4 Fantastic Climbing Areas to Check Out in Honor of National Forest Week
From the steep gorges of the southeast to the aptly named Rocky Mountains, public lands in the U.S. are replete with rock climbing opportunities.
World Bicycle Relief Campaign Raises $1 Million for Cyclists
The Women on Wheels fundraiser concluded with a global cycling event that drew over 900 riders. The proceeds will help support female cyclists worldwide.
Salomon Talks Carbon Footprints of Running Events in Latest TV Series
Salomon’s Sustainability Series is here to talk about the not-so-obvious impact that carbon footprints of races have on our planet.
Rumbling, Bumbling, Stumbling: Foot Race Down, Then Up, World-Famous Ski Hill
Competitors of the 2021 inov-8 Descent Race+ scamper down and then struggle back up the notorious Streif slope at Austria’s Kitzbühel.
‘Running for Justice’: Boston Marathoner Launches Virtual Race for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Jordan MarieDaniel gained recognition in the running community when she ran the 2019 Boston Marathon with a red handprint over her mouth to symbolize Indigenous women silenced by violence. On May 5, you can join her in a virtual run to further raise awareness of this epidemic.
Barkley Marathon Mastermind Lazarus Lake to Appear on HBO’s ‘Real Sports’
The fairly odd and elusive Lazarus Lake is gracing HBO to talk about how he created the ‘notorious and treacherous’ Barkley Marathons. Watch an exclusive interview with the race founder in a new episode of ‘Real Sports.’
Run a ‘Beer Can Loop,’ Get a Free 12-Pack of Coors
If you missed the Coors Beer Run in New York in honor of National Beer Day, don’t worry. You can still win a frosty 12-pack.
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Boston Marathon Announces ‘Virtual’ Option, Opens to 70,000 Runners
The Boston Athletic Association has made a controversial decision to allow runners to run the Boston Marathon from anywhere.
Life Time Opens Registration for Off-Road Cycling Camps Across US
Life Time wants to get more people on bikes. With its new cycling camp, the brand is providing an all-inclusive experience.
Outdoor Retailer Pushes Summer Show to August
Outdoor Retailer will return to Denver for an in-person conference 2 months later than usual.
Natural Selection Tour Snowboard Finals: What the Pros Are Riding
Curious as to who’s in the finals and what the pros are riding? We’ve got an exclusive dive into Natural Selection’s pro snowboarders’ gear here.
Races and Events to Watch for in 2021
Curious as to what’s actually happening this year? We’ve got the scoop here on which races and events to watch for in 2021.
Natural Selection Tour Unveils Final ‘Wild Card’ Riders
Natural Selection is set to be one of the greatest backcountry-based pro snowboard comps of all time. And this week, two lucky athletes were given a chance to ride in the tour.
The Top New Hunting Guns of SHOT Show 2021
With SHOT Show in virtual swing, we scoured brands to seek out the coolest new hunting guns, whether you’re a waterfowl enthusiast or a deer hunter.
Virtual SHOT Show: Knife Preview 2021
SHOT Show may have moved online. But knife manufacturers are as busy as ever getting their latest and greatest to consumers without the trappings of trade shows.
Log on, Get Out: Arc’teryx Shifts ‘Backcountry Academy’ to Digital for First Time
Adapt. Evolve. Come together. Arc’teryx launched its education course to get folks outside into the backcountry. And yet, it’s now happening online.
The Big Gear Show Is Back — and It’s Taking Our Industry Outdoors
Stay tuned for America’s first open-air trade show, an event that just set a summer 2021 date despite a pandemic.
Navajo Guide Launches Bikepacking Program for Navajo Youth Across Southwest
The first-ever Navajo Nation-based bikepacking youth program for Black, Indigenous, and kids of color launches this fall.
Get Ready for ‘Snowtober’: Consumers’ First Digital Winter Gear Show
Virtual happy hours and Zoom product demos are one thing, but a virtual trade show for the public? One small ski shop is making it happen.
Banff Mountain Film Festival Announces Virtual Lineup
Banff Centre’s annual Mountain Film Festival goes virtual this year. But there’s still a whole lot of cool films to look forward to.
New Bike Race: TransRockies Opens ‘Gravel Royale’ Registration for 2021
There’s a new TransRockies bike race in town. And its race options are more diverse than ever before.
Thin Air Gear Show Postponed, Employees Still Awaiting Pay
When COVID-19 struck, the Thin Air Gear Show promised to fill in the vacuum left by shuttered trade shows. But it now faces an uncertain and tumultuous future.
Eco-Challenge Winners: Who Finished, Who Won the ‘World’s Toughest Race’
The Eco-Challenge adventure racing series aired in the ’90s, and after 17 years, it’s back. These are the Eco-Challenge winners and the teams that finished the ‘world’s toughest race.’
Eco-Challenge Fiji: Top Bike Picks From the ‘World’s Toughest Race’
We interviewed a few prominent teams taking part in the latest edition of Eco-Challenge, the expedition adventure held in Fiji. Here’s the gear that helped them through the ‘world’s toughest race.’
Eco-Challenge Fiji: The Shoes That Carried Teams Through the ‘World’s Toughest Race’
We queried a few prominent teams that raced ‘The World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge,’ the expedition adventure held in Fiji. Here’s what the racers said about their gear.
Secret Race Will Crown World’s Best Onewheel Rider
Twelve riders, one wheel — the desert race for $10,000 takes on an air of mystery this year. Nobody knows where the race will take place.
Eco-Challenge Fiji: Meet the Teams in the ‘World’s Toughest Race’
Billed as ‘the world’s toughest race,’ Eco-Challenge Fiji fielded more than 60 teams from 30 countries. Here’s the rundown of Eco-Challenge teams and what you need to know to pick your favorite.
Learn From the Best: The North Face Athletes Teach Summer Camp
In-person summer camps have been canceled this summer. Luckily, The North Face is launching its own camp. And it’s free.
Vimeo Feature Film Offers Candid Look at ‘The People of Climbing’
‘The People of Climbing’ is a short film focused on the issue of racial inequality in the outdoors. And the perspectives it includes are some of the most important of our time.
2020’s Best New Bike Gear Revealed (From Canceled Sea Otter)
If the cycling expo Sea Otter had happened, here’s the 2020 bike gear we would have covered at the show.
Healthcare Workers to Receive Free Outdoor Adventures From CO Nonprofit
First Descents will provide free overnight expeditions with a variety of activities to those ‘on the frontlines.’
