November 8, 2021

Concerns over amounts of artificial snow required for Beijing 2022 at “most unsustainable” Games ever

Geographers have expressed concerns at the amounts of artificial snow that could be required for the Alpine events during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Data compiled by World Weather Online reports that in the period from January to March this year just two centimetres of snow fell at the National Alpine...

November 7, 2021

‘Nimblewill Nomad,’ 83, is the oldest to hike the Appalachian Trail

An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped. M.J. "Sunny" Eberhart strode into the record books Sunday as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Eberhart, known by the trail name Nimblewill Nomad, acknowledged that despite having tens of...

November 5, 2021

Controversy: Himalaya Climbers Raided Cache to Snag Tengkangpoche Ascent

Tom Livingstone and Matt Glenn claimed the first ascent of the north pillar of Tengkangpoche (21,283 ft.) in Nepal’s Khumbu Valley. But controversy surrounding a ‘stolen’ gear cache has tainted their ascent. GearJunkie

November 5, 2021

First All-Black American Expedition To Everest Set To Make History

Roughly 60 years after the first American expedition to the top of Everest, another group sets out to make history. This time, a group of Black athletes from across the country, led by mountaineer and former teacher Phil Henderson. The group, called Full Circle Everest, is expected to make their...

October 26, 2021

Dangerous Advice: Experts Debunk Viral ‘Change Your Voicemail’ Tip for Lost Hikers

A viral social media post suggests anyone lost outdoors while hiking or exploring should change their outgoing voicemail message to a distress call with their current location and situation. In short, the tip suggests that when you lose your way on a backcountry hike, for example, you can change your...

October 25, 2021

Lost Hiker Ignored Search-and-Rescue Calls Because Phone Said ‘Unknown’

A hiker, lost near Colorado’s highest peak, kept hitting the ‘decline’ button on calls from an unknown number. Answering the phone could have saved a lot of trouble for all parties involved. GearJunkie

October 23, 2021

Red Bull Short Circuit and Red Bull Bay Climb Join Forces For Two-Day Cycling Frenzy

San Francisco, Calif. - (October 23, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today marks the completion of two epic San Francisco Bay Area cycling events, Red Bull Short Circuit – the first-ever fixed-gear elimination race held on a go-kart track in the United States–and Red Bull Bay Climb, one of the steepest uphill urban...

October 12, 2021

KUIU Releases New Super Down Burner Parka For Extreme Cold Conditions

Dixon, CA (October. 12th 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - KUIU, the leading manufacturer of performance hunting gear, is excited to announce the addition of the Super Down Burner Parka to their growing line of outerwear. Designed with proprietary, state-of-the-art materials, the Super Down Burner Parka is KUIU’s solution for staying warm...

October 10, 2021

Miles into a Utah ultramarathon, ‘near whiteout’ conditions forced a rescue of more than 80 runners

Stray snowflakes lashed at participants of Saturday’s DC Peaks 50 race with winds of up to 40 miles per hour and erasing the path through the desolate terrain. 87 runners were caught and rescued from the rugged mountains of northern Utah and organizers of the ultramarathon called off the event....

October 7, 2021

World Obstacle achieves Observer Status of the Global Association of International Sports Federations

Lausanne, Switzerland: At the last GAISF Council meeting held on September 27, 2021, World Obstacle, FISO - Fédération Internationale de Sports d'Obstacles (FISO) was granted the Observer status, which allows it to attend the GAISF General Assembly, as well as to participate in international events hosted by GAISF, to be...