September 6, 2023 Most people won’t climb K2, why do we keep overengineering gear as if they will?
Most people won't climb K2. What are the environmental and inclusivity implications of over-engineering gear as if they will?...
July 8, 2023 Parafestival Offsets Carbon Footprint by Reforesting Area Ravaged by Fire
Discover Soča Outdoor Festival, the annual outdoor event held in Slovenia that takes inclusion and environmental impact to new heights....
July 4, 2023 Report: LGBTQIA+ Outdoor Participation Booming
As the European Union closes in on passing the new Ecodesign Regulation into law, on May 22 its member states agreed to ban the destruction of unsold clothing....
May 23, 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’s Gold Standard?
US-based non-profit Camber Outdoors, the outdoor industry's specialists on promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, releases its third report....
February 21, 2023 Only the Best Gear Will Get Through These Doors in 2024
Seattle-based retailer REI releases the latest update to its Product Sustainability Standards, significantly increasing its requirements on its brand partners' carbon emission reductions, advancement of diversity, and complete elimination of PFAS beginning already next year....
November 29, 2022 “You can’t save the planet alone.”
It's easy for those privileged enough to enjoy nature sports to want to protect the planet, but what about the rest who have little to no relationship with natural spaces? OUTO co-founder Phil Young explains why we need to get...
April 1, 2022 Are you ready to welcome the newcomers?
Being locked inside has shown us all how important being outdoors is for our bodies and our mental wellbeing. However, for our newest outdoor enthusiasts, many barriers to access still exist - Don't be one of them....
November 30, 2021 Decolonize Your Mountain Experience
Soon we'll be shredding our favorite slopes - but are we sure they're "ours"? Canadian snowboard icon and activist Tamo Campos is on a mission to raise awareness of Indigenous justice and help riders take responsibility for their sport....
July 13, 2021 Mayors Commit to Greener, Greater Cities
Mayors sign C40’s Urban Nature Declaration, committing further big investments in urban nature to protect cities from the impacts of climate change and ensure everyone has access to green spaces. ...
May 18, 2021 Black in the Outdoors
Over the last year, numerous American sports figures have taken a stance against racism as a part of the Black Lives Matter movement. Has the outdoor community in the US also been affected?...