April 10, 2026

Pioneering Mountaineer and Former REI CEO Jim Whittaker Dies at 97

Jim Whittaker, who in 1963 became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 97. His death was confirmed by his family, including his son Leif Whittaker, who shared a statement with NPR. Along with his world-famous outdoor pursuits, Whittaker...

April 9, 2026

The Future of Bike Retail Has a Trade-In Built In: Cycle Limited Expands Partnership Program with Lightweight

BOCA RATON, FL, April 9, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Cycle Limited, the online retailer specializing in certified pre-owned bicycles, today announced a new partnership with Lightweight, German manufacturer of premium carbon wheels and components, expanding its nationwide Trade-Up program. Over the past five years, Cycle Limited has seen tremendous growth...

April 9, 2026

Oberalp Bolsters Marketing Team with Two Strategic Hires

Boulder, CO (April 9, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Oberalp North America announced today that it has added Laurel Walker and Alex Pasmann to its North American marketing team. Walker joins Oberalp as Marketing Manager, bringing over a decade of experience across the outdoor and running industries. Pasmann steps in as...

April 9, 2026

Sweet Protection Unveils the All-New Tucker III 2Vi® Mips Helmet

Broomfield, Colorado (April 9, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Engineered for speed and designed to take the lead, the Tucker III 2Vi® Mips is Sweet Protection’s most advanced aero road helmet to date, developed and proven at the highest level of WorldTour racing. Shaped by close collaboration with Uno-X Mobility Cycling and...

April 8, 2026

Mining Company Plans to Drill Within 100 Feet of Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park attracts millions of visitors each year, and its striking desert landscape is home to many rare species. And the park may soon have a new neighbor: a rare earth mine. Last month, the Australian company Dateline Resources began exploring land next to the park for a potential...

April 8, 2026

L’ART and Salomon Return with a New Chapter of Speed and Style

April 8, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - L’ART and Salomon return with their third collaboration, continuing a partnership shaped by a shared obsession with speed. Founded in 2017, L’ART is the lifestyle expression of a creative universe originally born through the cult Parisian garage L’Art de L’Automobile. Blending automotive engineering, design...

April 8, 2026

Nester Welcomes Darren Glassman as General Manager of Pistil Designs

Mount Airy, NC – April 8, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nester announced today the appointment of Darren Glassman as General Manager of Pistil Designs, the active outdoor lifestyle accessories brand headquartered in Hood River, Oregon. On April 15th, Glassman will officially rejoin the Pistil Designs team alongside his former business...

April 7, 2026

Austin-Based Outdoor Brand Duck Camp Relocates Flagship Store and Headquarters to South Congress Avenue

AUSTIN, Texas /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Duck Camp, the Austin-based outdoor apparel brand known for its performance hunting and fishing gear, has announced that it is relocating its flagship retail store and company headquarters to 220 South Congress Avenue in Austin. The new location places Duck Camp in the same building...

April 7, 2026

GoPro to Eliminate 23 Percent of Workforce in Cost-Cutting Push

GoPro, Inc. said in a regulatory filing that its board has approved a restructuring plan that will include the reduction of approximately 145 employees, representing approximately 23 percent of its workforce. GoPro’s global headcount was 631 employees at the end of the first quarter The video camera maker said the...

April 7, 2026

Mammut Named Official Uniform Partner of the Olympic Regional Development Authority

BOULDER, Colorado (April 7, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTS/ – Mammut, the 160‑year‑old Swiss mountain sports brand, has been named the exclusive uniform partner of the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority). The three-year partnership elevates guest and employee experiences across Olympic Authority-managed facilities, including Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain,...