Category: nature
September 6, 2019
Vaude CEO Extends DBU Role
Antje von Dewitz, CEO of the outdoor brand Vaude, has been a member of the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) Board of Trustees for more than five years. Last month, she was elected as deputy chairwoman for a further five years.
September 5, 2019
Sonoma County Commits To Sustainable Travel
California’s Sonoma County Tourism (SCT) has announced a significant commitment to helping travellers enjoy a visit to the area while protecting local natural and cultural resources. With more than 60 unique nature parks, Sonoma County's rich, diverse landscape is one of its main attractions.
September 1, 2019
Crafting MTB Trails In Italy
The hills surrounding Massa Marittima in south-western Tuscany are becoming a real hotspot for mountain biking. Every year, the ‘Trail Brothers’ bring together volunteers from all over the world to build new trails offering plenty of flow and fun under the Mediterranean sun.
August 30, 2019
Hurrah For National Trust’s Hillfort Heroes!
Dozens of National Trust volunteer rangers have spent three months unearthing an array of wildlife and rare archaeological finds at one of the most ancient sites in the UK. Glow worms, butterflies, rare bugs and birds are among the species identified at the stunning and historic sites across Dorset and Wiltshire since May.
August 29, 2019
Fjällräven Offers Four New Classics
Trekking expedition style – backpacking with your own equipment, setting up your own tent, cooking your own food and walking at your own pace, together with like-minded people – is what it’s all about. The Fjällräven Classic events in Sweden, Denmark, Colorado and Hong Kong have become popular elements in the global outdoor calendar. These events have also changed Fjällräven as the brand has moved from working in the outdoor business to also working in the experience business. 2020 sees the start of a long-term commitment to the expansion of the Fjällräven brand by offering no less than eight Fjällräven Classics across the globe: Sweden, USA, Denmark, South Korea, Germany, Hong Kong, UK and China.
August 19, 2019
Houdini’s Product Innovation Agenda
Wool shell layers, non-shedding fleece and an R&D project for biodegradable synthetics are among key initiatives from Swedish outdoor brand Houdini Sportswear in its Fall Winter 2019 collection.
August 18, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 