December 9, 2022

Rossignol’s recyclable ski wins a “Best of What’s New” Award from Popular Science

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 9, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rossignol, the 115-year-old legacy brand and a leader in ski industry innovation, aims to upend industry standards once more with the launch of the world’s most recyclable ski, the Essential. Now available for purchase in limited quantities on Rossignol.com, the Essential has...

December 9, 2022

Unlicensed Guide Convicted Over Hiker’s Death on Buffalo National River

A Missouri man who led a 31-person hike on the Buffalo National River where one participant died in a fall will face criminal penalties for acting as an unpermitted guide, a federal judge ruled this week. Backpacker

December 9, 2022

Original Founder CB Vaughan Jr. is joining the Vertical Brands Team

Eatontown, NJ/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Charles Bird “CB” Vaughan Jr. was foremost known for his incredible abilities on skis. Skiing was a sport CB valued and enjoyed and in 1965, he sped down the mountain in Portillo, Chile at 106.89 mph, breaking the world record for the fastest human on skis. CB’s remarkable...

December 8, 2022

2-Minute Bursts of Movement Can Have Big Health Benefits

A new study confirms that you don’t have to do a hard workout to reap the longevity rewards of exercise. NYT (Paywall)

December 8, 2022

Former Hydro Flask CEO to Lead Puffin Drinkwear

Puffin Drinkwear, makers of personality-infused apparel for your drink to wear, announced that Scott Allan is being brought on as interim CEO starting immediately. Allan led Hydro Flask initially as President & CEO and following its acquisition by Helen of Troy, as SVP & Global GM. SES

December 8, 2022

Stio Announces First California Mountain Studio® Location in South Lake Tahoe

JACKSON, Wyo. (December 8, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is excited to open its first California storefront with the announcement of the brand’s newest Mountain Studio® location in South Lake Tahoe. The retail space will be Stio’s second store opening in 2023, and ninth...

December 8, 2022

Dakine Welcomes Pro Skier Kai Jones and Pro Snowboarder Emma Crosby to Athlete Team

LOS ANGELES (December 8, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Dakine, the trusted name in purpose-built gear for outdoor adventures, is stoked to welcome professional skier Kai Jones and professional snowboarder Emma Crosby to the brand’s stacked team rider roster. Jones skyrocketed to fame after a clip of him stomping a 35-foot cliff went...

December 8, 2022

A1 Announces Adventure Racing Global Expansion

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – After a highly successful Adventure Racing World Cup Final, True West in New Zealand, the Adventure 1 Series (A1) is excited to announce its continued global expansion, partnering with over 50 races in 20 countries across all continents in 2023. To mark the growth of the Adventure 1...

December 8, 2022

2022 Adventure 1 World Cup USA Kicks Off

Alabama, USA, December 8, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - With the conclusion of the A1 World Cup Final at the True West Adventure Race in New Zealand last weekend, ARGEORGIA and Oak Mountain State Park are set to receive top adventure racing teams for the start of the 2023 season at...

December 7, 2022

Burton Becomes First Snowboard Brand to Launch Online Rental Program

Burton officially announced its new online rental program – giving riders the choice of renting a full kit online and having their rental snowboards, boots, bindings and outerwear shipped to their destination anywhere in the continental US. Soft-launched in October on Burton.com, the industry-first program is powered on the backend by Arrive, the...