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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund |Gabriel Arthur |Tim Marklowski
At the Nordic Sustainability Arena in Åre, Sweden, the ski industry, scientists, and athletes confront the climate crisis head-on. From bare slopes to bold commitments, this event signals a possible turning point. But is the shift coming too late? Global warming has been the “elephant in the room” among many major players from the ski associations and the industry itself. Suston’s Joel Svedlund reports from the Nordic Sustainability Arena, one of the many initiatives that aims to turn the tide.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Joel Svedlund |Gabriel Arthur |Tim Marklowski
As global warming threatens winter sports, carbon-intensive luxury ski tourism thrives—from Greenland to Antarctica. A group of 17 industry leaders and freeriders now calls for action to ground heli-skiing and safeguard regular off-piste skiing. Picture mountain after mountain of untouched snowfields, ancient ice shimmering under the polar sun – a wilderness cloaked in pristine silence.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur |Martina Wengenmeir
Nemo Equipment has released the first backpacking tent to earn the Bluesign product designation, setting a new benchmark for clean material innovation in the outdoor industry. The Dagger Osmo tent blends performance with PFAS-free, recycled materials and is a standout example of what’s possible in responsible gear design. Dagger Osmo, one of Nemo Equipment’s top-selling backpacking tents, has become the first in its category to earn the Bluesign product label.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur
Posted at April 3, 2025, 01:23h in Brands, Gear, Materials Performance Days 2025 showcased concrete solutions for circularity, a guideline to certifications, regenerative materials, and traceable systems. Reporting from the ground in Munich, Suston highlights what stood out.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur |Martina Wengenmeir
Posted at April 3, 2025, 01:25h in Business, Leadership EOG launches the first Outdoor Impact Summit this May. From circularity to policy updates to a sustainability “Walk & Talk” along Munich’s stunning Isar River, register now to get access to the sustainability event of the year.
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3 weeks ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur |Tim Marklowski
Posted at March 20, 2025, 01:43h in Advocacy, Climate, People, Planet Following the hottest year ever recorded, Protect Our Winters has launched the International Year of Glacier Preservation. The campaign urges immediate action to protect glaciers, with a global rollout of events, screenings, and advocacy. Glaciers are disappearing at an alarming rate.
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1 month ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur |Martina Wengenmeir |Tim Marklowski
These are challenging times for both the outdoor industry and the environmental movement in Europe. Should outdoor companies scale back their sustainability ambitions and adapt? Absolutely not, says Christian Schneidermeier, the new Director of the European Outdoor Group. “We need to do even more to heal our societies and restore nature.”It is no exaggeration to say that Christian Schneidermeier joined the European Outdoor Group (EOG) at a difficult moment.
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1 month ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur |Martina Wengenmeir |Joel Svedlund |Tim Marklowski
Sustainability professionals now face an even steeper uphill battle. Yet, despite alarming reports, participants at the Tarfala Think Tank leave with renewed energy and determination. Suston’s Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Arthur, tries to uncover the secret behind this popular conference. Pinned onto the walls of the conference room at Hotel Vatnahalsen are around thirty post-it notes.
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1 month ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur |Jonathan Eidse |Martina Wengenmeir |Katy Stevens
Posted at February 26, 2025, 20:44h in Adventures, Participation, People More than 5,000 public lands employees in the U.S. have been laid off, reducing the capacity of federal agencies to manage trails, parks, and forests. The cuts could mean closures, longer wait times, and challenges for wildfire prevention. Learn how these changes may affect your next adventure.
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2 months ago | 
sustonmagazine.com | Gabriel Arthur |Jonathan Eidse |Martina Wengenmeir |Katy Stevens
Posted at February 6, 2025, 18:26h in Adventures, Conservation, Participation, People The It’s Great Out There Coalition is now accepting applications for its outdoor grants program. Non-profits across Europe can apply for up to €5,000 to fund outdoor activities that foster community engagement. Applications close on 28 February.
