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Surfing terms and lingo for beginners
May 14, 2024
| Water sports
At The Action Sports Translator, if we’re in the water, we’re in our element. As adventure sports enthusiasts, we understand the thrill of being first […]

List of extreme sports
April 2, 2024
| Content & Translation, Mountain sports
Palms getting sweaty. Adrenaline coursing through your veins. You can feel your heartbeat echoing in your ears. Your pulse accelerating with every passing second. But […]

Climbing terms explained: 40+ words every beginner should know
January 4, 2024
| Content & Translation
If you’ve ever topped out a tricky bouldering problem or traveled around to conquer the world’s highest peaks, you’ll know that the climbing, bouldering and […]

Running and trail running glossary: 40 terms every runner should know
December 22, 2023
| Content & Translation
If you’ve ever laced up your running shoes and felt the thrill of hitting the trail or pounding the pavement, you’ll know that a passion […]

Patagonia’s content marketing playbook: 6 strategies to learn from
December 12, 2023
| Content & Translation, General
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (and we don’t mean one you’re climbing), you’ve probably heard of Patagonia. One of the world’s most recognizable […]

Go global with your outdoor brand: 6 proven marketing strategies
November 17, 2023
| Content & Translation, General
If you’re an outdoor brand, chances are you’re looking to establish an international presence. That requires a global marketing strategy that’s well adapted to stand […]

Gender-inclusive language: translation guide for global outdoor brands
November 7, 2023
| Content & Translation, General
The days of male-dominated action sports and gruff, “manly” outdoor living are over. People from all walks of life enjoy getting out there and testing […]

A guide to inclusive language and diversity in sports (with examples)
September 15, 2023
| Content & Translation, General
Let’s face it – the sports industry hasn’t always been the most diverse place in the world. Sports are expensive, gender bias is rife and […]

Inclusive sports language for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities
August 21, 2023
| Content & Translation, General
While the industry’s taken steps to make our favorite outdoor and action sports more accessible to everyone, the way we describe action sports enthusiasts with […]

Inclusive communication language tips for LGBTQ+ sports communities
August 15, 2023
| Content & Translation, General
We’re starting to see a shift in the world of sports. The LGBTQ+ community is beginning to get some of the respect and acceptance it […]

The Action Sports Translator is now a full member of the EOCA
April 28, 2023
| Company, News, Sustainability
The Action Sports Translator, the sports translation agency brands choose to go global, has joined some of the most iconic outdoor brands to become a […]

Building a winning sports content strategy: 10 ideas + 5 steps to try
April 21, 2023
| Content & Translation, General
With around 490 million participants around the world bringing in over $200 billion each year, the outdoor industry is pretty much a goldmine. The right […]
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