July 22, 2026

Garmin acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic, leading endurance and strength training platforms for athletes and coaches

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland (July 22, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it has acquired the TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic training platforms for athletes and coaches. The acquisition strengthens Garmin’s fitness ecosystem with customizable coaching experiences for endurance, strength and performance-focused athletes across every stage of their fitness journey....

July 21, 2026

Controversial Reservation Systems Come to State Parks Across the Nation

Reservation systems are becoming more common across federal and state public lands, but they remain controversial because some visitors feel they kill spontaneity and make outdoor trips harder to do on a whim. It frames the issue as a tradeoff between managing crowding and access on one side, and preserving...

July 21, 2026

Royal Robbins, Fjällräven Parent Reverses Course in Troubled Q2

Fenix Outdoor, the parent of Royal Robbins and Fjällräven, said its Q2 trend turned negative again after a stronger first quarter, with sales and profitability slipping back. The piece frames the quarter as a setback after earlier improvement, while noting that the company had seen some positive momentum in North...

July 21, 2026

Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Runners for Public Lands as Newest Coalition Member

Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Outdoor Alliance is thrilled to announce that Runners for Public Lands has joined the coalition as its newest member organization. Runners for Public Lands joins nine of the country’s most powerful organizations advocating for human-powered outdoor recreation and working together to protect...

July 21, 2026

Outdoor Sportsman Group Launches New “Hiking Guide” Video Series

DENVER (July 21, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Head for the backcountry with Outdoor Sportsman Group’s all-new "Hiking Guide” video series presented by Streamlight, and in cooperation with the GAME & FISH brand. Available now to watch exclusively on GAME & FISH, the GAME & FISH TV FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television)...

July 20, 2026

Thule’s Solid Q2 Hurt by FX Rate Impact, Iran War as Sales Inch Up 0.5 Percent

Thule delivered a solid Q2 with higher margins and better-than-expected adjusted profit, but reported sales were almost flat as currency headwinds and geopolitical impacts—including the Middle East conflict—offset underlying organic growth. The U.S. market remains weak but slightly positive, and management highlighted that growth is being driven by new product...

July 20, 2026

The Trump administration has approved the first AI data center to be built on federal public land

In June 2026, The Bureau of Land Management approved the Townsite Data Center project to construct, operate, and maintain a data center on 88.5 acres of public land in the vicinity of the existing Townsite Solar 1 project. The approval supports federal efforts to accelerate permitting for data center infrastructure...

July 17, 2026

Suunto adds richer maps, smarter training tools and a growing library of community-built Sports Apps

July 17, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Suunto is releasing new software updates across the Suunto app, Suunto Race 2 and Suunto Vertical 2, adding richer map context, more practical training tools and everyday improvements for athletes and explorers. It also marks the continued growth of Open SuuntoPlus™, where community-built Sports...

July 17, 2026

Brainguard Settles Patent Lawsuit With Mips For $3.2 Million

Brainguard Technologies is a leading designer of patented technology that enhances the safety of helmets, for sports, construction, military, and other uses.  Brainguard technology protects against injury from, not only direct impacts, but rotational forces as well – a major cause of brain injuries. Two years ago, Brainguard filed a lawsuit...

July 16, 2026

ThruDark Womenswear Grows with New, Summer Hiking, Capsule Collection

POOLE, England — (16 July, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - ThruDark is excited to launch its first significant foray into women’s outdoor clothing with a range of hiking t-shirts, trousers and leggings ready for summer and beyond. Whilst not the first women’s technical clothing that ThruDark has designed, the Oryon Women’s range...