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FIELD NOTES

📉 GoPro has approved a restructuring plan to reduce approximately 145 employees, representing 23 percent of its workforce, to reduce operating costs and drive stronger operating leverage.

⛏️ Dateline Resources announced its Music Valley project to explore 19,380 acres for heavy rare earth elements, with some mining claims lying within 100 feet of the Joshua Tree National Park boundary.

🔬 A new study published in the journal iScience found that climbers taking probiotics had higher oxygen saturation and maintained better sleep at high altitudes, suggesting signals travel from the gut to the brain to help trigger these responses.

❄️ The Colorado Climate Center has declared this past winter as the worst year for Colorado snowpack in recorded history, driven by record-shattering heat in the second half of March that caused statewide snowpack to decline by nearly five inches.

PRESS RELEASES

BUSINESS

Austin-based outdoor apparel brand Duck Camp is relocating its flagship retail store and company headquarters to 220 South Congress Avenue, sharing a building with YETI and Rivian to create a unique hub for outdoor enthusiasts. Duck Camp

Nester has appointed industry veteran Darren Glassman as General Manager of Pistil Designs, marking a return for the former Pistil partner who previously served as Global General Manager of socks and accessories at Icebreaker. Nester

Fleet Feet has announced an official vendor partnership with Nike to expand the distribution of Nike Running footwear, apparel, and accessories across its nationwide footprint of more than 285 stores, including the upcoming launch of the Nike Pegasus 42. Fleet Feet

LifeLabs partners with South Korea-based Shinhan as a strategic production partner for its WarmLife temperature-regulating performance fabric to scale production and support global apparel brands. LifeLabs

Stio announces the opening of its 15th Mountain Studio retail location in Castle Rock, Colorado in May, offering technical apparel and lifestyle pieces. Stio

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES

iKamper launches its Skycamp 4.0 rooftop tent series in Duo, Trio, and Quad sizes, featuring expanded interior space, four-season performance materials, and optional foam or self-inflating mattresses. iKamper

Snow Peak and Merrell announce their third collaborative footwear release, the Merrell SpeedARC Matis GORE-TEX SP, featuring SpeedARC midsole technology, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and waterproofing, available April 27, 2026. Snow Peak

Salomon and L'ART launch their third collaboration featuring the S/LAB PHANTASM 3 and ACS PRO L'ART footwear with automotive-inspired design, plus apparel and accessories. Salomon

Skida launches its first dedicated sun protection collection featuring three UPF 50+ pieces including a Packable Sun Hat, Viska Sun Hoodie, and Viska Lightweight Pant. Skida

Suunto introduces Spark, its first air-conduction open-ear headphones with integrated health and training features including cadence monitoring, running mechanics tracking, and neck posture alerts. Suunto

DRIFT, formerly DZR Shoes, relaunches after a hiatus with new waterproof cycling footwear tested in British Columbia, debuting at the 2026 Sea Otter Classic tradeshow April 16-19. DRIFT

Knog introduces the Cobber Reflex Front and Rear Lights featuring adaptive reflex technology that dynamically adjusts output based on speed, lean angle, and environment with customizable settings via ModeMaker 2.0 software. Knog

Big Agnes celebrates its 25th anniversary with the launch of the EST. 2001 collection featuring limited-edition colorways and a sweepstakes running May 8-31, 2026 at over 56 retailers. Big Agnes

HydraPak launches the Seeker+ 6L Gravity Kit, a dual-bag water filtration system for groups that removes bacteria and parasites at 1+ liters per minute with integrated pre-filter technology. HydraPak

GAME & FISH TV announces Big Game Wednesday programming lineup every Wednesday in April featuring six hunting shows airing from 6:00-11:30 p.m. ET on its FAST streaming channel. Outdoor Sportsman Group

SPONSORSHIPS

Mammut has been named the exclusive uniform partner of the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority in a three-year agreement to outfit staff with performance gear and provide winter safety training across iconic Lake Placid venues. Mammut

Tough Mudder has partnered with DUDE Wipes as the Official and Exclusive Wipe Partner for the 2026 U.S. season, featuring a fully "DUDE-ified" Block Ness Monster obstacle, custom social media content, and an onsite activation space at all U.S. events. Tough Mudder

STUDIES

The Dyrt's 2026 Camping Report reveals BIPOC individuals were 53% more likely to camp for the first time in 2025, with a 122% increase in truck camping among BIPOC campers. The Dyrt

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