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January 4, 2022
Gnarly Nutrition’s New Film “Home Crag” spotlights conservation of climbing resources in Salt Lake City’s Little Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake City, UT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - On January 12, 2022, Gnarly Nutrition will host an in-person premiere of its latest film, “Home Crag,” at The Front Climbing Club’s downtown location. On January 13, “Home Crag” will be available to watch online. On June 25, 2021, the Utah Department of...
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January 4, 2022
National Park Trust Unveils New Branding
Washington, D.C. (January 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The National Park Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving parks today and creating park stewards for tomorrow, has unveiled its updated branding and new logo. This unique design not only highlights the organization’s past achievements, but it also symbolizes the Park...
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January 3, 2022
Scientists see troubling signs in humans spreading Covid to deer
Humans have infected wild deer with Covid-19 in a handful of states, and there’s evidence that the coronavirus has been spreading among deer, according to recent studies that outline findings that could complicate the path out of the pandemic. Scientists swabbed the nostrils of white-tailed deer in Ohio and found evidence...
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January 3, 2022
HOKA® Reimagines The Run With The All-New Kawana
(GOLETA, Calif.), January 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), announces the launch of the all-new Kawana. A revolutionary new shoe for the start of a new year, the supremely versatile Kawana has been designed for runners and fitness enthusiasts seeking premium comfort in...
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January 3, 2022
Massive ‘Outdoor Recreation Archive’ Houses Thousands of Gear Catalogs From the ’60s to Today
The vast library of steadily growing gear catalogs offers a wealth of insights into the outdoor recreation industry’s cultural, commercial, and ecological impacts from the early 20th century forward. GearJunkie
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January 3, 2022
Hipcamp Buys UK Booking Brand Cool Camping
Hipcamp, a San Francisco-based startup that offers campsites for booking, has acquired Cool Camping, an online travel agency in the UK, according to regulatory documents released during the Christmas break. Hipcamp, which a year ago quietly raised $57 million in a Series C funding round, has been seeking international expansion....
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January 3, 2022
The Haugen RV Group Adds to Portfolio
Salt Lake City-based dealership group the Haugen RV Group has announced its purchase of Crater Lake RV in Klamath Falls, Ore. A purchase price was not disclosed. The Haugen RV Group also owns Legacy RV in Salt Lake City and Bonne Terre, Mo.; Funtime RV in Tualatin and Sandy, Ore.;...
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January 3, 2022
BOTE Makes Adventure Accessible, Stylish and Affordable with New Zeppelin Aero 10’ Kayak
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. - January 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - BOTE, the longstanding leader of innovation and style in the paddleboard, kayak, and water lifestyle space, today introduces its new Zeppelin Aero 10’ premium inflatable kayak, setting a new industry standard for versatility, portability, and durability, and offering a wide...
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January 2, 2022
This Expanding $2.4M ‘Mobile Estate’ RV Used to Be Will Smith’s Movie Set Trailer
Smith could literally and figuratively raise the roof in this 1,200-square-foot behemoth, which is as big as some full-time homes and includes a 30-person screening room. Today, you can rent it for a mere $9,000 per night from Anderson Mobile Estates, based in Elgin, Texas. This double-decker RV sits on...
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January 1, 2022
Geartrade achieves Carbon Neutral Certification amidst steady 2021 growth of ‘UnNew’ marketplace
Salt Lake City, Utah (Wednesday, January 1) — In November 2021, Geartrade (Geartrade.com), the family-owned marketplace of ‘UnNew’ gear for outdoor adventurists, announced the successful completion of a year-long effort to become Climate Neutral Certified. One month later, Geartrade concluded a robust 2021 holiday season for used gear buyers and...
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December 31, 2021
Vail Resorts Closes its Acquisition of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pittsburgh Area
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 31, 2021 -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company has closed on its acquisition of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pennsylvania. The Company purchased the resorts, including the ski areas, a hotel, conference center and other related operations, from Seven Springs...
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December 31, 2021
Orange Mud Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - January 3rd, 2022 marks the 10-year anniversary of Orange Mud. Founder’s Josh and Beth Sprague first started the company in Corona, California to redefine hydration packs for the running industry. As time went on, workout accessories became a backbone of the business, and now the mix of bladder,...
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December 30, 2021
An Everest Guide Just Won a Legal Battle over a Canceled Summit Attempt
In September 2019, Himalayan guide Garrett Madison called off a summit attempt on Mount Everest, telling clients that an ice block hanging over the route made it too dangerous. The following March, one of the clients on the expedition, Zac Bookman, sued Madison for $100,000 for breach of contract and...
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December 30, 2021
Helen of Troy Completes Acquisition Of Osprey Packs
Helen of Troy Limited announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Osprey Packs, Inc, for $414.7 million in cash, which includes the impact of a $5.3 million favorable customary closing net working capital adjustment. SGB Media
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December 29, 2021
Climashield Sold to Private Equity Firm
Crown Capital Investments (CCI), an Atlanta-based private equity investment firm, has acquired Climashield to its manufacturing portfolio of companies. Headquartered in Clinton, Tenn., Climashield is a manufacturer and developer of continuous filament insulation. With global distribution to military and outdoor recreation brands, Climashield products offer “thermal efficiency and durability.” Inside...
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December 29, 2021
Wearable Technology Named Top Fitness Trend For 2022
ACSM released the survey results in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2022,” published in the January/February issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. In its 16th year the survey assessed 43 potential trends. Of note, home exercise gyms debuted at No. 2, and outdoor exercise moved to No....
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December 28, 2021
Chip Shortage Expected to Remain ‘Complicated’ in 2022
The global microchip shortage cost the auto industry millions of lost vehicles and billions in lost revenue last year. The latest estimates have the problem lingering through the first half of 2022. RV Business
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December 28, 2021
As Olympics Near, China Tightens Rules and Athletes Invent Their Own
Athletes and sports officials around the world have for months been viewing the approaching Winter Olympics in Beijing, set to take place in February amid a still-raging pandemic, with a mixture of apprehension and weariness. Now, a global surge of cases tied to the highly contagious Omicron variant has given...
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December 28, 2021
Vista Outdoor Announces Acquisition of Stone Glacier
ANOKA, Minn., Dec. 28, 2021 -- Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today announced the acquisition of Stone Glacier, a premium brand focused on ultralightweight, performance hunting gear designed for backcountry use. The addition of Stone Glacier...
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December 27, 2021
Sun Outdoors Acquires LSI, Franchisor of Jellystone Parks
It was announced Tuesday (Dec. 21) to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchisees that Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI), the franchisor of more than 70 Jellystone Park locations in North America, had been acquired by Sun Outdoors. Sun Outdoors currently owns more than a dozen Jellystone Park locations. Woodallscm
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December 25, 2021
Thor works to dominate EV RVing
While the possibility of smaller electric-powered motorhomes moves closer to reality, travel trailers are a different story. But industry gorilla Thor is making a move to dominate EV RVing in the towable market. Now Thor has announced it has signed on the dotted line with with ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF),...
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December 23, 2021
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition
TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2021 -- Lazydays Holdings, Inc. ("Lazydays" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: LAZY) today announced that William P. Murnane is stepping down as Chairman and CEO. Robert DeVincenzi, currently lead independent director of the Lazydays Board, will assume the role of Interim CEO on January 1, 2022. Christopher Shackelton, a current director on the Board,...
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December 23, 2021
Magnificent motorhomes and large camper vans of 2021
It was officially "The Year of the RV," and the US RV Industry Association (RVIA) didn't even need to wait for the year to end to declare it. It was over by October, at which point the 510,608 shipped towable and motor RVs surpassed 2017 numbers for a new record....
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December 23, 2021
Hundreds of Consumer RV Shows on Tap in 2022
As an eventful, record-setting 2021 winds down, we head into the new year with a full calendar of in-person RV shows – there are no less than 41 shows in January alone. Woodallscm
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December 23, 2021
THOR Industries Announces Binding Mou with ZF Friedrichshafen AG for Global Electric Trailer Systems
ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 23, 2021 -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced the execution of a binding Memorandum of Understanding with ZF Friedrichshafen AG ("ZF") which outlines the parties' joint development of a proprietary high voltage electric drive system for towable recreational vehicles ("eTrailer System"). The development driven by THOR and...