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March 6, 2023
Nepal bans solo trekking for tourists, guides mandatory from April 1
Long known as a trekkers' paradise, Nepal is changing how tourists can enjoy its mountain scenery with a new rule that prohibits solo hiking. From April 1, independent travellers hoping to explore the peaks of the Himalayan destination will need to hire a licensed guide to accompany them on their...
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March 6, 2023
ABG Reportedly Close To $1.3B Deal for Parent of Quiksilver, Billabong
The company is close to a deal with Boardriders — the parent company of Billabong, Quiksilver, and Roxy — for $1.3 billion, according to Bloomberg. The three brands are known for their surf gear, but also offer skiing and snowboarding apparel and equipment. FOS
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March 6, 2023
Granite Gear Announces “Triple Crown Art Pack Giveaway”
Two Harbors, MN — March 6, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Granite Gear’s ultralight Crown Series is synonymous with thru-hiking and one of the most trusted packs on long trails, so this hiking season, the brand kicks it all off with their “Triple Crown Art Pack Giveaway.” The award-winning Crown3 60 introduces...
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March 6, 2023
How Salomon Sportstyle Emerged as a Favorite of the Fashion Elite
According to StockX, Salomon was the fastest-growing sneaker brand on the marketplace, experiencing 2,277% trade growth in 2022 over 2021. Salomon launched its Sportstyle category in fall 2018, but George Egan, Salomon North America director of Sportstyle, said the blueprint for the business unit began when The Broken Arm reached...
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March 6, 2023
Outdoor Eats and Darby Communications: A Perfect Recipe for Success
March 6, 2023 -- Seattle, WA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Eats, the ultimate camp cooking resource founded by classically trained Chef Corso proudly announces its partnership with Darby Communications, an Asheville-based PR and marketing agency specializing in outdoors, active lifestyle, fishing, and food and beverage markets. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will serve as...
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March 6, 2023
Rab Launches Cinder Range for Adventure Biking
March 06, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – British outdoor brand Rab (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) will launch their first-ever collection for adventure biking to consumers this spring. The range called Cinder builds on more than 40 years of expertise crafting clothing and equipment to protect against the most adverse weather conditions,...
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March 6, 2023
SHOE SHOW, INC. Acquires Half-Moon Outfitters
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - SHOE SHOW, INC. expands its portfolio of brands by acquiring Charleston, SC based retailer, Half-Moon Outfitters. “This partnership was built out of admiration for the business. I was a customer of Half-Moon Outfitters and felt it was one of the best in the business, so I reached...
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March 6, 2023
New 2023 Product Launches from Sea to Summit, with Notable Expansion in the Award-Winning Dry Storage and Tent Categories
Boulder, CO (March 6, 2023) DOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Sea to Summit, the global manufacturer of adventure equipment, is excited to announce their new 2023 product launches. Sea to Summit will expand its award-winning tent and dry storage categories with the release of the Ikos tent, Big River Dry Pack, eVac...
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March 5, 2023
Vail Resorts closing 19 retail locations in Aspen, Snowmass Village and Telluride
The closures, which will happen once the ski season ends, are tied to the company’s decision to not renew store leases for another season, SSI Venture informed the Colorado Department of Labor in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act letter dated Feb. 27. The Denver Post
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March 4, 2023
Yosemite National Park Closed Indefinitely Following Record-Breaking Snowfall
In a tweet from February 28, Yosemite National Park shared an update on the park's closure, announcing that the park had been closed few several days and would remain so for an indeterminate amount of time. According to The LA Times, Yosemite Valley got about 40 inches of snow, breaking...
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March 3, 2023
Workers at REI Cleveland store vote to join union
Workers at an REI location in Beachwood, Ohio, near Cleveland, have voted to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). It will become the third REI store that is unionized, following stores in California and New York. Last month, workers at the store walked out for a few hours, forcing...
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March 3, 2023
‘Sun’ Buys Jellystone Park From ‘Blue Water’ for $5M
Sun Communities Inc., under the name Sun Lincoln DE RV LLC, bought the vacation venue off Route 1 earlier this year for $5 million from Blue Water Development Company. Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park features more than 265 sites, including full hook-up RV sites, vacation rental cabins and primitive tent sites, as well...
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March 3, 2023
Johnson Outdoors Selling Eureka! Military And Commercial Tents Business
The transaction is expected to close by March 17, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. Rekord Group will buy the military and commercial tents product lines, and a facility in Binghamton, NY, for an estimated $13.7 million, subject to certain potential customary purchase price adjustments mutually agreed to by the...
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March 3, 2023
Lippert Introduces RV Tool Kit
Lippert Components’ new RV tool kit includes 15 tools to help RVers with quick-fix, DIY jobs while on-the-go, the company said. The kit is equipped with various tools and parts such as: assorted screws, wire connectors, wire strippers, a fuse set, an LED headlamp, a multimeter, a ratcheting screwdriver set,...
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March 3, 2023
Large Avalanche Slams Into Olympic Valley Apartment Building
A large avalanche slammed into an apartment building in the Olympic Valley area near Palisades Tahoe, one of California’s most storied ski resorts. The avalanche, according to reports coming out of the Tahoe area, hit around 7 p.m. Thursday night and it was significant – as in not just a...
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March 3, 2023
Bill for Long-Distance Bike Trails Introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – On March 3, 2023, leaders in Congress reintroduced the Biking on Long Distance Trails (BOLT) Act (H.R. 1319/S. 605). PeopleForBikes applauds this move from a bipartisan group of recreation champions seeking to identify potential long-distance bike trails across the United States. "The BOLT Act will help...
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March 3, 2023
Boulder International Film Festival Announces the Return of the Adventure Film Pavilion (Presented by Audi) at BIFF 2023
BOULDER, COLO - (March 3, 2023) The 19th annual Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) is pleased to announce the return of the BIFF Adventure Film Pavilion (AFP) taking place Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5 at Grace Commons Church (1820 15th St., Boulder). Join us to celebrate the most...
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March 2, 2023
Snow Peak and Panasonic Partner to Reintegrate Nature into Our Lives
Portland, OR - March 2, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Snow Peak, a Japanese camping brand with over 60 years of history, is pleased to announce a partnership with FUTURE LIFE FACTORY by Panasonic creative studio, exploring the theme of Naosobi, or “playing with nature” as it develops new products intended...
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March 2, 2023
Outdoorsy Lands No. 4 Spot on Fast Company’s List of World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, March 2, 2023 -- Outdoorsy has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023, landing the No. 4 spot in the Travel and Hospitality sector. Outdoorsy shares the company of other innovators all pioneering ways to anticipate traveler's needs and empower guests with the independence and inspiration...
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March 2, 2023
CGPR, French/West/Vaughan’s Greater Boston Office, Expands Client Roster and Leadership Team Heading into 30th Anniversary
RALEIGH, N.C. (March, 2023) – CGPR, French/West/Vaughan’s (FWV) Boston-area office specializing in the outdoor, fitness, fashion, lifestyle and travel sectors, today announced it added three clients to its roster: Trerè Innovation, The Woolmark Company and Tread Labs. Trerè Innovation, based in Asola, Italy, is the global leader for products and services...
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March 1, 2023
Matchstick Productions and Elevation Hotel Unveil New Lounge Concept at the Base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Crested Butte, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Elevation Hotel & Spa – the only ski-in, ski-out resort located at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort – is partnering with the award-winning production company, Matchstick Productions (MSP), to debut a new lounge concept called the Matchstick Lounge. Opening to the public...
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March 1, 2023
Compass Diversified Posts Q4 Loss Despite Mid-Single-Digit Growth
Compass Diversified (CODI), which owns Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Marucci, Primaloft, 5.11, and others in the active lifestyle space, reported net sales in the fourth quarter of 2022 were $594.9 million, up 6 percent (+4 percent on a pro forma basis) compared to $559.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021....
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March 1, 2023
Got 11 minutes? A daily brisk walk could lower risk for early death.
Walking for at least 11 minutes every day could lower your risk of premature death by almost 25 percent, according to the largest study to date of physical activity, disease risk and mortality. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the ambitious study analyzed health data for more than...
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March 1, 2023
GU Energy Labs Releases New Energy Gel Flavor Benefitting Rising Hearts’ Running on Native Lands Initiative
BERKELEY, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – GU Energy Labs is excited to announce its latest Energy Gel flavor to be released under its philanthropic GU Gives program. Proceeds from the sale of the new Raspberry Lemonade Energy Gel, available March 1, will support the Indigenous advocacy organization Rising Hearts and its Running...
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March 1, 2023
Cannondale’s New SuperSix EVO is the Ultimate Evolution of the Modern Road Race Machine
Wilton, Conn. – March 1, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, Cannondale ushers in a whole new era of speed, with the launch of the completely evolved SuperSix EVO road racing bike. “We’ve redesigned the SuperSix EVO to be faster everywhere,” says Sam Ebert, Cannondale Road Bike Product Manager. “When we developed the new...