October 10, 2025

Independent Clinical Trial Confirms Safeback SBX Significantly Increases Avalanche Survival Time, Published in JAMA

BOLZANO, ITALY /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Safeback today announced that the results of an independent, double-blind clinical trial of its SBX avalanche survival system have been published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The study, led by Eurac Research’s Institute for Mountain Emergency Medicine, demonstrated that the SBX...

September 29, 2025

9 Interesting Stats From 210 Climbing Accidents Last Year

Nothing teaches you a lesson like making a mistake yourself. The next best thing, however, is reading about other climbers’ mistakes in Accidents in North American Climbing (ANAC), published annually by the American Alpine Club. Learning from the accidents of others is a valuable way to improve your systems, dial your safety practices,...

September 15, 2025

Rogue Waves: Scientists Finally Have an Explanation for How They Occur

Rogue waves, for most of sailing history, were thought to be a myth. It wasn’t until 1995 that one was actually recorded, but the science behind how they’re created has been relatively murky. But a new study recently published in Nature shines more light on the strange mechanics that lead to the birth of...

September 5, 2025

Survey: Glamping Demand Matches Tent Camping For First Time

Based on insights from more than 550 campers nationwide, the study shows that 29 percent of all respondents now select glamping as their first choice stay—an increase of five percentage points over 2024, and the first time this category equals the proportion who choose traditional tents. SGB MEDIA

August 31, 2025

Beet juice secretly helps older adults lower blood pressure in just two weeks

The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers at the University of Exeter conducted the study, published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, comparing responses between...

August 28, 2025

The Deadliest Canyon in the U.S. Is in This National Park—Here Are 3 Safety Tips, According to Experts

Certain parks are more dangerous than others, and Texas' Big Bend National Park is among the worst, coming in as the deadliest canyon in America, according to data compiled by tour company Antelope Canyon and shared with Travel + Leisure. TRAVEL + LEISURE

August 26, 2025

New Report Uncovers Workforce Challenges and Opportunities in Maine’s Outdoor Industry

PORTLAND, Maine (August 26, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/  – A new statewide survey of 100 Maine-based outdoor companies and organizations offers fresh insights into the state’s $3.4 billion outdoor recreation economy. In collaboration with Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) and the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, the 2025 Workforce Needs and Assessment...

August 25, 2025

Heatwaves are making people age faster, study suggests

Repeated exposure to heatwaves is accelerating ageing in people, according to a study. The impact is broadly comparable with the damage smoking, alcohol use, poor diet or limited exercise can have on health, the researchers said. Extreme temperatures are increasingly common owing to the climate crisis, potentially causing widespread and...

August 20, 2025

Yellowstone RV camping drops nearly 30% this summer

Yellowstone National Park remains one of the busiest parks in the country, but this summer brought a surprise for RVers. According to the National Park Service stats page, “Yellowstone National Park saw a decrease of nearly 30% in recreational vehicles compared to the same period last year in July.” The...

August 20, 2025

Outdoor Recreation Was More Popular Than Ever in 2024, Report Finds

Americans got out more—and more often—in 2024, according to a newly-released report from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), an industry trade association that specializes in outdoor research, advocacy and sustainability,  According to the group’s annual Outdoor Participation Trends Report, last year outdoor recreation participation grew by 3 percent despite signs of...