December 20, 2022

KOA Survey: Camping Likely to Increase in 2023

Kampgrounds of America said in its December research report that an estimated 58 million households went camping in 2022 – a record year. The organization said the outlook for 2023 also looks healthy, as 87% of campers plan to include the activity in their New Year’s resolutions, most of which say...

December 19, 2022

What drove coyotes to kill a hiker in a Canadian park?

When a 19-year-old woman was killed by coyotes in a Canadian park in 2009, she became the only known coyote attack fatality in North America. What prompted coyotes to behave so uncharacteristically? In a study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, researchers believe they have an answer. Wildlife

December 13, 2022

2022 B.A.S.I.C.S Campaign Focused on Collisions High Fives Foundation Celebrates 12th Year Promoting Mountain Safety

TRUCKEE, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2022 initiative for the High Fives Foundation’s B.A.S.I.C.S (Being Aware and Safe in Critical Situations) campaign is focused on collisions. The B.A.S.I.C.S program has been running for twelve years and helps to prevent injuries on the mountain with different campaign themes each year. The...

December 8, 2022

2-Minute Bursts of Movement Can Have Big Health Benefits

A new study confirms that you don’t have to do a hard workout to reap the longevity rewards of exercise. NYT (Paywall)

December 2, 2022

mountainFLOW Receives State Grant to Further Ski Wax Research

[Carbondale] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - mountainFLOW is pleased to announce it has been awarded an Early-Stage Capital and Retention grant through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries Accelerator program. This funding will help further the development of plant-based ski wax. "At mountainFLOW we are always...

November 30, 2022

November RV Shipments Down 50%

Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,445 units, a decrease of (-50.4%) compared to the record 49,285 units shipped in November 2021. Through November, RV shipments are down (-15.6%) compared to the same point last year...

November 27, 2022

New Study Reveals a Secret to Becoming More Active

A new mathematical model incorporates the influence of social interactions on community exercise patterns, implying that connecting with moderately active individuals may motivate sedentary people to become more active. Ensela Mema of Kean University in Union, New Jersey, and associates recently published their findings in the journal PLOS ONE. SciTechDaily

November 22, 2022

Vibram Launches ‘Work With Trust’ Global Campaign Highlighting Excellence In Work And Safety Sectors

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - As a brand with a long history of serving the various work and safety occupations, Vibram is highlighting its continued commitment to innovation, safety, trust and confidence with a new global campaign, ‘Work with Trust’. Primarily digital, the campaign centers around a cinematic film shot by international...

November 15, 2022

Running can reduce risk of Metastatic Cancer by 72%, new study shows

Researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered that running increases the glucose (sugar) consumption of internal organs, thus reducing the amount of energy available to tumors. Led by Professor Carmit Levy of the Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, and Dr. Yftach Gepner of the School of Public Health, the...

November 7, 2022

The Search for Camping Catharsis: Campspot Publishes the Top Outdoor Travel Trends for 2023

Grand Rapids, MI (November 7, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today Campspot releases the second issue of the Campspot Outdoor Almanac, revealing that 2023 will be another big year for outdoor travel, even in the face of anticipated economic pressures. Featuring 2023 camping and outdoor activity insights, key dates, and destination...