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December 17, 2025
Former Crankbrothers CEO leads acquisition of Extreme Racing Shox
A group of private strategic investors led by former Crankbrothers CEO Gaspare Licata has acquired a majority stake in Extreme Racing Shox (EXT), Italian manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for bicycle and motorsports applications. The move follows the passing of EXT founder and technical director Franco Fratton in April 2025....
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December 16, 2025
Airstream Honors Frank Lloyd Wright With Usonian Edition
In 1893, Frank Lloyd Wright completed his first independent commission — the William Winslow House in River Forest, Illinois. Thirty-eight years later and over 2,000 miles away, Airstream founder Wally Byam opened the first Airstream factory in Culver City, California, in 1931. Despite the years and miles separating them, each...
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December 16, 2025
OR, Overland Expo and Surf Expo Parent Reviewing Strategic Options After Acquisition Interest
Emerald Holding, Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo, Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show, and other trade shows, has reportedly initiated a review of strategic options following inquiries about a potential acquisition of the company. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as its lead financial advisor. Emerald’s Board...
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December 15, 2025
Norda Secures Second Investment from the Ermenegildo Zegna Group
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group has made a second round of investment in the Canadian footwear brand Norda. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Zegna Group, which has its own fashion brand and owns the Thom Browne fashion brand, initially approached Norda in 2021 after the brand launched its debut...
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December 12, 2025
Despite Steep Costs of Living, Yosemite Park Employees Are About to See Their Wages Drop
The new year may bring significant pay cuts for workers at Yosemite National Park. Part-time staffers involved in everything from sanitation to trail maintenance could see their hourly rates fall by several dollars. In a statement posted on Instagram on December 11, the National Federation of Federal Employees’ (NFFE) Local 465, a union...
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December 10, 2025
A New Tournament Format Pits Professional Climbers Against Each Other in a Thrilling Competition Broadcast by Red Bull TV
The world of indoor bouldering is about to witness a new level of competition when the Pro Climbing League launches its first event in London on 28th of February 2026 – broadcast by Red Bull TV. Created by climbers, for climbers, the Pro Climbing League brings together the world’s strongest professional boulderers for...
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December 10, 2025
Vail Resorts Launches Discount Program Ahead of Peak Season as Season Pass Sales Weaken
In advance of reporting fiscal 2026 first-quarter results, Vail Resorts, Inc. (Vail) CEO Rob Katz announced a new discount program offering an average of 30 percent off lift tickets at 12 of its top destination resorts for consumers who purchase four or more weeks in advance. The effort appears to...
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December 9, 2025
Climber Charles Barrett Just Lost His Court Appeal
In a ruling issued on December 8, the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s conviction and life sentence of accomplished California climber and guidebook author Charles Barrett for the rape of a woman in Yosemite National Park. Barrett was found guilty by a federal jury after a February 2024...
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December 9, 2025
Outdoor Retailer to Debut Retailer Conference at 2026 Show
A new half-day conference at Outdoor Retailer, featuring hands-on workshops on AI, e-commerce and operational best practices, is designed for retail owners, buyers and managers. Outdoor Retailer is launching the “Retail Playbook Lab,” a new half-day conference designed exclusively for outdoor specialty retail owners, buyers and managers. Taking place on Aug....
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December 9, 2025
Hiker Rescued From Quicksand in Arches National Park: ‘Thought It Was a Legend’
An experienced hiker found that out the hard way in Arches National Park on Sunday, when a normal day on the trail turned into a scary ordeal. Austin Dirks, 33, was walking through the upper end of the park’s Courthouse Wash area just before sunrise when his left leg broke...
