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May 25, 2023

MTNTOUGH Inc. Set to Host 2023 TOUGHFEST Event

Bozeman, MT (May, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – MTNTOUGH Inc., a leader in physical fitness, mental toughness, and nutritional training, is proud to announce its second-annual TOUGHFEST, a community event for MTNTOUGH’ers to gather, share knowledge, and inspire each other at its newly completed Bozeman-based fitness lab. Set for Thursday, June 22nd, MTNTOUGH’s TOUGHFEST is...

May 25, 2023

Club Ride Takes On The Trail, Garners ‘Made The Grade’ Award

TUCSON, ARIZONA USA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – From trail to town, the Club Ride GOLD RUSH PANT delivers a mountain attitude in a rugged package. That’s the reason INVESTMENT GRADE GEAR has awarded it ‘Made the Grade’ status for on-bike performance, off-bike style, and enduring value. ‘This is a pant that moves and flexes...

May 25, 2023

QALO Partners with Folds of Honor to Support the Families of American Heroes

SANTA ANA, Calif. (May 25, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - QALO has partnered with Folds of Honor to launch a collection of comfortable yet durable silicone rings and jingle-free dog ID tags that allow customers to show their support for families of fallen or disabled US military and first responders. For...

May 24, 2023

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Awarded 2023 Outside Magazine Editors’ Choice Award

SEATTLE, Wash. (May 24, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - With the best warmth-to-weight ratio of any sleeping pad ever created, the new Therm-a-Rest® NeoAir® XTherm™ NXT is a chosen recipient of the Outside Magazine 2023 Editors’ Choice Award. The annual award, one of the most coveted in the outdoor industry, is...

May 24, 2023

Black Diamond Equipment To Host Salt Lake Climbers Alliance 21st Annual Fundraiser

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 24, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high performance outdoor equipment, apparel and footwear, is hosting the 21rst Annual Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA) Fundraiser, scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday, June 1. The event will take...

May 24, 2023

First double amputee to climb Mount Everest

Hari Budha Magar has become the first double above-the-knee amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain at 29,032 feet. USA Today

May 24, 2023

Camping World Reviews Use of Capital as it Eyes Deals

Camping World Holdings Chief Executive Marcus Lemonis said the company is reviewing its capital-allocation strategy as the RV dealership acquisition landscape looks attractive. Lemonis said the retailer of recreational vehicles is committed to maintaining a competitive dividend. The company on Wednesday maintained its quarterly dividend of 62.5 cents a share,...

May 24, 2023

People Who Exercise Handle Pain Better, Study Finds

A little bit of exercise can help keep pain in check, researchers in Norway have found. Their newly published study suggests that physically active people have a higher pain tolerance on average than those who are sedentary, while higher levels of physical activity might further increase people’s tolerance. Unfortunately for...

May 24, 2023

Utu Outdoor Skincare Enters The Market with Plastic-Free Packaging

INTRODUCING UTU OUTDOOR SKINCARE, ADVANCED SPF SKINCARE FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS Utu’s Mission To Protect, Nourish & Rejuvenate The Skin & Planet Begins With Mountain-Ready and Ocean-Friendly SPF30 and SPF50 in Sleek Plastic-Free Packaging Los Angeles, CA (May 24, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Utu is thrilled to announce the launch of its new...

May 24, 2023

SCARPA Vapor S Climbing Shoe Wins Coveted Outside Editor’s Choice Award

BOULDER, Colo. (May 24, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SCARPA, maker of performance footwear for mountain sports, won Outside Magazine’s prestigious Editor’s Choice award for its new Vapor S rock-climbing shoe. Outside Magazine’s editors test and choose the best outdoor gear annually that offers outstanding innovation in design, materials and performance. The Vapor S...

May 24, 2023

Article One and Professional Runner Nikki Hiltz Celebrate Pride Month with Donation Commitment to Stand with Trans

FLINT, Mich. (May 24, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Independent eyewear brand Article One and Nikki Hiltz, the first openly trans non-binary professional runner to win a United States Track and Field Championship, today announced a Pride Month campaign to benefit Stand with Trans, a national organization whose mission is to empower transgender...

May 23, 2023

Lectric eBikes Establishes National E-Bike Day

PHOENIX (May 23, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Lectric eBikes, the industry leading e-bike brand and the maker of the country’s best-selling e-bike model and third best-selling electric vehicle, has initiated May 30 as the official National E-Bike Day. The new holiday, established and sponsored by Lectric, encourages riders everywhere to...

May 23, 2023

Dick’s SG Posts 5.3 Percent Comp Sales Growth In Q1; EPS Up 38 Percent

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported net sales for the fiscal first quarter* rose 5.3 percent to $2.84 billion from $2.70 billion in the prior-year Q1 period. Comparable store sales grew 3.4 percent, partially reversing the 8.4 percent comp store sales decline in the year-ago period. Net income increased 17 percent to...

May 23, 2023

44 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Summer

A recent survey of America’s leisure travelers found that 44 million Americans are planning on going RVing this summer, including 12 million who plan to go RVing this Memorial Day weekend. Asked their reasons for considering RV travel, the respondents cited more flexible work schedules, a desire to travel more...

May 23, 2023

KOA Buys Billings Location, West Yellowstone Properties

Kampgrounds of Americs Inc. (KOA) has purchased three KOA properties – Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, Mont., and Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, Mont. Billings KOA Holiday, opened in June of 1962, holds the designation as the first KOA campground among...

May 23, 2023

Arcade Memorial Day Give-Back to Benefit High Fives Foundation’s Military to the Mountains Program

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Arcade, a brand that has long championed the belief that the outdoors should be accessible to all, is taking a different approach to Memorial Day with a give-back program to benefit the High Fives Foundation’s Military to the Mountains Program. Military to the Mountains introduces veterans and first responders to...

May 23, 2023

Alpen Outdoors Launches The Ridge Pant, Made for Women and Built for Adventure

Bozeman, MT. (May 23, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, Alpen Outdoors, makers of outdoor apparel for women, is excited to announce their debut product, the Ridge Pant. Built to last and designed to endure any adventure, the Ridge Pant is a sustainably sourced, high-quality pant any adventurous woman will be proud to...

May 23, 2023

DU/ER Appoints Burt Damsky as Vice President of Global Sales

New York, NY (May 23, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Canadian performance apparel brand DU/ER, announced today the appointment of Burt Damsky as VP of Global Sales. Based out of the brand’s New York City showroom, Damsky will oversee the strategic growth of DU/ER’s global wholesale network. After consecutive years of growth upwards of...

May 23, 2023

Chums Japan Brings New Collection To The U.S. As Part Of Chums’ Global 40th Anniversary Celebration

Salt Lake City, UT (May 23, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - As part of its 40th Anniversary Collection, a carefully chosen, limited grouping of products from Chums' Tokyo-based branch is now available exclusively on Chums.com. This limited new release includes five products, incorporating the distinctly colorful artistic aesthetic prevalent within the...

May 23, 2023

National Park Trust and National Park Service Announce 2023 Challenge Cost Share Awards

Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced today $375,1000 to fund 18 education and outdoor recreation projects through the 2023 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program. Each project connects a local community to a nearby national park, national trail, or...

May 23, 2023

Families From Key Largo Spend a Day Discovering and Fishing Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – On Saturday May 20th, National Park Trust partnered with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, NOAA Fisheries, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and NOAA Ocean Guardian Schools to engage students from Key Largo, FL for a day of fishing at Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary....

May 22, 2023

Mountain Equipment Company Set to Expand in the Maritimes

(Vancouver BC) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), Canada’s most trusted outdoor retailer is set to expand its retail footprint with the opening of a new standalone store in the Maritimes this August. The new location will be situated at The Mapleton Centre, Moncton and will offer a wide selection...

May 22, 2023

Why REI’s Grassroots Unionization Efforts Are Spreading Across the Fleet ‘Like Wildfire’

“The pandemic seems to have sort of changed the labor environment in a way that sort of opened up an opportunity for unions,” said John Logan, a labor professor at San Francisco State University. “Particular kinds of workers are very attracted to the idea of organizing right now as a...

May 22, 2023

Will ‘Superfood Powders’ Actually Make You Healthier?

You’ve probably noticed ads for these “superfood powders” scattered across social media or on your favorite podcast. Athletic Greens, Daily Greens, Supergreens — mix just one scoop of these multivitamin powders into a glass of water or a shake, their marketing typically says, and you can get all of the...

May 22, 2023

Vibram Launches “Vibram Fitness”- Weekly Fitness Classes in Boston This Summer, Promoting FiveFingers to Boston Fitness Enthusiasts, May Through August

Boston, Mass. (May 22, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Vibram®, the global leader for over 80 years in high-performance soles and the creator of the Vibram FiveFingers® minimalist footwear, today launched Vibram Fitness, a series of weekly fitness classes featuring its FiveFingers footwear, a workout led by trainers from Clientel3, a premier boutique fitness...