January 9, 2026

Strava files for IPO as fitness apps chase subscription growth

Strava has filed confidential paperwork for a US IPO, and it’s doing it with some momentum. Subscriptions are up, revenue’s growing and the company looks ready to play on a bigger stage. Multiple reports, including The Information, say the company has submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities...

January 9, 2026

Telluride Ski Patrol Strike Ends With New Contract, Resort to Re-Open This Weekend

Tense negotiations between Telluride owners and workers have finally come to a resolution, at least for now. This week, Telluride Ski Resort and the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association (TPSPA) came to an agreement, ending the patrollers’ strike in time for the resort to re-open this weekend. Negotiations between the...

January 8, 2026

VALLON announces plastic cleanup partnership with CleanHub

Amsterdam (January 8, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - VALLON, the outdoor eyewear brand, has announced a new partnership with CleanHub to continue its plastic cleanup commitment - pledging 1 kilogram of plastic waste is collected and recycled for every pair of eyewear sold. Rooted in their connection to the outdoors, the...

January 8, 2026

Helen of Troy Reports Sales Decline in Home and Outdoor Sector

Helen of Troy cited continued competition, lower replenishment orders from retailers due to softer demand, and a decrease in club channel sales in insulated beverageware after reporting a 6.7% dip in net sales in the third quarter ended Nov. 30 within its home and outdoor segment, which includes brands Hydro Flask...

January 8, 2026

RVDA Offers Digital and Print Marketing Opportunities to Reach Top RV Dealers

Fairfax, VA (January 8, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has released its 2026 media kit and editorial calendar for industry partners who are interested in learning more about the association’s digital marketing and advertising opportunities. The kit, which is available here, contains valuable information on the...

January 7, 2026

CES 2026: FDA eases rules for wearables that avoid medical claims

Fitness trackers, sleep monitors and AI health tools just got a clearer runway in the US. The FDA has introduced new guidance that officially keeps most wellness wearables out of medical device regulation, as long as they steer clear of clinical claims. The announcement came on January 6 during a keynote by FDA Commissioner...

January 7, 2026

Zion National Park To Restrict Large Vehicles This Summer

On an average day in Zion National Park, a backlog of cars snake up a windy road that connects the park’s east and southwest sides. Large tour buses and some RVs can’t fit in one lane on the old, narrow and steep Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, disrupting the flow of traffic...

January 7, 2026

Waterproof Sneaker Brand Vessi Opens First US Store

Canadian waterproof sneaker brand Vessi has planted its flag in the U.S. with its first store. On Wednesday, the Vancouver-based company opened the doors to its new location at Bellevue Square in The Bellevue Collection shopping center, just outside of Seattle, marking a major milestone in its expansion into physical retail....

January 7, 2026

Get Hooked on the Wild with “Sunday Sportsman” Sunday Evenings on Sportsman Channel

DENVER (January 7, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Sundays just got wilder with Sportsman Channel’s “Sunday Sportsman” lineup, which brings the thrill of the hunt and the beauty of the outdoors straight to the easy-back recliners every Sunday night from 8-11 p.m. ET. Packed with advice from trusted experts such as...

January 6, 2026

La Sportiva Opens Salt Lake City Retail Location

BOULDER, Colo. (January 6, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — La Sportiva, maker of the world’s finest mountain gear, today announced the opening of its newest retail store in the United States. The new store is located at 368 West 600 South in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is slated to open...