January 28, 2026

Switchback welcomes Sean Smith as Event Director

PORTLAND, Maine (January 28, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Diversified today announced the selection of Sean Smith as Switchback event director, tapping the experienced and collaborative leader to take the helm of the outdoor industry’s rising business and education gathering. Smith will be tasked with driving Switchback's continued growth, building on...

January 27, 2026

Vandalism Strikes Iconic Area of Yosemite National Park

Visitors to Yosemite National Park are once again calling out vandalism after graffiti appeared near one of the park’s most iconic waterfalls. Instagram user Ando Arakelyan posted on his Instagram story showing “Yeti” tags scrawled across a large boulder, a door, and an informational sign in the Bridalveil Fall area. The images...

January 27, 2026

Alpkit enters administration having “faced incredible challenges over the last three years”

Alpkit has entered administration after three difficult years, and is in talks with a new owner and investment partner in an attempt to secure the bicycle and outdoors brand’s future. In a letter sent to shareholders via the investment platform Crowdcube, Alpkit CEO and co-founder David Hanney writes: “It is...

January 27, 2026

Kari Traa Brings Winter Warmth to Cassiopeia with New In-Store Pop-Up and Community Film Night

BOULDER, Colo. (January 27, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/— Kari Traa, the women-focused Norwegian activewear brand known for performance baselayers and bold Scandinavian design, is now open at Cassiopeia with a new winter pop-up inside the Boulder-based cycling and community hub, offering an easy transition from bike season into winter adventures. With...

January 27, 2026

Media Showroom at Outdoor Market Alliance set for 8th successive event in Denver late February

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (January 27, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Across two days, Feb. 25 and 26, Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA), a hub for business in the outdoor industry located just west of Denver, will host its eighth successive OMA Media Show. The event offers an efficient, collaborative and social opportunity for...

January 27, 2026

City of Malden Launches “Outdoor Rx” Pilot Program for Massachusetts Residents and Individuals with Disabilities

MALDEN Mass., Jan. 27, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The City of Malden, in partnership with First Seed Sown and Molina Healthcare (“Molina”), announced the launch of The Great Malden Outdoors Rx, a first-in-the-nation pilot program that connects a city-owned asset, a state's OREC office, and health care for the well-being...

January 27, 2026

BearVault Applauds Boundary Waters Measures to Protect Bears and Visitors

Boulder, CO | January 27, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - After a successful year with fewer human-bear conflicts, the U.S. Forest Service has extended mandatory food storage rules in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) through 2031. The mandate requires all visitors to secure food, trash, and scented items by either...

January 26, 2026

YETI, Peloton, GoPro Join 1,000 Companies Suing U.S. Gov’t Over Tariffs

After a year of President Trump's increased tariffs on goods produced overseas, brands are now pursuing taking legal action and asking for refunds to recoup costs. More than 1,000 U.S. businesses, including prominent outdoor brands like YETI, Peloton, and GoPro, have filed lawsuits against the government over President Trump's tariffs...

January 26, 2026

RV Shipments Up 2.5% YOY in 2025

Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s December 2025 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 23,220 units, a 0.3% growth rate compared to the 23,153 units shipped in December 2024. For the 2025 year, RV shipments totaled 342,220 units, a 2.5% growth rate from...

January 26, 2026

Best Kingbull Commuter eBikes for Adults (2026)

January 26, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Electric bikes have become a practical solution for daily commuting, offering a balance of efficiency, comfort, and reliability that traditional bicycles and cars often struggle to match. Kingbull’s current lineup focuses on durability and power, but several models stand out as genuinely well-suited for...