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May 6, 2021
IOC and Pfizer strike vaccine deal for Tokyo 2020 athletes
The British Olympic Association has been handed a boost in its bid to vaccinate all its athletes and support staff prior to the start of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in less than 12 weeks’ time. Under a deal struck between the International Olympic Committee and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, vaccines...
May 5, 2021
Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2021
Each year Sports Illustrated accepts the challenge and ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world. See the list of athletes who made the cut below and read all about each of them on Sports Illustrated. Fittest Women: Maggie Steffens, Water Polo Sara Hall, Marathon Kyra Condie, Sport Climbing Kendall Coyne Schofield,...
May 5, 2021
GCI Outdoor Acquired By MacNeill Pride Group
MacNeill Pride Group (MPG) has acquired GCI Outdoor (GCI), the designer of portable outdoor recreation equipment. GCI’s product range includes portable camping chairs, camp kitchens, waterside chairs and recliners, and other outdoor gear. SGB Media
May 5, 2021
Oura Brings In $100M in Funding
Oura Health announced Tuesday that it has raised $100 million in Series C funding, bringing the company’s total funds to $148.3 million. The wearable fitness manufacturer produces the Oura Ring, a sleep and activity tracker you can slide on your finger. More than 500,000 have been sold. Front Office News
May 4, 2021
The Great Outdoors Inspires These New Converse Chuck Taylors
The shoe company just released its latest Chuck Taylor All Star and Chuck 70 collection dubbed “The Great Outdoors” and it features various prints and patterns inspired by some of nature’s most scenic landscapes. Not only are the shoes inspired by mother nature but it’s also constructed with sustainable materials. Footwear...
May 4, 2021
Appalachian Trail Killer Found Not Guilty After Insanity Plea
In May 2019, along the Appalachian Trail, James L. Jordan fatally stabbed Ronald S. Sanchez Jr., and wounded another hiker, Kirby Morrill, who survived by playing dead. In the weeks before Jordan killed Sanchez, he’d been known to authorities in locations along the AT because of erratic behavior. Adventure Journal
May 4, 2021
Lippert Reports Record $1B in Q1 Sales
LCI Industries on Tuesday reported its first-ever $1 billion in net sales for a first quarter. This year’s first quarter sales represent a 52 percent increase year-over-year from 2020. Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2021 were $1.0 billion, up from 2020 first quarter net sales of $659.7...
May 4, 2021
Camping World (CWH) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Camping World, which belongs to the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, posted revenues of $1.56 billion for the quarter ended March 2021, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22.53%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.03 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last...
May 4, 2021
Go RV Rentals Publishes 2021 RV Rental Price Report
So, is it any wonder that RV rental prices are up year-over-year? The report will explain just how much. The 2021 RV Rental Price Report includes drivable RVs, or motorhomes: Class A, Class B, and Class C; and, towable RVs: travel trailer, pop-up and toy hauler. The report includes 20...
May 4, 2021
Airxcel Acquires HVAC’s Custom Air Products & Services
Airxcel, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of the most functionally critical products for the specialty HVAC markets and the RV industry, announced today (May 4) that it has acquired Custom Air Products & Services (CAPS), a leading manufacturer and supplier to the specialty HVAC markets with best-in-class service capabilities. RVBusiness...
May 3, 2021
Coleman Shines In Newell’s Outdoor & Recreation Segment In Q1
Newell Brands said strong sales of Coleman coolers, tents and stoves and improving trends at Marmot and ExOfficio helped drive a 9.4 percent sales gain for its Outdoor & Recreation Segment in the first quarter. The Outdoor & Recreation segment includes Aerobed, Bubba, Campingaz, Coleman, Contigo, Marmot, Stearns, and ExOfficio. In the...
May 3, 2021
Millennials and Gen Zers play major role in new RVIA study of RV ownership and behavior
The Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile is the most comprehensive study of RV ownership ever conducted, providing deep insights and perspectives on the demographics and ownership habits of RV Owners, Former RV Owners, and RV Intenders. The study focuses on purchase trends, intentions and motivations; RV usage characteristics; the...
May 3, 2021
‘RV Family Virtual Summit’ to Explore Full-Time RVing
A new online convention, set for May 11-15, is designed to help families jump into full-time RV life, extended travel or simply tiny living in general. The RV Family Virtual Summit will connect parents interested in taking their kids on the road with over 50 veteran full-time families and related professionals...
May 3, 2021
RV park’s request to dump wastewater into Bogue Chitto River prompts environmental concerns
A Mississippi RV park's plans to discharge up to 70,000 gallons of treated wastewater into the Bogue Chitto river is hitting rough water with environmental groups and recreational river users worried about its effects downriver in Mississippi and Louisiana. Nola.com
May 2, 2021
The Top 10 U.S. Metros for Digital Nomads
Zillow and Yelp analyzed data from each company to create a “Digital Nomad Index,” which ranks the top U.S. metros most favorable to the lifestyle. The ranking omitted the nation’s 30 largest metro areas, in order to surface smaller and/or more unexpected markets. Nearly 11 million American workers currently describe...
May 1, 2021
Stream It says it has received pre-orders totaling $50 million for its Tesla Cybertruck RV add-on, CyberLandr
Steam It says pre-orders of its CyberLandr topped 1,000 in just first 15 days. It added that it expects demand to reach 10,000 units in 2022. Insider
May 1, 2021
Cities where people are buying RVs
Outdoorsy released a report detailing cities in the U.S. with the most RV sales per capita. Data used in the report included information pulled from the most recent U.S. Census Bureau Economic Census, released in 2020, as well as the RV Industry Association. Only metropolitan areas with at least 100,000...
April 30, 2021
The COVID Outbreak on Everest Is Getting Worse
Two people with close connections to climbers and doctors currently on Everest described the scene this way: “The COVID situation is much worse than anyone knows.” Another climber posted on social media that the situation at Base Camp is “a total sh!tstorm. I had no idea what I was flying...
April 30, 2021
Climbers Group Buys Big New Climbing Area in Tennessee
Woodcock Cove is 64 acres of undeveloped land with dozens of climbing routes in eastern Tennessee, and now it’s protected after being purchased by the Access Fund and the Southeastern Climbers Coalition. The climbing is on sandstone cliffs, including a freestanding tower 75 feet tall. Adventure Journal
April 30, 2021
Emerald Holding Sees Steep Q1 Revenue Drop
Emerald Holding Inc. reported revenues tumbled 87% as results continue to be negatively impacted by event cancellations due to the pandemic. Emerald is actively pursuing collection of the remaining unpaid amounts of filed insurance claims for its canceled and impacted 2020 events. To date, Emerald has submitted $167 million in...
April 30, 2021
Catch Co. Reels In $38M Series B For Fishing Platform
Catch Co., which developed a fishing brand, content and commerce platform, closed on $38 million in Series B funding to continue creating offerings for people who like to fish. Founded in 2012 as a monthly fishing tackle subscription offering for fishing lures called Mystery Tackle Box, Catch Co. now has...
April 29, 2021
This Go-Anywhere Camping Rig Could Be the Ultimate Overlander
But while car camping may be easy to do with just about any vehicle, true overlanding requires a special sort of vehicle. So for 2021, EarthCruiser has whipped up a new pickup truck-based model: the Terranova. Gear Patrol
April 29, 2021
Camping World Holdings Announces 8.69% Increase in Dividend to $1.00 Per Share on Annualized Basis
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World” or the “Company”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s quarterly dividend paid to holders of the Company’s Class A common stock from $0.23 per share to $0.25 per share...
April 29, 2021
Patrick Industries Reports Huge Q1 Gains Across the Board
Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK), a major manufacturer and distributor of component and building products for the RV, marine, manufactured housing (MH) and industrial markets, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2021. Net sales in the first quarter of 2021 increased $261.3 million, or 44%, to $850.5 million...
April 29, 2021
2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo Set for November 8-12
The 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for November 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas. The event is presented by RVDA -- the National RV Dealers Association -- RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. This year’s convention/expo will be a hybrid of in-person and online meetings bringing together dealers, manufacturers,...
