November 27, 2023

Backcountry Announces Sale of European Subsidiary, Bergfreunde

PARK CITY, Utah (Nov. 27, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backcountry, the leading, premium specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its European subsidiary, Bergfreunde, to Decathlon, a global sporting goods retailer based in France. This strategic decision will allow Backcountry to reduce...

November 22, 2023

Arc’teryx Veteran Dan Green Joins Sugarhouse Creative as Director of Advanced Concepts.

Vancouver, BC (Nov. 15, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Sugarhouse Creative, a full spectrum product design and engineering agency based in British Columbia, announces that Dan Green joins the team in a new role as Director of Advanced Concepts. Green was previously the Vice President of Design and Sr Director of...

November 21, 2023

Outdoor recreation contributed over $1 trillion to the US economy in 2022

According to the US Department of Commerce, the outdoors recreation industry contributed $1.1 trillion to the US economy in 2022. The Department of Commerce’s latest assessment reveals that last year, outdoors recreation put more back into the US economy than oil and gas extraction and mining combined, while being responsible for...

November 21, 2023

Beyond Unbound: Gravel Kansas launches a statewide gravel cycling network of routes, free of startlines and entry fees

LeLan Dains ,former co-owner of the famed Unbound Gravel event, has long been on a mission to showcase the best riding Kansas has to offer.  This inspired Gravel Kansas, a statewide route creation initiative that empowers riders to explore the 98,000 miles of unpaved Kansas roads and the communities surrounding them. This...

November 21, 2023

Dick’s Sporting Goods reports record Q3 net sales of $3.04 billion

Dick's Sporting Goods' third-quarter net sales increased 2.8% year-over-year to a record $3.04 billion. Net income for the quarter was $201 million, down 11.8% from $228 million year-over-year. Earnings per share decreased 16.3%, from $2.94 to $2.46. BRAIN

November 21, 2023

No Climbing Allowed: Federal Proposal May Restrict Access Nationwide, Advocacy Groups Warn

Last week, the U.S. National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service unveiled a policy that would designate climbing bolts and anchors as “permanent installations,” which are banned under the 1964 Wilderness Act. That caused immediate concern among climbing groups, who said the change could threaten climbing routes across the country, from...

November 21, 2023

FLATED Enters Global Licensing Agreement with General Motors to Introduce a Line of Officially Licensed GM Inflatable Automotive Accessories

Carlsbad, November 21, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - FLATED, the leading innovator in inflatable automotive accessories, is thrilled to announce a global licensing agreement with General Motors. This strategic partnership will feature a range of GM branded inflatable auto accessories exclusively designed for Chevrolet and GMC vehicles including the FLATED Air-Topper,...

November 21, 2023

Norrøna Appoints Meagan Millar as New Sales Agency Representative for Southwest U.S.

OSLO, Norway (Nov. 21, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Norrøna, the renowned Norwegian outdoor brand, is delighted to announce the appointment of Meagan Millar as the new sales agency representative for the Southwest region of the United States. Meagan brings over 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry and a profound understanding of...

November 21, 2023

Arbor Snowboarding Introduces Plant-Based BioStrap

VENICE, Calif. - November 21, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Arbor Snowboarding, the California-based action sports brand known for using innovative construction with sustainable materials to craft the highest-quality snowboards and bindings, has introduced the BioStrap, integrating plant-based materials into the brand’s range of snowboard bindings. The new BioStrap features 64%...

November 20, 2023

Houdini Doubles Down on Circular Fashion Commitment for Fall/Winter 2024 Encouraging Consumers to ‘Do More With Less’

STOCKHOLM (November 20, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Houdini, the global circular outdoor company dedicated to versatile minimalist styles, today announced its Fall/Winter 2024 collection. Reinforcing its founding principle for doing more with less, the line showcases technical apparel choices that easily transition from the backcountry to an urban commute. Leading...