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 19, 2021
U.S. snowboarders out of World Cup event due to coronavirus
Kyle Mack, an Olympic silver medalist, and fellow snowboarder Lyon Farrell are out of this week’s Laax Open in Switzerland after testing positive for the coronavirus. Other unnamed U.S. snowboarders who traveled and shared accommodation with Mack and Farrell, though they have not tested positive, are also out of the...
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January 18, 2021
Here’s a Guy Skiing Down a Wave Mountain at Mavericks
Chuck Patterson is shown in this video from Powerlines Productions while riding one of the best waves of all time at Mavericks - the big-wave break in California that’s put on quite a show this winter. Adventure Journal
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January 16, 2021
Triumph and Tragedy on K2 as First Winter Ascent is Achieved
A team of Nepali climbers reached the summit of K2 during the winter for the very first time, bringing after years of struggle on the world’s second highest mountain. But the triumph was quickly diminished, as the Savage Mountain claimed the life of Spanish climber Sergi Mingote who fell while...
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January 11, 2021
The Climbers Attempting K2 this Winter
There are four main teams attempting K2, with a total of about 60 people in basecamp. Will 2021 be the year that the prized first winter ascent of K2 is made? Climbing
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January 4, 2021
Tokyo 2020 domestic sponsors agree to contract extensions for 2021
Although a poll finding that a majority of the Japanese public oppose holding the Games in 2021, organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced that all 68 domestic sponsors have agreed in principle to extend their contracts for the delayed event. SportsPro
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December 29, 2020
Native American Man Tased by Park Ranger Says He Was Off Trail to Maintain Social Distance
Darrell House, a Native American and Marine veteran, posted a video of the incident, which occurred while he was hiking at the Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico, on his Instagram page. Newsweek
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December 20, 2020
Writer and adventurer Roy Wallack dies after mountain biking accident
Wallack, a longtime contributor focusing on fitness and the outdoors to the Los Angeles Times, was an avid hiker, runner and cyclist who completed extreme challenges. Wallack was biking with friends on the Guadalasca Trail, when he crashed while riding down a steep trail and hit his head on a...
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December 14, 2020
2020 Billabong Pipe Masters suspended due to Covid-19 cases
The WSL has decided to suspend the Billabong Pipe Masters presented by Hydro Flask competition as a result of positive COVID-19 tests within the WSL staff, including WSL CEO Erik Logan. Surfer Today
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December 9, 2020
Rise in Shark Encounters Reminds Surfers of Unique, Terrifying Risk
Eight people have died after being bitten by sharks in Australia this year, while a shark attack yards from a contest site in Maui shut down the first pro surf contest of the new season. Adventure Journal online editor Justin Housman reminds us of the risk of venturing into what...
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December 4, 2020
The Great Spartan Games are here: Watch Episode 1 now
Despite the ups and downs of 2020, the Spartan Games are on. The lineup includes ultramarathoners, CrossFitters, swimmers, adventure racers, triathletes, and more competing for $100,000. Gear Junkie
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December 1, 2020
Parkour group urges IOC to reject its sport for 2024 Paris Olympics
Organizers of the sport of parkour urged the International Olympic Committee to reject adding the obstacle-course-style street-running event to the 2024 Paris Olympics because of a dispute with the governing body of gymnastics. The Parkour Earth group has for years opposed what it calls a "hostile takeover" of the sport...
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November 30, 2020
Tokyo 2020 delay set to cost organisers US$1.9bn
Organisers of the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are estimating that the event’s postponement will cost 200 billion yen (US$1.9 billion). Additional costs include expenses related to securing Games venues, equipment rental and storage fees, and expenditures on labour. SportsPro
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November 30, 2020
Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to host 18 test events
The postponed Tokyo Olympics local organizers announced a series of 18 test events, including swimming, gymnastics, diving and volleyball. The announcement is the latest in a campaign to convince a global audience, sponsors and the Japanese public that the Olympics and Paralympics will take place despite the COVID-19 pandemic. KSN
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November 26, 2020
WHO announces new physical activity guidelines
The World Health Organization announced their physical activity guidelines, taking aim at the inactivity caused by the global pandemic. WHO is recommending up to 300 minutes of activity a week in adults and 60 minutes a day for children and adolescents. Running Magazine
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November 9, 2020
Meet the Woman Teaching the Psychology of Survival
Wilderness pros are trained to deal with physical injuries, but what about the psychological trauma that can result while on an expedition, from fear and stress, or from watching someone die in a fall, an avalanche, or whitewater? Australian psychologist and mountaineer Kate Baecher created a training program to equip...
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November 9, 2020
Emily Harrington breaks El Cap record with historical climb
After years of effort, the 34-year-old became the first woman to free climb El Cap's Golden Gate route in less than 24 hours, and only the fourth woman to reach the top in under 24 hours. Read more and check out the battle scars on Outside.
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November 4, 2020
Watch These Kayakers Accidentally End Up In a Humpback Whale’s Mouth
When a group of kayakers went whale watching off Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo, California, they probably didn’t expect to nearly become real-life Jonahs. But that’s what happened, and the whole thing was caught on camera. Watch it on The Inertia.
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October 26, 2020
Everest Poll Shows Majority of Americans Consider Themselves Outdoors Fans
The study asked 2,000 Americans how they’ve coped with COVID-19 and what they are doing to stay active. How many of these activities have you done during the pandemic? Read more on SGBMedia.
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October 22, 2020
Colorado Closes National Forests, RMNP Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Danger
Nearly half a million public acres in Colorado remain closed to all recreation due to wildfire activity across the state. The East Troublesome Fire is the latest wreaking havoc on the range. Read more on GearJunkie.
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October 13, 2020
After a 7-Month Wait, This Tourist Got Machu Picchu All to Himself
Alejandro Neyra, Peru’s culture minister, said that Japanese tourist Jesse Katayama, who was stranded in Peru after a lockdown was declared, had been granted special access to the Machu Pichu heritage site in recognition of his patience. Read more on MSN.
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October 12, 2020
A Tech CEO Suing His Guide Could Change Everest Travel
In the fall of 2019, Garrett Madison canceled his expedition on the world's highest peak. Then one of his clients sued him for breach of contract. Read more on Outside.
