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April 15, 2026
USA Surfing Defeats U.S. Ski and Snowboard in Battle for Olympic Control
Following a fraught, and oftentimes controversial, battle of control for surfing’s future in the Olympic Games, USA Surfing has emerged victorious over U.S. Ski and Snowboard, who had attempted a coup to take over domination of surfing on the big stage. Why a ski and snowboarding federation might want to...
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April 14, 2026
How Specialty Retailers Use AI to Boost Margins
Specialty retailers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to protect and expand their margins by automating routine tasks, sharpening buying and pricing decisions, and deepening customer experiences rather than relying only on price competition. Core ways AI boosts margins AI‑powered forecasting and inventory tools help shops avoid overstock and stockouts, reducing...
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April 14, 2026
Border Wall Construction Blocks Popular Thru-Hike
Recent border wall construction in Coronado National Memorial has blocked the southernmost mile of the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT), preventing hikers from reaching its official terminus at Border Monument 102, a steel obelisk marking the U.S.-Mexico border on National Park Service land. The Arizona Trail Association announced the...
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April 13, 2026
Outdoor Research Announces President Roger Barton is Departing
Outdoor Research announced President Roger Barton will leave the Seattle-based company after eight years of service. “Roger came to Outdoor Research at a pivotal moment and helped shape the brand into what it is today, instilling not only operational excellence but also serving as a strong steward of the brand,”...
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April 13, 2026
There’s a Camping War Brewing for Zion National Park
Recently, there have been reports of a growing “camping war” over public‑land access near Zion National Park, where the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to drastically curtail free dispersed camping in favor of a few new fee‑based campgrounds. The BLM’s management plan would cover about 14,000 acres of...
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April 11, 2026
Man gets jail-time for leaving Yellowstone boardwalk
The U.S. Attorney’s Office recently announced that a Texas man was sentenced after pleading guilty to walking off the designated boardwalk in a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park. A release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office says that Eric Bedient, 50, of Frisco, Texas, was sentenced to five days’ incarceration...
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April 10, 2026
Pioneering Mountaineer and Former REI CEO Jim Whittaker Dies at 97
Jim Whittaker, who in 1963 became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 97. His death was confirmed by his family, including his son Leif Whittaker, who shared a statement with NPR. Along with his world-famous outdoor pursuits, Whittaker...
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April 8, 2026
Mining Company Plans to Drill Within 100 Feet of Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park attracts millions of visitors each year, and its striking desert landscape is home to many rare species. And the park may soon have a new neighbor: a rare earth mine. Last month, the Australian company Dateline Resources began exploring land next to the park for a potential...
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April 7, 2026
How Probiotics Can Help Climbers Adjust to High Altitudes, According to Science
One afternoon in August 2024, high in California’s White Mountains, Tatum Simonson, an associate professor and physiologist with expertise in altitude adaptation at the University of California, San Diego, and her volunteers shuffled into Barcroft Station. The off-grid research outpost sits at 12,470 feet amid jagged peaks and stark scree slopes...
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April 7, 2026
GoPro to Eliminate 23 Percent of Workforce in Cost-Cutting Push
GoPro, Inc. said in a regulatory filing that its board has approved a restructuring plan that will include the reduction of approximately 145 employees, representing approximately 23 percent of its workforce. GoPro’s global headcount was 631 employees at the end of the first quarter The video camera maker said the...
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