July 1, 2022

Patagonia, REI Co-op and The North Face React to Supreme Court Limiting EPA’s Ability to Regulate Carbon Emissions

Today, in a 6-3 vote — with the conservatives in the majority and liberals dissenting — the U.S. Supreme Court stated Congress, not the Environmental Protection Agency, has the authority to cap carbon dioxide emissions levels, which would result in a transition away from coal-fired plants and toward cleaner energy...

July 1, 2022

Bend Racing wins inaugural Endless Mountains Adventure Race in Pennsylvania

Most of the competitors were very experienced U.S. racers, drawn by the reputation and organizing talents of Brent Freedland and Abby Perkiss of Rootstock Racing, and the chance to experience the wilds of Pennsylvania, a region new to many of them. They were not disappointed. Perkiss explained how the race...

June 30, 2022

Winnebago Announces Senior Leadership Moves

Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that Amber Holm will be joining Winnebago Industries as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Sri Koneru is promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chad Reece is promoted to Vice President, Government and Industry Relations. SGB Media

June 30, 2022

CLIF Bar Enters the Pet Market with CLIF PET

CLIF Bar & Company this week released its newest product, CLIF PET dog treats, the brand’s first line of snacks not made for humans. The three flavors of CLIF PET Plant Based Jerky dog treats can be found in Petco locations nationally, and on CLIF Bar’s website. Outside Business Journal

June 30, 2022

KOKOPELLI Receives ‘2022 Colorado Companies to Watch’ Award

Boulder, CO (June 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – KOKOPELLI, the Colorado-based creators of lightweight and packable inflatable packrafts, has been awarded as one of the 2022 Colorado Companies to Watch. This award honors high-performing second-stage companies from across the state for their performance in the marketplace, innovative products, unique processes and philanthropic actions. Second-stage...

June 30, 2022

Outdoor Vitals Redefines Ultralight with New Releases

CEDAR CITY, Utah (June 30, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance outdoor apparel and gear brand, continues to lead the pack in the ultralight space with the addition of the Tushar Rain Jacket and Altitude Sun Hoodie to their growing line of apparel, sleep systems, and packs. Available July...

June 30, 2022

Asheville-Based Darby Communications Appoints New President

Asheville, NC – June 30, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Leading PR and digital marketing firm Darby Communications is proud to announce a shift in leadership with the appointment of Angie Robinson as the organization’s new president. Promoted to the top leadership role, Robinson is tasked with guiding the agency through its...

June 30, 2022

Stio Bolsters Product Design and Development Team with the Hiring of Two Industry Veterans

JACKSON, Wyo. (June 30, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, announced two key hires to its product team today. Margaret Eder will join the brand as product line director and Eryn Gregory as product design and development director. In these positions, Eder and Gregory...

June 30, 2022

National Park Trust Adds the Last Missing Piece to Fort Washington Park in Maryland

Washington, DC (June 30, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – National Park Trust announced the acquisition and transfer of the last privately owned land within the legislative boundary of Fort Washington Park in Prince George’s County, MD, to the National Park Service. The 4-acre property, the only non-federal land inside the park since 1914, was...

June 29, 2022

Fenix Adds Another High-Performance Bike Light to its Impressive Lineup: Meet the BC21R V3.0

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Raising the benchmark for its competitors, the Fenix BC21R V3.0 rechargeable bike light comes with a maximum 1200 lumens of bright light. Combine this with its maximum beam distance of 466 ft (142 m) and you have yourself one of the best bike lights on the market....

June 29, 2022

Mountain Hardwear Announces Presenting Sponsorship of Pull Focus

Richmond, Calif. (June 29, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers and athletes, is the presenting sponsor of Pull Focus, a new grant for underrepresented filmmakers. The Pull Focus Grant is a partnership between The American Alpine Club and Louder Than...

June 29, 2022

Airstream of Santa Barbara Acquired by ‘We Are Airstream’

We Are Airstream Chandler, based in Arizona and the largest authorized Airstream dealership in the nation, announced its acquisition of Airstream of Santa Barbara. The one-acre property in California, which is the oldest Airstream dealership on the West Coast, will now be called We Are Airstream Santa Barbara. RV Pro

June 29, 2022

Athletic Brewing and Laird Superfood Re-Release In-Demand Beer Collaboration

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 29, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Athletic Brewing Company, leading non-alcoholic brewery and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies 2022, has partnered with superfood pioneer Laird Superfood® on a second, coveted beer collaboration, Superfood Swell. The tropical IPA, inspired by Laird Superfood®’s coconut water, also includes hints of...

June 29, 2022

WizWheelz acquires Coyne Publishing, LLC

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – WizWheelz, parent company of TerraTrike and GreenSpeed, acquired Coyne Publishing, LLC, on June 24, 2022. The deal includes the Recumbent Cycle-Con (RCC) show, North America’s largest gathering of the recumbent cycling industry since its establishment in 2011. The purchase comes after two years of RCC cancellations...

June 29, 2022

Renowned Cycling Coach Hunter Allen Launches Project FUERZA; Offers NFTs that Combine Pro’s Power, Other Data with Contemporary Art

Bedford, Virginia (June 29, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Long considered a guru in cycling circles, specifically for his pioneering work in training with power, Hunter Allen is now launching Project FUERZA: The new NFT collection takes biometric data graphs from athletes at specific races, along with other inspirational materials, and employs world-renowned artists...

June 29, 2022

Press Forward marks new growth with key hires, names Kathryn Flagg president

June 23, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Press Forward PR, a leading outdoor lifestyle communications consultancy, announced today the promotion of partner Kathryn Flagg to the role of agency president. The promotion comes after a period of growth for the agency, known for its focus on PR, marketing, content, and ambassador programs for...

June 28, 2022

Northgate Resorts Transforms Hospitality Creek Campground & Swim Club Into Jellystone Park

Northgate Resorts has acquired Hospitality Creek Campground & Swim Club and is converting it into a Jellystone park. Once complete, the campground will be New Jersey’s only Jellystone Park Camp-Resort. The campground currently has 233 campsites, including two cabins and six rental trailers. Modern Campground

June 28, 2022

RV Investors Buckle Up for Bumpy Ride

The disruption to normal travel patterns was undoubtedly a boon for the RV industry. Shares of leading manufacturer THOR Industries and dominant retailer Camping World Holdings more than doubled and tripled, respectively, from the start of 2020 through their peaks in early 2021. But this year has been a different kind of...

June 28, 2022

Roberts Resorts Plans to Invest $43M at Three RV Resorts

Roberts Resorts plans to invest more than $43 million over the next three years to improve and expand three RV resorts and one tiny home community northwest of Houston. RVBusiness

June 28, 2022

IOC Announces New Skiing Events to Debut at 2026 Olympics

On June 24, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced three new events coming to the 2026 Winter Olympics. The IOC’s Executive Board also added several non-FIS events. A skeleton mixed-team event and luge doubles (men’s and women’s) now join ski mountaineering, which the committee looped in last summer....

June 28, 2022

Outdoor air pollution may raise the risk of death by 20%, study finds

Scientists in many areas of study seek to understand what increases people’s risk for death. One area of particular interest is environmental factors that contribute to cardiovascular-related mortality. A recent studyTrusted Source published in PLoS ONETrusted Source examined the associated risk between certain environmental exposures and mortality, including cardiovascular mortality. Medical...

June 28, 2022

LifeStraw’s New Peak 8L Gravity Filtration Systems Offer the Most Rugged in High Capacity Filtration and Water Storage for Group Travel and Adventure

BALTIMORE (June 28, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – LifeStraw, a public health B Corp on a mission to provide equitable access to safe drinking water, announces the launch of its large capacity Peak Series 8L Gravity Water Filter Systems, designed for extended use in the outdoors and backcountry offering both high capacity, high flow...

June 28, 2022

Anon Appoints Mark Wakeling as General Manager

BURLINGTON, VT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Anon, a leader in ski and snowboard helmet, goggle and sunglass technology with deep roots in active lifestyle has named Mark Wakeling as its General Manager. Recently, Anon has seen significant growth, launched new technologies like WaveCel and expanded into new categories like eyewear. In...

June 28, 2022

Nocs Provisions Announces Partnership with California Academy of Sciences to Support Science Action Club Youth Program

SAN FRANCISCO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nocs Provisions, maker of adventure-ready binoculars and accessories, today announces a new partnership with Science Action Club, a youth initiative from the world-class science museum and research institution the California Academy of Sciences. Science Action Club is a global science and nature program designed for...

June 27, 2022

Camber Outdoors Names Tiffany Smith as CEO

BOULDER, Colo. (June 27, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Camber Outdoors, the non-profit organization with the mission of supporting workplace inclusion, equity, and diversity for Outdoor-Recreation focused organizations, announces Tiffany Smith as the organization’s new CEO, following an intensive selection process. Most recently serving as Chief Development Officer of Camber, Smith...