Help pass the Great American Outdoors Act in the House! The Great American Outdoors Act will provide critical funding to restore, maintain, build, and protect trails, parks and public lands. This package includes full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and an improved version of the Restore Our Parks Act, which funds the trail maintenance backlog for…
Join the Suunto Summer Challenge on Map My Run and be in hunt for a chance to win a Suunto 7 smartwatch! We all need a push once in a while to reignite our training, and that’s what the Suunto Summer Challenge on Map My Run this July is all about. How to Join The Challenge On…
Great Ohio Lodges Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) continues to operate in accordance to guidance from the Ohio Department of Health and Governor Mike DeWine in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Ohio. We want to assure our guests that we are monitoring the situation closely and doing all…
Mountain bikers, trailer runners, hikers other and outdoor junkies can start making plans. Winter Park’s Trestle Bike Park will open on June 27. Most of Colorado’s ski resorts have been shut down for months. This has left adventure seekers of what summer resort access will look like. Following state and county reopening guidelines, Winter Park Resort…
Bicycle Retailer reported the bike market has skyrocketed. U.S. cycling sales through all retail channels grew 75% in April to a total of about $1 billion in retail sales for the month, according to The NPD Group. NPD said April was the first month since NPD began tracking the cycling market that sales have reached…
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Classic presented by VF Corporation today released an initial statement sharing their intention to continue their August race with a revised format, a ‘Made for TV Streaming’ model. With a new race model that limits the gathering of crowds and prioritizes the safety of riders, host…
For those of you looking for a vacation, Aspen Snowmass and several other resorts around the country will be opening for summer operations. This is perfect for folks looking to get a summer vacation in. At Aspen Snowmass, sightseeing and gondola rides, hiking, mountain Biking, mountain coasters and more will be open this summer with…
In the wake of the death of George Floyd, the sportswear brand Columbia is making a statement against racism. Columbia will close all of its North American stores for the duration of Floyd memorials, which will take place today. “The murder of George Floyd was a tragedy, underpinned by the corrosive effects of institutional racism,” wrote…
America’s Largest Trails Event Continues to Preserve Trails and Fight for Access to Green Spaces During Pandemic Silver Spring, MD – This Saturday—June 6—people in every US state will celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. During the pandemic, people across the country have been realizing and appreciating the powerful health benefits of spending even a few…
In response to the stalled event season, the Colorado Classic race promoters today announced the launch of the Business in Sport Webinar Series, a free series of conversations designed to provide education and information for female athletes in cycling, running and other sports. Kicking off on Wednesday, April 15th, the series will be broadcasted live using Zoom,…
Popular Adventure Experience Enters Virtual Space, Open To All Ages, April 23 Cotopaxi, Benefit Corporation, outdoors apparel and gear brand, and founders of the popular Questival event series, today announced Cotopaxi Questival Quaranteam, a virtual adventure experience during the nationwide shelter in place/stay at home mandate. With the current global pandemic forcing collective isolation, cancellation of…
Chaco, the outdoor lifestyle footwear brand, announced that it has shifted the focus of its Michigan-based ReChaco factory and mobile factory bus from sandal repairs and product customization to the production of face masks and other critical protective equipment needed by healthcare and other first responders working through the COVID-19 pandemic. After Michigan issued a…
THE BELGIAN WAFFLE RIDE EXPANDS WITH TWO NEW LOCATIONS TO LAUNCH TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL SERIES Monuments of Cycling, a premier cycling events producer, announced a Tripel Crown of Gravel Series with two new Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) locations in 2020. The first stop is in Asheville, NC, on August 30. The second ride is in…
Global leader in trail footwear and winter sports honored for innovation in sustainability at Outdoor Retailer 2020 for their recyclable running shoe concept. Salomon Sports, manufacturers of trail running and winter sports equipment, was awarded an Innovation Award at the second annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards for its recyclable running shoe concept. The Outdoor Retailer…
The IRONMAN Foundation® has today launched a global Humanitarian Relief Campaign to provide support for those affected by the devastating bushfires across Australia. To start off the Humanitarian Relief Campaign, the IRONMAN Foundation has made a $75,000 AUD donation to assist communities in need. Funds raised through the campaign will be directed towards a number…