December 1, 2020

Parkour group urges IOC to reject its sport for 2024 Paris Olympics

Organizers of the sport of parkour urged the International Olympic Committee to reject adding the obstacle-course-style street-running event to the 2024 Paris Olympics because of a dispute with the governing body of gymnastics. The Parkour Earth group has for years opposed what it calls a "hostile takeover" of the sport...

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

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

November 30, 2020

Fischer announces livestream backcountry safety sessions in partnership with the American Avalanche Institute

AUBURN, NH — Fischer Sports, in partnership with the American Avalanche Institute (AAI), announces a series of livestream events for backcountry awareness hosted by US Alpine Product Manager for Fischer Skis and AMGA-certified guide Mike Hattrup and AAI co-owner and AMGA-certified guide Sarah Carpenter. The livestream events will occur on...

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

November 18, 2020

TAXA Outdoors Seeks Nominations to Gift a Habitat-Getaway for the Holidays

HOUSTON, TX (November 18, 2020) — TAXA Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of lightweight, mobile and adaptable human habitats for outdoor adventure, wants to offer a deserving person in the Houston area the opportunity to safely explore the outdoors during the holiday season with the gift of a free rental of...

November 18, 2020

Obstacle Course Racing World Championships and Hoo-rag Partner for 2021

Obstacle course racers know protection from the elements is an important part of any effective training and race-day kit, which is why Adventurey is excited to announce Hoo-rag as a partner of the 2021 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships. Hoo-rag’s innovative face and headwear are a ubiquitous sight on any...

November 16, 2020

Kilian Jornet sets his sights on 24-Hour Running Challenge

OGDEN, Utah (November 16, 2020)– Today, Kilian Jornet, the most decorated athlete in the history of the trail running, embarks on a new challenge: completing as many laps as possible around a 400-meter track in Måndalen, Norway for 24 consecutive hours. The Phantasm 24 running challenge, named after the new...

November 12, 2020

Outerbike Announces New Online Bike Finder Connecting Riders with Exhibiting Bike Brands & Releases 2021 In-Person Event Dates and Locations

MOAB, Utah (November 12, 2020) – Outerbike, the premier three-day experiential consumer event dedicated to helping mountain bikers find their perfect bike, today launches an exciting new website feature that will help riders determine which bikes best meet their needs, during a time when it’s difficult to do so in...

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...