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February 4, 2022
Why Rivian Wants to Patent a Wacky New Accessory for Its Electric Trucks
In the highly competitive electric vehicle wars, Rivian has some unusual ideas on how get ahead by tricking-out its trucks. In its strategy to capture attention in the small but highly competitive electric truck market--which includes competitors Ford, GM, and Tesla--Rivian has pitched itself as a brand for adventurers, using ambassadors like professional...
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February 4, 2022
Travel Resorts of America Acquires Five New Parks
Southern Pines, N.C.-based Travel Resorts of America, a membership-based campground operator, has acquired Rapid City, S.D.-based Midwest Outdoor Resorts, which operates five campgrounds in Minnesota and South Dakota. Travel Resorts of America offers members extensive amenities including indoor/outdoor swimming pools, miniature golf, hiking trails and scenic lakes and rivers. Woodallscm
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February 3, 2022
Arc’teryx Names Chris Tham Chief Financial Officer
NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada, February 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Arc’teryx Equipment, a global design leader in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment, today announced that Chris Tham has been named the Company’s first-ever Chief Financial Officer, a newly-created role reporting directly to Arc'teryx CEO Stuart Haselden. The appointment is effective February...
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February 3, 2022
Maine Fly Company Sets Hook with Darby Communications
Yarmouth, ME -- Feb 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Maine Fly Company, manufacturer of small batch fly fishing rods, has retained Asheville, NC-based Darby Communications as its PR agency of record. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will work with Maine Fly Company to introduce their lineup of unique small batch and...
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February 3, 2022
Stio Launches Premium, Versatile Glove Collection for Full Range of Mountain Lifestyle
JACKSON, Wyo. (February 3, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand headquartered in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has expanded its product line today with the launch of a new premium, versatile glove collection. The line features 7 styles in total, offering a full range of options for winter outdoor...
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February 3, 2022
Hoka and Ugg Help Deckers Deliver Its Largest Quarter Ever
Deckers Brands delivered its largest quarter in history for the third quarter of 2022 despite ongoing supply chain issues and a slowdown in its Sanuk and Koolaburra brands. The footwear conglomerate – which also owns Hoka, Ugg, and Teva – reported a revenue increase of 10.2% to $1.188 billion in...
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February 3, 2022
GoPro’s Q4 Revenues Expand 8 Percent
Profits at GoPro, Inc. increased 8.2 percent in the fourth quarter on a 9 percent revenue gain. “In 2021 GoPro navigated a challenging business environment, and thrived,” said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s founder and CEO. “We successfully launched innovative new hardware, software and subscription offerings and leveraged the first full-year of...
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February 3, 2022
Airstream’s New Electric Camping Trailer Is Even Cooler Than We First Thought
Last month, Airstream unveiled their new eStream camping trailer concept. It is a revolutionary electric camping trailer with an integrated motor that can propel itself to reduce strain on the tow vehicle and maneuver itself in low-speed situations without the tow vehicle's involvement (no more awkward backing in). Now, Airstream...
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February 3, 2022
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Provides Preliminary Fourth Quarter Results
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 3, 2022 -- Lazydays Holdings, Inc. ("Lazydays" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: LAZY) provided preliminary results for the quarter ending December 31, 2021. It is important to note that results are preliminary and unaudited, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter...
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February 3, 2022
Cummins Reports Increased Sales and Revenues for 2021
Power generation company Cummins reports net sales for 2021 of $2.1 billion, a nearly 15 percent increase over the $1.8 billion in 2020. Revenues for last year were $24 billion, a 21 percent increase over 2020. The company had net sales of $394 million in the fourth quarter, compared with...
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February 3, 2022
Kitsbow Opens Applications for 2022 Ambassador Program
Old Fort, N.C. (February 3, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Kitsbow Cycling Apparel is seeking applicants for its 2022 Ambassador program. The premium cycling apparel brand is looking for brand ambassadors who are passionate when it comes to community, cycling and outdoor adventures. Since relocating to Old Fort, N.C. in late...
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February 3, 2022
Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results; Provides Full Year 2022 Financial Outlook; Board Approves 15 Percent Dividend Increase
PORTLAND, Ore.--Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM, the "Company"), a leading innovator in outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment products, today announced fourth quarter 2021 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2021. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Boyle commented, "Fourth quarter and full...
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February 3, 2022
eGrips Launches New Flower Line by Scott Ossim
Lafayette, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - eGrips, manufacturers of the most artistic climbing hold designs, is proud to introduce its newest collection for indoor climbing, the Flower line. Created by eGrip’s newest shaper, Scott Ossim, the Flower line features holds with carefully sloping edges that are excellent for large, dynamic movement...
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February 3, 2022
Downsize Without Downsides: Matador’s Upgraded Droplet is More Compact and More Protective than Ever
BOULDER, Colo. (Feb. 3, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, today introduced the Droplet Water-Resistant Stuff Sack, a significantly updated version of one of the brand’s best-selling products. Offering 2.5 liters of weatherproof storage, the Droplet compresses to fit on a keychain,...
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February 2, 2022
Treewell and Snow Immersion Safety: Backcountry Access releases informative tree well rescue video.
Boulder, Colo./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backcountry Access (BCA) announces a new educational video, “Treewell and Snow Immersion Safety,” that illustrates what you can do if trapped in a tree well in deep snow when skiing or snowboarding. This new video features how to manage tree wells, an often-overlooked danger both in...
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February 2, 2022
Camping World Announces Deal to Acquire Big Daddy RV’s in Kentucky
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire Big Daddy RV’s in London, Kentucky. The acquisition is anticipated to close in late February and will be the company’s third location in the state. Businesswire
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February 2, 2022
National Park NFTs Are Officially a Thing. Not Everybody’s Happy About It
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have gone from a curiosity to a $40 billion market, with tokens from collections like CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club becoming online status symbols. But some environmental activists cry foul over the technology’s carbon footprint. As the debate rages, a new project just released 4,825...
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February 2, 2022
Moots And ECHOS Communications Partner For Communications And Strategic Marketing
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Moots Cycles, a leading titanium bicycle and component manufacturer, has partnered with ECHOS Communications as Agency of Record for Strategic Marketing and PR services. Handmade in Steamboat Springs, CO, Moots produces a full range of bicycles and components. As the industry evolves, Moots’ focus on quality and craftsmanship...
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February 2, 2022
RV Women’s Alliance Survey Shows Moderate Improvement In Women’s Representation Within The Industry
In a follow-up to a 2019 survey on women in the RV industry, the RV Women’s Alliance once again enlisted Cairn Consulting Group to survey a wide swath of the RV industry to gauge attitudes and perception about women in the RV industry. RVIA
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February 2, 2022
woom bikes Announces New Executive Leadership Team
AUSTIN, Texas – Feb. 2, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - woom bikes, the fastest-growing kids’ bike brand in North America, has announced a new executive leadership team to guide the brand on its quest to become the global market leader in children’s bicycles. woom USA founder, Mathias Ihlenfeld, is now at...
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February 2, 2022
Ruffwear Names Brandan Hill as New President
BEND, OR (February 2nd, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ruffwear, the leading manufacturer of performance dog gear built to inspire dog and human connections outdoors, has announced that Will Blount, who has served as President of Ruffwear for 20 years, will step down from his position, and Brandan Hill, former Head...
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February 2, 2022
In 2022, NEMO Continues Growth Trajectory with More New Hires
{Dover, NH}/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - NEMO, the award-winning, independent designer of outdoor gear and accessories built to improve the adventure experience, has nearly doubled its team over the past 2 years, with 6 more positions planned in 2022. As the brand approaches its 20th anniversary, NEMO sees the steady growth trajectory...
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February 1, 2022
Renowned Alpinist Korra Pesce Killed by Icefall on Cerro Torre, Patagonia
The 41-year-old Italian alpinist Corrado “Korra” Pesce has died in Patagonia while descending Cerro Torre’s north face. Pesce and his partner had completed a new route on Cerro Torre’s east and north face when a rime-ice mushroom collapsed on him. Climbing
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February 1, 2022
Leveraging Growth of Backcountry Participation, Crazy Apparel, Established Italian Ski Touring Brand, Launches Fall 2022 Collection In U.S.
Bormio, Italy – (February 1, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Crazy, an Italian performance apparel company known for its European heritage in ski touring, today debuted its U.S. Fall 2022 line centered around its core “Fast and Light” philosophy. Founded in 1989 by Valeria Colturi, an accomplished cross-country athlete, she drew...
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February 1, 2022
Nikwax and Nick Brown Invest in the Future
Wadhurst, UK (February 1st, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Building on 45 years of Nikwax history Today is a historic day for the Nikwax brand. After 45 years of being owner and founder, Nick Brown is passing control to his employees, on three continents, by selling his business to their newly formed...