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FIELD NOTES

⛷️ Donner Ski Ranch's latest move in an ongoing social media dispute now offers guests a free lift ticket for snitching on lift operators caught using their phones on the job.

🋞️ A Georgia congressman has introduced a bill to elevate 3,300 acre Ocmulgee Mounds, home to over 12,000 years of human history, to national park status.

📉 RV shipments fell 18.7 percent in May 2026 to 22,900 units, with towable RVs leading the decline even as van campers posted double digit growth.

🔥 Crusher in the Tushar has been cancelled for 2026 as the Cottonwood Fire burns unchecked through Utah's Tushar Mountains, marking the second wildfire cancellation in three years for the Life Time owned gravel race.

PRESS RELEASES

BUSINESS

Heritage Outdoor Group has acquired Badlands, a hunting backpack, gear and apparel brand founded in 1992, from W. C. Bradley Co. The brand joins a portfolio that already includes PSE Archery and Kryptek. Heritage Outdoor Group

Leave No Trace has partnered with tire and gear brand Teravail to distribute responsible recreation education aimed at mountain bikers and gravel riders. The program covers trail care, wildlife respect and waste disposal. Leave No Trace

Darby Communications has promoted Cory Van Auken to Chief Operating Officer, Suzanne Hermann to Vice President of Client Services and Katie Richter to Director of Outdoor PR. The moves come as the agency approaches its 20th anniversary. Darby Communications

The Origins Foundation has announced a five year strategic partnership with The Metapopulation Initiative, becoming its primary funding partner. The partnership will expand cheetah conservation, wildlife translocations and biodiversity initiatives across Africa. The Origins Foundation

CONFERENCES & TRADESHOWS

Sierra Nevada's Mills River Brewery

Outdoor Media Summit has partnered with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to host its Forest Party event at the brewery's Mills River, NC campus on September 28, 2026. The gathering will feature live bluegrass music, food and hands on outdoor gear testing for media and brand attendees. Outdoor Media Summit

EVENTS

Rob Lea became the first person to complete the Double Seven, finishing both the Seven Summits and Oceans Seven challenges. He capped the 17 year journey, begun in 2009, with a nearly 12 hour crossing of Japan's Tsugaru Strait on June 30. Rob Lea

GIVING

SpotOn GPS Fence is awarding $250,000 in grants through its 2026 SpotOn Gives program. The funding targets nonprofit organizations that pair working or companion animals with veterans, military families and military communities, with applications open through August 17, 2026. SpotOn GPS Fence

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Altra has launched the Torin 9 road running shoe, featuring an exclusive Vibram XS DURA outsole with 8.5 percent more grip than its predecessor and a P35X dual density midsole on a zero drop platform. The brand also introduced the stability focused Torin ST. Altra

BearVault's BV ONE adjustable bear canister has received official approval as an Animal Resistant Food Container for use in Olympic National Park's wilderness areas. Updated 2026 regulations require all food and scented items in the park to be stored in an ARFC. BearVault

Thousand has launched the Thousand | Keith Haring artist edition collection, featuring two Heritage 2.0 helmet designs inspired by Haring's iconic imagery. The Pop & Lock and Take Flight designs will debut first at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Thousand

The Michael Waddell Podcast recently featured Zachary Henry, the Southern Lawn Daddy, a Georgia based social media content creator with over 700,000 followers. His lawncare, backyard projects and family lifestyle content went viral in 2024. OSG

BOA Technology has released Human Performance Fit Lab findings showing its BOA Fit System delivers up to 3.5 percent faster cycling speeds and up to 22 watt sprint benefits compared to traditional shoelaces. The system also produced times 1 minute 30 seconds faster over a 21.5 kilometer climb. BOA Technology

SPONSORSHIPS

Helinox has partnered with Peter Auto as official furniture sponsor of Le Mans Classic Legend 2026, running July 2 to 5. The brand will supply over 300 chairs for spectators and present special edition Chair One Highback (re) awards to ten winning teams. Helinox

Tifosi Optics has signed professional pickleball champion Parris Todd as a brand ambassador. Todd is a two time Major League Pickleball champion and 2023 US Open Triple Crown title holder. Tifosi Optics

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