June 16, 2025

Founded Outdoors and REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures release early findings from 2025 Outdoor Small Business Benchmarking Study

June 16, 2025 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Founded Outdoors and REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures this week released key findings from their upcoming 2025 Outdoor Small Business Benchmarking Study. The free executive summary (LINK) provides an in-depth look at the complex challenges and emerging opportunities facing outdoor industry companies with under...

June 6, 2025

How Hiking Can Help Relieve Upper and Lower Back Pain

If your back is throbbing, you probably won’t feel like doing much of anything, let alone hitting the trails. However, going for a hike during your recovery period and beyond can help accelerate the healing process. Outside

June 4, 2025

Your Apple Watch Might Not Be as Accurate as You Think, New Study Finds

The meta-analysis findings show that the Apple Watch accurately measures your heart rate and step count. However, you shouldn't rely on the energy expenditure metric. CNET

June 4, 2025

Merino Wool Proven to Have Superior Thermoregulation Advantage for Athletes, Backed by Breakthrough Research

The pivotal role textiles play in determining thermal comfort during sport has been highlighted, with wool outperforming others where it matters most. Showcasing a moisture buffering capability superior to major fibre types and 96% better than polyester, Merino’s unique ability to maintain a more stable next-to-skin microclimate is clear. Backed...

June 4, 2025

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Drops Fresh Data on Winter Sports Participation

Park City, UTAH (June 4, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the leading trade association for the winter sports industry, released two major winter sports participation reports today. The first – “24-25 Season Participation Preview” – offers an early look at topline wintersports’ participation and engagement across alpine...

May 20, 2025

Surfrider Releases List of Top 10 U.S. Beach’s With Highest Bacteria Levels

The Surfrider Foundation released its 2024 Clean Water Report Tuesday and revealed the results of more than 10,000 water sample tests from over 600 U.S. beaches in the past year. The annual report is the culmination of work by Surfrider’s Blue Water Task Force and is used to raise awareness...

May 20, 2025

Pickleball courts are the top amenity campgrounds added in 2024

May 20, 2025 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the only camping app that has it all — state and national park campgrounds, RV parks, glamping, and free campsites, along with millions of user-generated campground reviews — has found that pickleball courts were the top amenity added by private campgrounds in 2024....

May 8, 2025

National Survey Will Gauge the Impact of Budget Cuts on Summer Recreation

May 8, 2025 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — As Americans and visiting foreign travelers prepare for summer adventures in the U.S. there’s widespread speculation outdoor recreation may look a little different this year. Several U.S. public land agencies are experiencing budget cuts and staffing reductions—changes that could directly impact trail conditions, access,...

May 7, 2025

Olympian and Pro Cycling Legend Dave Zabriskie Launches Cognitive Protocol: A Revolutionary Solution for Brain Health

BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Dave Zabriskie, renowned former World Tour professional cyclist, Olympian, and the first American to win stages in all three Grand Tours—the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and Giro d’Italia—announced today the launch of Cognitive Protocol, a groundbreaking initiative focused on concussion recovery and...

May 6, 2025

Okra, fenugreek extracts remove most microplastics from water

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these sticky natural polymers to clean up water. Now, they report that okra and/or fenugreek extracts attracted and removed up to 90%...