February 7, 2022

Life Time Announces Panels on Sustainable Business and Climate Change and E-Mobility Session at Sea Otter Classic Summit, April 5-7

MONTEREY, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), and the Sea Otter Classic today announced speakers and discussion leaders who will lead timely and relevant conversations on sustainable business, climate change and e-mobility at the upcoming Sea Otter Classic...

February 7, 2022

The Loneliest Mountaineer on Everest

The German climber Jost Kobusch is attempting to be the first to scale the world’s tallest mountain in winter alone without supplemental oxygen. There’s nobody else out there. NY Times (paywall)

February 1, 2022

Renowned Alpinist Korra Pesce Killed by Icefall on Cerro Torre, Patagonia

The 41-year-old Italian alpinist Corrado “Korra” Pesce has died in Patagonia while descending Cerro Torre’s north face. Pesce and his partner had completed a new route on Cerro Torre’s east and north face when a rime-ice mushroom collapsed on him. Climbing  

January 31, 2022

First All-Black Everest Expedition, ‘Full Circle,’ Prepares for Summit Bid

Of the over 4,000 people who have stood on the summit of Mt. Everest, only 10 have been Black. The Full Circle Expedition could double that number this spring. GearJunkie

January 27, 2022

Wild Rye Selected by Ladies AllRide as Official Apparel Partner for 2022 and Beyond

KETCHUM, Idaho (January 27, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Wild Rye, the apparel brand choice for women-identifying outdoor lovers, is excited to share that it has partnered with Ladies AllRide, the mountain bike skills camp series that brings women together to grow, learn and share the joys of mountain biking, as...

January 26, 2022

BUFF Athlete, Dahria Beatty, Headed To 2022 Winter Olympics

SANTA ROSA, California (January 26, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - BUFF®, creators of versatile performance head and neckwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, is proud to announce that Canadian Cross Country Skier and BUFF Athlete, Dahria Beatty, will be representing Canada in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China....

January 21, 2022

Ruffwear Turns Excess Material Into Limited Edition Meadow Stream Collection

BEND, OR (Jan. 19, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ruffwear, the leading manufacturer of performance dog gear built to enhance and inspire exploration for outdoor adventurers and their human companions, is excited to announce the debut of its limited-edition Meadow Stream product line. The new Meadow Steam series is made from...

January 21, 2022

A 57-Year-Old Man Survived a 4-Mile, 26-Hour Swim After Tonga’s Tsunami

Lisala Folau, a 57-year-old retired carpenter, spent more than a day floating alone at sea following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano on January 15. It’s a story as wild as it sounds. The Inertia

January 21, 2022

How Could a Trail Fit for a Toddler Be the Site of a Deadly Disaster?

According to the CAIC report of the incident, the slab of snow that killed Overseen, Nash, and Valerie was about 370 feet wide, ten feet deep, and 100 vertical feet long. It broke free from a snowfield on a slope that was between 35 and 38 degrees—that’s the pitch of an...

January 20, 2022

Big Bear Lake to Host Global Long-Distance Hiking Event Series as HIGHLANDER Expands to U.S.

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (January 20, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - A once sought-after destination during the California Gold Rush will now become a true gold mine for hikers who are ready to test their physical limits and live in perfect harmony with nature over several days. Big Bear Lake, the...

January 19, 2022

IOC branded “irresponsible” for using Beijing 2022 app researchers claims put users at risk

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been branded "irresponsible" for requiring participants to use an application devised to monitor the health of attendees at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing "with such glaring security vulnerabilities". Inside the Games

January 19, 2022

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort To Host Annual Kings and Queens Of Corbet’s

(TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – JAN. 19, 2022)  /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced today that it will once again play host to the annual Kings and Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational on Feb. 12-18. The event will be streamed live for free and in its...

January 18, 2022

Montane Becomes Title Sponsor of Grand Traverse Race Series

Boulder, CO (January 18th, 2022) – British outdoor clothing brand, Montane, is eager to announce their title sponsorship of Colorado’s legendary Grand Traverse endurance race series from Crested Butte to Aspen. A brand that has become synonymous with light, fast, highly functional gear, Montane aims to bring their mountain ethos...

January 18, 2022

North American Golden Trail National Series Announces 2022 Series

OGDEN, Utah (Jan. 18, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - After a successful first year, Salomon is pleased to announce the return of the North American Golden Trail National Series (GTNS) in 2022. The U.S.- and Canada-based series invites runners across North America to run any of the five races for a...

January 13, 2022

Helly Hansen Celebrates Ski Patrollers Worldwide on International Ski Patrol Day 2022

Seattle, WA (January 13, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - On February 10, 2022, Helly Hansen, the global ski and outdoor brand trusted by professionals, will take part in the first annual International Ski Patrol Day to recognize ski patrollers and their extraordinary work to keep resorts open, safe and fun for...

January 12, 2022

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Launches Channel on FUEL TV to Thrill Viewers with Winter Enthusiast Content Featuring SIA Members

Park City, Utah (January 12, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Viewers worldwide will soon enjoy eleven episodes of thrilling winter outdoor lifestyle content featuring SIA member brands. The new “Snowbound” series, the result of a new partnership between FUEL TV and SIA, will debut on January 14. Eleven episodes will run...

January 12, 2022

Mountain Lion Charges Hiker, Hiker Charges Lion, Hiker Wins

Wildlife experts typically encourage people not to run from or toward mountain lions, but do say that yelling and acting aggressively can scare them off.  Adventure Journal

January 11, 2022

Highest Altitude Fitness Class verified by Guinness World Records

Lausanne, Switzerland /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Guinness World Records has verified the World's Highest Fitness Class held prior to the ALTITUDE OCR World Championships, the World's Highest OCR, held September 19th, 2021, on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania as the new Highest Altitude Fitness Class World Record, at an elevation of 5,714m (18,746 ft) above...

January 10, 2022

Highest Altitude Obstacle Course Race verified by Guinness World Records

Lausanne, Switzerland /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Guinness World Records has verified the Altitude OCR World Championships, the World's Highest OCR, held September 12th to 21st, 2021 on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania as the Highest Altitude Obstacle Course Race World Record, achieving an elevation of 5,985m (19,731 ft) above sea level. The ALTITUDE...

January 6, 2022

Pinarello US Announces New Scuderia Roster for 2022

Solana Beach, CA. (1/6/22) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Following its bold move into the gravel sector in 2021, Pinarello, the storied Italian bicycle maker, announces the expansion of its Scuderia ambassador program for 2022. The Scuderia brings together athletes and community leaders from unique corners of the cycling and adventure sports sectors...

January 6, 2022

Bern Helmets and Mount Holly Beer Co. Release Bern Sesh, Limited Dry Hopped Lager

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (January 6, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Bern Helmets, respected internationally for its proprietary street-inspired helmets, for the slopes, biking, skateboarding, water sports, and commuting, today announced it is launching Bern Sesh on January 12, 2022, a limited Dry Hopped Lager in collaboration with Mount Holly Beer Co., a pilot...

January 6, 2022

Monuments Of Cycling Announce Largest Ever One-Day Gravel Prize Purse for Belgian Waffle Ride CA

San Diego, CA  - January 6, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Monuments of Cycling (MoC), a premier cycling events producer best known for its iconic Monument of Gravel, the Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), announced on Tuesday the prize purse for the BWR CA on April 30, 2022 will be the largest ever...

January 5, 2022

SCARPA Helps Forge a More Inclusive Path as Founding Partner of Inaugural All In Ice Festival

BOULDER, Colo. (January 5, 2021) – SCARPA, a leader in outdoor performance footwear, is proud to announce its founding support of the first-ever All In Ice Festival from January 7-9, 2022. SCARPA’s Athlete Mentorship Initiative lies at the heart of the festival’s creation, with 10 athletes on the official ice...

January 5, 2022

Outdoor Retailer Confirms January Show Still On, Masks Mandatory

In an open letter entitled ‘Looking forward to seeing you in Denver on Jan. 26,” Outdoor Retailer show organizers said they have no current plans to cancel Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2022 amid a surge in COVID-19 outbreaks tied to the omicron variant. Enhanced safety measures, including mandatory masks, are...

January 4, 2022

Athletic Brewing Company Partners With Alterra Mountain Company Kicking Off The 2021/22 Winter Season

Stratford, CT & San Diego, CA (January 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The leading non-alcoholic craft brewer and fastest growing brewery in the country, Athletic Brewing, is excited to announce its three-year partnership with Alterra Mountain Company, kicking off this 2021/22 winter season. Alterra Mountain Company, the parent company of...