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August 4, 2021
Visionary Sponsorship: Hyperice Partners with Blind Athletes
Colorado Springs, Colo. (August 4, 2021) The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) announced today that Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, has officially signed a two-year sponsorship deal as the Official Recovery Technology Partner of USA...
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August 4, 2021
New Funding Enables Kitzuma Cycling Logistics to Continue Rapid Growth
Asheville, North Carolina (August 4, 2021) — Less than a year ago Kitzuma Cycling Logistics disrupted the bike industry with their ready-to-ride, door-to-door, bike-shipping service; now eight months in, with 15 major bike brands as clients, they’ve just successfully closed their first round of funding. They’ll use this fresh influx...
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August 4, 2021
Kora Expands its Yak Wool Midweight Outdoor Collection
August 4, 2021 - Kora (https://koraoutdoor.com), the pioneer in using yak wool for performance apparel, today announces the expansion of its Yardang Collection, to now include a new midweight (240gsm) Quarter-Zip Jersey, Hat, and Neck Gaiter. Kora has also introduced new colours Copper Orange and Lake Blue to this collection....
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August 4, 2021
UCO Goes ECO with New Mess Kits
Seattle, WA - August 4, 2021 - UCO has been crafting quality outdoor gear since 1971. In 2019, the brand debuted UCO Ware, a line of mess kits and utensils for the modern explorer. In their continuing commitment to embrace more sustainable practices and materials, they will debut their all-new...
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August 4, 2021
Geartrade Launches New Consignment Model for UnNew Outdoor Gear
Salt Lake City, UT (August 4, 2021) – After two decades serving as the go-to marketplace for outdoor enthusiasts to buy and sell used gear, Geartrade has even more in store: a new consignment selling option to make it even easier to sell used outdoor clothing and gear. Now, customers...
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August 3, 2021
Van conversion businesses can’t keep up with ‘van life’ demand
The once-tiny cottage industry of van conversion companies has found itself in the center of a distinctively pandemic-era dilemma: ravenous demand and monthslong backorders on virtually all supplies. CTV News
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August 3, 2021
Camping World Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance due to Continued Demand
Camping World Holdings, Inc., America’s Recreation Dealer, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. Revenue was a record $2.062 billion, an increase of $455.1 million, or 28.3%. Gross profit was a record $759.8 million, an increase of $271.2 million. Net income was a record $246.1 million, an...
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August 3, 2021
Majority of Campgrounds and RV Parks Report Fall Bookings Up Over 20%
A recent survey of 2,100 campgrounds and RV parks nationwide performed by CampgroundViews.com found that 39% of locations report a 20-49% increase in advanced bookings for late summer and early fall. An additional 23% of locations report an increase of more than 50%. The results of the survey confirm that...
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August 3, 2021
Cummins Announces $6.1B in Revenue in Q2 2021 Results
Cummins Inc. reported results for the second quarter of 2021, highlighted by revenues of $6.1 billion having increased 59% from the same quarter in 2020. Sales in North America increased 74% while international revenues increased 42% compared to the same quarter in 2020, impacted significantly by the pandemic. Currency positively...
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August 3, 2021
Camping World Announces Increase in Stock Repurchase Program by $125 Million
- Camping World Holdings, Inc.’s Board of Directors has authorized an increase in the Company’s stock repurchase program originally approved on October 30, 2020 for an additional $125.0 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, resulting in approximately $156,808,000 remaining available for such repurchases. Businesswire
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August 3, 2021
Sport climbing debuts at the Olympics and it’s impressive as hell
. Athletes competing in bouldering, lead climbing, and speed climbing hit the walls at men's qualification events on Day 11 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park. Speed climbing sees two climbers scale identical routes up 15-metre-high wall angled at 95 degrees with safety ropes. Whoever...
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August 3, 2021
Controversy Continues to Surround 12-Year Old Climber on Broad Peak
A few weeks back Adventureblog shared the story of 12-year old Selena Khawaja who climbed Broad Peak, an 8051 meters (26,414 foot) mountain found along the border of Pakistan and China. Selena’s age brought a lot of attention to her story, sparking debate as to whether or not it was...
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August 3, 2021
Wolverine Acquires Sweaty Betty for $410 Million as It Looks to Expand Digital and Reach More Women
Wolverine World Wide is furthering its goal to expand its digital presence with the acquisition of fitness lifestyle brand Sweaty Betty. The move represents Wolverine’s commitment to e-commerce, which also gives Wolverine a stake in the competitive women’s activewear category. FN
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August 3, 2021
How outdoor sales reps are reinventing their businesses
As sales reps return to in-person work, bespoke, private showrooms have become the new norm. People want to be able to see and feel the product, things buyers just can’t do virtually or through a catalog, so sales reps are drumming up ways to virtually present their products for a...
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August 3, 2021
New Holland Brewing Wins Spirits Business Award for Beer Barrel Bourbon
Holland, MI (August 3, 2021) -- New Holland Brewing, the Michigan based top-50 craft brewery, is honored to receive a Masters Medal from The Spirits Business in the American Whisky Masters Competition for their Beer Barrel Bourbon. Launched in 2008, the prestigious Global Spirits Masters rates and rewards excellence in...
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August 3, 2021
BUFF® Launches Digital Series “Anglers Driving Change”
SANTA ROSA, California (Aug. 3, 2021) - Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts and athletes, today announced the launch of a video series with Flylords, a digital media agency focused on fly fishing. “Anglers Driving Change” profiles three people, their...
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August 3, 2021
Ionic+™ Antimicrobial Treatment to Feature Exclusively in Flylow Gear Apparel
SCRANTON, PA. (August 3, 2021) — Noble Biomaterials, creator of advanced antimicrobial systems, announces today that the Ionic+™ fabric treatment is now the sole antimicrobial for Flylow Gear, the independent, homegrown and mountain-raised creators of outerwear and apparel. Ionic+ is uniquely positioned in the marketplace with antimicrobial treatments in both...
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August 3, 2021
The New Standard in High-Performance Headlamps: The Fenix HP25R V2.0
When it comes to high performance hands-free lighting solutions, Fenix has consistently created some of the very best, most reliable headlamps on the market. With the release of the HP25R V2.0, Fenix continues on their twenty year legacy of excellence. This upgraded headlamp takes notes from its predecessor by offering...
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August 3, 2021
Headsweats Names Jim Heese as Chief Executive Officer
BOULDER, Colo. (Aug. 3, 2021) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance headwear, today announces the hiring of industry veteran, Jim Heese, as Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Heese will provide strategic development and guidance to sales and marketing initiatives including factory production, product development, brand positioning and more....
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August 3, 2021
The Highly Anticipated Fenix HM50R V2.0 is Finally Here
Fenix Lighting U.S. has announced the release of the eagerly awaited Fenix HM50R V2.0. This small-but-mighty headlamp offers all the convenience and capability of the best-selling original headlamp with a list of great new features. The light can be detached from its headband to create a handy right-angle flashlight with...
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August 3, 2021
Oboz, Osprey and Outdoor Research Join Forces to Sponsor 150 Women in #over50outside – a Supportive Community for Women Over 50 Who Love the Outdoors
Cortez, CO – August 3, 2021 – Oboz, Osprey and Outdoor Research in collaboration with 52 Hike Challenge and In Solidarity, today launched OVER 50 OUTSIDE. This supportive community will bring together women over the age of 50 who are passionate about the outdoors. The program aims to motivate and...
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August 3, 2021
DPS Skis Partners With Integrated Marketing Agency rygr for Public Relations
CARBONDALE, Colo. (August 3, 2021) — Some matches are made in heaven. Others are forged on the skin track. In a new partnership of both varieties, Salt Lake City-based DPS Skis has retained integrated marketing agency, rygr, to support its public relations efforts. “When we think about the most innovative...
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August 3, 2021
Hyland’s Powered Announces Official Team for Asheville Belgian Waffle Ride
LOS ANGELES – August 3, 2021 – Hyland’s, a trusted leader in products to support a healthy, active lifestyle, today announced their official team for the second Belgian Waffle Ride of 2021, known as the “Hell of the North (Carolina).” Led by coach and elite cyclist Paul Thomas, the team...
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August 3, 2021
Downlite Outdoor Announces Made and Sourced in the USA 800 FP Down Fill
Mason, OH, August 3, 2021 — Downlite Outdoor, a division of Downlite, a market leader in down and feather processing and a supplier of responsibly sourced performance fills to the outdoor, home furnishings, and hospitality markets, announces a major breakthrough in USA down processing with brand partner FORLOH. The only...
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August 3, 2021
From the future of retail to the future of the planet and an outdoors for all, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor University Program will deliver robust education at Outdoor Retailer Summer
BOULDER, Colo. (August 3, 2021) — Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the nonprofit trade association for the outdoor industry, will again deliver a full lineup of live keynote and education sessions at Outdoor Retailer Summer in Denver, August 10–12, 2021. Education will kick off with a keynote from bestselling author and founder of the...
