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December 1, 2020
PrimaLoft® P.U.R.E.™ Wins a Popular Science 2020 Best of What’s New Award
LATHAM, N.Y. (December, 2020) – PrimaLoft, the leader in advanced material technology, announces it’s a recipient of a Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in the “sports & outdoors” category for its PrimaLoft® P.U.R.E.™ manufacturing process. P.U.R.E., which stands for “Produced Using Reduced Emissions,” reduces carbon emissions during the insulation manufacturing process by nearly...
December 1, 2020
Stio® to Open its next Mountain Studio® Retail Store in Boulder
JACKSON, Wyo. (December 1, 2020) - Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has announced the opening of its next Mountain Studio retail store in Boulder, Colorado. The brand has leased a prominent location on Boulder’s iconic Pearl Street and plans to open in the spring of...
December 1, 2020
Snowbasin Partners with Roosters Brewing for 80th Anniversary Beer
Snowbasin, Utah (December 1, 2020)– Snowbasin Resort, known as ‘Ogden’s Winter Playground’ and one of oldest continuously running resorts in North America, is excited to announce its collaboration with Roosters Brewing to release the Snowbasin Pale Ale in celebration of the resort’s 80th official winter season. A crisp combination of...
December 1, 2020
Hiplok Launches DXF U-Lock With Unique Frame-Mounted Carrying Bracket
The DXF lock from Hiplok pairs their award-winning DX U-lock with the unique new speed-loading frame bracket for carrying your lock on your bike. This new rattle-free, reliable and sturdy mount uses their patented "CLIP+RIDE" system to attach the lock to the bracket for a steady hold in transit. The...
December 1, 2020
Slope Mountain Gear Launches PRO-180X Chest Pack
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 1, 2020) - Slope Mountain Gear today introduced the Slope PRO-180X, an innovative front-facing pack that gives outdoor enthusiasts unrivaled access to all their essentials while keeping them dry and organized--even in cold, wet weather. Whether skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, snowmobiling and more, the Slope...
December 1, 2020
VSSL x Kay Foye Collaboration Offers Artisan Knives with Community Ties
ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia – Dec. 1, 2020 – VSSL, creator of modern preparedness essentials for the outdoors, today announced its third-annual holiday collaboration with custom knifemaker Kay Foye. Together, VSSL and Foye will offer three collections of ten knives, which feature custom handles made of elements such as fossilized wooly...
November 30, 2020
Tokyo 2020 delay set to cost organisers US$1.9bn
Organisers of the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are estimating that the event’s postponement will cost 200 billion yen (US$1.9 billion). Additional costs include expenses related to securing Games venues, equipment rental and storage fees, and expenditures on labour. SportsPro
November 30, 2020
‘The RVers’ Television Show Starts Filming Season Three
“The RVers,” the popular 2-year-old Discovery Channel and PBS television series, is about to begin filming its third season. With the nation-wide interest in RV camping booming, the program is drawing an audience in the millions The series conveys the RV lifestyle and experiences gathered during travels throughout the US...
November 30, 2020
Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to host 18 test events
The postponed Tokyo Olympics local organizers announced a series of 18 test events, including swimming, gymnastics, diving and volleyball. The announcement is the latest in a campaign to convince a global audience, sponsors and the Japanese public that the Olympics and Paralympics will take place despite the COVID-19 pandemic. KSN
November 30, 2020
Velocio Apparel adds staff, taps Friederike – Ricky – Buckenlei as Head of Europe
With a focus on European growth, Velocio Apparel announced two key hires to bolster sales, brand awareness and culture. Ricky Buckenlei has taken on the newly created role, Head of Europe, overseeing all elements of the European strategy. “Newness is good for me and so is the position as Head...
November 30, 2020
Altra Partners with Still I Run to Promote the Benefits of Running for Mental Health
Denver, Colo. (November 30, 2020) – Altra, an innovator in the performance footwear category, is excited to announce its partnership with Still I Run, a running community and non-profit with a mission to promote the benefits of running for mental health, defeat the stigma through running, and create a safe...
November 30, 2020
Fischer announces livestream backcountry safety sessions in partnership with the American Avalanche Institute
AUBURN, NH — Fischer Sports, in partnership with the American Avalanche Institute (AAI), announces a series of livestream events for backcountry awareness hosted by US Alpine Product Manager for Fischer Skis and AMGA-certified guide Mike Hattrup and AAI co-owner and AMGA-certified guide Sarah Carpenter. The livestream events will occur on...
November 28, 2020
Sprinter vs. teardrop trailer: what’s best for camping?
Outside explored the pros and cons of two relatively affordable options in areas such as - gas mileage, storage space, off-road performance, driving experience, kitchen set-up, sleeping comfort and cost.
November 27, 2020
How the Pandemic Has Changed Backcountry Safety
A study from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center indicated something counterintuitive: experience doesn't always correspond with safety. The new study suggests that when it comes to slides, the newbies won’t be the only problem this year - it’s experienced backcountry users - and COVID-19 might be one reason why. Outside
November 26, 2020
WHO announces new physical activity guidelines
The World Health Organization announced their physical activity guidelines, taking aim at the inactivity caused by the global pandemic. WHO is recommending up to 300 minutes of activity a week in adults and 60 minutes a day for children and adolescents. Running Magazine
November 26, 2020
Castle Rock’s Epic Adventure Park Rebrands to The EDGE Ziplines & Adventures
Castle Rock, CO: Castle Rock Adventure Park today announced its name change to The EDGE Ziplines & Adventures. The adventure park, which is part of Philip S. Miller Park and offers ziplining and other outdoor thrills such as its epic Sky Trek “playground in the sky,” retains its same ownership...
November 26, 2020
Maximum Performance in Minimal Form: Matador Beast Series is Designed for Objective-Based Travel
BOULDER, Colo. (Nov. 26, 2020) – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, today introduced its Beast Series backpacks- ultralight, flexible-frame suspension packs designed for objective-based travel. The series, comprised of the Beast18 and Beast28, offers hydration-compatible frame packs engineered for technical outdoor pursuits, capable of packing...
November 25, 2020
Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks see record visitors in October
Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks see record visitors in October. Yellowstone hosted more than 360,000 paying guests, up 110% from the same month in 2019. Its previous October record for tourists was in 2015, when just over 252,000 people visited the nearly 3,500 square-mile national park. Fox News
November 25, 2020
Biden taps John Kerry for presidential climate envoy
John Kerry's first big task as climate czar will be helping the U.S. rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, which Kerry himself helped architect. Another important task is rolling back dozens of anti-environmental regulations enacted by the Trump administration over the last four years, including many that reduced limits on fossil...
November 25, 2020
Dick’s SG To Test New Outdoor Concept
Dick’s Sporting Goods confirmed it will be testing a new outdoors-themed concept, called Public Lands, with two locations set to open in former Field & Stream stores in 2021. The company plans to test the Public Lands concept with one opening planned for August 2021 and the second for October....
November 24, 2020
Camping World Holdings to acquire Paul Sherry RV in the Greater Dayton, Ohio Market
The acquisition of Paul Sherry RV brings the count of the Company’s retail SuperCenters in the state of Ohio to a total of four. From new strategic acquisitions, new store development and facility upgrades, the Company’s network will continue to expand and evolve while serving its customers' outdoor, RV and...
November 24, 2020
Dick’s Earnings and Sales Blast Past Forecasts, Names New CEO
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced that its board of directors unanimously elected president Lauren Hobart to the post of CEO, effective Feb. 1. Dick’s also posted stronger-than-anticipated quarter: For the three months ended Oct. 31, it logged profits of $182.2 million, or earnings of $2.01 per share, compared with the prior...
November 24, 2020
Athleta’s Q3 Sales Jump 35 Percent
Net sales were flat year-over-year at $4.0 billion, above Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $3.80 billion. The performance reflected a 61% increase in online sales, offset by a 20% decline in store sales. Notably, 40% of the company’s sales were online in the third quarter. Athleta operated 198 stores at...
November 24, 2020
How Avalanche Educators Are Gearing Up for a Busy Backcountry Season
Jackson, WY, November 24, 2020 - In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, ski industry professionals are predicting this could be the busiest backcountry season to date. Combine this with the lack of knowledge about the serious consequences that exist outside the resort boundaries, and avalanche educators like Sarah Carpenter,...
November 24, 2020
River Radamus First in Giant Slalom at U.S. Nationals
HAVERHILL, Mass. --Swix athlete, River Radamus, recently took home the giant slalom gold medal at the 2020 Alpine Skiing U.S. Nationals held November 16-22 at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The men’s GS race, held on Tuesday, the 17th, saw a strong field of racers from across the country with a Podium...
