May 26, 2026

Long lines, full parking lots and traffic jams: Yosemite’s no-reservation summer gets its first test

Yosemite is seeing long entrance lines, full parking lots, and heavy crowding as its first summer without a timed reservation system gets underway. Visitors arriving later in the morning are running into delays and congestion, especially around Yosemite Valley and other high-demand areas. The article says the change reflects a...

May 26, 2026

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announces education slate at upcoming Connect Show

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 26, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — With less than two weeks until the Connect retail buying show, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, unveiled its schedule of retailer-focused education sessions that will take place on Connect Education Day Sunday, June...

May 26, 2026

Spartan and U.S Navy Renew Landmark Partnership For 2026-2027 Season

United States (May 26, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Spartan, the world's leading endurance and obstacle course racing brand, today announced the renewal and expansion of its landmark partnership with the United States Navy for the 2026-2027 season. The collaboration continues to designate the Navy as Official Federal Government Services Partner...

May 25, 2026

Extreme weather forces multiple rescues at Romania’s Transylvania 100K

A 100‑kilometer trail‑running race in the Bucegi Mountains of Romania was hit by extreme weather that triggered multiple rescues and several serious incidents along the course. Organizers reported that participants were caught in conditions that rapidly turned dangerous, including heavy rain, cold temperatures, and difficult terrain that made self‑navigation and...

May 21, 2026

Norovirus Is Ravaging Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail

At least two dozen hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail have shown norovirus-like symptoms, and seven cases have been confirmed. The illnesses appear to be concentrated near Wrightwood, California, with a water cache in Swarthout Valley drawing attention as a possible source, though the exact origin is still unclear. The...

May 21, 2026

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announces 2026 Specialty Awards nominees

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, today announced its slate of nominees for the 2026 Grassroots Outdoor Specialty Awards. The awards recognize excellence across the Grassroots community, celebrating retailers, vendors, and industry...

May 20, 2026

The Running Event Signals Accelerated Industry Momentum Ahead of Landmark 20th Anniversary

PORTLAND, Maine (May 20, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Running Event (TRE), North America’s premier run specialty retail conference and trade show, today unveiled a first look at its growing 2026 exhibitor list. This milestone edition marks two decades of gathering the running industry and will take place December 1-3,...

May 19, 2026

Polish Mountaineer Skis Everest Without Oxygen, Just a Week After Doing the Same on Lhotse

Getting to the top of Everest is hard enough, but skiing down it is another thing altogether. However, Polish mountaineer Bartek Ziemski just did it without supplemental oxygen or guide support. Bartek is just the second person to ski down Everest without oxygen, the first being his countryman Andrzej Bargiel, who made...

May 18, 2026

Ride Further This Memorial Day: 5 Must-Do Routes for Kingbull Riders

May 18, 2026 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Memorial Day weekend is finally here — three glorious days to ditch the couch, load up a Kingbull, and explore somewhere you've been putting off all spring. Whether you're chasing coastal paths, mountain switchbacks, or lazy river trails with the family, we've mapped five...

May 14, 2026

Fall 2027 HEAD ski collection designed for women by women

BOULDER, Colo. (May 14, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Driving brand direction for 2027, premium winter sports equipment manufacturer, HEAD, hosted a two-day on-snow event with influential women from across the ski industry to answer one pivotal question: What do women actually want from the ski industry? Event feedback will shape...