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January 26, 2026
YETI, Peloton, GoPro Join 1,000 Companies Suing U.S. Gov’t Over Tariffs
After a year of President Trump's increased tariffs on goods produced overseas, brands are now pursuing taking legal action and asking for refunds to recoup costs. More than 1,000 U.S. businesses, including prominent outdoor brands like YETI, Peloton, and GoPro, have filed lawsuits against the government over President Trump's tariffs...
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January 26, 2026
Komoot’s Apple Watch App Gets Offline Maps & Routing: Hand-on!
In arguably one of the biggest bits of news for outdoor-focused Apple Watch owners in years, Komoot just announced true offline mapping and routing for their Apple Watch app. Up until now, their app required some sort of connectivity, notably to the phone, in order to have offline maps/routing. This...
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January 23, 2026
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness. FBI Director Kash Patel said the capture of Wedding, 44, resulted from a...
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January 22, 2026
Patagonia Sues Drag Queen Activist ‘Pattie Gonia’ for Trademark Infringement
Patagonia, the outdoor apparel brand, has sued drag queen activist Wyn Wiley, known as Pattie Gonia, for trademark infringement over merchandise sales using the "Pattie Gonia" name. The lawsuit stems from Wiley's violation of a 2022 agreement limiting such branding, followed by sales on PattieGoniaMerch.com and a trademark application by...
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January 22, 2026
Kokatat Acquired by The Wing Group
The Wing Group, owner of marine and outdoor brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, FabTek, Henshaw, and Patten, has acquired Kokatat, the manufacturer of paddle sports apparel and equipment headquartered in Arcata, California. The acquisition is said to be rooted in a long-standing relationship and shared values between the organizations....
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January 21, 2026
Swedish study reveals when fitness and strength begin to fade
A 47-year Swedish study (SPAF-1958) from Karolinska Institutet tracked over 400 individuals born in 1958, revealing physical fitness and strength peak around age 35 before gradually declining, with aerobic capacity dropping notably after 45. Participants who increased activity later in life improved capacity by 5-10%, slowing but not halting the...
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January 21, 2026
Why Certain Songs Lead to Better Workouts, According to Science
An analysis reveals that optimal tempo, emotional uplift and rhythmic consistency are the key components of effective fitness music Most people have a go-to workout playlist to help keep motivation and energy high, especially when things get tough. But it turns out that there’s a science to the best music for workout...
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January 20, 2026
Hiking Permits Could Be Coming to Southern California’s Mount Baldy
After the deaths of three hikers on the slopes of Mount Baldy, calls are growing to regulate use of the popular Southern California mountain. The San Bernardino County Sheriff and the father of one of the deceased hikers have urged the federal agency that manages the land – Angeles National...
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January 15, 2026
Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Unionization Effort Fails
The owners of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort can breathe a sigh of relief. On January 8, the resort’s ski patrollers held a vote to decide whether to unionize, with the “nays” ultimately winning out. Jackson Hole Ski Patrol announced the decision Friday on Instagram. “After a vote, we have chosen as a team...
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January 15, 2026
Bode Miller Announces Return of Embattled ‘Peak Ski’ Brand
After the company collapsed earlier this year, Bode Miller just announced that he is relaunching Peak Ski Company — and his past athletes and contractors aren't stoked. Bode Miller’s Peak Ski Company is back, after temporarily shuttering amid a storm of controversy, lawsuits, and industry outcry.The company’s website went dark in...
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