December 16, 2025 How REI’s 20M members drive outdoor advocacy
American outdoor retailer REI has launched a civic engagement platform and public charity to support community-led efforts for outdoor equity and climate resilience....
December 16, 2025 The retail customer club fueling country’s trail revival
Naturkompaniet’s customer club contributes 1% of purchases to trail restoration while rewarding circular outdoor choices....
November 27, 2025 Extreme tours – with minimal CO₂ emissions?
In 2025, Tim Marklowski completed a year of extreme, low-emission mountain and ocean adventures across Europe – by bike, skis, and on foot....
November 26, 2025 Creating space for diversity in Germany’s outdoors
A new report from OUTO shows how People of Color face exclusion in Germany’s outdoor spaces – and the community initiatives building change....
November 20, 2025 Global winter sports leaders gather for climate action summit
Ski Industry Climate Summit returns to Bolzano in January 2026, bringing together global winter sports leaders to align on climate solutions....
November 6, 2025 Updated Four Paws directory rates outdoor brands for animal welfare
Four Paws adds 60 fashion brands to its 2025 Wear it Kind directory, helping holiday shoppers make informed decisions on animal-derived materials....
October 2, 2025 Protect Our Winters launches first Brand Advocacy Day
Protect Our Winters gathered brands and NGOs in Amsterdam to push for stronger EU climate policy. Corporate voices are stepping up in a strategic way....
October 1, 2025 “We are lacking a strong community right now”
Christian Schneidermeier, new Director of the EOG, highlights the need for stronger community and collaboration in the outdoor industry ahead of the European Outdoor Week....
September 3, 2025 Don’t dump it, donate it! Surplus gear powers inclusion outdoors
The #EquippedToBeActive campaign gives surplus outdoor gear a second life, supporting grassroots access to nature while cutting down on waste....