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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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...
