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December 21, 2023
Ford draws up the ultimate camping mode feature for its next electric pickup
Camping, glamping, whatever you prefer, Ford is looking to upgrade the experience of a future electric truck. Its latest idea enables the back of the truck’s cabin to pivot open like an SUV, creating a spacious room for you to enjoy the outdoors. elektek
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December 21, 2023
HDry Wins Footwear Award at Performance Days
BUSTO ARSIZIO, ITALY (Dec. 21, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - HDry, a leading innovator in waterproof/breathable technology, is pleased to announce it won a Performance Award at the recent Performance Days Functional Fabric Fair in Munich. The jury at the expo selected HDry for one of just two Performance Awards it...
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December 21, 2023
Backpacker’s Pantry closes their offices for the holidays; wins Colorado family-owned business award
BOULDER, Colo. (Dec. 21, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, is thrilled to announce its upcoming closure from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1, to honor the significance of rest, recreation and time with loved ones during the holiday season. Additionally, the company proudly...
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December 21, 2023
Compass Diversified Receives $75.2 Million Equity Investment
Compass Diversified (CODI), owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Primaloft, 5.11, and other active lifestyle brands, reported that it had completed a private placement of approximately 3.6 million of its common shares to a mutual fund managed by Allspring Global Investments to raise $75.2 million. The shares were sold for $21.18...
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December 21, 2023
CABDA Unveils Education Schedule for West Expo
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Chicago, IL – December 21, 2023 – Organizers of the CABDA Expo announced the release of their comprehensive education schedule for CABDA West, set to take place outside of Los Angeles on January 10 & 11. The CABDA Education Series is organized and presented by the National Bicycle...
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December 21, 2023
The Dyrt is the Most Downloaded Camping App of 2023
PORTLAND, Ore. - OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE — The Dyrt was the most downloaded camping app in 2023, maintaining its position as the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos, and reviews. According to information from data.ai, The Dyrt was downloaded nearly a million times in 2023, steadily outpacing all other dedicated...
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December 20, 2023
Winnebago Industries’ Towable RV Business Down 4.8% YOY in Q1
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported financial results for the company’s first quarter of its fiscal year 2024 Wednesday. Revenues for the fiscal 2024 first quarter ended Nov. 25, 2023, at $763.0 million, a decrease of 19.9% compared to $952.2 million for the fiscal 2023 first quarter. Gross profit for the fiscal 2024...
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December 20, 2023
Indie Rock Heroes Mt. Joy, The Head And The Heart To Headline Jackson Hole Rendezvous Music Festival
(TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – DEC. 20, 2023) - OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE - Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce that platinum-selling indie rock heroes Mt. Joy and The Head And The Heart will headline the 2024 Rendezvous Music Festival. Additional acts will be announced at a later date for...
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December 20, 2023
Fischer becomes exclusive ski partner of the Colorado Mountain School
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Fischer US is pleased to announce a new and exclusive ski partnership with the Colorado Mountain School (CMS). Starting in December 2023, CMS guides will exclusively be on Fischer’s award-winning Transalp ski lineup, including the Backcountry Magazine Editor’s Choice Transalp 105CTi and the Freeskier Editor’s Choice Transalp 98CTi....
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December 20, 2023
New ARVA MINI15+ Avalanche Airbag Wins 2023 ISPO Award
OREM, UTAH (December 20, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - ARVA, the well-known French producer of avalanche safety equipment, is proud to announce the company has received the prestigious 2023 ISPO Award for its new MINI15+ avalanche airbag backpack. Representing the finest in innovation and design within the sports industry, ISPO Award...
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December 20, 2023
Salewa Adds New Sales Agency For Pacific Northwest
Boulder, CO (December 20, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Salewa announced today that it has added Katie Borgen and her firm Skadi Collective to represent the brand in the Pacific Northwest, placing a passionate and experienced salesperson in charge of sales in one of the company’s most crucial regions. Based in...
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December 20, 2023
Watershed Drybags Launches New Material Innovation and Colors
Asheville, NC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Watershed Drybags, the Asheville, NC-based manufacturer of airtight, fully submersible, and waterproof drybags for all outdoor pursuits, unveiled a new material technology today that’s available on all of its recreational drybags. After two years of intensive development and an additional year of rigorous testing, Watershed...
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December 19, 2023
Asics Sells Haglöfs to PE Firm
Asics reported that it sold Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs AB to the Hong Kong fund LionRock Capital, which acquired 100 percent interest in the company. Terms were not disclosed. Asics acquired Haglöfs in 2010 for $128.7 million. SGB
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December 19, 2023
Yosemite National Park Brings Back Reservation System to Mitigate Overcrowding
If you were thinking about embarking on a spur-of-the-moment mountain getaway to Yosemite next summer, you might need to reconsider your plans. Yosemite National Park is reinstating a reservation system in 2024 to manage the millions of visitors that flock to the scenic California park. Visitors will have to reserve an entry...
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December 19, 2023
Norco and Backbone Ride into 2024
VANCOUVER, December 19, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Norco, the trailblazing mountain bike brand founded in 1964, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Backbone, the premier active lifestyle media agency. Backbone will serve as the official PR agency of record for Norco, supporting the brand’s growth in the U.S. and globally....
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December 19, 2023
Iceland’s stunning eruption is happening — and you can watch it live
Iceland's much-anticipated volcanic eruption has begun. It's an impressive natural show. The livestreamed footage, from the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, shows towering fountains of lava erupting from a long fissure in the ground. Enjoy the natural theater: All at once, it's awesome, violent, and beautiful. Mashable
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December 19, 2023
Rab Is Not For Sale According to Parent Company
In response to media reports that Equip Outdoor Technologies was planning to sell off outdoor brand Rab, Matt Gowar, CEO and owner of Equip, said no change in ownership is planned for now or in the near future. Gowar’s statement comes after the Financial Times ran a story on Friday saying...
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December 19, 2023
Oberalp Group Adds New Sales Rep For Dynafit, Pomoca
Boulder, CO (December 19, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Oberalp Group, which owns Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, and Evolv, announced today that it has added Mallory Duncan and his firm Uhuru Mountain Collective to represent Dynafit and Pomoca in the Pacific Northwest, placing an industry veteran in charge of the...
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December 19, 2023
Montana Based Peak Ski Company Promotes Catie Park to Director of Business Development and Special Projects
BOZEMAN, Montana, December 19, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Peak Ski Company announced today that Catie Park has been promoted to the position of director of business development and special projects. Park most recently served Peak as its manager of retail operations. In April of 2022, the Peak Ski Company was launched,...
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December 19, 2023
RECCO heads into 2024 with 36 RECCO SAR Helicopter Detectors placed globally
STOCKHOLM, Sweden. (Dec. 19, 2023) – RECCO, the advanced rescue technology manufacturer, continues to expand its network of RECCO SAR helicopter detectors globally in 2023 and beyond. Recently, RECCO announced helicopter detector placements in France, Switzerland and Spokane, Wash. In total, there are 36 RECCO-equipped helicopter bases worldwide, with 8...
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December 19, 2023
iKamper Bolsters U.S. Team with Three New Additions
December 19, 2023 (Seattle, WA) — iKamper, the leading provider of rooftop tents and adventure gear, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their U.S. team with three new hires: Callie Pople, Kara Thrift and Matthew Kim. These strategic hires follow closely on the heels of iKamper's recent launch of...
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December 19, 2023
Two Retailers Top the Oboz “Nice List”
Bozeman, Mont., (December 19, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - After tallying all the votes, Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, announced that a U.S and a Canadian Oboz retailer have won its “Nice List” holiday contest. Both retailers will receive a $500 account credit...
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December 19, 2023
Desiknio Welcomes New Managing Director and Brand Manager
Oberwangen, Switzerland /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Desiknio, manufacturer of premium electric bikes and sister company to Stromer, is pleased to announce two new important players for the brand: Morten Kristiansen as the new managing director and Max-Louis Wolff as the new brand manager. Morten Kristiansen, 43, started in mid-November and is responsible...
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December 19, 2023
Workshop to Cover RV Learning Center Fixed Operations Online Training and Certification at NTP-STAG Expo
Fairfax, VA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – RV fixed operations professionals are invited to join RVDA’s Director of Partnerships Patrick Calpin and Mike Molino RV Learning Center Fixed Operations Consultant Tony Yerman for a special session on Monday, January 15th at 2 p.m. during the NTP-STAG Expo in Kissimmee, FL. This RV Learning Center...
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December 19, 2023
Montane Marks 30 Years of Progress
ASHINGTON, England (December 19th, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The UK brand synonymous with fast and light, Montane, this year marks 30 years in the outdoor apparel industry and is working with its community to chronicle its journey of progress and exploration. Montane has been at the forefront of Timeless...