January 6, 2026

La Sportiva Opens Salt Lake City Retail Location

BOULDER, Colo. (January 6, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — La Sportiva, maker of the world’s finest mountain gear, today announced the opening of its newest retail store in the United States. The new store is located at 368 West 600 South in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is slated to open...

January 6, 2026

Why Some People Put on More Muscle Than Others

I have a runner friend who claims he has to avoid doing too many push-ups, otherwise he starts to bulk up so much that it interferes with his running. It’s hard to understate how annoying I find this. I also have trouble believing it, to be honest, as someone who...

January 5, 2026

Slackline Suspected as Cause of Deadly Helicopter Crash in Arizona Canyon

In a potentially unprecedented accident,a helicopter crashed this weekend after flying into a slackline in Arizona, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board. On Jan. 2, emergency services received reports of a helicopter crash in Telegraph Canyon, a popular hiking and OHV area, according to a statement...

January 5, 2026

BOTE Expands Kayak Line with New Koda Aero

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (January 5, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — BOTE (https://www.boteboard.com), the industry leader in innovative paddle craft and water lifestyle gear, today announces the launch of the Koda Aero Inflatable Kayak, a sleek, stable sit-in kayak built for recreation and light exploration. Compact, lightweight, and quick to set up,...

January 5, 2026

Rossmönster Expands Dealer Network with Rogue Vehicle Company in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (January 5, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rossmönster, the Colorado-based builder of premium adventure trucks and vans, today announced a new dealer partnership with Rogue Vehicle Company (formerly Rogue Van Company), expanding Rossmönster’s footprint in Southern California and strengthening its growing national dealer network. Rossmönster designs and builds...

January 5, 2026

Shimano North America Fishing, Inc., a division of Shimano North America Holding, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition

Charleston, SC (January 5, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Shimano North America Fishing, Inc. announces that longtime president Dave Pfeiffer will step down from his role on March 31, 2026, concluding an extraordinary 38-year career with the company. Pfeiffer will remain involved with Shimano North America Fishing, Inc., transitioning into a...

January 5, 2026

Free Fly Welcomes Pro Surfer Cam Richards to Ambassador Team

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (January 5, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Free Fly Apparel, the Charleston-based outdoor brand specializing in lightweight performance and lifestyle apparel made of viscose from bamboo, today, announced its latest athlete partnership with South Carolina-based professional surfer Cam Richards. Hailing from Garden City, South Carolina—where Richards’ family owns...

January 5, 2026

Stay on top of nutrition goals in Garmin Connect

OLATHE, Kan. (January 5, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is making it easier for users to track their food intake with the addition of nutrition tracking in Garmin Connect™. This feature is the latest of several exciting enhancements for those with a Garmin Connect+ plan, letting users track...

January 5, 2026

SpotOn GPS Fence launches the Nova Edition: A GPS fence offering 100% reliability

NEW HAMPSHIRE (January 5, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – For dog owners, reliable containment solutions have often come with difficult tradeoffs between costly fence installation or the lack of flexibility in alternative fence solutions. SpotOn GPS Fence, the original GPS Fence solution for dogs, has changed that for nearly a decade, giving...

January 2, 2026

Birkenstock, Hoka, Salomon and More Footwear Companies Opening New Stores in 2026

As 2026 kicks off, there are no shortage of footwear retailers and brands that are heading into the new year with ambitious store expansion plans. From monobranded locations to sporting goods retailers, here are some of the store openings slated for 2026. WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY