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March 21, 2022
Hunting Numbers Are Down—So What Does That Mean for Conservation Funding?
Gun and ammunition sales in the U.S. have skyrocketed in recent years. And although it may come as a surprise, this trend has supported conservation activities. Adventure Journal
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March 21, 2022
Rumpl Strengthens Leadership Team with New Hires
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 21, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rumpl, the category leader in premium, technical blankets, announces the hiring of David Visnack as vice president of product and marketing and Ellyn Craven as vice president of finance. These additions round out Rumpl’s leadership team as the brand enters a period of key...
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March 21, 2022
Garmont Introduces Limited-Edition Dragontail SE Approach Shoe
SHORT HILLS, N.J. (March 21, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Garmont, the premier Italian performance footwear brand, introduces the Dragontail SE, a striking, low-cut approach shoe incorporating Garmont’s updated fit and last for Spring 2022. Hailing from Garmont’s best-selling Dragontail line, the Dragontail SE (Special Edition) is designed for outdoor enthusiasts who...
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March 21, 2022
Orange Mud release latest product
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Orange Mud, an innovator in performance hydration packs and outdoor gear, has just released their newest product, the Soft Flask Handheld. The handheld utilizes a drawstring loosening and tightening system for ease and quickness of use. Complete with a 500ml soft flask but capable of carrying a 600ml...
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March 18, 2022
A New Era of RVing?
THOR Industries and Winnebago separately debuted what the future of electric-powered RVs may look like at January’s 2022 Florida RV SuperShow. And while representatives for THOR and Winnebago declined to offer a timetable on when these technologies could become road-ready, their debut at a major industry event would seem to...
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March 18, 2022
KOA Website Back Up After Nearly 2-Day Disruption
After nearly two days, Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) website, koa.com, is back up and running after a service disruption that shut down the ability for campers to book reservations online through the website, according to company officials. Park owners that WOODALLSCM.com (WCM) spoke with noted that they could still take reservations...
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March 17, 2022
Dexter Acquires HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc.
NOVI, Mich. - DexKo Global Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dexter Axle Company (“Dexter”) acquired HiSpec Wheel & Tire, Inc. (“HiSpec”), located in Mishawaka, IN. Established in 1995, HiSpec designs and provides aluminum and steel wheels, tires, and related accessories to the RV, trailer and transportation industries. The company has earned a reputation for offering the...
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March 17, 2022
RVIA: Buyers Spending an Average of $73,115 on New RVs
RVing has never been more popular as more and more people turn to RVs as the ideal way to experience an active outdoor lifestyle. Learn more about these new RV buyers and their preferred destinations, motivations, and demographics.
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March 17, 2022
High Fives Foundation Brings Retro Shred Ski-a-Thon to Winter Park, Colorado
Winter Park, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, High Fives Foundation announced the new location of their 7th Annual Retro Shred-a-Thon. Presented by Denver-based Phunkshun Wear, the fundraiser will be hosted at Winter Park, Colorado on April 16, 2022, and is now open for registration. Participants will raise money for the...
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March 17, 2022
Backcountry Access releases new Dozer avalanche shovel series
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dozer avalanche shovel series, new to Backcountry Access (BCA) for winter 2022, is designed to shovel snow efficiently and effectively when it matters most. Six new Dozer avalanche shovel models offer options ranging from lightweight recreational shovels to do-it-all professional-level shovels to shovels with hoe-mode capability....
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March 17, 2022
Rerouted Receives Seed Funding for Technology Development and Marketing Initiatives
Alburquerque, NM/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Rerouted is proudly announcing their first institutional investments from SCAPE Investment Fund 6 & GOS Capital, followed by a number of local angel investors. Rerouted is working to revolutionize the Outdoor Resale Industry by making it easier than ever for people and businesses to buy, sell and...
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March 17, 2022
Grassroots Connect surpasses pre-pandemic attendance levels for upcoming Knoxville event, June 6-9, 2022
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (MARCH 17, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced that retailer and vendor commitments have met and exceeded pre-pandemic peak attendance for their spring 2022 event (June 6-9, 2022). Returning to Knoxville, Tenn. this spring, Grassroots...
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March 17, 2022
PHANTOM Glide, Cardiff Snowcraft Team up to Deliver Durable, Eco-friendly Base Treatment for Snowboarders
SALT LAKE CITY /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - This winter, PHANTOM Glide, the permanent, single-application base treatment for skis and snowboards, entered into a new partnership with premium snowboard and splitboard company, Cardiff Snowcraft. The two Salt Lake City companies have partnered to offer PHANTOM Glide as a factory applied upgrade to all...
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March 17, 2022
La Sportiva Releases Three New Ski Touring Boots For Fall 2022
March 17th, 2022 (BOULDER, Colo.)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain goods, today announces their Fall 2022 ski hardgoods collection. The Italian brand is releasing three new lightweight touring boots, the Skorpius CR II, the Solar II and the Stellar II. These boots are designed for backcountry...
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March 17, 2022
Outdoor Retailer Orvis Appoints Laura Schaffer Vice President – Conservation & Sustainability
MANCHESTER, Vt. (March 17, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Orvis, the family-owned and operated outdoor retailer specializing in fly-fishing gear, dog products and active lifestyle apparel, appoints outdoor industry veteran Laura Schaffer to the newly created role of vice president – conservation and sustainability, effective March 14. In this new role, Schaffer will...
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March 17, 2022
2022 Molokaʻi-2-Oʻahu Paddleboard World Championships Presents Racing Options for 2022 as Hawaii Loosens Restrictions
HONOLULU, HI (March 17,2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Molokaʻi-2-Oʻahu Paddleboard World Championships (M2O) will celebrate the sport of paddling this summer with the introduction of its first annual Blue Water Hawaiian Classic on July 24th and the triumphant return of the M2O Virtual Edition 3.0 the weekend of July 31st....
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March 16, 2022
I traveled the US for 7 months with my family for just $5,000, thanks to a few smart moves I made with our house and RV
In August of 2020, author Kelly Burch bought an RV, despite the fact that she never once spent a night in one. She packed the kids and headed out, and over the next seven months, visited 33 states, racking up more than 16,000 miles. The trip was priceless, but in actuality...
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March 16, 2022
LifeSaver Launches New Lightweight Water Purifier
Colchester, UK /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - LifeSaver®, UK-based manufacturer of elite water purification systems, announces the launch of its latest water purifier, the WayfarerTM. A perfect solution for backpackers, campers, and adventure travelers, the WayfarerTM is LifeSaver’s smallest, lightest, and most affordable portable water purifier to-date. Using the same hollow fiber...
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March 16, 2022
Netflix drops trailer for Barack Obama’s national parks documentary series
On Tuesday, Netflix dropped its trailer for Our Great National Parks, a five-part nature documentary series about the wildlife found in national parks across the globe. The narrator? Former President Barack Obama himself. The show is just one of several projects in the works from Obama's production company, Higher Ground. Mashable
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March 16, 2022
Outside Interactive, Inc.’s NASTAR Brings National Championships Back to Aspen Snowmass
Aspen, Colorado — March 16, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - NASTAR (NAtional STAndard Race), the largest public grassroots ski racing program in the world, developed by SKI Magazine and owned by Outside Interactive, Inc., will host its National Championships at Aspen Snowmass from Monday, April 4 through Saturday, April 9, 2022....
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March 16, 2022
Fischer announces release of Fischer ONE and Fischer TWO kids’ boots to make skiing more enjoyable for young skiers and parents alike
AUBURN, NH (March 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - FISCHER ONE and FISCHER TWO have the clear goal of making skiing a more enjoyable and fun experience for the youngest of skiers and their families. Many parents have experienced how much effort it takes to pass their own passion for skiing...
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March 16, 2022
woom bikes Becomes Official Kids’ Bike Manufacturer of the Life Time Sea Otter Classic
AUSTIN, Texas – March 16, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - woom bikes, the fastest-growing kids’ bike brand in North America, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental, the world’s premier cycling festival. woom has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Life Time to be...
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March 16, 2022
Raccoon Events and Snowsports Industries America Partner to Transform Snowbound Fest into Snowbound Expo
Guilford, UK and Park City, UT (March 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Raccoon Events (Raccoon) and Snowsports Industries America (SIA) are delighted to announce a long-term partnership in conjunction with the B2C event Snowbound. The partnership is a huge win for consumers and exhibitors alike and combines Raccoon’s proven success as a...
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March 16, 2022
Canadian Carbon Fiber Bike Manufacturer, BRIDGE Bike Works, Secures Angel Round Funding From OvareVentures
Los Angeles, CA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - OvareVentures is adding to its portfolio of outdoor and active brands with an investment in Toronto carbon fiber bicycle manufacturer BRIDGE Bike Works. Bike sales boomed by as much as 120 percent during the pandemic, with consumer expectations refocusing on locally made products. BRIDGE...
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March 16, 2022
Garmont Introduces Updated Fit in Spring 2022 Lineup Highlighted by Groove Mid G-Dry
SHORT HILLS, N.J. (March 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Garmont, the premier Italian performance footwear brand, introduces its Spring 2022 collection, headlined by the versatile new Groove Mid G-Dry hiking shoe, which features Garmont’s new fit developed specifically to serve the North American consumer. Consumers can learn more about the full...