Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Events
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about outdoor sports races and events including mountain biking, trail running, climbing, skiing and more? Scroll below to view all outdoor sports event news.
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April 21, 2024
Famed “Ride the Rockies” Race Canceled Due to Low Registration
Ride The Rockies, a Colorado cycle-touring institution that dates back decades, is on hold for 2024. Run each summer since 1986, more than 2,000 cyclists pedaled the roads of Colorado’s high country for one week in a route that changed from year to year. Organizers announced this summer’s edition—set to...
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April 17, 2024
Hawaii to Remove Infamous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Hiking Trail
Oahu’s Ha‘ikū Stairs, otherwise known as the “Stairway to Heaven” hiking trail, will be permanently removed over the next 6 months. State and local officials made the decision last week. The goal of the removal is to finally stop the flow of tourists hiking the trail. Officially closed for decades,...
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April 13, 2024
From London to Paris: Runners campaign for trail running in Olympics
Runners from across the UK have united in a trail run from London to Paris to campaign for the inclusion of trail running at future Olympic Games. Four athletes from running clubs around the nation took off on Thursday (April 11) as they take it in turns to run part...
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April 8, 2024
Push for Gender Equality Picking Up Steam in Male-Dominated Realm of Surf Judging
Behind the scenes of professional surfing, particularly up in the judging tower, the progress in gender equality has yet to catch up to the front-facing product. Surf judging has traditionally been – and largely still is – a man’s job. The Inertia
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March 22, 2024
2024 Barkley Marathons Results: Jasmin Paris First Ever Women’s Finisher, Most Finishers Ever
The 2024 Barkley Marathons has concluded outside of Wartburg, Tennessee, with a record-breaking five runners finishing this year’s edition and women’s history made as Jasmin Paris (U.K.) became the first woman to ever finish the event in a time of 59 hours, 58 minutes, and 21 seconds. In the men’s race, Ihor Verys (Ukraine, lives in...
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March 19, 2024
Nevada’s Capital Will Pay You $5,000 to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail
With the recent completion of the Capital to Tahoe Trail, Carson City is looking for two hikers to go from its core all the way to Canada for good money. Backpacker
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March 14, 2024
Nepal Passed New Rules for Climbing Everest. Not Everyone Is Happy.
It’s been a frustrating month for mountaineering guides who lead expeditions on Mount Everest. The laws governing climbers on the peak’s Nepali side have changed several times, leaving guides confused, anxious, and glued to the Internet awaiting future updates. Outside
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February 9, 2024
Mount Everest: Climbers will need to bring poo back to base camp
People climbing Mount Everest will now have to clear up their own poo and bring it back to base camp to be disposed of, authorities have said. The municipality, which covers most of the Everest region, has introduced the new rule as part of wider measures being implemented. Due to...
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February 9, 2024
‘Monumental Shift’: New Policy to Test Underweight Climbers for Eating Disorders Ahead of Olympics
Before climbers can win a gold medal in this year’s Olympic Games, they must prove they’re not dangerously underweight. New rules announced Wednesday will require climbers to undergo additional testing before competing in any international climbing event, including the 2024 Paris Olympics. The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) designed...
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January 18, 2024
Forbes: Campground Bookings See 500% Solar Eclipse Spike
On Monday, April 8, the rare sight of the sun’s corona around a new moon will be visible from a 115-mile-wide path stretching from Mexico to Atlantic Canada via parts of 15 U.S. states. Everyone else on the continent will see just a regular partial solar eclipse. Demand for campgrounds...
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January 18, 2024
John John Florence on the Impact of Protective Gear in Big Wave Surfing
JJF has plenty of experience when it comes to surfing large waves, which he brings to bear in the rest of the video outlining the leaps and bounds surfers and safety gear manufacturers have made. Though he may be biased (John John’s company, Florence Marine X, sells an impact suit),...
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January 16, 2024
Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold embarks on an epic quest of unclimbed walls in one of the most remote corners of Greenland, a country on the frontline of the climate crisis in the new three-part series ARCTIC ASCENT WITH ALEX HONNOLD. Joining Alex on his quest are world-class climbers Hazel Findlay and Mikey...
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January 12, 2024
It’s one of the world’s highest ski resorts. So where’s all the snow?
At this time of year, the slopes of Gulmarg are normally packed with snowboarders and skiers, all taking advantage of the fresh January powder that annually blankets the Himalayas. But as with many popular winter ski destinations right now, this resort town in Indian-administered Kashmir is facing a snow shortage...
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January 11, 2024
Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe leaves 1 skier dead and 1 hurt, sheriff says
One person has died and another person was injured in an avalanche at the Palisades Tahoe resort on Wednesday, according to authorities. The sheriff's office identified the man killed as 66-year-old Kenneth Kidd, who has residences in Point Reyes and Truckee-Tahoe. Four people were caught in the avalanche, including two...
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January 10, 2024
Could Drones Revolutionize the Future of Surf Judging?
The judging proposal sent by the ISA claims drones could be used as one angle, among others, that the judges could access to score waves. One drone blog caught wind of the ISA’s plan and posted an article that posed the question: “Can drones resolve 2024 Summer Olympics surfing controversy?”...
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January 4, 2024
Lottery System Now Open to Hike One of the Most Popular (and Deadly) Trails in the U.S.
The beauty and scenic views from the top of Angels Landing have made it one of the most sought after hikes in the U.S. But the crowds and steep terrain also make it one of the nation’s most deadly. Thus, to mitigate crowds and increase safety, Zion National Park is...
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January 2, 2024
Snoop Dogg to Report on 2024 Olympics for NBC Primetime Show: ‘I Will Be Bringing That Snoop Style’
NBCUniversal has announced that the iconic rapper Snoop Dog is joining its team to report on the Olympic Games this summer, and will be onsite to deliver “regular reports” on the Olympic Primetime Show beginning July 26. The announcement arrived during the New Year’s Eve Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota...
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December 31, 2023
10 National Parks That Require Early Reservations For 2024 Visits
As travelers are making plans to visit national parks, the park system readies itself to receive the influx of guests. For some of the most beautiful (and popular) national parks in the US, this means implementing early reservation and timed entry systems to control the flow of vehicles and people into...
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December 19, 2023
Yosemite National Park Brings Back Reservation System to Mitigate Overcrowding
If you were thinking about embarking on a spur-of-the-moment mountain getaway to Yosemite next summer, you might need to reconsider your plans. Yosemite National Park is reinstating a reservation system in 2024 to manage the millions of visitors that flock to the scenic California park. Visitors will have to reserve an entry...
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December 16, 2023
GoPro: Best of 2023
To wrap up another incredible chapter in the GoPro history books, they have put together a 3-minute highlight video of its family's best surf, ski, bike, climb, BASE, travel, + so many other unique experiences from this year. YouTube
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December 11, 2023
‘Everest From Above’: Stunning Drone Footage At the Roof of the World
Drones have revolutionized photography, and that’s rarely more evident than with videos of the outdoors. Case in point: YouTuber Sandro GH, a relative newcomer to the platform, uses his drone to incredible effect, showcasing the stunning beauty of mountains like K2. He’s also made videos about the controversial use of...
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December 4, 2023
National Parks announces fee-free entry days
As the New Year rolls toward us, many RVers are planning their 2024 outings. Here’s the list of 2024 National Parks free entry days. The cost to enter parks with entrance fees ranges from $10 to $35. The funds remain in the National Park Service. 80-100% stays in the park where collected....
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November 28, 2023
World First: Catalan Kayaker Achieves Historic 20-Meter Glacier Waterfall Descent
In a historic feat, Catalan adventurer and elite kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has conquered the world's highest glacier waterfall drop in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway. Aniol Serrasolses and his team embarked on a challenging expedition to the Svalbard archipelago, to one of the most remote places on earth, beginning with a...
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November 21, 2023
Campgrounds in Path of Totality Selling Out in Anticipation of April 2024 Solar Eclipse
Seven out of ten people who camp in the U.S. and Canada are planning to witness this spring’s anticipated celestial event dubbed the ‘Great North American Eclipse’ on a camping trip, and 18% have already booked their spots, according to Kampgrounds of America (KOA). The latest data from KOA reports...
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October 11, 2023
Alex Honnold Loses Yosemite Speed Record
Nick Ehman has soloed The Nose in 4 hours and 39 minutes, breaking Alex Honnold’s solo record of 5 hours and 50 minutes which was set a decade ago. gripped