January 5, 2026

Shimano North America Fishing, Inc., a division of Shimano North America Holding, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition

Charleston, SC (January 5, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Shimano North America Fishing, Inc. announces that longtime president Dave Pfeiffer will step down from his role on March 31, 2026, concluding an extraordinary 38-year career with the company. Pfeiffer will remain involved with Shimano North America Fishing, Inc., transitioning into a...

January 5, 2026

Free Fly Welcomes Pro Surfer Cam Richards to Ambassador Team

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (January 5, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Free Fly Apparel, the Charleston-based outdoor brand specializing in lightweight performance and lifestyle apparel made of viscose from bamboo, today, announced its latest athlete partnership with South Carolina-based professional surfer Cam Richards. Hailing from Garden City, South Carolina—where Richards’ family owns...

January 2, 2026

Birkenstock, Hoka, Salomon and More Footwear Companies Opening New Stores in 2026

As 2026 kicks off, there are no shortage of footwear retailers and brands that are heading into the new year with ambitious store expansion plans. From monobranded locations to sporting goods retailers, here are some of the store openings slated for 2026. WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY

January 1, 2026

Teacher & 30-Year Runner Launches “RachelRunsPA” to Coach the Overwhelmed “Real Life” Runner

LATROBE, PA (January 1, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — For three decades, Rachel Bankaci has been a runner. For years, she has been a full-time teacher. Now, she is combining those disciplines with the nationwide launch of RachelRunsPA Coaching, a digital service dedicated to helping runners chase big goals without sacrificing...

December 31, 2025

Mount Everest Climbers Will Soon Be Required to Pay a $4,000 ‘Clean-Up Fee’

A few years ago, Nepal made it a requirement for Everest summit hopefuls to pack their trash. Eighteen pounds of it, to be exact. It’s estimated that there are around 50 tons of trash littered all over the world’s highest peak, so climbers were required to take garbage back down the mountain — theirs...

December 26, 2025

On Strike: Iconic Ski Resort Closes Indefinitely Amid Labor Dispute

In a growing sign of the labor movement’s rise in the outdoor industry, a strike of the Telluride Ski Patrol has shut down Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado. The union’s workers voted to reject the resort owners’ most recent contract offer on Dec. 8. On Dec. 23, the union announced that...

December 24, 2025

Movemint Introduces Gift Cards Feature, Making Event Registration the Perfect Gift

San Francisco, CA (December 24, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Movemint, the modern platform transforming athletic events, is excited to announce the launch of Gift Cards, a new feature that enables athletes to give the gift of registration for endurance events on the platform. Gift Cards provide a flexible gifting solution...

December 23, 2025

OutdoorAdventures.pro Launches Third Annual Industry Survey

Charlotte, North Carolina /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - OutdoorAdventures.pro today announced the launch of its third annual Outdoor Adventure Industry Survey, an initiative designed to give outdoor service providers practical, real-world data to support better business decisions in a rapidly changing market. Now entering its third year, the survey has been expanded and...

December 22, 2025

A Kingbull Christmas: Ride Into the Holidays With Comfort, Freedom, and Adventure

December 22, 2025 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Christmas is a season defined by warmth, connection, and meaningful gifts—ones that last beyond the holidays themselves. As more people look for practical, experience-driven presents rather than short-lived items, electric bikes have emerged as a thoughtful choice for riders of all ages. This holiday...

December 22, 2025

Spartan Celebrates Standout 2025 Season With 1.45M Finishers as Endurance Racing Booms Globally

United States (December 22, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Spartan, the world's leading endurance and obstacle course racing brand, has officially concluded its 2025 season, marking a year of global growth, historic firsts, and the crowning of 12 new Elite World Champions - all while on their way to welcoming over...