January 21, 2022

A 57-Year-Old Man Survived a 4-Mile, 26-Hour Swim After Tonga’s Tsunami

Lisala Folau, a 57-year-old retired carpenter, spent more than a day floating alone at sea following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano on January 15. It’s a story as wild as it sounds. The Inertia

January 21, 2022

How Could a Trail Fit for a Toddler Be the Site of a Deadly Disaster?

According to the CAIC report of the incident, the slab of snow that killed Overseen, Nash, and Valerie was about 370 feet wide, ten feet deep, and 100 vertical feet long. It broke free from a snowfield on a slope that was between 35 and 38 degrees—that’s the pitch of an...

January 20, 2022

Big Bear Lake to Host Global Long-Distance Hiking Event Series as HIGHLANDER Expands to U.S.

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (January 20, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - A once sought-after destination during the California Gold Rush will now become a true gold mine for hikers who are ready to test their physical limits and live in perfect harmony with nature over several days. Big Bear Lake, the...

January 19, 2022

IOC branded “irresponsible” for using Beijing 2022 app researchers claims put users at risk

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been branded "irresponsible" for requiring participants to use an application devised to monitor the health of attendees at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing "with such glaring security vulnerabilities". Inside the Games

January 19, 2022

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort To Host Annual Kings and Queens Of Corbet’s

(TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – JAN. 19, 2022)  /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced today that it will once again play host to the annual Kings and Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational on Feb. 12-18. The event will be streamed live for free and in its...

January 18, 2022

Montane Becomes Title Sponsor of Grand Traverse Race Series

Boulder, CO (January 18th, 2022) – British outdoor clothing brand, Montane, is eager to announce their title sponsorship of Colorado’s legendary Grand Traverse endurance race series from Crested Butte to Aspen. A brand that has become synonymous with light, fast, highly functional gear, Montane aims to bring their mountain ethos...

January 18, 2022

North American Golden Trail National Series Announces 2022 Series

OGDEN, Utah (Jan. 18, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - After a successful first year, Salomon is pleased to announce the return of the North American Golden Trail National Series (GTNS) in 2022. The U.S.- and Canada-based series invites runners across North America to run any of the five races for a...

January 13, 2022

Helly Hansen Celebrates Ski Patrollers Worldwide on International Ski Patrol Day 2022

Seattle, WA (January 13, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - On February 10, 2022, Helly Hansen, the global ski and outdoor brand trusted by professionals, will take part in the first annual International Ski Patrol Day to recognize ski patrollers and their extraordinary work to keep resorts open, safe and fun for...

January 12, 2022

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Launches Channel on FUEL TV to Thrill Viewers with Winter Enthusiast Content Featuring SIA Members

Park City, Utah (January 12, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Viewers worldwide will soon enjoy eleven episodes of thrilling winter outdoor lifestyle content featuring SIA member brands. The new “Snowbound” series, the result of a new partnership between FUEL TV and SIA, will debut on January 14. Eleven episodes will run...

January 12, 2022

Mountain Lion Charges Hiker, Hiker Charges Lion, Hiker Wins

Wildlife experts typically encourage people not to run from or toward mountain lions, but do say that yelling and acting aggressively can scare them off.  Adventure Journal