SGB Today Outdoor
Item Of The Day: Petzl Bindi
The ultra-lightweight Bindi headlamp fits in the palm of the hand, is waterproof and weighs in at 35 g.
Osprey Teams With Ibex, Keen To Save Owyhee Canyonlands
Larger than Yellowstone, the Owyhee is home to one of the nation’s largest herds of California bighorn sheep, the imperiled Greater Sage-Grouse and more than two dozen plant species that exist nowhere else in the world, but the area is in danger of oil development.
American Whitewater Urges EPA To Protect Clean Water
“Paddlers know that healthy rivers attract and inspire new businesses, revitalize communities and create boons to public health, fitness, and happiness,” said Evan Stafford of American Whitewater.
Feetures Expands Offerings With Lifestyle Collection
The lifestyle collection will include a variety of styles for women and men, and will offer the signiture targeted compression and seamless toe features that helped elevate the brand.
Yakima Unveils Inaugural Fall Line
At the center of the fall product launch are the OffGrid cargo basket, the LongArm truck bed extender, the FatCat Evo, an update to the snow sports mount and the FatCat ShowDown – the first side-loader for kayaks and SUP’s.
Summer 2017: Stay Hydrated…Stay Fit
We have reviewed some technological advances in the world of hydration packs and reservoirs – new for 2017.
Early Summer Insights: Hottest Selling Bike Trends Across the U.S.
Mountain bike retailers give us an inside look at what shredders are coveting this season.
Taking Off The Training Wheels With Strider
Strider founder Ryan McFarland spoke with us about how the company’s revolutionary learn-to-ride concept was born.
Hong Kong’s Revolutionary Bike Share
GoBee Bike, Hong Kong’s first cashless and station-free bike sharing service, operates via a smartphone app that allows users to locate a bike, unlock it and ride it to the destination of their choice.
American Whitewater To Host Gore Canyon Fest
The flagship race takes place through Gore Canyon, which is often considered one of the hardest whitewater runs in Colorado. The intimidating and often humbling stretch has a reputation for challenging even the most experienced boaters.
Swiftwater Rescue: A Vital Skill For All Paddlers
“Many tragedies that have happened on the water could have been prevented with basic swiftwater rescue techniques,” said rafting outfitter Ryan Snodgrass. “This is why it is important for professionals in the river outfitter industry to be fluent in these skills.”
American Whitewater Appeals New River Dries Prescriptions
The state’s regulations would restore an average of only three to four days of flows sufficient for paddling as mitigation for the over 240 days lost to hydropower operations.
Outdoor Research Releases Tribute Video To Women Athletes
“I began thinking about the conversation about ‘Where are the females?’ which has kept coming up in the past five years at film festivals – and what I could do to change that topic,” said filmmaker Krystle Wright.
Vuori Blends Yoga, Art And Surf
Vuori is a Finnish word meaning mountain – a brand name Chris Miller and Joe Kudla found appropriate for the feeling when one reaches the top of a mountain.
FluidStance Finds Balance Between Work And Play
“I realized I was standing for 60-80 hours a week when I switched to a stand up desk, and all I was doing was shifting the pain from my butt to my feet throughout the day,” said founder Joel Heath.
