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October 20, 2020
RV Women’s Alliance kicks off Drab To Fab RV renovation project
Over the next six months, women from across the RV industry will take an RV from drab to fab using some of the best RV accessories and RV products on the market today. The project, created and executed by the RV Women’s Alliance, is taking place at the RV Technical...
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October 20, 2020
This couple with 5 kids are flipping RVs into beautiful tiny homes for a living.
Side hustle turned full time job, a renovation typically takes them between eight to 10 weeks and they sell them for around $30,000 to $50,000. Read more and check out the pics on Insider.
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October 20, 2020
Thinking about renting an RV for your next road trip? 20 things you should know.
We love camping, but for some an RV may be just what you need after spending the last six months on your couch. Here is what you should know before you hit the road.
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October 19, 2020
Mystery Ranch, HydraPak, and others to attend SHOT Show in January
The SHOT Show—the industry-adjacent gun and hunting trade show that reliably attracts crossover brands like Mystery Ranch and CamelBak— will hold their annual event in Las Vegas this January. The show is set to run from Jan. 19 to 22, and organizers are confident they can pull it off safely....
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October 18, 2020
Is Winnebago Ready for Another RV Boom?
The recreational vehicle giant faced unprecedented demand pressures during the early weeks of the pandemic, but production picked back up since then. The company might even be positioned for faster sales gains as consumers shift spending toward vacationing in outdoor environments that are closer to home. Read more on The...
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October 16, 2020
RVs are becoming portable offices
RV, travel trailer and camper van manufacturers are refocusing their designs to cater to customers looking for mobile office space. Stanford research revealed that 42% of U.S. workers are now working full time from their homes, and that number might continue growing, with the homebound work force being part of...
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October 16, 2020
RV Retailer Acquires Lifestyle RVs in Kansas City Market
RV Retailer LLC, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announced an agreement to acquire Lifestyle RVs based in the Kansas City market, which is RV Retailer’s first location in the state of Missouri, the 10th acquisition this year and 35th store overall. Read more on RV Business.
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October 15, 2020
The North Face Puts $7 Million Toward Diversifying the Outdoors
The North Face, as part of its new global “Reset Normal” initiative, is pledging $7 million through the Explore Fund Council, a global fellowship program in partnership with Emmy winner screenwriter, producer, and actor Lena Waithe and climber and Academy Award winner director Jimmy Chin. Read more on The Cut.
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October 15, 2020
Will This Virtual Outdoor Gear Trade Show Ever Happen?
What was promoted as an innovative new online event has come to a halt as employees and contractors allegedly missed payments. Read more on Outside.
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October 14, 2020
New Boardriders Financing Sparks Lawsuit
To help it navigate the pandemic, Boardriders received fresh capital that now has priority over all other debt. However, previous lenders that were not included in the new round are upset that the new debt has top-ranking collateral rights upon the old debt, totalling $450 million. The original lenders have...
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October 14, 2020
Renaming Offensive Route Names Is Popular, According to Survey
In collaboration with outdoor adventure experience site 57Hours, a recent SNEWS survey asked readers just one question: Have you ever encountered a climbing route name that you consider to be racist, sexist, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive? Find out what the results are from Adventure Online.
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October 14, 2020
Outdoor Retailer moves its 2021 Snow Show online
Outdoor Retailer announced that, in light of ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic, the 2021 Snow Show will adapt to a completely virtual format. The original show, scheduled for Jan. 27-29, has been cancelled. Organizers have dubbed its replacement "Outdoor Retailer Winter Online." Exact dates haven't been released, but OR...
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October 13, 2020
What This Ski Season Will Look Like
Ski season is going to happen this year - but it won’t look like it used to. Beyond operating and safety protocols, Outside wanted to know what some favorite ski areas around the country have planned for this winter to see what’s on tap.
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October 13, 2020
Urban Camping Programs Bring the Outdoors to Cities
An organization called Detroit Outdoors came up with a smart way to get more urban youth interested in camping—by providing experiences in the middle of the city they live in. Read more on Outside Online.
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October 13, 2020
MEC will lay off 15 percent of its workforce and close 1 store
Despite a large effort to save the struggling Canadian co-op MEC from being sold to an American investment firm, it appears the acquisition will proceed as the sale was green-lighted by the court. Read more on SNEWS.
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October 13, 2020
After a 7-Month Wait, This Tourist Got Machu Picchu All to Himself
Alejandro Neyra, Peru’s culture minister, said that Japanese tourist Jesse Katayama, who was stranded in Peru after a lockdown was declared, had been granted special access to the Machu Pichu heritage site in recognition of his patience. Read more on MSN.
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October 12, 2020
A Tech CEO Suing His Guide Could Change Everest Travel
In the fall of 2019, Garrett Madison canceled his expedition on the world's highest peak. Then one of his clients sued him for breach of contract. Read more on Outside.
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October 12, 2020
Outdoor editors and publishers form Outdoor Media 4 Inclusion
A group of publishers and editors who oversee consumer and B2B outdoor media titles have formed the working group Outdoor Media 4 Inclusion (OM4I) to provide more opportunities for journalists and contributors who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, and members of other marginalized communities. Read more on SNEWS.
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October 12, 2020
Glamping Show Opens Tuesday, Runs Through Thursday
The Virtual Glamping Show USA is set to open its doors Oct. 13 at 7:30 a.m. MDT, and will run through Oct. 15. Almost 1,500 registered, not including 62 vendors, with attendees from 49 U.S. states (except North Dakota), Puerto Rico, and 44 other countries. Vendors from the U.S., Canada,...
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October 12, 2020
This Colorado Campsite Now Offers Oregon Trail Style Covered Wagon Glamping
Looking to escape the pace of modern-day life? A luxury campground in Colorado might just be what you’re looking for. River Run, a campsite located about two hours northwest of Denver, features Mother Nature as the star of the show, with its unique camping experiences being a close second. Read...
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October 9, 2020
Camping World Holdings and kathy ireland® Worldwide Enter into Licensing Agreement
Camping World Holdings, Inc., a network of RV-centric retail locations, and kathy ireland® Worldwide, listed as the 26th top licensor in the world by License Global magazine, have entered into a licensing agreement to launch kathy ireland® Recreation & Adventure. The new line of furniture for the RV aftermarket will...
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October 9, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Big Stone Publishing
Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), creators of active lifestyle content, announced the acquisition of Big Stone Publishing (BSP), the longtime publisher of Rock & Ice, Trail Runner, and Gym Climber magazines and websites. The acquisition significantly strengthens POM’s ability to engage with outdoor enthusiasts. Read more on SNEWS.
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October 8, 2020
The most exciting motorhomes for 2021.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the best motorhomes for the new-model year from MotorHome.
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October 8, 2020
Sales of camping, hiking guides rise as Americans take to the outdoors
American travelers aren’t taking the pandemic sitting down - they are showing an increased interest in hiking, bicycling and other outdoor getaways. But outdoor escapes need another basic: the travel guidebook and camping guide -thus causing sales to spike. Read more on The Washington Post.
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October 8, 2020
What’s Driving Skyrocketing Demand for Boat, RV Loans?
Sales of recreational vehicles have accelerated so much since the economic shutdown, which has put many antsy travelers on the road instead of in the sky, making dealers like Niel’s RV in Los Angeles unable to keep up. Read more on RV Business.