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March 25, 2026
Parental deferral policies in ultra-trail: some races need to catch up
Last weekend, Italy’s Andreas Reiterer finished second at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB, but had to turn down a Golden Ticket (automatic entry) to Western States 100 (WSER) because his partner is due to give birth around race day, and WSER’s policy does not allow partners to defer their entry. Missing a race because...
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March 25, 2026
Vail Resorts, Alterra Mountain hit with class action lawsuit over season pass prices
A federal antitrust class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of skiers and snowboarders nationwide, and two well-known ski resort operators are listed as the defendants. The lawsuit was filed against Vail Resorts, Inc. and Alterra Mountain Company, alleging the companies unfairly increased prices and used bundling tactics with their multi-mountain season passes. Vail Resorts’ season...
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March 25, 2026
Travel Trailers Decline Drive RV Shipments Lower Year-Over-Year in February
RV Industry Association is reporting that its February 2026 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 29,206 units, an 11.1 percent year-over-year (y/y) decline compared to the 32,871 units shipped in February 2025. For the two-month year-to-date (YTD) period, shipments are reportedly down 10.9 percent...
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March 24, 2026
Outdoor Execs Commit to Collaborate at OIA Rendezvous After 10-Year Hiatus
More than 80 executives and industry leaders gathered last week at the headquarters of VF Corp. in Denver, Colorado, for the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Rendezvous, marking the first time the event has been held in roughly a decade. The meeting brought together brands, retailers, and other stakeholders to discuss...
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March 24, 2026
Skier and Filmmaker Kai Smart Passes Away After Avalanche Burial in Japa
The snowsports community has suffered a tragic loss. Whistler skier Kai Smart, 23, has passed away after being buried in an avalanche in Japan earlier this month. Kai’s father John Smart made the announcement on Instagram Tuesday. “It is with immense sadness that we have to let you know that our kind, brave and beautiful...
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March 23, 2026
World Surf League’s Global Audience Reaches 80 Million in 2025
The World Surf League released viewership and engagement data for its 2025 season, reporting a global audience of 80 million individuals across linear and digital platforms. This marks a 39% increase from the prior year. Data provided by Nielsen showed fans generated 20.3 million watch hours throughout the season, a 19%...
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March 19, 2026
Solo Brands Sales Tumble 35 Percent in Q4, Fall 30 Percent for the Year
Solo Brands, Inc. reported that sales tumbled 34.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 30.4 percent in the year due to steep declines in the flagship Solo Stove line. John Larson, president and CEO, told analysts he’s hopeful that a healthy reception to new fire pits and accessories will bring...
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March 19, 2026
A Ban on PCT Hikers Touching the Mexican Border Wall Has Been Lifted
Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail will now be able to access the U.S. southern border in California. Traditionally, touching the border has been a part — either the beginning or the end — of a hiker’s monumental, 2,600-mile trek between Mexico and Canada. However, last month, the Department of the Interior, via...
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March 19, 2026
A List Of All The Western U.S. Ski Resorts Closing Earlier Than Expected
It’s shaping up to be a disastrous week for the Western U.S. ski industry. A warm heat wave has arrived, bringing warm temperatures to the region. With most ski resorts having below-average snowpacks, it’s a recipe for disaster. This ski season, we’re seeing a larger-than-average number of ski resorts across...
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March 18, 2026
Two More Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Announce Season Closure Amid March Heatwave
California’s current heatwave is an exceptional one. Winter technically hasn’t even ended (March 22, 2026) and Lake Tahoe, which saw more than eight feet of snow from a single storm just a month ago, is seeing temps near 70 degrees Fahrenheit now. As you can imagine, much of that snow is...
