Each week we get a ton of outdoor industry news, product releases, job promotions and more. Below is a compiling short bits and it is constantly being updated!
Canyon reduces US workforce, but not because of recent tariff increases
According to Bicycle Retailer Magazine, Canyon Bicycles has laid off an undisclosed number of employees in the U.S., part of an “an ongoing process” and not tied to changing tariff policy, a brand spokesperson wrote to BRAIN in an email Monday.
Canyon is employing a “shifting gears roadmap” to strengthen its D2C presence, drive swifter product development, and grow new markets, according to the spokesperson.
State Bicycle Carbon All Road
State Bicycle Co. is back in the carbon gravel game with new offerings for the 2025 drop bar season. The latest Carbon All Road is tougher, more refined, and ready to push the boundaries of adventure cycling even further. With significant upgrades in versatility, performance, and design, this new Carbon All-Road establishes a new benchmark in the gravel and adventure bike space, all while maintaining the exceptional value that State is known for.
The 2025 Carbon All-Road improves every aspect of the original, making it faster, more capable, and even more fun to ride. Highlights include UDH compatibility, T47 BB, 700 x 2.2 tire clearance, integrated frame storage and a completely redesigned geometry. Component upgrades are available across the entire bike, with wider gearing, wider rims and improved braking performance. As with all State geared complete bikes, SRAM and Enve build kits are available for further performance upgrades. The Carbon All Road comes in Dusty Merlot and White for 2025.
Sun Valley Resort Achieves Certification as a Whitebark Pine Friendly Ski Area
Sun Valley Resort is proud to announce that it has been officially recognized as a Whitebark Pine Friendly Ski Area by the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation (WPEF). This prestigious certification highlights the resort’s ongoing commitment to conservation, environmental stewardship, and public education about the importance of the threatened whitebark pine tree and its critical role in high-elevation ecosystems.
The certification, awarded after a rigorous evaluation, recognizes Sun Valley Resort’s efforts to integrate whitebark pine conservation into its operations. The resort’s successful application involved collaboration with leading experts, including Sun Valley Resort’s James Grant, Director Mountain Operations; Betsy Siszell, Sustainability Manager; Michael Fitzpatrick, Manager Mountain Guest Services; Mike Giesey of WPEF, as well as Debarah Taylor, a botanist with the U.S. Forest Service. Collectively, the teams developed a series of conservation strategies and educational initiatives to protect and promote the health of whitebark pine on Sun Valley’s slopes and surrounding areas. Learn more about visiting the Sun Valley area.
Join High West Distillery for a Spectacular Celebration of Their Annual Bourye Whiskey Release!
As always, this year’s event is vintage après-ski themed, so dust off your retro ski gear and get ready to party. The festivities will take place from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Saturday, March 1st, featuring a live DJ set to keep the vibes high. Enjoy passed appetizers and indulge in alpine-inspired food stations. A cash bar will be available for all your drink needs. Don’t miss out on this unique and exciting event! Tickets run $50 and the event takes place at the historic High West Distillery Saloon in Park City.
Strictly 21 years or older. Guests will be required to present valid ID at the door. Get your tickets at HighWest.com.
Traeger Woodridge Series Grills
Warmer days are just around the corner, which means it’s time to gear up for peak grilling season. Traeger’s new Woodridge Series is built to make wood-fired cooking easier, more consistent, and more flavorful—just in time for spring backyard sessions and weekend feasts.
Designed for effortless performance, the Woodridge lineup features Traeger’s new FreeFlow® Firepot for better airflow and next-level flavor, plus the 2-in-1 EZ-Clean Grease & Ash Keg to simplify maintenance. Whether you’re slow-smoking brisket or searing up weeknight meals, these grills bring unbeatable wood-fired taste without the hassle.
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Ski Bling: Aspen Snowmass, Hublot Unveil $27K Watch
Aspen isn’t just some mountain town in the Sawatch Range of Colorado. While fewer than 7,000 residents call it home, Aspen is known around the world as a destination for recreation, splendor, and affluence. It may not cater to everyone, but for those with discerning, high-class taste, the word “Aspen” rings with posh exclusivity.
Too much? It’s hard not to pour on the hyperbole when the eponymous resort has its own luxury timepiece. Launching today, Swiss watchmaker Hublot, in collaboration with Aspen-One (parent company of Aspen Snowmass) unveiled the Big Bang MECA-10 Aspen One, the third installment in the collaborative line.
And it’s not just a mouthful; it’s a pocketful. It’ll set you back $27,400 to tell time by this special edition wristwatch.
Vuori Deane Vegan
The folks at Vuori teamed up again with their friends CLAE footwear to design a new shoe in two exclusive-to-us-colorways. The Vuori Deane Vegan is collaboration inspired by the coastal California lifestyle. Made for movement and handcrafted using mostly recycled materials. Available in white and black.
Price: $170.00 | vuoriclothing.com
Pushing Boundaries, Responsibly: HUNT Wins the Design & Innovation Award 2025
Hunt Wheels, makers of premium carbon wheels proudly announced this week that thr 40 Carbon Gravel Race Wheelset has been honored with the Design & Innovation Award 2025—a recognition that celebrates not only performance and innovation but also our deep commitment to a more sustainable future in cycling.
The Design & Innovation Award is one of the most respected and rigorous awards in the industry. Each product is put through real-world testing by a panel of international journalists, professional riders, and industry experts, ensuring that only the most forward-thinking and truly game-changing designs receive this prestigious honor.
$1449.00 (on sale now for $1090 | Huntbikewheels.com
Sleek E-Moto for On- and Off-Road Fun: Terra Prime First-Look
Terra Bikes, out of Western Colorado, started producing its first full-scale electric motorcycle, the Terra Prime ($5,995-7,995), in December 2024. It has a long-travel suspension and purpose-built wheels for off-road travel. It’s also VIN-assigned and comes with DOT-approved components for legal road riding.
Terra pays homage to the classic garage-tuned scambler and cafe racers. Inspired by the love for building up old Hondas and Kawasakis, Terra plays off bespoke heritage bike culture. Built with commonplace, easy-to-source componentry, almost everything on the bike can be customized: from the gearing to suspension, battery to the headlights… Terra will work with you to make the most beautiful and best performing e-moto possible!
Price: 5,995 and up | Reserve yours at terrabikes.com
New Rules on Everest: Officials May Ban Unsupported Attempts and Require Guides
The cost of Everest climbing permits will rise 36% beginning this fall, the Nepalese government announced this week. However, that news surprised few of the mountain’s many guiding companies.
More significant is a new regulation that could ban independent climbers from all of the country’s peaks over 8,000 m. This new regulation — often overlooked in news reports focusing on price increases — states that everyone on Everest has to hire a guide. One guide is responsible for at most two clients.
While not specified in Nepal’s new rules, the mandatory guide is presumed to be a Sherpa or other Nepalese ethnic group. It’s unclear whether a Western guide will suffice. Nepal has not yet forbidden climbs without bottled oxygen, as China has done for the Tibetan side of Everest.
The original version of this story appeared on ExplorersWeb. Read more on ExplorersWeb.
Nemo Soul™ Endless Promise® Synthetic Mummy Sleeping Bag
NEMO’s newest sleeping bag silhouette is now offered with aerospace-grade, recycled synthetic insulation for ultralight adventures in any climate. Inspired by the traditional tapered mummy bag, Soul has a sleek, streamlined shape that shaves excess material and weight wherever possible but still sneaks in plenty of comfort features. A mono-polymer design, Soul also meets their Endless Promise® standard and can be fully recycled at the end of its life — just send it back to NEMO, and they’ll handle the rest.
Soul’s single, asymmetrical front zip integrates with our innovative Headwall™ internal draft guard to provide 360-degree protection. A plush, insulated collar, Headwall wraps around the back of the neck and cozily overlaps itself in front to efficiently block cold air while creating a uniquely comfortable experience. Balancing the front zipper is a single Thermo Gill™ vent, enabling fine-tuned temperature control. With both internal and external zippers, the Thermo Gill incrementally releases body heat without direct exposure to the cold, extending the usable temperature range of the bag. For additional instant ventilation (or simply to let your feet poke out), the footbox also features a zippered opening. Highlighting the clean design are strategically placed vertical and horizontal baffles to optimize warmth and comfort while preventing migration of the Zerofiber™ 800 synthetic insulation.
Starting at $279.00 | nemoequipment.com
Cotopaxi Contiguo Collection 22L Tote
Cotopaxi does it again — they continue to push the limits between the boundaries of sustainability and style.
Cotopaxi Contiguo Collection 22L Tote, crafted from limited availability fabrics, the Contiguo Tote is your durable daily driver for shopping or errands around town. With an exterior accessory pocket and interior organization pocket, there are plenty of spots to store phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses, and other essentials. This tote is made from super durable and waterproof deadstock X-Pac® sailcloth fabric that might have otherwise ended up in the landfill.
You’ll want to keep an eye out for additional Cotopaxi Contiguo Collection releases coming this year. Their Contiguo City Jacket, crafted from quilted deadstock fabric sold out just days after the Jan. 14 launch.
$65.00 | Cotopaxi.com
OutIn Fino Portable Electric Espresso Coffee Grinder
Laboursome hand grinders are a thing of the past thanks to the Outin Fino portable electric espresso coffee grinder. The new offering is manufactured using 420 stainless steel and is the perfect fit for life on the road thanks to its compact/lightweight (24.34 ounces) form factor and long-lasting battery. Desirable attributes include a contractible bean hopper, one-button operation, 28 grind sizes (covering espresso, Moka pot, pour-over, Aeropress, and cold brew), and a heptagonal burr for fast/precise grinding. Combine with the company’s Portable Espresso Machine for the ultimate bean-to-cup experience in the backcountry. $140 | outin.com
