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🚐 Camping World cut its 2026 outlook again and is closing four dealerships. It's also cutting staff to save at least $50 million a year.

⚖️ A federal judge has blocked the move of the Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City. The ruling says Congress never approved the relocation costs.

🏞️ Aramark has drawn "unsatisfactory" Park Service ratings at Yosemite for at least a decade. It still holds its contract through 2031.

🌊 Nike, Patagonia, Lululemon and REI Co-op have joined The Nature Conservancy's new Microfiber Action Alliance to tackle fiber shedding. By some estimates, microfibers make up more than 30% of ocean microplastics.

⛷️ Backcountry will now mount your bindings before your skis ship. It costs $60, or nothing for Summit+ members.

💪 Exercise turns down DEAF1, a gene that builds up with age and stops muscle cells from clearing damaged proteins, Duke-NUS researchers report in PNAS. In fruit flies and older mice, that restored muscle strength.

The Nimsdai Foundation's Project Horizon received a Highly Commended award at the National Charity Today Awards. The project is a purpose-built Porter House in Lobuche, Nepal, at 5,000 meters, with six bedrooms, a kitchen and a medical room for mountain porters. Nimsdai Foundation

The BV ONE Adjustable Bear Canister is one of six winners of the 2026 Cottage Gear Innovation Awards, picked from hundreds of nominations. Its telescoping design adjusts capacity as backpackers eat through their food on the trail. BearVault

The Salathé Sun Hoodie made TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list. The 5.4-ounce recycled polyester hoodie offers chemical-free mosquito protection and UPF 40+ sun protection. Royal Robbins

TIME named the NeoLoft sleeping pad one of its Best Inventions of 2026. The 4.6-inch-thick, 25-ounce backpacking pad has a 4.7 R-value and packs down to the size of a one-liter water bottle. Therm-a-Rest

Urban Armor Gear's Phone Recovery Pouch, built with DRYOUT's Active Moisture-Removal Technology, made TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list. The pouch actively draws moisture away from electronics after water exposure. DRYOUT

Michael Absmaier, Atomic's current CFO, will become President on January 1, 2027. He succeeds Wolfgang Mayrhofer, who retires at the end of 2026 after more than four decades with the brand, and Anssi Lampinen takes over as CFO the same day. Atomic

HEAD has promoted Andrew Couperthwait to senior vice president of US Wintersports. The company also named Frank Shine strategic marketing consultant and Matteo Murer Ski Boot International Business Manager. HEAD

Creator marketing platform Popfly has banned AI-generated influencers from its network of 20,000-plus creators after an AI persona tried to join. It also launched a petition urging brands and industry leaders to keep human creatives behind creator content. Popfly

Elan Skis is expanding its Support Your Local Ski Shop initiative in its third year. Eligible ski shop employees can enter to win a trip to Elan's factory in Slovenia in June 2027, with winners announced in March 2027. Elan Skis

Croatia's Daniel Krstulovic Opara won the fifth edition of Trail Cat The Race, covering the 466-kilometer course from Andorra la Vella to Tarragona in 95:42:23. Pirin Galov and Esteban Díaz Castañeda shared second place. Trail Cat The Race

The Origins Foundation screened its documentary "Call of the Marsh" before British Parliament on October 13. The film highlights wildfowlers' conservation work across more than 500,000 acres of UK wetland habitat. The Origins Foundation

The 2026 MLF Starlink Team Series Toyota Heritage Cup runs October 18 to 23 in Manchester, Tennessee, with 12 two-man Bass Pro Tour teams competing for a share of $560,000. Live coverage streams on MLFNOW! on MyOutdoorTV. OSG

Garmin has launched the Edge 1060, a premium cycling computer with voice commands through a built-in microphone and speaker. New navigation tools include route previews, road closure alerts and GroupRide detection, and the battery lasts up to 20 hours. Garmin International

Garmin's new Edge Explore 3 and Edge Explore 3 Plus GPS cycling computers offer touchscreens, turn-by-turn navigation, safety alerts, personalized training plans and up to 16 hours of battery life. The Plus adds a built-in speaker and microphone. Garmin International

Garmin's Tacx Nēra indoor smart trainer adds multidirectional motion, power and cadence accuracy within 1%, grade simulation up to 20% and sprint support up to 2,200 watts. It has built-in Wi-Fi and an optional Zwift Ready configuration. Garmin International

Hillsound Equipment's new Garibaldi 11 is a chain-free winter traction device with 22 stainless steel spikes at 8.7 ounces per pair. It's built for trail running, hiking and everyday ice. Hillsound Equipment

rabbit has added two road running shoes: the EZ Chaser, a cushioned everyday shoe with a 5mm drop, and the Pace Chaser, a lightweight carbon-plated shoe with an 8mm drop. The Pace Chaser is built for workouts and tempo runs. rabbit

Kingbull's Expedition is a moped-style, fat-tire e-bike with a 750W motor, full suspension and a 48V/31.5Ah battery with a claimed range of up to 120 miles. Optional cargo baskets set it up for commuting and off-road use. Kingbull

Berghaus and Pop Trading Company have launched a collection that blends technical outdoor outerwear with skateboarding-influenced menswear. Pieces feature Hydroshell fabrics, garment dyeing, batik treatments and embroidery for both trail and city. Berghaus

Coal Headwear's new Tech collection of winter headwear includes balaclavas, neck gaiters and a fleece hood. The line is anchored by a four-piece collaboration with snowboarder Travis Rice. Coal Headwear

onX's new Escape Index ranks all 50 states by signal-free outdoor access and finds 674 million acres of land with no cell coverage nationwide. Alaska, Idaho and Montana top the list. onX

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