June 16, 2021

Lifelong Exercise Adds Up to Big Health Care Savings

According to a new study of exercise and Medicare claims. It finds that people who start to exercise before or during middle age typically save anywhere from $824 to $1,874 annually on health care costs after retirement, and the earlier they start their workouts, the greater those savings can be....

June 15, 2021

Outdoor Brands Rab and Lowe Alpine Release Their 2021 Sustainability Report

British outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) have released their 2021 Sustainability Report. The report details specific milestones the company has achieved within its four strategic CSR pillars; Product, Planet, Partner, and People, demonstrating its bold ambitions to effect real change. It is the...

June 9, 2021

The Best Type of Exercise? A Blood Test Holds Clues

a fascinating new study of more than 650 men and women suggests that the levels of certain proteins in our bloodstreams might foretell whether and how we will respond to various exercise regimens. NYT (paywall)

June 3, 2021

How Bikeable Is Your City? PeopleForBikes Releases Fourth Annual City Ratings

BOULDER, COLO. (June 3, 2021) — PeopleForBikes released its 2021 City Ratings, expanding internationally for the first time to include 30 European, 42 Canadian and 35 Australian cities. In its fourth annual iteration, the data-driven City Ratings analysis evaluated more than 750 cities and communities across the globe to spotlight...

May 26, 2021

The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health

Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times

May 26, 2021

Surfrider Foundation Releases Annual Clean Water Report to Protect Public Health at the Beach

Surfrider’s Blue Water Task Force test results revealed that 21% of samples indicated high bacteria levels that exceed water quality criteria, or Beach Action Values, set by each state to protect public health in recreational waters. Shop Eat Surf

May 24, 2021

Consumer Demand For Camping Gear At All-Time High

Pattern, a global e-commerce research company, analyzed market demand for outdoor and camping supplies from 2019 through March 2021. Among its findings, monthly demand for camping gear, overall (tents, lanterns, backpacks, camp stoves) is up 25 percent compared to the same period in 2020, and the category is up 86 percent...

May 19, 2021

Millions of Families Expected to Camp over Memorial Day

Despite climbing gas prices, consumers are eager to travel. Millions are expected to hit the road at the end of this month. New data from Kampgrounds of America’s May edition of the Monthly Research Report  shows an estimated 18 million households will kick off their summer camping season over Memorial Day...

May 17, 2021

Roam from Home Season 2 Provides Resources to Empower Activism

May  17, 2021-- ROAM Media, a producer of mini-documentaries, educational videos, and original series has partnered with the Adventure Activist to launch an action-oriented second season of the popular Roam from Home podcast. The company’s founders - the world’s leading adventure athletes, photographers, and filmmakers - launched the podcast in...

May 3, 2021

Bridging the Inclusion Gap in the Winter Outdoor Community Snowsports Industries America (SIA) launches Inclusive Leadership Playbook

Park City, Utah — Snowsports Industries America (SIA) is honored to launch an inclusive leadership training playbook for the winter outdoor community. Developed in partnership with PrismWork™, a national consulting firm on leadership and change management, the SIA Fresh Tracks Playbook seeks to enable and empower leaders from across the...