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🌲 New data reveals 5,800 public land jobs eliminated by DOGE across six Western states, with Colorado losing the highest share at 26% of its workforce, raising questions about wildfire season readiness and visitor services heading into summer.

📸 Following a 26% drop in Q1 revenue to $99 million, GoPro's board authorized a strategic review including a possible sale or merger, spurred by unsolicited inbound interest after the company announced a pivot into defense and aerospace markets.

Helinox earned multiple 2026 Red Dot Product Design Awards, including a Best of the Best honor, the award's top distinction, for the Eclipse Pack Down Jacket from its new Helinox Wear apparel line, with additional Red Dot awards for the Chair Zero LT, Table Zero LT, Sunshade, and limited-edition Korean Grill Set. Helinox

TRAVOCA's Rigel Dual Zone eCooler was named Cooler Product of the Year in the Overland and Travel category at the 3rd Annual Outdoor Innovation Awards, adding to the portable 12V fridge/freezer's recent 2026 Red Dot Award for Product Design. TRAVOCA

The Dyrt announced the winners of its 5th annual Glampy Awards presented by Ramble, with Zion Glamping Adventures in Utah earning the top spot for the second consecutive year, joined by honorees including Space Cowboys in Texas, Ofland Escalante in Utah, and Dancing Fire Glamping in Michigan. The Dyrt

Selkirk Sport acquired Bread & Butter Pickleball Company, a direct-to-consumer brand whose Loco paddle earned Paddle of the Year honors in 2025, expanding Selkirk's portfolio to reach a broader, design-forward segment of the growing pickleball market alongside its existing SLK line. Selkirk

La Sportiva welcomed Coldstream Sales, led by Adam Selby, a Reno, NV-based outdoor industry veteran with deep ties to the Southwest's climbing, trail running, and ski communities, as its new sales representative for the Southwest region. La Sportiva

Outdoor Retailer and Backcountry announced the debut of Backcountry Garage at the reimagined August 19-21 Minneapolis show, a front-of-floor activation featuring a product showcase for emerging brands, a creator lounge, an open buyer desk accessible to all exhibiting brands, and on-site GOAT and Best in Show awards. Outdoor Retailer

Switchback Spring's June 16-18 New Orleans show will spotlight a dedicated section for young companies, state-sponsored booths for the next generation of gearmakers, discovery-focused education sessions on the value of emerging brands, and tailored social networking events. Switchback

HEST Outdoors and The Conservation Alliance welcomed over 650 campers to a sold-out HESTIVAL at Big B's Delicious Orchards in Hotchkiss, Colorado, marking the 5th annual event's largest turnout yet, with keynote speakers, live music, and a strong focus on public lands advocacy. HEST Outdoors

Leave No Trace released two free downloadable youth activity booklets built around America's 250th anniversary, part of a yearlong campaign aimed at formally training 25,000 people in outdoor ethics and promoting responsible stewardship of public lands. Leave No Trace

Garmin launched the Forerunner 70 ($249.99) and Forerunner 170 ($299.99), two new entry-level AMOLED running smartwatches with 80+ sport modes, advanced training tools including training readiness and wrist-based running power, and up to 13 days of battery life, available May 15. Garmin

Huk launched the Rogue Island, its first-ever performance flip flop, powered by its proven Grip-X traction technology and a waveform footbed engineered for slick boat decks, with pre-sale inventory selling out in three hours at $85. Huk

World champion archer and Bowtech pro Paige Pearce joined The Bowhunter Podcast to discuss the mental training strategies behind her success, drawn from her Bowhunter Magazine May/June feature on how subconscious programming supports performance and accuracy in the field. Outdoor Sportsman Group

RSVR Hydration introduced the RSVR Hydration System, a patent-pending, fully funded Kickstarter product featuring a three-piece aerodynamic body-contoured bladder, modular harness and vest platform, and a complete 1.8L system weighing just 320 grams, with early backer pricing available through June 5, 2026. RSVR Hydration

Outdoor retailer evo launched its first-ever mountain bike athlete team, featuring freeriders Hannah Bergemann, Carson Storch, and Georgia Astle, spotlighting athletes who also contribute actively to trail building, mentorship, and inclusive community events. evo

Spartan and Puck Pack LLC announced a multi-year partnership naming Protein Puck the Official and Exclusive Protein Bar of Spartan Race U.S. for the 2026 season, with the plant-based bar featured at finish line sampling stations and as the presenting partner of the iconic Sandbag Carry obstacle. Spartan

The North Face announced an eight-year partnership as the Official Performance Apparel Partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, outfitting athletes across all 11 disciplines through both the 2030 French Alps and 2034 Salt Lake City Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a consumer collection launching Fall 2026. The North Face

Wiley X served as an official sponsor and partner of the 15th annual Boot'n & Shoot'n at Dallas Gun Club in Lewisville, Texas, benefiting Valor Mission Project and its support of organizations including Brain Treatment Foundation and Third Option Foundation, which provide assistance to veterans and intelligence community members. Wiley X

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