Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Events
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June 11, 2024
Oahu Lifeguards Recorded 100 Rescues, 2,800 Preventative Actions Monday
Oahu’s lifeguards were put to the test Monday and passed with flying colors when a south swell brought solid surf to the island. According to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, lifeguards recorded an astonishing 100 ocean rescues and 2,800 preventative actions during a high surf advisory. The Inertia
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June 10, 2024
Part of Wyoming highway collapses in landslide, blocking crucial transit route
Part of Teton Pass, a crucial highway weaving through the mountains of western Wyoming, collapsed Saturday morning in a massive landslide that severed the primary transit route between two cities in the region. Officials said they expect the road will remain closed long-term, potentially jeopardizing almost half the workforce in...
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May 27, 2024
Alex Honnold Smashes Yosemite Solo Speed Record
Alex Honnold has set a new rope-solo speed record in Yosemite that surely won’t be broken anytime soon, having climbed the 3,500-foot Salathé Wall in only 11 hours and 18 minutes. Gripped
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May 23, 2024
Terrifying Footage of Everest Cornice Accident
As Everest climbers return to a wifi connection in Base Camp, they post pictures of their summits — and of crowds, chaos, scary moments, and, unfortunately, death. IFMGA guide Vinayak Malla summited Everest at 6 am on the morning of May 21, the busiest summit day, with Elite Exped clients....
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May 15, 2024
Longboarding Could Be Included in the 2028 LA Olympics
Imagine the world’s best longboarders gliding down the point at Malibu, but instead of Malibu’s typical Sunday afternoon summertime shit-show of drop ins and board traffic, just two surfers are in the water, and they’re surfing for Olympic medals. The IOC is currently mulling over a proposal by the International Surfing...
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May 10, 2024
Tragedy as hiker couple, 28 and 29, who went missing near summit of California’s 14,500ft Mount Whitney are found dead after ‘falling’ when they were separated from pal on ‘extremely steep and icy’ climb
Californian authorities have recovered and identified the bodies of two hikers who went missing while trekking up the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials told local media on Thursday that the couple, identified as 28-year-old Andrew Niziol and 29-year-old Patty Bolan, were found after...
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April 21, 2024
Famed “Ride the Rockies” Race Canceled Due to Low Registration
Ride The Rockies, a Colorado cycle-touring institution that dates back decades, is on hold for 2024. Run each summer since 1986, more than 2,000 cyclists pedaled the roads of Colorado’s high country for one week in a route that changed from year to year. Organizers announced this summer’s edition—set to...
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April 17, 2024
Hawaii to Remove Infamous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Hiking Trail
Oahu’s Ha‘ikū Stairs, otherwise known as the “Stairway to Heaven” hiking trail, will be permanently removed over the next 6 months. State and local officials made the decision last week. The goal of the removal is to finally stop the flow of tourists hiking the trail. Officially closed for decades,...
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April 13, 2024
From London to Paris: Runners campaign for trail running in Olympics
Runners from across the UK have united in a trail run from London to Paris to campaign for the inclusion of trail running at future Olympic Games. Four athletes from running clubs around the nation took off on Thursday (April 11) as they take it in turns to run part...
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April 8, 2024
Push for Gender Equality Picking Up Steam in Male-Dominated Realm of Surf Judging
Behind the scenes of professional surfing, particularly up in the judging tower, the progress in gender equality has yet to catch up to the front-facing product. Surf judging has traditionally been – and largely still is – a man’s job. The Inertia
