Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Business
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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...
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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...
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January 23, 2026
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness. FBI Director Kash Patel said the capture of Wedding, 44, resulted from a...
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January 22, 2026
Patagonia Sues Drag Queen Activist ‘Pattie Gonia’ for Trademark Infringement
Patagonia, the outdoor apparel brand, has sued drag queen activist Wyn Wiley, known as Pattie Gonia, for trademark infringement over merchandise sales using the "Pattie Gonia" name. The lawsuit stems from Wiley's violation of a 2022 agreement limiting such branding, followed by sales on PattieGoniaMerch.com and a trademark application by...
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January 22, 2026
Kokatat Acquired by The Wing Group
The Wing Group, owner of marine and outdoor brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, FabTek, Henshaw, and Patten, has acquired Kokatat, the manufacturer of paddle sports apparel and equipment headquartered in Arcata, California. The acquisition is said to be rooted in a long-standing relationship and shared values between the organizations....
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January 20, 2026
Hiking Permits Could Be Coming to Southern California’s Mount Baldy
After the deaths of three hikers on the slopes of Mount Baldy, calls are growing to regulate use of the popular Southern California mountain. The San Bernardino County Sheriff and the father of one of the deceased hikers have urged the federal agency that manages the land – Angeles National...
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January 15, 2026
Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Unionization Effort Fails
The owners of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort can breathe a sigh of relief. On January 8, the resort’s ski patrollers held a vote to decide whether to unionize, with the “nays” ultimately winning out. Jackson Hole Ski Patrol announced the decision Friday on Instagram. “After a vote, we have chosen as a team...
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January 15, 2026
Bode Miller Announces Return of Embattled ‘Peak Ski’ Brand
After the company collapsed earlier this year, Bode Miller just announced that he is relaunching Peak Ski Company — and his past athletes and contractors aren't stoked. Bode Miller’s Peak Ski Company is back, after temporarily shuttering amid a storm of controversy, lawsuits, and industry outcry.The company’s website went dark in...
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January 15, 2026
Vail Resorts Reports 20% Skier Visit Decline Due to Lack of Snow in the West
Vail Resorts released its early ski season metrics for the period ending Jan. 4, 2026, revealing a significant impact from unfavorable weather conditions across its North American resorts and a significant decrease in visitation and revenue compared to the same period in the previous year. Season-to-date total skier visits were down...
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January 11, 2026
NPS Powerless As Drugs And Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found In Top National Park’s Water
Federally protected lands are supposed to be largely safe from human-caused pollution, but Grand Canyon National Park is at great risk of contamination, as scientists have found carcinogenic "forever chemicals" and pharmaceutical drugs. While it's fixable, the National Park Service might have a hard time amid budget and staffing cuts....
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