Events
November 12, 2020
Outerbike Announces New Online Bike Finder Connecting Riders with Exhibiting Bike Brands & Releases 2021 In-Person Event Dates and Locations
MOAB, Utah (November 12, 2020) – Outerbike, the premier three-day experiential consumer event dedicated to helping mountain bikers find their perfect bike, today launches an exciting new website feature that will help riders determine which bikes best meet their needs, during a time when it’s difficult to do so in...
November 9, 2020
Meet the Woman Teaching the Psychology of Survival
Wilderness pros are trained to deal with physical injuries, but what about the psychological trauma that can result while on an expedition, from fear and stress, or from watching someone die in a fall, an avalanche, or whitewater? Australian psychologist and mountaineer Kate Baecher created a training program to equip...
November 9, 2020
Emily Harrington breaks El Cap record with historical climb
After years of effort, the 34-year-old became the first woman to free climb El Cap's Golden Gate route in less than 24 hours, and only the fourth woman to reach the top in under 24 hours. Read more and check out the battle scars on Outside.
November 6, 2020
XTERRA unveils 2021 World Tour Schedule on Aloha Friday LIVE
November 6, 2020 (Honolulu, HI) - XTERRA will announce its 2021 XTERRA World Tour schedule and celebrate Maui on what would have been the XTERRA World Championship weekend with an "Aloha Friday" LIVE show on November 6 at 8am Hawaii time (10a PT, 1p ET, 7p CEST) on Facebook.com/XTERRAPlanet. Hosted...
November 4, 2020
Watch These Kayakers Accidentally End Up In a Humpback Whale’s Mouth
When a group of kayakers went whale watching off Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo, California, they probably didn’t expect to nearly become real-life Jonahs. But that’s what happened, and the whole thing was caught on camera. Watch it on The Inertia.
November 2, 2020
Fischer announces a collaboration with athlete Lynsey Dyer on a six-week health and wellness webinar series, Showing Up Workshops with Lynsey Dyer
AUBURN, NH—Fischer Sports North America announces the Nov. 9, 2020 start date of a six-week workshop with Fischer athlete Lynsey Dyer dubbed the Showing Up Workshops with Lynsey Dyer. The course is geared toward anyone looking to improve both their mental and physical states for the coming year. A weekly...
October 29, 2020
International Parkour Federation (IPF) 2020 Announces Asia Parkour Cup
New York, USA. International Parkour Federation (IPF), the world governing body for the sport of Parkour is proud to announce its first-ever IPF ASIA PARKOUR CUP. In keeping with Covid safety guidelines, the event is being held virtually. Thirty-five top male and female athletes from thirteen IPF member countries representing...
October 28, 2020
TransRockies Gravel Royale Pairs with Felt Bicycles as Presenting Sponsor
Panorama, B.C. (Oct. 28, 2020) — TransRockies Race Series, a global leader in adventure stage races, today announces Felt Bicycles as presenting sponsor of TransRockies Gravel Royale. Together, they are eager to continue to build upon the momentum of gravel cycling with this new and highly anticipated stage race taking...
October 28, 2020
SIA’s Snowbound Festival Debuts New Website and Announces Dates for Upcoming 2021 Winter Events in New England and the Rockies
Park City, Utah (October 28, 2020) – In celebration of the upcoming winter season, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) is excited to debut the first phase of its Snowbound Festivals consumer platform with the launch of its new website, Snowboundfest.com, an inclusive consumer gateway to the winter outdoor lifestyle. An integral...
October 28, 2020
Sara Souza Receives Charles (Reb) Gregg Wilderness Risk Management Award at the 2020 Wilderness Risk Management Conference
Lander, WY — October 28, 2020 — At the 27th annual Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) held online from October 19-23, 2020, Sara Souza received the Charles (Reb) Gregg Wilderness Risk Management Award for her significant contributions to the field of risk management in outdoor education and adventure professions. Presented...
October 27, 2020
Deuter Celebrates 16 Years with Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival
LONGMONT, Colo. (Oct. 27, 2020) – Today, Deuter—the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment for mountain pursuits—announces their continued partnership with Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival (BMFBF.) Deuter has been the exclusive backpack sponsor for the internationally recognized film and book competition for 16 years and will continue its...
October 26, 2020
Everest Poll Shows Majority of Americans Consider Themselves Outdoors Fans
The study asked 2,000 Americans how they’ve coped with COVID-19 and what they are doing to stay active. How many of these activities have you done during the pandemic? Read more on SGBMedia.
October 26, 2020
CAKE To Host “CAKEMA” – “The Not in Milan Motorcycle Show”
(Stockholm, Sweden – October 26, 2020)– CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, today announced that in lieu of the cancellation of the 2020 EICMA motor show in Milan, Italy, the CAKE team will instead host a virtual event to showcase 2021 novelties and model updates and share news...
October 22, 2020
Colorado Closes National Forests, RMNP Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Danger
Nearly half a million public acres in Colorado remain closed to all recreation due to wildfire activity across the state. The East Troublesome Fire is the latest wreaking havoc on the range. Read more on GearJunkie.
October 21, 2020
The US Trail Running Conference leads the way to a more sustainable 2021 in Trail Running.
BOSTON (October 21, 2020) – Fayetteville (Arkansas) is hosting the 2020 US Trail Running Conference, which Spartan Trail is proud to partner and support, taking the lead in two topics that will certainly gain visibility and action for the following season and upcoming years: climate action and sustainability. As a...
October 19, 2020
Mammut And The Lady Alliance Announce Second Adventure Safety Tour
(Denver, CO.) Oct. 19, 2020 - Mammut and The Lady Alliance are teaming up again to host a second virtual Adventure Safety Tour, in response to an overwhelming positive and successful first event in June of this year. Mountain safety and outdoor gear brand Mammut and The Lady Alliance, a...
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...