December 19, 2022

Good Housekeeping Selects Houdini Sportswear’s Pace Wind Jacket As A 2023 Best Fitness Awards Winner

STOCKHOLM, December 19, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Houdini Sportswear announced today that the Pace Wind Jacket was named as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best Fitness Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com/fitnessawards2023 and select winners will also be featured in the January/February 2023 print...

December 19, 2022

Fallout from the Pandemic Bike Boom

A month after lockdowns had them wondering about their future in the spring of 2020, they suddenly couldn’t keep up with demand. For a year and a half, staff worked overtime as Americans rolled out their dusty steads or bought new ones. A 50 percent increase in riding, plus supply...

December 19, 2022

What drove coyotes to kill a hiker in a Canadian park?

When a 19-year-old woman was killed by coyotes in a Canadian park in 2009, she became the only known coyote attack fatality in North America. What prompted coyotes to behave so uncharacteristically? In a study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, researchers believe they have an answer. Wildlife

December 19, 2022

Adrian Ballinger, ski-mountaineer and founder of Alpenglow Expeditions joins Fischer Alpine team for winter 2022/23

Auburn, NH /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fischer Skis US announces that Adrian Ballinger, IFMGA-certified guide and professional ski-mountaineer, will be joining athlete ranks starting with the 2022/23 season. Ballinger has made a name for himself summiting the world’s tallest mountains, seventeen 8000-meter peaks to be precise, and has tallied ski descents on a...

December 19, 2022

VF Corp mulling JanSport sale: Bloomberg

VF Corp. is mulling a sale of its JanSport brand, according to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources. The deal would value the 55-year-old brand, best known for its backpacks, at about $500 million, per the report. A spokesperson for VF Corp. declined to comment. Retail Dive

December 19, 2022

Outdoor Retailer Snow Show Welcomes Retailers from Around the Globe Back to Salt Lake City for First 2023 Industry Gathering January 10-12

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – (December 19, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor Retailer, the premier U.S. gathering and business event for the $862 billion outdoor industry, is preparing to welcome back international and United States retailers to Salt Lake City for Outdoor Retailer Snow Show from January 10-12, 2023, at...

December 19, 2022

Global Online Premiere Of “Rough Around the Edges: 30 Years of RIDE Snowboards” Documentary Set For December 21

Seattle /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – RIDE Snowboards is proud to announce that the online premiere of "Rough Around the Edges: 30 Years of RIDE Snowboards" will take place on Ride's YouTube Channel Wednesday, December 21 at 3 pm PST. The full-length documentary highlights many of the ups and downs of one of snowboarding's most...

December 17, 2022

Harvest Hosts locations cited for operating illegal campgrounds

In San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California, numerous Harvest Hosts locations have received code violations for operating illegal commercial campgrounds. In the last three months alone, up to 20 different hosts received notices detailing their violations. The county currently has ordinances put in place regulating rural camping, and Harvest Hosts...

December 16, 2022

Nikwax Introduces the World’s Highest Performing Waterproof Down

Seattle, WA, December 16, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nikwax, the international leader in PFC-free high performance technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor apparel, footwear and gear, has introduced the world’s highest performing waterproof downs — Nikwax Hydrophobic Down+ (NHD+) and Nikwax Hydrophobic Down Recycled (NHD Recycled). The two PFC-free options offer a...

December 16, 2022

Ohio RV Supershow Planned for 5 Days in January at IX Center

The Ohio RV Supershow is set to return Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 4-8, at the International Exposition (IX) Center in Cleveland. Hundreds of RVs – including tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels and motor homes – will fill the spacious center’s renovated show floor. RV Business

December 16, 2022

Winnebago Industries Revenues Reflect a Cooling Market

Winnebago Industries on Friday reported fiscal first quarter revenues of $952.2 million, a decrease of 17.6% compared to $1.2 billion for Q1 of fiscal 2002. Net income for the quarter was $60.2 million, a drop of 39.6% compared to a year ago. RV Pro

December 15, 2022

Christy Sports Continues Expansion in Big Sky, Montana With Acquisition of Grizzly Outfitters

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 15, 2022 - Christy Sports, the premier winter & outdoor specialty retail and rental operator helping people #stepoutside, today announces the acquisition of Grizzly Outfitters, a specialty outdoor retail and rental operator located at 11 Lone Peak Drive, Suite 101 Big Sky, MT 59716. The acquisition closed...

December 15, 2022

Outdoor Retailer Announces Finalists for Annual Innovation Awards

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – (December 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor Retailer unveiled the finalists today for the fifth annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. An independent panel of expert judges evaluated all 132 entries to determine the 30 finalists, which include innovative new outdoor and winter sport products, fabrics...

December 15, 2022

Dave and Matt Vans Partners With Kift on Mission to Make Van Life More Accessible

GYPSUM, COLO. and SAN FRANCISCO – Dec. 15, 2022 /ENDIRANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Dave & Matt Vans – the direct-to-consumer van manufacturer that builds, sells and rents ‘Lifestyle Vehicles’ featuring “everything you need and nothing you don’t” – has partnered with Kift – creators of inclusive community hubs for digital nomads,...

December 15, 2022

Backpacker’s Pantry Hires Derek Hancock as Director of Sales

BOULDER, Colo. (December 15, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, announces today the hire of Derek Hancock as its new Director of Sales. In this role, Hancock will oversee all sales initiatives, build relationships in the industry, and help chart the course for the future...

December 15, 2022

Scandinavian Outdoor Award for Sustainability Awarded to Primus SIP Power Gas for Pushing the Biogas Market Forward

Louisville, Colo. (Dec. 15, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Primus, the Swedish cooking equipment brand, pushes biogas market forward with the launch of SIP Power Gas and has taken an important step to reducing its environmental footprint. SIP Power Gas is a new, more sustainable outdoor fuel sourced and produced entirely in Europe...

December 15, 2022

The Conservation Alliance Announces 2022 Confluence Program Grants

BEND, Ore. (December 15, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – This week, The Conservation Alliance announced its 2022 Confluence Program grantees: Ridges to Riffles, Great Plains Restoration Council, Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative and Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund. Each of these groups will receive $50,000 in grant funding in December 2022 and another $50,000...

December 15, 2022

AllGear Digital Launches Corporate Rebranding, Announces $40M Financing

DECEMBER 15, 2022 | LOS ANGELES, CALIF. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Lola Digital Media today announced a corporate rebranding and name change to AllGear Digital. The company, founded in 2018, owns and operates a network of media sites including GearJunkie, Switchback Travel, Bikerumor, and other top brands. The news comes on the heels...

December 14, 2022

The REV Group Reports Sales Increase in Q4

REV Group said it had net sales in the fourth quarter of $623.6 million, a 5.7% increase compared to the $589.9 million for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2021. The company said the increase in net sales came in the commercial and recreation segments, partially offset by a decrease in net...

December 14, 2022

NPOTY 2022 results – Nature Photographer of the Year

The award ceremony took place at the  yearly Nature Talks Photo Festival. The next contest will start on the 20th of December 2022 and will end on Sunday the 1st of May 2023. The winning images will also be shown in a photo exhibition on the festival and afterwards it will...

December 14, 2022

VSSL Launches Backcountry Capsule Collection in Partnership with Smith Designed to Enhance Backcountry Preparedness

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia (Dec. 14, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - VSSL - creator of premium gear that enables self-reliance in the outdoors – is excited to announce its partnership with Smith - global market leader in snow goggles and helmets - with the launch of a capsule collection of backcountry gear...

December 14, 2022

Shār Impossibly Good Trail Mixes Now Available in all Southwest Region Whole Foods Stores

Austin, Texas /December 14, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Shār, an Austin-based farm-to-table snack company, is now available in 40 additional Whole Foods stores throughout the four southwest region states: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Whole Foods carries all three shār trail mixes: Original, as well as the two new flavors: Tropical and...

December 13, 2022

2022 B.A.S.I.C.S Campaign Focused on Collisions High Fives Foundation Celebrates 12th Year Promoting Mountain Safety

TRUCKEE, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2022 initiative for the High Fives Foundation’s B.A.S.I.C.S (Being Aware and Safe in Critical Situations) campaign is focused on collisions. The B.A.S.I.C.S program has been running for twelve years and helps to prevent injuries on the mountain with different campaign themes each year. The...

December 13, 2022

Spain’s First RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector is Operational, Expanding Global Search Network Capability

Stockholm, Sweden - (Dec. 13, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - RECCO, manufacturer of rescue technology that makes backcountry travelers more searchable, announces the launch of its new RECCO Search & Rescue Helicopter Detector system in Spain this month. Handheld RECCO detectors are frequently utilized by many SAR teams in Spain for...

December 13, 2022

Goose And Teton Gravity Research Gear Up for Winter with New Product Collection

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Renowned Connecticut indie-jam band Goose, and the iconic outdoor sports multimedia and lifestyle brand Teton Gravity Research (TGR), have joined forces to create a unique collection of apparel. Available starting 11amMST, December 13, the collection includes hoodies, hats, t-shirts and beanies. The collection features artwork by renowned...