March 1, 2021

Many Climbers Claiming 8,000-Meter Summits Are Wrong

The Australian polar explorer and mountaineer Damien Gildea has lobbed a quiet bombshell into the mountaineering world, penning a detailed piece in the American Alpine Journal, revealing that for decades, climbers have routinely stopped short of the summit on three of the world’s highest mountains. Adventure Journal

March 1, 2021

Decathlon to Showcase New Camping, Hiking, Outdoor Gear at Live Virtual Press Event, March 9

SAN FRANCISCO (March 1, 2021) — Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, will host a live press event on March 9, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. PST. Attending media will meet design teams from Decathlon’s hiking, camping and backpacking brands, Quechua and Forclaz, and get a peek behind the scenes...

February 25, 2021

The Historic Ski Descent of Half Dome

Half Dome, the gentlest slope off the iconic 8,839-foot summit in Yosemite National Park, is a 45-to-60-degree granite wall. On Feb. 21, Yosemite locals Jason Torlano and Zach Milligan becamme the first people to ski the iconic feature from its summit to the Valley floor, a 4,640-foot descent. Outside

February 25, 2021

Peak Design and Wild Confluence Films Present the Documentary Film, Understory

Juneau, AK (February 25, 2021) – Peak Design, in partnership with Wild Confluence Films, is proud to present the limited release of Understory: A documentary film that explores the degradation of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. Told through the lens of three women with unique personal connections to the Tongass, Understory...

February 24, 2021

Nisa Meineke Joins The Big Gear Show as Marketing and Project Director

PARK CITY, UT (February 24, 2021) – The Big Gear Show is proud to announce the hire of Nisa Meineke, who will serve as the show’s Marketing and Project Director. Nisa brings a decade of digital marketing, brand strategy and project management experience in the cycling and outdoor markets to...

February 24, 2021

Backcountry signs on as Title Sponsor of the Women’s Outdoor Summit

SAN FRANCISCO – February 24, 2021– Women’s Outdoor Summit welcomes Backcountry as the title sponsor of the Women’s Outdoor Summit. The summit, which is slated for Thursday, March 11 to Saturday, March 13, 2021 is geared toward women of the outdoor industry to connect and learn from one another. Click here...

February 22, 2021

Emerald’s New CEO Sees Digital Shift Supporting 365-Day Engagement

Hervé Sedky, the new president and CEO of Emerald Holding, sees “early signs of a comeback” with two shows, including Surf Expo Winter, delivering 365-day customer engagement with digital tools rolled out over the pandemic. SGB Media

February 19, 2021

24-Hour “Spartan Ultra World Championship” to Unfold At Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado – October 10-11

BOSTON, Mass. (February 23, 2021) – Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, will bring the 24-hour “Spartan Ultra World Championship” to the United States for the first time, to Telluride Ski Resort in the town of Mountain Village, Colorado. October 10-11, 2021. The brand’s most challenging event kicks...

February 19, 2021

Salty Sports Society Announces Successful Event Amid Obstacles

St. Augustine Beach, Florida – The Speedo SALT Series AMI Hogfish Swim took place in the midst of challenging weather conditions leading to several course changes. Facing a southeast wind direction, with gusts of up to 26 miles per hour, on Anna Maria Island, FL, the Salty Sports Society staff...

February 17, 2021

Introducing See Change Sessions: Sustainable entrepreneurs, investors and outdoor brands meet at the intersection of climate change and mountain sports

More than fifty industry-leading speakers including Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia; Donna Carpenter, Owner & Chair of the Board of Burton Snowboards; Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet; Danny Davis, Burton Team Rider; Ben Anderson, Co-CEO of B Lab US & Canada, and others will gather on March...