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March 3, 2022
Patent-infringement cases against The North Face and Columbia can move forward, judge rules
A Colorado district judge ruled late last month that Colorado-based Cocona Labs, creators of 37.5 Technology, can move forward with two separate lawsuits accusing The North Face (TNF) and Columbia of patent infringement. The two cases date to 2016, when Cocona sued VF Corporation (TNF’s parent company) and Columbia Sportswear...
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March 3, 2022
New Mich. Bill Targets Frivolous Campground Lawsuits
House Bill 5862 would provide an owner or employee of a private campground immunity from civil liability for physical harm or property damage resulting from an inherent risk of camping. The bill details examples of inherent risks, such as features of the natural world, lack of lighting, weather, campfires, wildlife,...
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March 3, 2022
Prairie Wear Partners with Press Forward PR
CALGARY, AB /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Prairie Wear, makers of Hugger support bras, has partnered with Press Forward for media relations, product placement, and communications strategy. “Prairie Wear is making compression bras that are easy to wear and easy to care for,” says Holli Markwald, Founder & CEO of Prairie Wear....
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March 3, 2022
REI Employees Successfully Vote to Unionize
It was an overwhelming “yes.” In an 88-14 vote, employees at the Manhattan REI voted to approve a union. It’s the first REI to do so, and follows on the heels of chains like Starbucks seeing similar union drives in the service and retail sector. Adventure Journal
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March 3, 2022
Sun Valley and Snowbasin Season Passes On Sale with New Products and New Partner Programs
Sun Valley, Idaho and Huntsville, Utah. – Mar. 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Two world-renowned ski resorts, Sun Valley and Snowbasin, announced today that they are entering into new pass partnerships with Ikon Pass and The Mountain Collective, starting with the 2022-23 season. This announcement comes alongside the release of...
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March 3, 2022
Introducing “HESTIVAL” an Official Celebration to Kick Off Camping Season
SEATTLE (March 3, 2022 )/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Founded on a dream to sleep better, play more and send it further, HEST, the designer of premium sleep products built to make the great outdoors even greater, openly welcomes all to join the brand, along with friends, family and pets, to the...
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March 3, 2022
DECKED Acquires CargoGlide
Ketchum, Idaho (March 3, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - DECKED is pleased to announce the acquisition of industry-leading sliding truck bed accessory manufacturer, CargoGlide. Founded in 2010, CargoGlide designs, manufactures, and sells robust, ergonomic sliding bed platforms, which allow users to easily access gear from their truck bed or cargo van....
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March 3, 2022
National Park Trust Announces 2022 Kids to Parks Day School Grants Recipients
Washington, D.C. March 3, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The National Park Trust is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Kids to Park Day School Grants Program. The annual grants are awarded to under-served schools to help students discover and explore parks, public lands, and waters. Due to COVID-19, this year’s...
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March 3, 2022
FORLOH Appoints Nick Skally to Vice President of Marketing and E-Commerce
WHITEFISH, Mont. (March 3, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/- FORLOH, the 100% made-in-America technical outdoor brand, continues its growth trajectory in the US market with the appointment of Nick Skally to VP of Marketing and E-commerce. Skally brings over 20 years of corporate experience with globally-recognized brands including Nordica, Ski, and Malibu Boats,...
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March 2, 2022
Dometic Grows Marine Presence with Treeline Acquisition
Dometic has entered into an agreement to acquire Treeline Capital LLC, a leading provider of value-adding engineered Service & Aftermarket products and Mobile Power Solutions for the North American Marine market under the CDI Electronics and Balmar brands, according to a release. RV Business
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March 2, 2022
New Speakers Announced, Final Lineup Confirmed for Sea Otter Classic Summit produced by Life Time, April 5-7
MONTEREY, Calif. (Mar. 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), and the Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental announce eight new experts who will share their knowledge at the inaugural Sea Otter Classic Summit taking place April 5-7,...
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March 2, 2022
REI Co-op Relaunches Its Lifetime Membership Program
For the first time its 84 years, specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op is significantly changing the ways that members can connect with the co-op by relaunching its lifetime membership program. The relaunch includes new lifetime benefits that make it easier for members to make the most of every experience outside and be part of a...
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March 2, 2022
Rock Spot Expands Its Northeast Footprint in Recent Acquisition
Rock Spot Climbing, a longstanding Northeast climbing gym chain, recently announced its acquisition of Prime Climb in nearby Wallingford, Connecticut. Previously managing five gyms between Rhode Island and Massachusetts―the first of which, Rock Spot Lincoln, has been operating since 1998 (formerly as RI Rock Gym of Pawtucket)―the Rock Spot gym...
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March 2, 2022
Chaco Hits the Road Again on the 2022 Fit for Adventure Tour
ROCKFORD, Mich. (March 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Chaco, the outdoor lifestyle brand known for the iconic Z sandal, will be on the road again this year with an expanded Fit For Adventure Tour. Offering on site repairs to keep sandals on feet (and out of landfills) longer, as well as custom...
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March 2, 2022
BUFF Partners With Momentum Camps and Launches New Collection
SANTA ROSA, California (March 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - BUFF®, creators of versatile performance head and neckwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, is proud to announce its increased 2022 partnership with Momentum Camps; giving a young skier or snowboarder the opportunity to ride and train like the pros this...
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March 2, 2022
Cotopaxi Launches Travel Ready and Impact Driven Spring 2022 Collection
Salt Lake City, UT. (Mar. 1, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor gear and apparel brand and certified B Corp Cotopaxi, is excited to announce the release of their complete Spring 2022 Collection, a nod towards responsible recreation and travel, with sustainable materials and manufacturing, and impact driven design. In 2022,...
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March 2, 2022
Arc’teryx Welcomes Climber Ashima Shiraishi to Global Athlete Team
NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada, March 1, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment, welcomes climber Ashima Shiraishi to the Arc’teryx athlete team. Born in New York City to Japanese artist immigrants, Ashima discovered climbing at the age of six at Central Park’s...
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March 2, 2022
March Celebrates Women Led Companies: Krimson Klover with Rhonda Swenson
Boulder, Colorado (March 1, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Krimson Klover, an activewear clothing company created by women, for women, Celebrate the Month of March and Women Led Businesses. A woman of inspirations, Rhonda possesses a variety of strengths, the kind that imparts and supports other women in the vastly underrepresented...
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March 1, 2022
New training seeks to prevent sexual harassment in the outdoor industry
On March 4, Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center—a Utah-based violence and sexual-assault shelter—will partner with Futures Without Violence in a virtual training seminar - Seekhaven - that will give attendees a toolkit to effectively respond to gender-based violence and harassment in outdoor-industry work settings. Some of the topics discussed...
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March 1, 2022
More National Parks are Requiring Time Entry Passes
RVers and camping enthusiasts who plan to visit some of the nation’s most popular national parks this summer may need to reserve more than their campsites. Campers who do not already have a reservation for a campsite or rental accommodation will need to reserve a “timed-entry” pass through recreation.gov simply to drive...
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March 1, 2022
deuter Strengthens Winter Assortment with First Avalanche Airbag, Debuts 100-Percent Recycled Kids’ Packs
LONGMONT, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - deuter, the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment, announces its functional, stylish, and sustainably produced packs for Fall 2022. Highlights for the season include the compact, reliable Alproof and Alproof Lite along with the 100-percent recycled and bluesign® approved Pico, Kikki, and Junior. The new...
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March 1, 2022
New RV shipments now projected to slow as year progresses
The RV Industry Association is still bullish on the number of units it will sell in 2022. It pulled back a bit from early projections that it would again top 600,000 shipped units. The group’s latest projects show the industry might just miss the 600,000 benchmark it surpassed in 2021....
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March 1, 2022
OneWater Announces Acquisition of YakGear, Inc.
OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or “the Company”) announced today that its subsidiary, T-H Marine, has acquired YakGear, Inc. (“YakGear”), an industry-leading supplier of kayak equipment, paddle sports accessories, and boat mounting accessories based in Houston, Texas. Along with its extensive line of marine accessories, YakGear has exclusive distribution...
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March 1, 2022
Jeep Will Fully Electrify First Model in 2023, ‘Every SUV Segment’ by 2025
Jeep is set to go electric in a big way. Barely a year after rolling out its first plug-in hybrid, the Wrangler 4xe, it will add a plug-in hybrid version of the new Grand Cherokee later this year, with company officials hinting that a Wagoneer 4xe is also in the...
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March 1, 2022
Pathways to Adventure For All
{Dover, NH—March 1, 2022}/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - NEMO, the award-winning, independent designer of outdoor gear and accessories built to improve the adventure experience, has announced the creation of its Adventure Resources focusing on advocacy for people and the planet. In coordination with the launch of its new website and internal, business-guiding Impact...