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July 26, 2021
Christopher Blevins Battles to Top-15 Finish in Men’s XC Mountain Bike Olympic Race
TOKYO – The Izu peninsula was the scene for the Men’s Cross-Country Olympic event. The technical, 4.1-kilometer course just west of the Izu Velodrome and had features like Amagi Pass, the Chopsticks, and the Sakura Drop. The race had one start loop and seven laps of the course, for a...
July 26, 2021
Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) is now an Olympic event for winter games 2026
Today the International Olympic Committee (IOC) unanimously approved to add Ski Mountaineering to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. From the President of the US Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA), Ram Mikulas, "This is fantastic news! We are very excited to hear about the announcement to include ski mountaineering in the...
July 26, 2021
13,000 pornographic videos found: Former Colorado Mountain Club HR director charged with felony stalking and voyeurism
Eight past CMC employees have filed a formal civil complaint against the club, alleging that leadership didn’t do enough to protect them from sexual exploitation. OBJ
July 26, 2021
Dude Runs Entire Pacific Crest Trail in 51 Days
Timothy Olson covered all 2,650 miles of the PCT in a mere 51 days, finishing last week (well, 51 days, 16 hours, and 55 seconds, to be precise). If the time is confirmed, it’s the new Fastest Known Time on the PCT. He ran the equivalent of 100 marathons, consecutively...
July 26, 2021
Report shows Outdoor Industry has work to do on its online ADA compliance
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA (Monday, July 26, 2021) —Today, marks the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Outdoor Sports Insurance (outdoorsportsins.com), the longest serving business insurance broker in Ski, Bike and Outdoor markets, recently completed a report evaluating over 275 outdoor industry retailer and brand...
July 26, 2021
Skratch Labs Brings Back its Popular Limited-Edition Flavor of Sport Hydration Drink Mix: Summer Peach
Boulder, CO (July 26, 2020)- Skratch Labs, an innovator in performance nutrition, announces the re-release of it’s seasona lsummer flavor of Sport Hydration DrinkMix, Summer Peach. With the resounding successof an initial offering in May, Skratch Labs is offering one more chance to pick up a 440g bag of Summer...
July 26, 2021
RV Industry’s June Shipment Report Concludes Record-Setting Quarter
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,706 units, an increase of 25.3% compared to the 40,462 units shipped during June 2020; this June was also the best on comparable record being up 7% against the 47,416...
July 26, 2021
Kelley Blue Book: Electrified Vehicle Sales Spike 201% in Q2
According to an analysis of Q2 2021 data from Kelley Blue Book, sales of pure EVs surpassed 100,000 units in the quarter – a first – and hybrid sales were over 250,000 units. Sales of electrified vehicles for Q2 climbed a staggering 201.1% year-over-year, reaching beyond 375,000 total combined EVs...
July 25, 2021
iFIT Acquires 29029, the Premium Ultra-Endurance Event and Community That Brings the Experience of Climbing Mount Everest to its Members Around the World
(LOGAN, Utah) iFIT, a global leader in connected fitness software, content, and equipment, today announced that it has acquired 29029, the company that created the category of endurance hiking events. 29029 delivers the experience of climbing Mount Everest to its members and provides the ultra-endurance experience to athletes at all...
July 25, 2021
Indiana RV manufacturers get Michigan grants
Recreational Vehicle manufacturers Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles have received economic development grants from the State of Michigan in support of two new manufacturing campuses in Sturgis which are expected to support 450 new jobs in St. Joseph County. WTBV
July 25, 2021
Would you rather sleep in an Airstream than a tent? Glamping sites are ramping up across the US
AutoCamp Cape Cod opened in April in partnership with Boston-based developers Blue Flag Partners and the latest from California-based AutoCamp, a luxury Airstream glamping company, which began in 2013 in Santa Barbara, just before the glamping – that is, glamorous camping – trend took off. USA Today
July 24, 2021
KOA July Survey Finds Number of Campers Continues to Climb
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)'s monthly research report reveals good news for the campground industry. According to research conducted in July, KOA projects 53.5 million households will take a camping trip in 2021. Data suggests that 24.5 million campers will venture out in July. KOA also notes impressive growth among new campers,...
July 23, 2021
Senate E-BIKE Act Would Offer Tax Credit for Electric Bicycle Purchases
BOULDER, COLO. (Jul. 23, 2021) —PeopleForBikes applauds the timely introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate to offer an electric bicycle tax credit, helping more people easily get out on two wheels. The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act (S. 2420), led by Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI)...
July 23, 2021
Shark Pods Becomes an Official Sponsor of Salty Sports Society’s Speedo SALT Series
Saint Augustine Beach, Florida – Salty Sports Society, a leader in beach sporting events, has signed Shark Pods as a sponsor of the Speedo SALT Series. Shark Pods, invented in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, are made for open water swimmers, triathletes, lifeguards, and surfers to reduce the number of shark...
July 22, 2021
Colorado Yurt Breaks Ground at Colorado Outdoors
MONTROSE, COLORADO (July 23, 2021) – Construction of over 30,000 square feet of new office and manufacturing space at Colorado Outdoors officially began yesterday for the Colorado Yurt Company (Colorado Yurt). Colorado Yurt is a Montrose-based business specializing in the manufacturing of yurts, tipis and rugged canvas wall tents. In...
July 22, 2021
DPS Releases Small-Batch Ski Collections, New Bindings, Glove Line for Dreamtime 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (July 22, 2021) — DPS Skis, the U.S.-based ski manufacturer pairing space-age carbon technology with groundbreaking shapes, announces the start of its annual Dreamtime event on July 26. Running through August 11, Dreamtime will see DPS release limited models, including Special Edition Pagoda Tour skis, two limited...
July 22, 2021
Leisure Days RV Group rolls into summer expansion mode with acquisition of dealership, campground
Ottawa-based Leisure Days RV Group is further expanding its Canadian operations with the acquisition late last month of a new dealership, Hiemstra Trailer Sales in London, Ont. The purchase of the firm, which has been in operation for more than 50 years, expands Leisure Days’ footprint in southwestern Ontario and...
July 22, 2021
Tom Hanks Selling His Custom Airstream With 24 Years Of Movie History
It was his personal trailer during filming for countless blockbuster movies since 1993. The trailer will cross the auction block with Bonhams during the Quail Lodge Auction in Carmel, California on August 13.
July 22, 2021
Turtle Fur hits the selling block
The 39-year-old outdoor accessories brand has hired an advisory firm and is actively soliciting a strategic buyer to take it “to the next level.” OBJ
July 22, 2021
The Trouble With Bike (and All Outdoor) Apparel
This documentary is an interesting look into the manufacturing process and how a brand that cares about profits and the environment figures out how to have the best of both. Adventure Journal
July 22, 2021
Velocio Partners with Apidura for UK Repairs
Bikepacking brand’s London repairs team to help reduce shipping without compromising quality Apidura will serve as Velocio’s UK repairs hub, alongside What Happened in Slovenia, who will serve as Velocio’s EU repairs hub and Vélocolour in Canada. The partnership will deliver high quality repairs to Velocio customers while reducing the...
July 22, 2021
Portland Design Works is Officially Certified Climate Neutral
PORTLAND, OR (July 22, 2021) — Portland Design Works, creators of gear for everyday cycling, is proud to announce that the company is now officially Climate Neutral Certified. “We believe that we can make a change toward more sustainability within the bicycle industry. We are small but mighty, and proud...
July 22, 2021
Juniper Ridge Announces Pop-Up and Giveaway with Fjallraven SF
San Francisco, CA – July 22, 2021- Juniper Ridge, a west coast home and body care brand with over 20 years of experience, is pleased to announce its upcoming pop-up with Fjallraven. The brand will take up residency at Fjallraven’s Jackson Street shop in San Francisco, CA on Saturday, July...
July 22, 2021
Helinox Drops Second BTS Collab
BERKELEY, Calif. - July 22, 2021 - Helinox (https://helinox.com), the original designer of portable, lightweight furniture and accessories, today announces the second limited-edition collaboration with the Grammy-nominated group BTS. The latest BTS x Helinox collection includes a whole new set of Helinox products designed from the Helinox Creative Center and flagship...
July 22, 2021
USWE Unleashes the MTB Trail-Ready SHRED™ and FLOW™
Malmö, Sweden- July 22nd - USWE (https://www.uswe-sports.com), innovator of the No Dancing Monkey™ and Snug-Me™ harness system and industry leader of action sports packs, today releases two new daypacks ready to attack MTB trails. USWE has devoted countless hours and miles on the trail to hone in on the perfection of...
