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⚠ California regulators just fined a backcountry guide company $150,000 over the deadly Castle Peak avalanche that killed nine people in February.

⬆ U.S. sports participation just hit an all-time high, but a closer look at the numbers shows most Americans still aren't getting enough activity each week.

Do you know what your certifications actually cover, and what they leave out? One wrong claim can turn into a compliance mess fast.

We sat down with Julie M.H. Brown, Sr. Director of Industry Impact and Engagement at OIA, to talk through OIA's new course, Sustainability Standards and Certifications in the Outdoor Industry, and the questions every outdoor industry professional should be asking.

Read the full interview here.

The Dyrt has released its Top 9 for K9s list of the 2026 best places to camp with dogs. 4 Paws Kingdom Campground and Dog Retreat in North Carolina repeated as the number one dog friendly campground in the U.S. The Dyrt

Outdoor Industry Association announced five leadership hires and promotions to strengthen its team. The moves include Adam Pugh as Senior Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs, Lindsay Hogan as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Andy Fletcher as full time COO, Keelin Christensen promoted to Senior Manager of Sustainability, and Robert Kyte as Marketing Specialist. Outdoor Industry Association

Offgrid Provisions, an Australia based maker of chef crafted, preservative free outdoor meals, has named Darby Communications as its PR agency of record to support its U.S. market launch. Products will be available online and through select retailers starting November 2026. Offgrid Provisions

AllTrails, the outdoor trail app, has reached 100 million members worldwide. Users have collectively logged over 2.5 billion miles, downloaded 185 million maps, and submitted nearly 72 million reviews across 500,000 global routes. AllTrails

Girl Winter Film Tour returns for its third year, screening five femme forward ski films at nearly 40 venues across the U.S. and Canada from September through December. The tour will include Q&A sessions with athletes and filmmakers. Girl Winter Film Tour

norda and Black Diamond Equipment have announced a long-term partnership built around a newly launched co-branded alpine running collection. The lineup includes the norda 000 shoe, Distance 15 Pack, Distance Carbon Z FKT poles, Mini Mission Duffel 30L, and additional apparel accessories. Black Diamond Equipment

Garmin has expanded its flagship smartwatch lineup with the fēnix 9 and fēnix 9 Pro multisport GPS watches, with the Pro model featuring a titanium case. Both watches bring enhanced stamina tracking and the new Garmin Epic activity-grouping feature, while Pro models add built-in satellite and LTE connectivity. Garmin International

Comedian and outdoorsman Jeff Foxworthy appears as a guest on The Michael Waddell Podcast, produced by Outdoor Sportsman Group. The episode covers his lifelong passion for hunting and his new stand-up special, The Jokes On Me, streaming on Fox Nation. OSG

Craft Sportswear returns as lead sponsor of Mammoth Trailfest, running September 24 to 27, 2026. The brand will debut a limited edition Xplor Pro gravel running shoe, restricted to 200 pairs and designed for the mixed terrain surrounding Mammoth Lakes, California. Craft Sportswear

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