November 3, 2025

Wiley X Supports Boot Campaign and Their ‘Boot Salute’ Event

Frisco, TX (November 3, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ -  Wiley X, a global leader in protective eyewear, is proud to support Boot Campaign and its annual Boot Salute event, a silent auction running November 1–11 that raises critical funds to improve the lives of veterans and service members through individualized care....

October 31, 2025

Popular Bay Area ultramarathon abruptly canceled

Ultramarathoners preparing to run 30 miles up and around Mount Tamalpais soon got a shock Friday when they learned that the event was cancelled due to the government shutdown. Many park service employees were put on furlough. The run included events at a range of lengths that runners typically spend...

October 31, 2025

First Annual Spooky Crit

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The first annual Spooky Crit is a Halloween-themed gravel criterium happening November 1, 2025 in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Spooky Crit is a first-of-its-kind race in Southern California – a thrilling, Halloween-inspired cycling event where speed meets gravel, costumes meet competition, and community meets a cause. The...

October 30, 2025

Chris Benchetler Announces Mountains of the Moon

Mammoth Lakes, CA (October 30, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — World-renowned artist, skier, and filmmaker Chris Benchetler unveils his most ambitious creative endeavor to date: Mountains of the Moon, a genre-defying transformative film and immersive art experience set to the iconic music of the Grateful Dead. Captured almost entirely at night...

October 29, 2025

How to Spot a Fake Summit Photo

The article details how Italian mountaineer Marco Confortola claimed in July 2025 to have summited all 14 of the world's mountains above 8,000 meters but faced accusations from fellow Italian climbers Simone Moro and Silvio Mondinelli that some of his summit photos were manipulated or stolen from other climbers. Specific...

October 29, 2025

Hiker Dies on Mount Whitney After Falling Off a Cliff in Winter Conditions

A hiker died on Mount Whitney, California’s tallest peak, on October 25 after toppling down the 99 Switchbacks section of the route and sliding over a cliff. The 99 Switchbacks is a 2.2-mile section of the route that gains 1,800 feet of elevation as it quickly zig zags upwards. Recent...

October 29, 2025

Craft Sportswear and Lucia Pizza Serve Up a Limited-Edition Kype Pro Model Ahead of the New York City Marathon

BORÅS, Sweden (October 29, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Just in time for the New York City Marathon, Craft Sportswear is serving up something fast and fresh with the limited-edition Craft x Lucia Kype Pro, a performance running shoe inspired by one of New York’s most iconic culinary staples. Designed in...

October 29, 2025

How to Spot a Fake Summit Photo

Recent allegations of phony summit images on the world’s highest peaks ignited a debate in the mountaineering community. We asked photography experts how to spot a hoax. Just before noon on July 20, 2025, an Italian mountaineer named Marco Confortola trudged to the summit of 26,509-foot Gasherbrum I in Pakistan....

October 28, 2025

Outdoor Industry Association Unveils 2026 Convening Roadmap, Revives Industry-Favorite Events, and Launches Virtual Town Hall

BOULDER, CO (October 28, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is proud to announce a dynamic lineup of events for the coming year, reaffirming its role as the strategic backbone of the outdoor industry. With the return of long-celebrated gatherings, bold new partnerships, and an emphasis on meaningful engagement,...

October 28, 2025

Switchback Spring Opens Call for Education and Releases Initial List of Confirmed Exhibitors

PORTLAND, Maine (October 28, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – This week, Switchback opened its call for educational speakers and released its initial list of confirmed exhibitors for Switchback Spring to be held June 16-18, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The program theme for next year's event is "Equipping the Outdoor Industry for...