April 6, 2022

Over Half of U.S. Waters Are Too Polluted to Swim or Fish

Earlier today, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling on a case brought before under the “shadow docket” — essentially a case decided quickly, without the usual arguments before the court — that peeled back important parts of the Clean Water Act, essentially granting heavy industry a major victory. The...

April 6, 2022

Mountain Hardwear Releases New Trail-Focused Apparel and Jackets

Richmond, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers and athletes, has introduced the new Trail Sender™ collection and the Kor Airshell™ series, an evolution of its popular Kor collection. Building upon the success of its PCT and JMT backpacking packs last...

April 5, 2022

New Forest Service E-Bike Ruling: Potential Access to Non-Motorized Trails

The directive provides more explicit e-bike guidance but also floats the possibility of granting e-bike access to traditionally motor-free trails on a case-by-case basis. Regional authorities, environmental analysis, and public input will all be necessary to determine whether expanded eMTB access is desirable at the local level. Gear Junkie

April 4, 2022

Kitsbow Announces 2022 Ambassador Team

Old Fort, N.C. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Kitsbow Cycling Apparel announces its 2022 Kitsbow Ambassador Team, comprising a diverse group of 29 women and 30 men who were selected because of their passions for cycling, involvement in their local communities, and their work to get more people on bikes. Kitsbow’s 2022...

April 4, 2022

Snowsports Industries of America Focuses on Tangible Climate Change Action with ClimateUnited Month

Park City, Utah (April 4, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Snowsports Industries of America (SIA) is pleased to announce the first ever ClimateUnited Month, April 2022. This entire month will be dedicated to reinforcing SIA’s commitment to uniting and mobilizing the winter outdoor industry to take action against climate change through educational sessions, industry...

April 4, 2022

The Futurist Project Acquires Leadership Lab; Opens Registration

(April 4, 2022, Denver, Colorado)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –The outdoor industry’s newest leadership learning house, The Futurist Project, has acquired Leadership Lab. Founded in 2021, Leadership Lab is a  virtual three month program for individuals just breaking into their careers  in the outdoor industry as well as those who currently hold entry level...

April 4, 2022

29,148.70 Pounds of Trash and Counting

Two Harbors, MN — April 4, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – New crew, same mission. Since 2017, the Granite Gear Grounds Keepers have removed almost 30,000 pounds of trash from our trails, beaches, parks, waterways, and public lands. The majority of that is micro trash, including bar wrappers, bottle lids, and toilet...

April 4, 2022

Cotopaxi Releases 2021 Impact Report

Salt Lake City, UT. (April 4, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – B Corp and mission-driven brand Cotopaxi, today released its annual Global Reporting Initiative core Impact Report. The report aims to provide a balanced and comprehensive assessment of the brand’s approach to sustainability topics such as supply chain management, diversity, equity, and inclusion,...

April 4, 2022

Nester Hosiery elevates Anderson to VP of Finance

Mt. Airy, NC, (April 4, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nester Hosiery, a leading U.S. manufacturer of performance merino wool socks and parent company of the Farm to Feet sock brand, has promoted Donna Anderson to Vice President of Finance. “Donna has skillfully guided us through the challenges posed by the pandemic and helped...

April 4, 2022

Solo Stove Names Purple Orange Digital Communications as PR Agency of Record

Grapevine, TX  (April 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Solo Stove, designers of beautiful, easy-to-use fire pits and camp stoves, announced Purple Orange Digital Communications as the company’s new Public Relations Agency of Record. Purple Orange agency, based out of Jackson Hole, WY, will oversee all media communications for the brand,...