April 3, 2026

Trump’s budget proposal targets National Parks with massive funding cuts

The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is once again raising concerns over a new round of devastating proposed budget cuts for our national parks. Today, the Trump Administration released its 2027 budget proposal, which, like last year’s, would gut the National Park Service, threatening the protection, maintenance, and operation of...

April 2, 2026

Everest Guides Suspected of Poisoning Clients in Massive Rescue Scam

Nepalese authorities have charged 32 people in an alleged fake rescue and insurance fraud scheme tied to Nepal’s high-altitude trekking industry, including routes associated with Everest tourism. Police say the network used staged medical emergencies, forged paperwork, and inflated helicopter evacuation claims to siphon nearly $20 million from international insurers...

April 2, 2026

Gear Envie Lands Patent for Innovative Hikas® Gaiter

The Berkshires, Mass. (April 2, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/  — Gear Envie, the outdoor accessories company founded by a mother–daughter duo of adventurers, is thrilled to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially issued a patent protecting the company’s groundbreaking Hikas® gaiter design. This milestone underscores Gear Envie’s...

April 1, 2026

Canadian outdoor retailer Sail Acquired in Management-Led Buyout

Canadian outdoor retailer Sail has been acquired by three members of its leadership team. The buyers include Isabelle Lemay, president and chief executive officer; Stefania Cella, vice president and chief financial officer; and Catherine Venne, vice president, marketing. The succession plan was initiated by previous owners Dale Tschritter and Daniel...

April 1, 2026

Peak Performance and Freeride World Tour extend partnership through 2031

VERBIER, Switzerland (April 1, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - As the Freeride World Tour comes to its close for the season in Verbier, Peak Performance and the FWT are proud to announce the extension of their longstanding partnership through 2031. Building on an existing agreement running until 2027, Peak Performance will...

April 1, 2026

Okayest Hunter Acquires Emerging Technical Apparel Brand Sleeve™

OCONOMOWOC, WI. (April 1, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Okayest Hunter, the outdoor lifestyle brand and media platform known for its hunting podcast network and irreverent take on modern hunting culture, today announced the acquisition of emerging apparel startup Sleeve™, a technical outdoor apparel company focused on solving a problem few...

March 31, 2026

Mammut named official apparel partner of 2026 Cirque Series

BOULDER, Colo. (March 31, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mammut, the Swiss mountain gear pioneer with more than 160 years of experience in alpine innovation, is partnering with the premier high-altitude trail running series, the Cirque Series, as its official apparel sponsor for 2026. Known for its steep, leg-burning courses and...

March 31, 2026

POC teams up as safety gear partner with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (March 31, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — POC, the Swedish protection brand known for its reputation for safety, innovation and design, will partner with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) as the official safety equipment partner for helmets, eye protection and body protection, starting in March 2026. POC will...

March 31, 2026

Janji Announces the First 2026 Janji Grants Recipients

BOSTON (March 31, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Janji, the Boston-based performance running brand rooted in exploration and global connection, today announced the launch of Janji Grants, a new giveback initiative designed to support grassroots organizations working to make running more inclusive, accessible and community-driven. Since its founding in 2013, Janji...

March 31, 2026

Idea Ranch Named Agency of Record For Nutrena®

TULSA, OK (March 31, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Idea Ranch has been selected as agency of record for Nutrena, a trusted name in animal nutrition serving livestock, poultry, equine, pet, and lifestyle animal owners across North America. The partnership aligns Nutrena’s proven leadership in animal nutrition with Idea Ranch’s approach...