January 24, 2023

Strava will add high-res 3D maps for outdoor activities

Strava routes are about to get three-dimensional. The popular fitness social network announced today that it’s acquired Fatmap, a mobile app known for its 3D maps for outdoor sports like hiking, trail running, skiing, and mountain biking. The Verge

January 24, 2023

Rumpl Kicks Off New Year with Strategic Leadership Growth

PORTLAND, Ore. (Jan. 24, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rumpl, the category leader in premium outdoor blankets, announces the hiring of Kris Fry as Creative Director and internally promotes three team members, elevating AshLee Anderson to Director of Marketing, Michael Archer to Director of Global Operations and Emily Darby to Director...

January 24, 2023

Heidi Muller Leads a Buy Out of the Adventure Racing World Series

23/01/2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Adventure Racing World Series is under new ownership after the company was purchased from Geocentric Outdoors (Australia) by a consortium of investors lead by current CEO, Heidi Muller. Muller has been CEO for the past year, and in full operational charge of the global adventure...

January 23, 2023

Coleman, Marmot Parent Cutting 13 Percent Of Corporate Headcount

Newell Brands will lay off 13 percent of its corporate workforce in a major restructuring move. Newell is also consolidating its five operating segments into three operating segments. Jim Pisani continues as CEO of the Outdoor & Recreation segment. The restructuring and savings initiative, Project Phoenix, aims to strengthen the...

January 23, 2023

Snowsports Industries America Partners with Surf Industry Members Association to Jumpstart Sustainability and Climate Action with Series of Sustainability Sessions

PARK CITY, UT (January 23, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Snowsports Industries America (SIA) and the Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA) announced today a partnership to address sustainability and climate action in the action sports industry. The upcoming sustainability sessions look to provide SIA and SIMA members with crucial educational programming to...

January 20, 2023

High Fives Foundation Announces Eleven New Members to Board of Directors

TRUCKEE, California (January 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - High Fives Foundation, the leading adaptive sports and injury prevention nonprofit has appointed eleven new members to its board of directors, including a new board president, Susan Stone. The foundation has also appointed Jamison Blair (Lake Tahoe Realty), Courtney Laggner (Darn Tough Vermont),...

January 20, 2023

Shimano Expands Lineup and Introduces Two New Series of High-Quality Reels

January 20, 2023 - Charleston, SC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Shimano North America Fishing, a legendary innovator in the fishing tackle industry, is proud to announce new additions to its deep lineup of quality reels. These three new offerings will provide extensive value to a wide spectrum of anglers from saltwater...

January 19, 2023

The Pro Trail Runners Association: Trail Running’s First Union

As the sport grows, professional athletes are banding together to create a group that can lead the way on issues like doping, contract clarity, and race schedules. Here’s what it means for the future of the sport. Trailrunner

January 18, 2023

Vail Resorts Sees Early Season North American Skier Visits Up 12.5 Percent

The reported ski season metrics are for the company’s North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including the results of Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain in both periods and excluded the results of the Australian ski areas and Andermatt-Sedrun in both periods. SGB Media

January 18, 2023

Shimano North America Fishing Reels in Darby Communications for Public Relations

January 18, 2023 - Charleston, SC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Shimano North America Fishing, manufacturers of industry-leading fishing tackle systems, proudly announces its partnership with Darby Communications, an Asheville, NC-based PR and marketing agency specializing in the outdoors, active lifestyle, and fishing markets. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will serve as Shimano North America...