April 14, 2026

Schwan–STABILO Outdoor, USA Marks New Growth with Key Hires, Names Tom Mason Interim General Manager

BOULDER, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Schwan-STABILO Outdoor, USA, the parent company of deuter and ORTOVOX, today announced the appointment of Tom Mason as interim general manager, effective immediately. Mason succeeds Jonathan Degenhardt after seven years of leadership. Additionally, Olivia Mayhew has been appointed sales manager for deuter USA and April Sawyer...

April 13, 2026

Outdoor Research Announces President Roger Barton is Departing

Outdoor Research announced President Roger Barton will leave the Seattle-based company after eight years of service. “Roger came to Outdoor Research at a pivotal moment and helped shape the brand into what it is today, instilling not only operational excellence but also serving as a strong steward of the brand,”...

April 13, 2026

Outdoor Alliance, outdoor recreation community advocate for adequate public lands funding

Washington, D.C. (April 13, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor recreation is growing rapidly on U.S. public lands, and in order to maintain the benefits for local economies, adequate funding from the U.S. Congress is needed. A letter, sent to Congress last week by Outdoor Alliance and more than 70 organizations...

April 10, 2026

Pioneering Mountaineer and Former REI CEO Jim Whittaker Dies at 97

Jim Whittaker, who in 1963 became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 97. His death was confirmed by his family, including his son Leif Whittaker, who shared a statement with NPR. Along with his world-famous outdoor pursuits, Whittaker...

April 9, 2026

The Future of Bike Retail Has a Trade-In Built In: Cycle Limited Expands Partnership Program with Lightweight

BOCA RATON, FL, April 9, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Cycle Limited, the online retailer specializing in certified pre-owned bicycles, today announced a new partnership with Lightweight, German manufacturer of premium carbon wheels and components, expanding its nationwide Trade-Up program. Over the past five years, Cycle Limited has seen tremendous growth...

April 9, 2026

Oberalp Bolsters Marketing Team with Two Strategic Hires

Boulder, CO (April 9, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Oberalp North America announced today that it has added Laurel Walker and Alex Pasmann to its North American marketing team. Walker joins Oberalp as Marketing Manager, bringing over a decade of experience across the outdoor and running industries. Pasmann steps in as...

April 9, 2026

Sweet Protection Unveils the All-New Tucker III 2Vi® Mips Helmet

Broomfield, Colorado (April 9, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Engineered for speed and designed to take the lead, the Tucker III 2Vi® Mips is Sweet Protection’s most advanced aero road helmet to date, developed and proven at the highest level of WorldTour racing. Shaped by close collaboration with Uno-X Mobility Cycling and...

April 8, 2026

Mining Company Plans to Drill Within 100 Feet of Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park attracts millions of visitors each year, and its striking desert landscape is home to many rare species. And the park may soon have a new neighbor: a rare earth mine. Last month, the Australian company Dateline Resources began exploring land next to the park for a potential...

April 8, 2026

L’ART and Salomon Return with a New Chapter of Speed and Style

April 8, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - L’ART and Salomon return with their third collaboration, continuing a partnership shaped by a shared obsession with speed. Founded in 2017, L’ART is the lifestyle expression of a creative universe originally born through the cult Parisian garage L’Art de L’Automobile. Blending automotive engineering, design...

April 8, 2026

Nester Welcomes Darren Glassman as General Manager of Pistil Designs

Mount Airy, NC – April 8, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Nester announced today the appointment of Darren Glassman as General Manager of Pistil Designs, the active outdoor lifestyle accessories brand headquartered in Hood River, Oregon. On April 15th, Glassman will officially rejoin the Pistil Designs team alongside his former business...