May 16, 2023

The Dyrt Announces the 2023 Best Places to Camp Regional Awards

PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has announced the 2023 Best Places To Camp Regional Awards based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers. These destinations are among the most highly rated, celebrated and...

May 16, 2023

Orvis Appoints Carla Feely Chief Product Officer

MANCHESTER, Vt. (May 16, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Orvis, the family-owned-and-operated outdoor lifestyle retailer and leader in fly-fishing and wingshooting gear, dog products and apparel, announces today that Carla Feely has been named chief product officer. In this role, Feely will oversee the next chapter of Orvis’s commitment to product...

May 16, 2023

HitchFire Reveals First Ever Hitch Mounted Cook Station

May 16, 2023 (Santa Cruz, CA) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - HitchFire, the leading provider of hitch mounted portable grills and accessories, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest product, the Cook Station. Designed to revolutionize the way outdoor enthusiasts prepare their meals, this cutting-edge cooking system offers convenience, versatility,...

May 16, 2023

Big Agnes Grows Sales Team with Key Hires for the Northeast Territory

Steamboat Springs, Colo. (May 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Agnes, the Steamboat-Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, today announced the hiring of Round Pond Sales Group, led by Kyle Rohne and Ian Wauchope, to represent Big Agnes in the Northeast territory. With the addition of the new sales group, Big Agnes will be better...

May 16, 2023

National Park Trust and American Academy of Pediatrics Join Effort to Encourage Families to Plan Park Visits

Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Thirteen years ago, National Park Trust launched Kids to Parks Day. Held annually on the third Saturday in May, this year’s national day of outdoor park play and recreation will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023. For 2023, National Park Trust is teaming up...

May 16, 2023

Peak Design Launches Low-Profile Hand Strap for Mirrorless Photographers

SAN FRANCISCO (May 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Peak Design, the worldwide leader in camera carry solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of Micro Clutch: A minimalist hand strap specifically designed to meet the needs of mirrorless photographers. Micro Clutch will be launched as part of Peak Design’s celebratory 11th Kickstarter...

May 16, 2023

American Hiking Society and Moosejaw Announce Grant Recipients for 2023 National Trails Day® Micro-Grant Program

Silver Spring, MD/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – American Hiking Society, with support from Moosejaw, is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 National Trails Day® micro-grant program. The grant is designed to reduce barriers for underrepresented communities to participate in meaningful events in celebration of the 31st annual American Hiking Society’s National Trails...

May 15, 2023

RV explosion during tour at dealership sends 3 people to hospital, Texas cops say

Three people are hospitalized after an explosion happened in an RV being shown at a dealership in Texas, according to police. Officers with the Wharton Police Department responded to a 911 call about a “gas leak” at about 4:30 p.m. May 14, the department said in a news release. Investigators...

May 15, 2023

Suunto Announces Partnership with Ogden Marathon and Ragnar Races

HELSINKI (May 15, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Suunto, known for their high-end navigation products featuring some of the world’s highest-performing GPS-watches and pinpoint accurate compasses, officially announces their partnership with the Ogden Marathon/Goal Foundation and Ragnar races. The company is thrilled to be taking a big leap into the running world this spring....

May 15, 2023

There’s a Report of Stolen Climbing Gear on Mount Everest

On Thursday, May 12, New Zealand climber Guy Cotter of expedition company Adventure Consultants wrote on Facebook that valuable climbing gear belonging to him had gone missing at Camp IV, which is located at approximately 26,000 feet on the South Col of Mount Everest. According to Cotter's post, a cache...