Sports News and Press Releases about Outdoor Industry Events
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November 5, 2021
First All-Black American Expedition To Everest Set To Make History
Roughly 60 years after the first American expedition to the top of Everest, another group sets out to make history. This time, a group of Black athletes from across the country, led by mountaineer and former teacher Phil Henderson. The group, called Full Circle Everest, is expected to make their...
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October 26, 2021
Dangerous Advice: Experts Debunk Viral ‘Change Your Voicemail’ Tip for Lost Hikers
A viral social media post suggests anyone lost outdoors while hiking or exploring should change their outgoing voicemail message to a distress call with their current location and situation. In short, the tip suggests that when you lose your way on a backcountry hike, for example, you can change your...
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October 25, 2021
Lost Hiker Ignored Search-and-Rescue Calls Because Phone Said ‘Unknown’
A hiker, lost near Colorado’s highest peak, kept hitting the ‘decline’ button on calls from an unknown number. Answering the phone could have saved a lot of trouble for all parties involved. GearJunkie
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October 23, 2021
Red Bull Short Circuit and Red Bull Bay Climb Join Forces For Two-Day Cycling Frenzy
San Francisco, Calif. - (October 23, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today marks the completion of two epic San Francisco Bay Area cycling events, Red Bull Short Circuit – the first-ever fixed-gear elimination race held on a go-kart track in the United States–and Red Bull Bay Climb, one of the steepest uphill urban...
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October 12, 2021
KUIU Releases New Super Down Burner Parka For Extreme Cold Conditions
Dixon, CA (October. 12th 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - KUIU, the leading manufacturer of performance hunting gear, is excited to announce the addition of the Super Down Burner Parka to their growing line of outerwear. Designed with proprietary, state-of-the-art materials, the Super Down Burner Parka is KUIU’s solution for staying warm...
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October 10, 2021
Miles into a Utah ultramarathon, ‘near whiteout’ conditions forced a rescue of more than 80 runners
Stray snowflakes lashed at participants of Saturday’s DC Peaks 50 race with winds of up to 40 miles per hour and erasing the path through the desolate terrain. 87 runners were caught and rescued from the rugged mountains of northern Utah and organizers of the ultramarathon called off the event....
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October 7, 2021
World Obstacle achieves Observer Status of the Global Association of International Sports Federations
Lausanne, Switzerland: At the last GAISF Council meeting held on September 27, 2021, World Obstacle, FISO - Fédération Internationale de Sports d'Obstacles (FISO) was granted the Observer status, which allows it to attend the GAISF General Assembly, as well as to participate in international events hosted by GAISF, to be...
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October 4, 2021
UnTapped Maple announces role as official nutrition and hydration partner of Big Sugar NWA
RICHMOND, VT—UnTapped Maple announces that it will be the official nutrition and hydration partner of the Bentonville, AK-based Big Sugar NWA Gravel Race. The race, kicking off on Saturday, October 23, is billed as an event that sports 100 miles of challenging terrain that showcases the beauty of Northwest Arkansas...
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September 29, 2021
Title Nine’s Outdoor Edition Pitchfest Announces 2021 Winners
Emeryville, Calif, Sept. 29, 2021 -- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to lead, risk and own, is proud to announce the winners of its fourth-annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition. The pitchfest is a campaign to find entrepreneurial women who want to pitch their brand, tell...
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September 27, 2021
2021 Altitude OCR World Championships Concludes
Moshi, Tanzania: The inaugural Altitude OCR World Championships concluded this week with athletes from 26 countries battling for medals. The Philippine national team dominated, winning Gold and Silver for men (Elias Tabac, Tolitz Divina) and women (Sandi Abahan, Seannah Gutang). Mt. Kilimanjaro ascent record holder Kristina Madsen (Denmark) and adventure...