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November 15, 2021
BUFF Accelerates Support of Protect Our Winters Increasing Commitment to Climate Change Advocacy
SANTA ROSA, California (November 15th, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - BUFF®, creators of versatile performance head and neckwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, is proud to announce its increased financial support of over $50,000 annually along with a new product collection that celebrates the important work and culture of Protect...
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November 15, 2021
Backcountry Access releases “Demystifying Avalanche Concepts” blog series for continued education
Boulder, Colo./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backcountry Access (BCA) is proud to announce a new blog series dubbed “Demystifying avalanche concepts: a boiled-down blog series on snow science research.” The series is aimed at providing education about the latest research in avalanche science and rescue techniques. BCA, a leader in the avalanche safety...
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November 15, 2021
Introducing a New All-Purpose Rechargeable Headlamp: The Fenix HM60R
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor adventure has a new, all-purpose companion — the just-launched Fenix HM60R. The latest rechargeable headlamp from Fenix comes with a slew of features built to let you do more of what you love. Long-distance running, multi-day hiking, or tireless work, the HM60R is ready for action. This...
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November 13, 2021
Cummins CEO: Domestic Semiconductor Production For Nation’s Automakers
Shortages of semiconductors critical for automakers isn’t coming to an end anytime soon. President Joe Biden has tasked Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, a former Rhode Island governor, to solve supply chain issues that include the shortage of semiconductors. Her solution is to bring back production of chips as well as...
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November 13, 2021
Cummins CEO: Domestic Semiconductor Production For Nation’s Automakers
Shortages of semiconductors critical for automakers isn’t coming to an end anytime soon. Tom Linebarger, Cummins chairman and CEO, told investor analysts he expects the semiconductor shortage to continue into next year while calling on increased domestic production of semiconductors to provide some supply chain certainty for car and engine...
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November 12, 2021
20 people, 3 dogs rescued from Oregon RV park amid flooding
A storm supercharged by an atmospheric river of rain doused the Pacific Northwest on Friday. The U.S. Coast Guard used two helicopters and one rescue swimmer to pull 12 people to safety Friday morning, the military branch's Pacific Northwest district tweeted. It said that other agencies rescued eight people, and that...
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November 12, 2021
Utah Doctor Allegedly Lies to Initiate Helicopter Rescue on Denali
Last May a radiologist from Ogden, Utah, named Jason Lance, was on a bid to climb Alaska’s Denali. Somewhere within 1,000 feet of the summit, Lance abandoned his climb and began to descend, where he met up with other climbers who’d also began making their way down the mountain. One...
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November 12, 2021
Brunton sold to Wyoming locals
A Wyoming-based pair of inventors and former educators has acquired Brunton, one of the state’s oldest brands. The 127-year-old compass maker, which had most recently been a subsidiary of Sweden-based Fenix, yesterday announced the change in ownership. The new owners, Lauren and David Heerschap of Lander, Wyo., had been educators...
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November 12, 2021
Sea to Summit Welcomes Key Members to the North American Sales Team
Boulder, CO (November 12, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Sea to Summit, the award-winning global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Western Australia, is excited to announce the addition of three key members to its North American sales team: Bill Chandler, Jaime Buyagawan, and Maggie Doran. Outdoor industry veteran Bill Chandler joins...
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November 12, 2021
SCARPA’s newest ski boot innovation aligns with brand promise to help protect the planet
BOULDER, Colo. (Nov. 12, 2021) – SCARPA, the leading producer of footwear for mountain sports, heads into winter 2021/2022 with a steadfast commitment to sustainability and renewable sources, aligned with the brand’s Green Manifesto. Every boot in the best-selling Maestrale or Gea RS or Maestrale and Gea ski-boot family is...
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November 12, 2021
Iconic Utah Ski Areas Immortalized by Legendary Ski Map Artist James Niehues Released for Public Purchase
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Nov. 12, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Renowned artist James Niehues, who spent his career crafting intimate depictions of more than 200 ski areas across the globe, announces the release of a selection of his original paintings and sketches of Utah’s most popular ski areas. This next...
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November 11, 2021
Dometic acquires Italian mobile power solutions company NDS Energy
RV and outdoor product expert Dometic has entered into an agreement to acquire Italian company NDS Energy – an expert in mobile power solutions for the outdoor market. Headquartered in Pescara, Italy, NDS Energy provides mobile power solutions including solar power systems, chargers and inverters to dealers across the European market, including...
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November 11, 2021
YETI Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
YETI Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2021. Net sales increased 23% to $362.6 million, compared to $294.6 million during the same period last year. Direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) channel net sales increased 31% to $197.1 million, compared to $150.4 million in the prior year quarter, driven...
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November 11, 2021
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance launches IndieOutdoor, a national non-profit trade association to empower, elevate and unite independent specialty outdoor retail
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (NOVEMBER 9, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Grassroots Outdoor Alliance today announced the launch of IndieOutdoor (www.IndieOutdoor.com), a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association delivering real-time sales data, local marketing support and a united national voice to all outdoor categories of independent specialty retail. Introduced to a crowd of member...
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November 11, 2021
Norrøna Reveals Purpose-Built Fall 2022 Ski Collection
BOULDER, Colo. (Nov. 11, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Norrøna, the four-season Norwegian outdoor brand known for its sustainably built premium outerwear, unveils its Fall 2022 collection featuring its most innovative products to date. Expanding upon its iconic lyngen, and lofoten collections, Norrøna introduces purpose-built products for big mountain freeride ski...
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November 11, 2021
PaddleTV’s 2022 Buyer’s Guide – Open for Submissions
Beachburg, Canada /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Submissions for the second annual PaddleTV Buyer’s Guide are now being accepted. The Buyer’s Guide series is released through the PaddleTV YouTube Channel as well as shared through Facebook and Instagram. With over 86,000 subscribers and 16 million views, PaddleTV is one of the most popular paddling focused YouTube channels in the world. Produced by Heliconia, PaddleTV’s Buyer’s...
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November 11, 2021
The Winter Adventure Safety Festival Returns For 2021
WILLISTON, Vt. (November 11, 2021) – Mammut, the premium outdoors and mountain safety brand born in Switzerland, is honored to partner with The Lady Alliance for its fourth celebration event for safety in the outdoors. The latest Adventure Safety Festival takes place on December 2 and will consist of a...
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November 11, 2021
The Deckers X Lab Adds This All-Terrain Hiker to Their Innovative Footwear Line
GOLETA, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Knowing full well the adventure continues well beyond the carpet or the concrete, Deckers X Lab today launches the trail ready X-SCAPE NBK Mid. A hybrid of street sneaker meets hiking boot with the comfort of a slipper, the NBK Mid with its Vibram® N-Oil...
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November 10, 2021
Jeff Rutherford Reelected RV Industry Association Chair Of The Board
The RV Industry Association Board of Directors reelected Jeff Rutherford, President & CEO of Airxcel, as Chair of the Board for the year 2022 during the group’s organizational meeting on November 9, 2021. Executive Committee officers were also elected to their posts by the incoming Board of Directors, including Vice...
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November 10, 2021
This $13,000 Hammock Comes With Its Own Camper Trailer
TAXA Outdoors partneeds up with a hammock-industry titan Kammok to update car camping with the Limited Edition Kammok Woolly Bear camper trailer. The two Texas-bred companies buddied up to create something familiar but new: the hammock camper. It’s bright, it’s built for anything, and it’s basically a small house. Is...
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November 10, 2021
Storyteller Overland Acquires GoCamp, the Peer-to-Peer Camper Van Rental Service
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 10, 2021 -- Storyteller Overland, an authentic outdoor lifestyle brand and manufacturer of the industry-leading MODE Class B RV adventure van lineup, announced that it has acquired GoCamp, the boutique camper van rental service that offers a curated selection of individually owned vans. "Storyteller Overland...
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November 10, 2021
Ignik Heats Up with New Hires
Bainbridge Island, WA – November 10, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ignik, a brand dedicated to helping people get outside earlier and stay outside longer through sustainable outdoor heating products, proudly welcomes three new members to its growing team. Ryan Flynn has been named the Director of Global Sales, Brandon Ramirez...
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November 10, 2021
Altra Launches New Cross-Training Shoe
DENVER (Nov. 10, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Altra, a leading innovator in the performance footwear category, today debuts a new approach to cross-training with the launch of the Solstice XT 2, revamping the brand’s ‘gym and training’ category. The Solstice XT 2 is an updated lightweight cross-trainer ready for all-day...
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November 10, 2021
Saucony® Appoints Brian Moore as Senior Vice President Of Global Product
WALTHAM, MA (November 10, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) and a leading global performance running and lifestyle brand, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Brian Moore to senior vice president of global product, effective immediately. In his new role, Moore will be...
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November 10, 2021
Lune Active now distributed in North America by In-Sport Fashions
Canadian distributor In-Sport Fashions distributes Lune Active in North America Lune Active is an Amsterdam-based athleisure apparel brand They are inspired by nature, and driven by powerful women Montreal, Canada /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Lune Active is an athleisure brand committed to creating collections that blur the lines between sportswear and...