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💸 With the company facing going concern warnings, GoPro founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman is putting his own money on the line, agreeing to personally provide $20 million through senior secured notes and warrants as the board continues exploring strategic alternatives.

🏒 Private RV resorts that used to undercut hotels on price are now rivaling them, with fees climbing to $80, $100, even $150 a night as demand and rising costs push more sites into hotel level pricing, though state parks and public campgrounds remain a cheaper alternative.

🍫 Turns out you don't have to eat the chocolate to get the benefit: a new study found that simply smelling dark chocolate before leg day helped participants crank out significantly more reps than sniffing water, and curbed their hunger afterward too.

What should today’s outdoor professional know that they may not have been taught on the job? That question sits at the heart of OIA Learning, a new self-paced education library designed to help the industry build knowledge around sustainability, climate action, advocacy, research, and business intelligence. 

In this Outdoor Sportswire Executive Interview, OIA President Kent Ebersole explains why OIA created the platform, who it is built for, and how upcoming courses are designed to help outdoor companies turn industry knowledge into action.

Read the full interview here to learn what’s inside OIA Learning and which new courses OIA is most excited about.

Sun Valley Resort has become the first resort in the United States to receive DarkSky Certified Resort designation through the DarkSky Approved Lodging Program. The recognition credits the resort's responsible lighting practices and efforts to reduce light pollution. Sun Valley Resort

The Dyrt has released its 2026 Best Places to Camp Near Cities list, naming top campgrounds within 50 miles of 10 major U.S. cities. Standouts include Stella Mare RV Resort near Houston and Blackbird State Forest Campground near Philadelphia. The Dyrt

KOPILOT.ID has hired Brook Hopper, most recently director of marketing at Katadyn North America, with prior roles at Manitobah, Liv Cycling, and The North Face. Jake Martin joins with more than 20 years of commercial growth and partnership experience from Patagonia, The North Face, Quiksilver, and Red Bull. KOPILOT.ID

Veteran alpine coach and race official Sam Streletsky has joined the Kelly Brush Foundation as its first ever Director of Ski Racing Safety and Development. Streletsky will lead and expand the non-profit's skier safety programs and grant initiatives. Kelly Brush Foundation

Nikwax has selected Big Fish Collective as its agency of record, with the agency set to lead earned media strategy and brand storytelling. Big Fish Collective will also handle North American media relations for the brand. Nikwax

Carbitex, innovator of flexible carbon fiber materials used in performance footwear, announces the appointment of Dheepak Arumukhom Revi, Ph.D., to the newly created role of Principal Scientist. Carbitex

La Sportiva announced its Spring 2027 apparel collection, introducing mountain running, climbing, and alpine pieces. The lineup includes the Endure Short, Ethereal Jacket, Ethereal Overpants, Ascent Pant, Havoc Primaloft Hoody, and Front Range Collection activewear. La Sportiva

Momentum has launched the Vida E+ EX, an urban e-bike featuring a 500W SyncDrive Move S motor, Cruise Mode, and an optional 0 Start throttle. The e-bike offers a 40 to 55 mile pedal assist range, UL 2849 certification, and a 300 pound total load capacity. Momentum

Bedrock Sandals is marking its 15th anniversary with the launch of the Metamorphic Collection, featuring 500 limited edition pairs of the Cairn Evo and Cairn 3D Pro sandals in the Tourmaline colorway. Each pair is bundled with a custom archive artwork PackTowl. Bedrock Sandals

Paleblue has launched the Voyager Series of rechargeable batteries, featuring increased capacity across all formats, with AA cells up 29% and AAA cells up 25%. The line also adds a redesigned voltage discharge curve for improved device compatibility, USB-C charging, and plastic free packaging. Paleblue

VALLON has launched the Arlo, a cellulose acetate panto style sunglass featuring V52 polarized lenses and a detachable sports headstrap. The style is available in four colorways built for both lifestyle and outdoor use. VALLON

Nocs Provisions has launched the Zero Tube 8x25, a compact 7.2 ounce monocular featuring 8x magnification, ED glass, and IPX7 waterproofing. The model expands the Zero Tube line beyond the original 10x25 version and includes a built in Carry Clip. Nocs Provisions

POC has launched the Barocon Carbon, a downhill specific full face helmet weighing 1040 grams in a size Medium. The helmet features a fused carbon fibre and EPS sandwich construction, Mips Evolve, a magnetic breakaway peak, and certification to DOT and ECE R22.06 standards. POC

Weber Ranch Vodka has partnered with Boots 'N Beats, a Country EDM concert series, to serve exclusive cocktails at tour stops this summer. The run kicks off in Phoenix on August 14, followed by Fort Worth on August 21 and Chicago on August 28, with additional cities added for Fall 2026. Weber Ranch Vodka

Suunto has renewed a three year partnership with the Hardrock 100 ultramarathon through 2028, continuing as the event's official Timing and Wearables Partner. The 102.5 mile race is held in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. Suunto

RECCO has expanded its partnership with the Alpine Club of Canada for 2026, focusing on backcountry safety education. The expanded partnership equips hikers with search and rescue technology across the ACC's network of 18,000 members and 27 backcountry huts. RECCO

Outdoor Sportsman Group will exhibit at ICAST 2026 in Orlando from July 14 to 17, hosting a Happy Hour at booth 4623 on July 15. OSG will also serve as the official broadcast sponsor of ICASTLive! on July 16. OSG

onX released an analysis titled The Roadless Rule: By the Numbers, examining recreational and wildlife data across 44.7 million acres of National Forest land inventoried under the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The analysis comes as USDA considers proposed changes affecting 37 states. onX

Unruled released The Bait Switch, a study of 500 anglers finding that most already use artificial bait, though 62% still trust live bait most when success matters. The findings suggest growth in the category depends on building angler confidence rather than driving trial. Unruled

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