February 10, 2021

Early 2020 Outdoor Participation Insights From OIA

Forthcoming reports from Outdoor Foundation and Outdoor Industry Association to provide unprecedented insight Into trends in outdoor participation. SNEWS

February 10, 2021

Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing

The Warrior Watch Study observed the primary biometric signal - heart rate variability (HRV) - which is a key indicator of strain on a person’s nervous system, combined with information around reported symptoms associated with COVID-19. TechCrunch

February 8, 2021

Location matters when it comes to health: 2021’s healthiest and unhealthiest cities in America

To determine which areas prioritize residents’ well-being, WalletHub compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 44 key indicators of good health. Our data set ranges from the cost of a medical visit to fruit and vegetable consumption to COVID-19 cases. WalletHub

December 16, 2020

Americans exercised more in 2020, according to Strava

Strava reviewed data from more than 73 million users in 2020 for their year-end-report and found that despite working from home, social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions, the virtual community became stronger than ever. ESPN

December 14, 2020

Why genetics is a poor predictor of athletic talent

You've probably heard people say some athletes have "the right genes" for running, but it turns out that's not very accurate. Canadian Running

December 10, 2020

Exercise Blocks Pain, But Only For Believers

A new study explores the links between exercise and pain perception, and how easily they can be manipulated. Outside

December 2, 2020

11 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Help Counter the Effects of Sitting

Walking for at least 11 minutes a day could lessen the undesirable health consequences of sitting for hours and hours, according to a new study of the ways in which both inactivity and exercise influence how long we live. Findings reveal that those who were the most sedentary faced a...

November 27, 2020

How the Pandemic Has Changed Backcountry Safety

A study from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center indicated something counterintuitive: experience doesn't always correspond with safety. The new study suggests that when it comes to slides, the newbies won’t be the only problem this year - it’s experienced backcountry users - and COVID-19 might be one reason why. Outside

November 23, 2020

Into Not So Thin Air—How Global Warming Is Altering Oxygen Levels on Everest

A new study at iScience shows how oxygen levels change at Everest’s highest elevation depending on air pressure, and with warmer summers the air pressure will be higher, meaning more oxygen should be available near the summit. The increase in oxygen is expected to be “physiologically relevant” for climbers attempting...

November 17, 2020

New Equality Index to Gauge Outdoor Industry’s Engagement with LBGTQ+ Community

Manchester, VT, (November 17, 2020) – The path to a more inclusive outdoors starts here, starts now. Get Out And Trek (GOAT) announces an open call for outdoor industry organizations to participate in its LGBTQ+ Outdoor Equality Index™ (OEI). “We know LGBTQ+ people lack representation, access, safety, opportunity, and overall...

November 11, 2020

Snowsports Industries America Releases New 2019-2020 Participation Study

Park City, Utah (November 11, 2020) – Snowsports Industries America (SIA), in participation with the Physical Activity Council (PAC), releases their annual participation study report. The SIA Participation Study 2019-2020 is a comprehensive look at participant demographics in skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, touring and cumulatively across all winter sports. The...

November 10, 2020

Report confirms outdoor recreation is crucial to national and state economies

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its annual report that lays out the importance of the outdoor recreation economy in hard data. Find out about the results on SNEWS.

October 14, 2020

Renaming Offensive Route Names Is Popular, According to Survey

In collaboration with outdoor adventure experience site 57Hours, a recent SNEWS survey asked readers just one question: Have you ever encountered a climbing route name that you consider to be racist, sexist, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive? Find out what the results are from Adventure Online.

October 1, 2020

Can Neck Gaiters Really Be Just as Effective as Masks?

Researchers from the University of Georgia found that single-layer gaiters provided a 77% average reduction in respiratory droplets versus no face covering at all. Two-layer masks just edged them out at 81%. However, multi-layer gaiters were the big winners with a 96% reduction. Read more on Gear Patrol.

October 1, 2020

Runners Should Trust Thirst, New Study Says

Not only does your brain sense when you’re dehydrated, it monitors what you drink and eat and adjusts your thirst immediately. Runners should pay attention. Read more on Podium Runner.

October 1, 2020

Changing How You Breathe Could Change Your Life

Woodruff, Finsterwald Take the Top Step at the Inaugural Pikes Peak APEX in Colorado Springs - The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox was held last week on Sept. 24-27, where strict COVID-19 safety measures were in place to pull off one of the few mountain bike races to be...

August 26, 2020

Summer Camps Successfully Prevented and Mitigated COVID-19 Transmission, Says New CDC Study

Martinsville, IN (Aug 26, 2020) - Today the American Camp Association (ACA) celebrates the release of a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that identifies how four overnight summer camps in Maine were able to operate safely and successfully without the spread of COVID-19 this...

January 27, 2020

MAMMUT lays a basis on the way to Net Zero

The greenhouse gas reduction targets are one of the central pillars of Mammut's “WE CARE" sustainability strategy. The outdoor brand is a signatory of the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action and is thus committed to a 30% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 compared to the 2018 reference...