Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Events
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about outdoor sports races and events including mountain biking, trail running, climbing, skiing and more? Scroll below to view all outdoor sports event news.
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January 18, 2021
Here’s a Guy Skiing Down a Wave Mountain at Mavericks
Chuck Patterson is shown in this video from Powerlines Productions while riding one of the best waves of all time at Mavericks - the big-wave break in California that’s put on quite a show this winter. Adventure Journal
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January 16, 2021
Triumph and Tragedy on K2 as First Winter Ascent is Achieved
A team of Nepali climbers reached the summit of K2 during the winter for the very first time, bringing after years of struggle on the world’s second highest mountain. But the triumph was quickly diminished, as the Savage Mountain claimed the life of Spanish climber Sergi Mingote who fell while...
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January 11, 2021
The Climbers Attempting K2 this Winter
There are four main teams attempting K2, with a total of about 60 people in basecamp. Will 2021 be the year that the prized first winter ascent of K2 is made? Climbing
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January 4, 2021
Tokyo 2020 domestic sponsors agree to contract extensions for 2021
Although a poll finding that a majority of the Japanese public oppose holding the Games in 2021, organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced that all 68 domestic sponsors have agreed in principle to extend their contracts for the delayed event. SportsPro
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December 29, 2020
Native American Man Tased by Park Ranger Says He Was Off Trail to Maintain Social Distance
Darrell House, a Native American and Marine veteran, posted a video of the incident, which occurred while he was hiking at the Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico, on his Instagram page. Newsweek
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December 20, 2020
Writer and adventurer Roy Wallack dies after mountain biking accident
Wallack, a longtime contributor focusing on fitness and the outdoors to the Los Angeles Times, was an avid hiker, runner and cyclist who completed extreme challenges. Wallack was biking with friends on the Guadalasca Trail, when he crashed while riding down a steep trail and hit his head on a...
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December 14, 2020
2020 Billabong Pipe Masters suspended due to Covid-19 cases
The WSL has decided to suspend the Billabong Pipe Masters presented by Hydro Flask competition as a result of positive COVID-19 tests within the WSL staff, including WSL CEO Erik Logan. Surfer Today
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December 9, 2020
Rise in Shark Encounters Reminds Surfers of Unique, Terrifying Risk
Eight people have died after being bitten by sharks in Australia this year, while a shark attack yards from a contest site in Maui shut down the first pro surf contest of the new season. Adventure Journal online editor Justin Housman reminds us of the risk of venturing into what...
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December 4, 2020
The Great Spartan Games are here: Watch Episode 1 now
Despite the ups and downs of 2020, the Spartan Games are on. The lineup includes ultramarathoners, CrossFitters, swimmers, adventure racers, triathletes, and more competing for $100,000. Gear Junkie
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December 1, 2020
Parkour group urges IOC to reject its sport for 2024 Paris Olympics
Organizers of the sport of parkour urged the International Olympic Committee to reject adding the obstacle-course-style street-running event to the 2024 Paris Olympics because of a dispute with the governing body of gymnastics. The Parkour Earth group has for years opposed what it calls a "hostile takeover" of the sport...
