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May 6, 2026
3 National Park Sites Test Positive for ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ in Water
When it comes to potential dangers in the outdoors, most people think of getting lost, slipping and falling, or encountering wildlife such as bears and mountain lions. A new study, however, shows that there’s a significant danger we can’t see with the naked eye. Researchers recently found high concentrations of a...
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May 5, 2026
Ski and Snowboard Visits in the U.S. Dropped 14% in 2025-2026
U.S. ski and snowboard visits plummeted 14% in the 2025-2026 season, dropping from 61.6 million to 52.6 million, according to National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) data. This marked a roughly 14 million visit decline, ranking as one of the industry's weakest seasons and 9% below the 10-year average. Poor weather,...
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May 5, 2026
Indian Climber and Sherpa Injured in Mt. Everest Serac Collapse
An Indian mountaineer and a Nepalese Sherpa guide were injured Tuesday morning after a serac collapse sent ice onto the climbing route through the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest, Nepal's Department of Tourism confirmed. The injured climbers have been identified as Nimish Kumar Singh, 40, of India, and Pembha Tenduk...
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May 4, 2026
REI Narrows 2025 Losses by $102 Million as Union Targets Anniversary Sale for National Boycott
REI reported a $102 million bottom-line improvement Monday in its 2025 results, but the recovery faces an immediate challenge: the REI Union has called for a national boycott of the retailer's biggest sales event of the year. Plus, REI's financials from 2019 to 2025. REI narrowed its 2025 losses by...
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May 4, 2026
Skier Convicted of Manslaughter, Sentenced to Prison After Crash That Killed 5-Year Old
A44-year-old man has been convicted of manslaughter after a 2022 skiing collision at Flaine Resort in France that resulted in the death of a five-year-old who was part of a ski-school lesson. He was given a 12-month suspended term and ordered to pay €165,000 in damages to the family. “The child was in a queue...
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May 1, 2026
Coleman, Contigo and Marmot Parent Sees Outdoor Segment Widen Q1 Operating Loss on Lower Sales
Newell Brands is reporting that its Outdoor & Recreation segment, which includes the Baby Jogger, Campingaz, Coleman, Contigo, Ex Officio and Marmot brands, generated net sales of $175 million compared with $182 million in the prior-year Q1 period, reflecting a core sales decline of 5.7 percent, as well as the...
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May 1, 2026
Historically Low Snowpack Forces Cancellations at GoPro Mountain Games
The historically low snowpack across the western U.S. is already affecting spring and summer recreation. On April 30, the GoPro Mountain Games announced changes to its event schedule and locations due to expected low water levels. The games are outright canceling four water competitions and are moving the remaining five to...
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May 1, 2026
Former USA Climbing Coach Arrested in Summit County for Suspected Minor Sexual Exploitation
Matthew Maddison, a former strength and conditioning coach for USA Climbing’s speed team and its team manager, was taken into custody this week in Summit County, Utah. He now faces ten separate charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, a crime that carries severe penalties under both state and federal law....
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April 30, 2026
Camping World Notes $1.35B Revenue in Q1 Report
Matthew Wagner, CEO and president of CWH, said, “We are pleased with our first quarter performance against the current RV industry backdrop. While used RV sales underperformed expectations in January and February, the year-over-year trajectory of our new and used unit volume continued to improve as we progressed through March...
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April 29, 2026
Garmin Rides Very Strong Q1 Fitness Segment Growth to Strong DD Earnings Increase
Garmin Ltd. President and CEO Cliff Pemble said Wednesday morning that the electronics maker for the fitness, outdoor, marine and aviation markets achieved “remarkable financial results” during the opening quarter of 2026. He said the trend for the quarter was a continuation of the positive trends they have been experiencing...
