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Women in alpine sports: How do they train and regenerate differently?
German outdoor retailer Bergzeit hosted a panel discussion with Gela Allmann, an endurance athlete, sports scientist and mental coach, at its store in Gmund in southern Germany at the beginning of May. Topics such as mental health, mental strength and training principles were discussed intensively. Three experienced Bergzeit sales consultants ...
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UTMB World Series announces new pregnancy policy to support mother and their partners
UTMB World Series has announced the introduction of a new pregnancy policy that will apply to its events in the 2023 season. The policy includes deferral and priority entry guidelines for athletes who are pregnant, athletes with a partner who is pregnant, and athletes who are adopting or birthing via ...
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Peak Performance releases new product designed to close gender gap in the outdoors
Academic research in 2022 looking at the impact of menstruation in participation of outdoor and “adventure” activities found some stark results: 53 percent of women stated that menstruation/PMS had affected their participation in adventurous activities. A further 36 percent stated that their participation was sometimes affected. When it came to ...
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Cotopaxi supports J-PAL LAC to empower women in Latin America
Cotopaxi has announced a new partnership with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab in Latin America and the Caribbean (J-PAL LAC). The purpose of the collaboration is to focus on women’s empowerment in Central America. J-PAL supports women to set and achieve goals and actively participate in the economy ...
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Adidas Terrex launches new women-specific hiking shoe
Source: Adidas Terrex All-new women-focused Adidas Terrex range, including the WMN Hiker Mid Rain.Rdy Adidas Terrex’s product design team worked with female hikers to gain biometric and experiential insights to understand the needs of the target audience. During the process, the team studied the way the female ...
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She Is Outdoors Women’s Gear Award: A target group with much untapped potential
A down jacket by Rab has won the Women’s Gear Award from She Is Outdoors. Five other products have received honorable mentions. The award offers the opportunity to take a holistic look at the women’s segment, and while there were many impressive submissions, it is clear that a lot of ...
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High supports access for disadvantaged women to the sustainable fashion industry
The Higg platform has announced a joint effort in partnership with the Custom Collaborative organization to help women enter the sustainable fashion industry. The program aims to help immigrant or low-income women. Custom Collaborative specializes in training and mentorships in this field and is supported by luxury brand Chanel, among ...
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Application deadline for SheIsOutdoors starts on April 1
From April 1, brands can apply for the next edition of the SheIsOutdoors Award. The deadline for submissions is May 6, 2022. The award is divided into the categories Outdoor Professionals and Expedition, Camping, Hardware, Footwear, Apparel, Snowsports and Girls. The Bike and Urban Outdoor categories are ...
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Merrell values outdoor self-care over product gimmicks
Just in time for International Women’s Day on March 8, Merrell has launched a new campaign in the U.S. that aims to debunk gimmicks in the self-care market and remind women of the power of the outdoors. The footwear brand’s “More Less” campaign was developed by female-led teams, including Merrell’s ...
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VF named one of the top female-friendly companies in the world
VF Corp. was ranked 12th out of 300 companies on Forbes’ list of “World’s Top Female Friendly Companies 2021,” a ranking compiled by Forbes and market research firm Statista Inc. For the list, 85,000 women in 40 countries were surveyed and asked to rate their employers on criteria such as ...
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Road safety is the biggest barrier to more women biking
New research in the U.K. has shown that concern over road safety remains the biggest barrier to getting more women cycling. According to an independent nationwide survey commissioned by bike insurance provider Laka, 42 percent of women do not feel confident riding a bike on U.K. roads. More than 41 ...
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Woolrich revives “The Woolrich Woman” from the 1980s with Daniëlle Cathari
Woolrich is reviving its 1980s label “The Woolrich Woman” with Daniëlle Cathari, the Dutch designer known for playing with “complementing contrasts” and deconstructing and reconstructing fashion norms through design. Cathari’s first collection for Woolrich will launch on Sept. 24 for autumn/winter 2021. It will comprise outerwear, knitwear and accessories. The ...
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U.K. wins hosting rights for IWG on women and sport
The U.K. has been named as the next host secretariat for the International Working Group (IWG) on Women & Sport. The appointment covers the period of 2022-2026 and will include the staging of the 9th IWG World Conference on Women & Sport 2026. This is the world’s largest conference dedicated ...
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Women’s gear award #sheisoutdoors winners to be announced July 31
Premiering this year, the new #sheisoutdoors awards for innovative outdoor apparel and gear just for women are to be announced soon. The final jury meeting will take place on July 29-31. The winners of the women’s gear award #sheisoutdoors Summer 2021 will be announced on Saturday, July 31 (18:00 CET) ...
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Liv Cycling introduces global ambassador program
Liv Cycling has launched its Liv Global Ambassador program and signed Anita Naidu, the professional mountain biker and coach, as its new ambassador. The program recognizes women and programs in the cycling community who advocate for making cycling more inclusive. Besides her athletic accomplishments, Naidu is known internationally for her ...
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Garmin presents a children’s book based on its Women of Adventure series
Source: Garmin Garmin International has introduced “Women of Adventure: Being Brave in a Big World,” a children’s book featuring six true stories of sport and passion from the brand’s Women of Adventure watch series. The book, written and illustrated by Garmin associates, is meant to encourage kids ...
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A new global initiative to support female workers
Fashion brands and NGOs are collaborating on a new initiative that aims to raise at least $10 million to support women in global supply chains. The Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains is a joint initiative from Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), the United Nations Foundation’s Universal Access ...
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Women’s Tour de France to return in 2022
Christian Prudhomme, the Tour de France director, has confirmed in an interview with the Guardian that there will be a women’s race in 2022 and that it will be held closely after the three-week men’s Tour. Further details on the race will be presented in October, which is also the ...