This fall, Royal Robbins returns to its Yosemite roots with a collection celebrating craftsmanship, natural performance, and timeless style. The Fall 2026 line offers versatility and performance while paying homage to the adventurous spirit of the brand’s founders, Liz and Royal Robbins.

Established in 2002, Astral designs high-performance wilderness equipment created in the least toxic, lowest impact ways. Built on decades of experience and experimentation, Astral has assembled athletes, artists, and craftspeople to build the cleanest, most beautiful, and highest performing gear. Astral has significantly reduced toxic PVC foam from the PFD industry, invented breathable life jackets, won awards for their paradigm-changing footwear designs, and developed the stickiest rubber ever worn on wet rock. In 2024, Astral launched its first line of HempTech™ apparel, utilizing Nature’s highest performing fiber that is naturally breathable, odor resistant, durable and cooling in warm weather, while protecting the maximum amount of soil and water. Visit www.astraldesigns.com for more information.

HEAD is a leading global manufacturer of premium sports equipment, specializing in skiing, snowboarding, and related winter sports, as well as racquet sports, swimming, and diving. Founded in 1950 by engineer Howard Head, the company introduced revolutionary ski design with its Head Standard model — combining metal and wood to create skis that are more maneuverable, durable, and high-performance. HEAD continues to innovate through its product lines for freeride, all-mountain, junior, and luxury performance, pushing technical boundaries while delivering an exceptional experience to athletes and outdoor lovers around the world.

Established in 1862, Mammut stands as a global leader in providing high-quality products and unique experiences for mountain sports enthusiasts. With over 160 years of heritage, this Swiss-based premium brand is a hallmark of safety and innovation. Mammut's offerings, known for their functionality, responsible performance and contemporary design, make it one of the most comprehensive suppliers in the outdoor industry. The brand's extensive range includes hardware, footwear, and apparel, catering to a wide spectrum of activities. As of 2024, Mammut Sports Group AG operates in around 40 countries and employs approximately 800 people, continuing to forge a legacy of excellence and adventure. Learn more on Mammut's website and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @MammutNA and @MammutNorthAmerica.

Building on its legacy of design innovation and craftsmanship, SCARPA introduces new and updated models across hiking, running, field, and climbing categories for Spring 2026.

Access Fund is expanding its Climber Steward Program to Washington’s Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Two seasonal field staff will help address growing recreation pressures at some of the state’s most popular climbing hubs, Methow Valley and Wenatchee River Ranger Districts, by offering in-person climber education to support responsible recreation and resource management.

VALLON, the sports eyewear company known for classic style, maximum performance eyewear, introduces Crossroads™ —unisex goggles designed for alpine performance, fusing design notes from classic mountaineering aesthetics with advanced optical and material technology.

In 2026, five PR trends are shaping how brands build reputation and drive growth: AI-era discoverability, people-powered influence, integrated PR, outcome-based measurement, and real-world experiences. These are the levers brands can pull to stay findable, credible, and connected in a noisy, AI-driven landscape.

Looking to stay ahead of trends, stories, and voices shaping the outdoor and wellness space? Here are a few Substacks we’re loving right now—ranging from personal narratives and gear reviews to the realities of freelancing in today’s ever changing media landscape.

Royal Enfield and VALLON today announce the launch of Royal Enfield × VALLON Moto Aviators - a Classic edition lifestyle collection inspired by Royal Enfield’s line of Classic motorcycles. The Moto Aviators draw inspiration from the distinct characteristics of the Classic 350, Goan Classic and the Classic 650. Three motorcycles celebrated for their timeless charm, evocative design and bold colorways.

Building on the momentum of its groundbreaking Quattro series, SCARPA, manufacturer of high-performance mountain footwear, this fall launches its new 4-Quattro GT, a new freeride ski boot that has already accumulated awards and accolades from a range of ski media, including Masterfit/America’s Best Bootfitters, which runs the industry’s premier ski-boot test, as well as Men’s Journal, SKI, BLISTER, and Backcountry Magazine.

VALLON, the Amsterdam-based sports eyewear company known for classic style, maximum performance eyewear has announced SportRx as their exclusive prescription partner for North America, bringing VALLON’s high-performance styles to athletes, explorers, and outdoor enthusiasts in the US and Canada who require prescription lenses, without compromising on style or function.

Crazy Creek Products, a pioneer in portable outdoor seating, is thrilled to announce the second release in its limited-edition series with acclaimed artist and adventurer Rachel Pohl. The new Snow Ghosts Hex 2.0 Chair blends Crazy Creek’s lightweight seating with Pohl’s distinct art style, this time inspired by a dreamlike winter landscape in the forests of Norway.

Royal Robbins, the outdoor apparel brand whose mission is to feed the soul through nature and adventure, is proud to announce that its Mosquito Protection Technology™ (MPT) has been named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025, which features extraordinary innovations changing consumers' lives today.

Therm-a-Rest® is set to enhance outdoor sleep experiences in spring 2026 with the introduction of its new Parsec™ Sleeping Bag and Corus™ Quilt. These latest additions are designed to provide superior comfort and warmth, featuring PFAS-free materials, 100% recycled nylon shells, and responsibly sourced Hydrophobic Down for optimal heat retention even in wet conditions.

ONIX Pickleball, an industry leader for over two decades, commits its fifth annual donation of $10,000 to the Indiana Women in Need (IWIN) Foundation. This ongoing support reflects ONIX’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness and providing resources to breast cancer survivors, while supporting the local Indiana community it serves.

SCARPA, manufacturer of high-performance mountain footwear, unveils a new collection of lightweight mountain boots this fall built for backcountry hunters and other rugged-country users like trail and forestry workers who need light, reliable, supportive footwear for field use.

HEAD, the storied leader in winter sports equipment and high-performance skis, has selected Verde Brand Communications as its agency of record, effective immediately. This new partnership will help HEAD amplify its brand messaging across key markets in North America, energize its global community of athletes and outdoor adventurers, and support the rollout of its latest product innovations.

Rossmönster, the leader in purpose-built adventure vehicles, and IWS Sales, a premier provider of high-quality motorcoaches and performance vehicles, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration will see IWS Sales become an official distributor of Rossmönster’s renowned adventure trucks.

Verde Brand Communications, a leading agency specializing in outdoor and active lifestyle industries, has been appointed as the public relations agency of record for Rossmönster, effective immediately. Verde will work closely with Rossmönster to showcase their innovative approach to adventure truck and adventure van builds to help highlight the brand's commitment to enabling unforgettable outdoor experiences.