March 17, 2026

New Bill Will Help Grand Canyon National Park Reopen After Historic Wildfire

The North Rim Restoration Act will allow Grand Canyon National Park to clear up red tape and speed up its recovery from last year's historically destructive Dragon Bravo Fire. The Grand Canyon is one of America’s most iconic natural landscapes, but it’s been struggling as of late. In 2025, its largest-ever...

March 16, 2026

Janji partners with dble collective to lead brand storytelling and PR

BOSTON (March 16, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Janji, the Boston-based performance running brand known for creating high-performance running apparel, today announced the appointment of dble collective as its public relations agency of record. Through the partnership, dble collective will lead strategic communications, media relations and brand storytelling for Janji as the...

March 13, 2026

OR and Surf Expo Parent Emerald Sees Q4 Boost From Acquisitions

Emerald Holding, Inc., the operator of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo, Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show, and other trade shows, saw sales expand 24.3 percent largely due to the acquisitions of Generis, This is Beyond and Insurtech Insights. Organic revenues were up 0.3 percent. Emerald posted a net loss in the...

March 13, 2026

The Trump Tariff Refund Process Just Got a Lot More Complex

Just when the market thought that the Trump Tariff story couldn’t get any more interesting, the White House, and any company that paid higher tariffs under the President’s Tariff Tiff last year, could face even bigger problems. This new twist is happening as companies seek refunds for the higher tariffs...

March 13, 2026

PAKA Launches Women’s Original Crew Sweater, Celebrating International Women’s Month

Boulder, Colorado (March 13, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - In celebration of International Women’s Month, PAKA, a sustainable apparel brand and innovator in alpaca-based clothing, is recognizing the women who power the brand with the launch of the Women’s Original Crew. The highly requested sweater was designed for women and inspired...

March 13, 2026

KEEN and Snow Peak debut first collaboration HYPERPORT H2

Portland, Oregon /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), maker of original hybrid footwear, and Snow Peak, the Japanese outdoor lifestyle brand known for its refined, high-quality gear, announce the launch of its first collaboration model: the KEEN HYPERPORT H2, available beginning March 13, 2026. KEEN and Snow Peak share a...

March 12, 2026

Town Hall Outdoor Co partners with Geartrade to launch ‘RePlay’ resale program for kids winter gear

MARCH 9, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Geartrade (www.geartrade.com), the award-winning online resale platform for used outdoor gear and apparel, is partnering with Town Hall Outdoor Co (www.townhallco.com) to launch RePlay, a full service recovery and resale program devoted to kids winter gear. RePlay will be accessible through the Town Hall...

March 12, 2026

57hours Hits Milestone of 2,000 Mountain Guides

BROOKLYN, NY — March 12, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - 57hours, the leading marketplace for outdoor adventure, announced today it has officially onboarded its 2,000th professional guide. This milestone establishes 57hours as the largest global platform connecting travelers with certified mountain professionals. Since its founding in 2021, the platform has grown...

March 12, 2026

Leave No Trace Selects 12 Sites Nationwide for Spotlights Community Conservation Initiative

Boulder, CO/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Leave No Trace has selected 12 locations nationwide for its 2026 Spotlight program, an initiative that protects natural areas by delivering direct assistance to local communities and land managers. As visitation continues to increase, Spotlights offer resources to protect the shared spaces we all cherish. Through multi-day, on-site...

March 11, 2026

REI to Reduce Pay for New Hires, Shrinks Certain Benefits for All Employees

REI Co-op plans to reduce its pay rates for future employees and scale back benefits for current employees to shore up profitability.  Union organizers issued statements claiming the moves come as REI had declared an impass on negotations on a collective bargaining agreement. In an internal memo sent out by REI...