Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Events
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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...
