July 8, 2022

Seeking Major Growth, REI Adventures Is Renamed ‘REI Experiences’

The travel division of Recreational Equipment Inc. is changing its name from REI Adventures to REI Experiences because it wants to grow to three million clients a year and it fears people will be intimidated and scared off by the word “adventure.” Adventure Journal

July 7, 2022

Canada Is Giving Away Thousands of Year-long Park Passes to Americans — How to Snag One

Visitors to America's northern neighbor can enter to win one of 4,000 year-long Parks Canada Discovery passes as part of the new Canada ℞efresh Program. The annual passes, which are valued at $113 each, covers admission to more than 80 destinations across the country from Glacier National Park in British Columbia to Banff National Park and Jasper...

July 7, 2022

Velocio Launches 2022 UNITY Jersey to Benefit Ukrainian Refugee Efforts & Humanitarian Aid

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Velocio Apparel revealed their 2022 UNITY Jersey design and corresponding charities today with this year’s campaign supporting Ukrainian refugee efforts and humanitarian aid. Founded in 2017 with the goal to “Make a difference at least in some small way,” Velocio’s UNITY project develops a new jersey annually that speaks...

July 7, 2022

‘Van Life’ Goes Electric as RV Makers Race to Lure Millennials

A few weeks ago, at an RV industry showcase in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, I test drove an electric motorhome — a concept vehicle made by Winnebago Industries Inc. as it works on developing a commercial e-RV. More like a shuttle van with sleeping accommodations than a traditional motorhome, the...

July 7, 2022

Apple set to unveil ‘rugged’ Watch in push to win over extreme sports athletes

Apple is expected to unveil a rugged version of its smartwatch that feature its biggest display so far and is aimed at extreme sports athletes, according to a report. The coming Watch Series 8 is said to have a version that has a tougher steel casing, bigger battery and a...

July 7, 2022

deuter Introduces Summer 2023 Alpine and Hike Collection, Debuts First Series of Waterproof Backpacks

LONGMONT, Colo. (July 7, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – deuter, the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment, adds to its alpine and hike backpack assortment for Summer 2023, delivering innovative, reliable and sustainably produced outdoor goods. The new collection consists of the all-new Vertrail and Durascent for the high alpine, the redesigned...

July 7, 2022

Hoo-rag Is Back for the 2022 OCR World Championships

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Vermont’s beautiful-but-brutal Stratton Mountain is literally an uphill battle for competitors at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships, known for its rigorous terrain and extraordinary obstacles. Because it is essential that athletes keep cool and dry while navigating the course, Adventurey is proud to announce that it will...

July 7, 2022

Superfeet Names New Chief Operating Officer, Dan Spitzer

FERNDALE, Wash. (July 7, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Superfeet, the global insole industry leader, appoints new chief operating officer, Dan Spitzer, to lead the brand’s domestic and international strategic operations and growth. With over 30 years of experience optimizing operations, enhancing margins and accelerating revenue growth for large multinational companies, Spitzer will work...

July 7, 2022

Royal Robbins Ramps Up Marketing Team in Colorado

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (July 7, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Royal Robbins, the outdoor lifestyle apparel brand born in Yosemite and designer of versatile trail to table clothing since 1968, announces Gareth Martins as the brand’s new Director of Marketing to lead the overall strategy and marketing operations for all of Royal Robbins in...

July 7, 2022

deuter Introduces First Bikepacking Collections, Refreshes Mountain Bike Fan Favorites

LONGMONT, Colo. (July 7, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – deuter, the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment, adds to its alpine and hike backpack assortment for Summer 2023, delivering innovative, reliable and sustainably produced outdoor goods. The new collection consists of the all-new Vertrail and Durascent for the high alpine, the redesigned...