to participate in international events hosted by GAISF, to be...

September 29, 2021

Title Nine’s Outdoor Edition Pitchfest Announces 2021 Winners

Emeryville, Calif, Sept. 29, 2021 -- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to lead, risk and own, is proud to announce the winners of its fourth-annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition. The pitchfest is a campaign to find entrepreneurial women who want to pitch their brand, tell...

September 27, 2021

Athletic Brewing Hosts First Official Non-Alcoholic Beer Mile

STRATFORD, CT AND SAN DIEGO, CA (September 27, 2021) -- Leading craft non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing Co. is excited to announce that it will host the first-ever NA Beer Mile on October 17 in Stratford, Conn. The 1-mile race, invented by a group of Canadian runners in 1989, combines...

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...