With consumer interest in niche sports on the rise, the five-part series – directed by Emmy-award winning director Michael McKinnis – captures the power, passion, and human stories driving TIMBERSPORTS' rapid growth
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TIMBER! Chop It Like It's Hot, a five-episode docuseries that pulls back the curtain on the high-energy world of STIHL TIMBERSPORTS®, is now live on STIHLUSA.COM. The series offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the athletes and underground communities that fuel this unique sport, capturing the grit, camaraderie, and intensity that makes it so compelling.
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