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FIELD NOTES
🧗 A new study on therapeutic climbing suggests the activity pushes the brain into a mindfulness state that can offer real relief from anxiety and depression, according to the study's lead author and a performance psychologist.
🌲 The National Park Service has proposed a rule to streamline e-bike and bicycle access across major California parks like Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, though it stops short of opening any new trails outright.
🎿 Alterra Mountain Company is pouring more than $350 million into its resorts for the 2026-27 season, funding everything from new terrain at Deer Valley and Tremblant to expanded employee housing.
PRESS RELEASES
AWARDS
The Dyrt has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. companies for the fifth consecutive year, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll. Its 2026 ranking is the company's highest yet, with 155% three-year growth. The Dyrt
BUSINESS
Garmin has partnered with Divers Alert Network (DAN) to allow active DAN members to add their membership ID to inReach accounts, enabling the Garmin Response team to connect divers with DAN's specialized dive-medicine support during emergencies. Garmin
Rossmönster has partnered with Johnson RV to distribute its off-road adventure vehicles at Johnson RV's Oregon and Washington dealership locations. Limited inventory is expected to arrive around February 2027. Rossmönster
CONFERENCES & TRADESHOWS
KORE Outdoors will host its fifth annual KORE Outdoors Summit on September 17-18 at the Kimberley Alpine Resort Conference Centre in British Columbia. It remains Canada's only conference dedicated to the outdoor gear industry. KORE Outdoors
EVENTS
Warren Miller Entertainment will premiere its 77th annual film, Days Off, with a North American theater tour launching the week of October 26. New on-camera narrator Katie Burrell leads the eight-segment film, shot across three continents. Outside Interactive, Inc.
Denver Police Sgt. Justin Dodge, a 30-year veteran and below-knee amputee who returned to Metro SWAT duty within a year of being run over by a fire truck, discusses wellness and resilience on The Michael Waddell Podcast. The episode is presented by REMAX Outdoors. OSG
GIVING
First Descents' 43 athletes raised more than $353,000 competing in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Leadville Trail 100 Run. Both courses were modified this year due to the Willow Fire. First Descents
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Gregory Mountain Products launched the YOK x SLC collection, a three-style everyday carry line built collaboratively by its Salt Lake City and Yokohama design teams. The lineup includes the Outset, Signal, and Rhune X-PAC packs. Gregory Mountain Products
LNKT has launched a real-time outdoor safety and mapping app that combines HD satellite imagery, custom waypoints, and automated location alerts to keep adventurers connected with loved ones, even when phones die or lose service. LNKT Inc.
nivia is launching the 3D Finder, the first GPS-guided avalanche transceiver, combining three-antenna technology with a patented 3D algorithm that guides rescuers directly to buried victims and shows exact burial depth. The company says the system could speed recovery by up to 30%. nivia
Outdoor Channel's Addicted to the Outdoors returns for Season 19 on September 11, with Raven Brunson taking over hosting duties from her parents Jon and Gina. New episodes air Sundays at 12:30 p.m. ET and are also available on MyOutdoorTV. OSG
JOBS
NEW Atlanta Track Club - Design Coordinator
NEW Atlanta Track Club - Membership Manager
World Sports Group - Senior Sales Manager – Endurance Sports and Partnerships
Boston Athletic Association - Director of Event Operations and Venue Design
Boston Athletic Association - Salesforce Solutions Architect
Nike - Generative AI Lead Designer
REI - Maintenance Technician
New Balance - Senior Footwear Designer, Performance Running Innovation
Brooks Running - Designer II, Advanced Footwear Design, Visual Brand + CMF Design
Brooks Running - Principal Footwear Merchandiser, Americas
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