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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
Yakima Expands Hitch & Truck Portfolio with New StepUp Platform Racks, HoldUp Refresh, and Limited-Edition OverHaul Shadow Edition
Lake Oswego, OR (March 25, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Yakima today introduced a new wave of hitch-mounted bike racks, truck bed systems and purpose-built accessories designed to make transport simpler, faster and more intuitive for riders and overlanders alike. Anchored by the all-new StepUp, StepUp Swing, an updated HoldUp, and...
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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 25, 2026
Skratch Labs Introduces New Flavors and Formats Across Hydration, Recovery, and Fueling Lines
Boulder, CO (March 25, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Skratch Labs, the Boulder-based performance nutrition company, announces an expansion of its flavor lineup and sizing options across its hydration, fueling, and recovery products. Skratch Labs creates nutrition shaped by real athlete needs to replace what’s lost and deliver what’s needed without...
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March 25, 2026
Aunt Betty “Waddell” Whittaker Talks About Life, Love and Family in Booger Bottom on “The Michael Waddell Podcast”
DENVER (March 25, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Aunt Betty, 92 years young, the 12th child in the homesteading Waddell Family, aunt to “Paw Paw” Waddell, great aunt to Michael Waddell, and the “Queen of Booger Bottom,” is the guest of honor on the latest episode of The Michael Waddell Podcast,...
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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
Spring 2026: Gregory welcomes purpose-built packs and gear organization systems to collection
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (March 24, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Gregory Mountain Products, a leader in purpose-built systems to organize and carry your gear, introduces its Spring 2026 lineup of new backpacking, hiking and climbing packs alongside an expanded Alpaca Gear Organization Collection that helps people move through the world...
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March 24, 2026
POC unveils 2026 MTB collection
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (March 16, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — POC, the Swedish protection brand known for its reputation for safety, innovation and design, this week unveils its new 2026 MTB collection, marked by a host of new products and innovations for mountain biking. The brand-new Cularis Pure brings a fresh perspective...
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March 24, 2026
Peak Design Named to Fast Company’s 2026 List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 24, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Peak Design, the global leader in thoughtfully engineered carry solutions, is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, earning the Number 8 spot in the Small and Mighty category (51–200...
