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March 30, 2026
Outdoor Guides Still Struggling a Year After REI Abruptly Cut Ties
Erik Plakanis describes himself as a “believer” in REI. He’s been a member of the retailer and co-op for nearly 40 years. So when REI leaders reached out in 2007 to start partnering with Plakanis’s guiding business, A Walk in the Woods, he was ecstatic. REI not only promised to funnel customers...
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March 30, 2026
Switchback Spring 2026 to ‘equip the outdoor industry for the future’ with robust slate of education programing for specialty retailers
NEW ORLEANS (March 30, 2026) /OUTDOOR APORTSWIRE/ – Switchback Spring, the business and education gathering for the outdoor industry, this week unveiled their specialty retail-focused education sessions for the upcoming gathering in New Orleans, Louisiana (June 16-18, 2026). Driven by the theme “Equipping the Outdoor Industry for the Future,” the...
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March 30, 2026
Stio and Seea Team Up to Bring Mountain Soul to Surf in New Women’s Swim Collection
JACKSON, Wyo. (March, 30 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming, has teamed up with California-based surf brand Seea to bring a fresh take on women’s swimwear, blending mountain versatility with a surf-driven aesthetic. Designed for days that move between alpine lakes, rivers and...
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March 30, 2026
Arkansas River Outfitters Association Launch 2026 Season with Strong Economic Momentum and New Strategic Partnership
Arkansas River Valley, Colorado (March 30, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — As Colorado’s spring and summer recreation season approaches, the Arkansas River community is preparing for another exciting summer on one of the most iconic whitewater rivers in the United States. Today, the Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) announced the start of...
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March 30, 2026
Earthbound Brands Takes Huffy Beyond the Bike
March 30, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Earthbound Brands, a leading licensing, product design and creative agency, announces a licensing deal between Huffy and NINJA to introduce a BMX ramp designed to make riding bikes more fun. The collaboration, facilitated by Earthbound Brands, represents Huffy’s first outbound licensing initiative and marks a strategic expansion for the...
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March 30, 2026
Ruroc Unveils New AT4.0 Colorways for Street, Carbon, and Track Helmets
GLOUCESTER, England (March 30, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Ruroc, a global leader in motorsports protection, today announces twelve new designs across its iconic AT4.0 helmet line. Ruroc’s 2026 drop introduces fresh aesthetics across the AT4.0 Street, Carbon, and Track collections. The Street is a lightweight fiberglass full-face helmet built to...
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March 30, 2026
Akers Digital Founder Tim Akers Honored with 2026 Outstanding Service Award at the Bicycle Leadership Conference
DANA POINT, Calif. (March 30, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Tim Akers, founder of the digital marketing agency Akers Digital (akersdigital.com), was awarded the 2026 Outstanding Service Award at the Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) Honors and BPSA Awards dinner. Akers made BLC history at the event as the first media and...
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March 27, 2026
The National Park Service Just Opened Job Applications at 6 National Park Sites
The National Park Service (NPS) just opened its job application portal for seasonal roles across six national park sites. If the ranger life is calling you, don’t snooze on submitting your resume—the window to apply closes on March 29 at 11:59 P.M. EST or once 200 people apply. According to...
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March 27, 2026
George Daniel Featured on the “Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop” Podcast
DENVER (March 27, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The recent episode (#24) of the Fly Fisherman Loop to Loop podcast features an inspiring conversation with George Daniel, well-traveled and accomplished competitive fly fisher and full-time instructor at Penn State University’s prestigious Joe Humphreys Fly Fishing Program. Legendary fly fisherman George Harvey established...
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March 26, 2026
onX and Toyota Expand Trail Revival Project to 24 Nationwide Trail Restoration Events
MISSOULA, Mont. — March 26, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - onX, the industry pioneer in digital navigation technology, is partnering with Toyota for a second year to expand the Trail Revival Project, a nationwide stewardship initiative dedicated to protecting and restoring access to public land trails. In 2026, the Trail Revival...
