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💊 Eight in 10 Americans now take daily supplements they believe are essential to their health, but experts say the evidence backing most of them is thin.

❄️ The Farmers' Almanac has mapped out when first snow will hit your region this winter, and some spots could see flakes as early as this month.

💰 The founders of French outdoor retailer Hardloop just used a private equity deal to buy back majority control of the company they built.

⌚ Wrist-based heart rate monitors can undercount by 10 to 15 beats per minute on darker skin, and tech giants are racing to fix the blind spot.

🚁 A climber stuck overnight on a B.C. cliff face got rescued by two drones working in tandem, one lighting the rock and one delivering the rope.

UDisc released its list of the 10 Best Disc Golf Courses at Wineries for 2026, spanning properties across eight U.S. states and one Canadian province. Pennsylvania's Aviator Vineyard & Winery topped the list. UDisc

Topo Designs has received an additional equity investment from Gart Capital Partners to fund direct-to-consumer growth and product innovation. The company also expanded its board to five members, and co-founder Mark Hansen has exited the board. Topo Designs

Renoun has partnered with PR agency Press Forward, launched its Drift topsheet collection and expanded its RenounPro membership community with new travel experiences. The brand also has additional product releases planned for the 2026-2027 ski season. Renoun

Columbia Sportswear Company named Peter Rauch as President of Mountain Hardwear, while Troy Sicotte transitions to Global Vice President of Sales. Both take on their new roles September 28. Columbia Sportswear Company

Stio is marking its 15th anniversary with more than $100 million in annual revenue and global market expansion led by new hire Andy Hughes. The brand also plans a new Jackson Hole flagship store for summer 2027 and released a limited-edition Hometown Down Hooded Jacket. Stio

Selkirk Sport has promoted Doug Thielen, who has served as CMO since November 2023, to president and CMO. He will oversee revenue channels, marketing strategy and international growth. Selkirk Sport

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Outdoor Alliance and more than 60 outdoor recreation leaders from 18 states are meeting with Congress this week to push for Roadless Rule protections and reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund. Outdoor Alliance

Leave No Trace has partnered with the National Park Foundation, Winnebago Industries and KOA Kampgrounds to promote responsible recreation around Constitution Day. The National Park Service will waive entrance fees at more than 400 parks on September 17. Leave No Trace

Access Fund will mark its 35th anniversary with a community celebration on September 26 in Denver. The event features climbing, clinics and an after-party with professional climber Chris Sharma at Movement RiNo and Improper City. Access Fund

LOWA and the Summit Scholarship Foundation completed the 2026 LOWA Matterhorn Adventure on September 2, with scholarship recipient Noemi Kreuz reaching the summit via Hörnli Ridge. A documentary of the expedition will premiere at the Tegernsee International Mountain Film Festival, October 14 through 18. LOWA

The Outdoor Foundation launched its 2026 Thrive Outside Day campaign, featuring more than 25 free community-led outdoor events across 15 cities from September 26 to October 31. The campaign is expected to reach more than 4,000 youth and family participants. Outdoor Foundation

Dragan Systems launched the Dragan Pod, a 1.5-pound carbon-fiber freestanding support platform designed to pair with its Pocket Winch. Together they provide an estimated lifting capacity of 500 to 750 pounds without requiring an external anchor. Dragan Systems

Sweet Protection introduced its VIZ Collection for Fall/Winter 2026/27, adding bold color and reflective detailing across six bike helmet models. The VIZ Yellow and VIZ Black colorways are designed to improve cyclist visibility during day and night riding. Sweet Protection

VELOUS Footwear launched the Timberline Clog, a fleece-lined recovery clog built with the brand's Tri-Motion Technology for heel, arch and forefoot support. The midsole and outsole use sugarcane-based biofoam. VELOUS Footwear

Kahtoola launched a redesigned three-model waterproof gaiter collection for Fall 2026, featuring the TERRAgaiter, LEVAgaiter GTX and NAVAgaiter GTX. The update improves fit, adjustment range and calf-based sizing for hikers, trail runners and backpackers. Kahtoola

Lems Shoes is heading into fall with five new styles, including the Chelsea Boot Tuff, Tactical Pro Boots, Trail Blazer Leather, Trail Blazer Mid Waterproof and Primal Zen Leather. The new colorways add leather uppers, waterproofing and Vibram Megagrip outsoles across the lineup. Lems Shoes

Coal launched its FW26 headwear collection featuring premium knitwear and technical cold-weather protection alongside new women's and kids' styles. The line includes signature pieces developed with athletes Travis Rice, Jamie Anderson, Kazu Kokubo and Torstein Horgmo. Coal Headwear

Velocio launched its Fall/Winter 2026 cycling apparel collection, featuring the LUXE Air Vest and Jacket, ONE Thermal Bib Tight and TRAIL Merino Long Sleeve. The line also includes an Air Pullover and new accessories built for variable cold-weather riding. Velocio

7mesh introduced the Guardian Terra Collection, its first outerwear line designed specifically for ski touring and mountaineering. The collection includes the Guardian Terra Jacket and Guardian Terra Pant, both built with Gore-Tex Pro ePE and PFAS-free materials. 7mesh

Fly Fisherman Magazine's Loop to Loop podcast featured Fly Fishing Team USA member Mike Komara discussing competitive fly fishing and team selection. The episode also covered the 45th World Fly Fishing Championship, held September 13 through 19 in Idaho Falls. OSG

Salomon and IRONMAN have announced a five-year global partnership beginning in 2027, making Salomon the IRONMAN Global Premier Partner through 2031. The deal includes exclusive rights in footwear, apparel and technical bags, plus Title Partner status for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawai'i. Salomon

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