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📰 eFormed Ventures, a Bend, Oregon-based investment fund, has acquired Outdoor Life from Recurrent Ventures, planning to build an AI-native marketplace powered by its proprietary Resonance 2.0 system that tailors product recommendations and pricing to season, location, and buying habits. The firm says it will retain Outdoor Life's existing editorial and operations staff and pair the new technology with the 130-year-old brand's editorial content and gear-testing archive.

🏔 The Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act would add more than 6,000 acres to the park along Terlingua Creek, a key water source and habitat for rare and endangered species including the Rio Grande silvery minnow. The bill would let the Interior Secretary acquire the land only through donation or exchange, with most of it coming from Fulcher Ranch, and had its first House Natural Resources Committee hearing on September 14.

♻️ Parkdale Advanced Materials has acquired full ownership of CiCLO, a patented textile ingredient that creates pathways within polyester and nylon fibers so naturally occurring microorganisms can break down the material, reducing how long microplastic fibers persist in the environment. The technology is already used in products from Black Diamond, Billabong, Hanes, and Stella McCartney, and Parkdale plans to expand it into nonwovens, geotextiles, filtration, and insulation.

🌙 Four friends who have spent nearly two decades hiking and climbing together launched Summit Systems, an ultralight gear brand with no products yet on the market, after a sleeping pad protector concept from co-founder Tom Jenkins went viral on Instagram and drew more than 20,000 followers. The U.K. brand plans to launch the $160 pad protector before Christmas, followed by a 40-liter pack and a modular quilt and sleeping bag system in 2027.

The Dyrt released its 2026 Best Places to Camp for Hiking list, with Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground in Tennessee ranked first. Hickory Ridge Campground at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia ranked second. The Dyrt

eFormed Ventures has acquired Outdoor Life from Recurrent Ventures, planning to integrate an AI-native marketplace powered by its Resonance 2.0 technology. The company will retain all existing editorial and operations staff. eFormed Ventures

Geartrade president Aaron Provine reports year-to-date 2026 core business revenue up 47%, outpacing both the national resale market at 13% and specialty outdoor retail at 5%. The company expects a record fourth quarter driven by tariff-related consumer demand for used gear. Geartrade

Ambler Mountain Works has partnered with Howe Sound Sales & Marketing to represent the Canadian outdoor accessories brand across Western Canada. The partnership expands Ambler's independent retail presence in the region. Ambler Mountain Works

Tersus Solutions named Chris Chambers, a 16-year fire service industry veteran, as general manager of Fire and PPE Cleaning Services. Chambers will lead expansion of the company's liquid CO2 cleaning division for firefighter gear. Tersus Solutions

Tactacam reports a 40% increase in retail business and a 36% rise in new dealer applications, with approximately 7,000 brick-and-mortar locations across North America. Growth was driven by the REVEAL 4.0 trail camera launch and DEFEND security camera expansions. Tactacam

Hults Bruk is expanding into Canada with a new axe range, direct wholesale distribution, and warehousing in Leduc, Alberta. Northern Exposure Sporting Group has been appointed as the brand's national sales agency. Hults Bruk

Forest River's XLR Toy Haulers has surpassed 15,000 cumulative retail unit sales and is introducing refreshed 2027 models, including the Nitro 41G14 fifth-wheel and Boost 2115B travel trailer. The brand also plans a return to stick-and-tin travel trailers. Forest River, Inc.

The 2027 Outdoor Media Summit will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota, bringing outdoor journalists, content creators, brand marketers, and industry executives to the Black Hills region. The event is scheduled for October 2027. OMS

Trail Cat The Race's fifth edition, a 300-mile navigation-based ultra spanning Andorra, France, and Catalonia, takes place October 11-17, 2026. The race features 219 registered participants across three distances, with Mount to Coast serving as official technical partner. Trail Cat The Race

Sun Valley Resort will host the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals on Bald Mountain March 19-25, 2027, featuring Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, and Slalom races. Grandstand and VIP tickets are now on sale. Sun Valley Resort

Wayfinder Bootfitters has launched a free online ski boot fitting service for the 2026-27 season, allowing skiers to scan their feet with a phone to receive ranked boot recommendations. The recommendations are matched to foot length, width, instep, and flex. Wayfinder Bootfitters

WHITESPACE, founded by Shaun White, launched its Performance Collection, a 41-style lineup including eight snowboards, outerwear, baselayers, goggles, and accessories. The collection features eVent AlpineST membranes, PFAS-free construction, and hybrid camber snowboards with carbon-reinforced cores. WHITESPACE

Turtlebox has expanded its collaboration with Mossy Oak, applying the Bottomland camo pattern across its entire speaker lineup. An additional Fall Foliage version of two models is available exclusively on the Turtlebox website. Turtlebox

POC unveiled its 26/27 winter collection, featuring new Ciasma and Tarsal goggles with updated Clarity lens technology and expanded insulated jackets. The Race Collection adds cut-resistant tights, race guards, a VPD Max Race Vest, and race backpacks. POC

FlōWorks inventor Kaj Gyr debuted two patent-pending designs at the KORE Outdoors Summit: FlōPole, a biomechanics-improving pole grip for skiing and trekking, and FlōFoot, a wing foil board footstrap that releases during wipeouts to reduce ankle injuries. Both designs aim to reduce injury risk during high-impact activities. FlōWorks

Forest River's Columbus, River Ranch, and PUMA brands are introducing RoadTech Connect, a telematics platform launching for model year 2027. The platform monitors RV systems, provides alerts and location services, and shares vehicle data with dealers and manufacturers. Forest River, Inc.

Mountain Capital Partners announced discounted lift tickets and more than $37.5 million in capital improvements across its nine U.S. ski resorts for the upcoming winter season. Openings begin November 6 at Brian Head Resort in Utah. Mountain Capital Partners

Winchester Deadly Passion Season 15, hosted by Melissa Bachman and co-host Ben Bearshield, airs new episodes on Sportsman Channel every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET. The season features hunts across the Yukon, Alberta, Montana, and Iowa. OSG

The Michael Waddell Podcast features Army Special Forces veteran and Guns & Ammo editor Tom Beckstrand discussing his military career in Iraq and Afghanistan and his faith-driven philosophy of service. Beckstrand also previews his upcoming five-part docuseries, The Ghost Bounty. OSG

Season 17 of Buck Commander, featuring Willie Robertson, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and former MLB stars, premieres on Outdoor Channel every Sunday at 10:30 p.m. ET. The season spans 10 episodes across hunting locations throughout the U.S. OSG

SIA's 2025-26 Participation Study found nearly 32 million Americans participated in snowsports, a three-percent increase over the prior season. Snowboarding led growth with a nine-percent rise to 10.6 million participants, while alpine skiing remained flat at 13.2 million. Snowsports Industries America (SIA)

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