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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November 30, 2020
Tokyo 2020 delay set to cost organisers US$1.9bn
Organisers of the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are estimating that the event’s postponement will cost 200 billion yen (US$1.9 billion). Additional costs include expenses related to securing Games venues, equipment rental and storage fees, and expenditures on labour. SportsPro
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November 30, 2020
Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to host 18 test events
The postponed Tokyo Olympics local organizers announced a series of 18 test events, including swimming, gymnastics, diving and volleyball. The announcement is the latest in a campaign to convince a global audience, sponsors and the Japanese public that the Olympics and Paralympics will take place despite the COVID-19 pandemic. KSN
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November 26, 2020
WHO announces new physical activity guidelines
The World Health Organization announced their physical activity guidelines, taking aim at the inactivity caused by the global pandemic. WHO is recommending up to 300 minutes of activity a week in adults and 60 minutes a day for children and adolescents. Running Magazine
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November 9, 2020
Meet the Woman Teaching the Psychology of Survival
Wilderness pros are trained to deal with physical injuries, but what about the psychological trauma that can result while on an expedition, from fear and stress, or from watching someone die in a fall, an avalanche, or whitewater? Australian psychologist and mountaineer Kate Baecher created a training program to equip...
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November 9, 2020
Emily Harrington breaks El Cap record with historical climb
After years of effort, the 34-year-old became the first woman to free climb El Cap's Golden Gate route in less than 24 hours, and only the fourth woman to reach the top in under 24 hours. Read more and check out the battle scars on Outside.
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November 4, 2020
Watch These Kayakers Accidentally End Up In a Humpback Whale’s Mouth
When a group of kayakers went whale watching off Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo, California, they probably didn’t expect to nearly become real-life Jonahs. But that’s what happened, and the whole thing was caught on camera. Watch it on The Inertia.
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October 26, 2020
Everest Poll Shows Majority of Americans Consider Themselves Outdoors Fans
The study asked 2,000 Americans how they’ve coped with COVID-19 and what they are doing to stay active. How many of these activities have you done during the pandemic? Read more on SGBMedia.
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October 22, 2020
Colorado Closes National Forests, RMNP Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Danger
Nearly half a million public acres in Colorado remain closed to all recreation due to wildfire activity across the state. The East Troublesome Fire is the latest wreaking havoc on the range. Read more on GearJunkie.
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October 13, 2020
After a 7-Month Wait, This Tourist Got Machu Picchu All to Himself
Alejandro Neyra, Peru’s culture minister, said that Japanese tourist Jesse Katayama, who was stranded in Peru after a lockdown was declared, had been granted special access to the Machu Pichu heritage site in recognition of his patience. Read more on MSN.
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October 12, 2020
A Tech CEO Suing His Guide Could Change Everest Travel
In the fall of 2019, Garrett Madison canceled his expedition on the world's highest peak. Then one of his clients sued him for breach of contract. Read more on Outside.
