March 26, 2026

MLFNOW! on MyOutdoorTV: MLF Bass Pro Tour Suzuki Marine Stage 4 at O.H. Ivie and Lake Brownwood Presented by Plano

DENVER (March 26, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Streaming live on MLFNOW! from O.H. Ivie and Lake Brownwood in Early, Texas, 51 of the best pro anglers are continuing the 2026 Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour (BPT) season with Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented by Plano, and it’s all...

March 25, 2026

Vail Resorts, Alterra Mountain hit with class action lawsuit over season pass prices

A federal antitrust class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of skiers and snowboarders nationwide, and two well-known ski resort operators are listed as the defendants. The lawsuit was filed against Vail Resorts, Inc. and Alterra Mountain Company, alleging the companies unfairly increased prices and used bundling tactics with their multi-mountain season passes. Vail Resorts’ season...

March 25, 2026

REI Union Votes to Boycott Anniversary Sale in Response to Benefits, Wage Cuts

After several years of struggling to turn a profit, REI Co-op will reduce benefits for its employees, as well as the starting pay for new hires. The retailer confirmed the news to GearJunkie after Bloomberg reported last week on an internal memo from REI’s CEO. Scaled-back benefits include slower accrual...

March 25, 2026

Travel Trailers Decline Drive RV Shipments Lower Year-Over-Year in February

RV Industry Association is reporting that its February 2026 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 29,206 units, an 11.1 percent year-over-year (y/y) decline compared to the 32,871 units shipped in February 2025. For the two-month year-to-date (YTD) period, shipments are reportedly down 10.9 percent...

March 24, 2026

Outdoor Execs Commit to Collaborate at OIA Rendezvous After 10-Year Hiatus

More than 80 executives and industry leaders gathered last week at the headquarters of VF Corp. in Denver, Colorado, for the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Rendezvous, marking the first time the event has been held in roughly a decade. The meeting brought together brands, retailers, and other stakeholders to discuss...

March 23, 2026

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Outdoor Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Yoon Kim of Outdoor Media Summit

Today we're speaking with Yoon Kim, founder of the Outdoor Media Summit (OMS), an annual event where the brightest minds in media and marketing gather to share secrets, forecast the future, and learn to make more money. OMS is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and Yoon pulls back the...

March 23, 2026

World Surf League’s Global Audience Reaches 80 Million in 2025

The World Surf League released viewership and engagement data for its 2025 season, reporting a global audience of 80 million individuals across linear and digital platforms. This marks a 39% increase from the prior year. Data provided by Nielsen showed fans generated 20.3 million watch hours throughout the season, a 19%...

March 20, 2026

A Perfect Pairing: Best Day Brewing Taps Backbone Media as Agency of Record

SAUSALITO, Calif. (March 20, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backbone, a marketing agency specializing in outdoor and active lifestyle brands, announces a new partnership with Best Day Brewing, the country’s fastest-growing non-alcoholic beer brand. Backbone will support the brand’s media strategy, working across public relations, community and creator management, and paid media channels....

March 19, 2026

Solo Brands Sales Tumble 35 Percent in Q4, Fall 30 Percent for the Year

Solo Brands, Inc. reported that sales tumbled 34.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 30.4 percent in the year due to steep declines in the flagship Solo Stove line. John Larson, president and CEO, told analysts he’s hopeful that a healthy reception to new fire pits and accessories will bring...

March 19, 2026

A Ban on PCT Hikers Touching the Mexican Border Wall Has Been Lifted

Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail will now be able to access the U.S. southern border in California. Traditionally, touching the border has been a part — either the beginning or the end — of a hiker’s monumental, 2,600-mile trek between Mexico and Canada. However, last month, the Department of the Interior, via...