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November 9, 2021
Grassroots launches new trade association focused on accurate sales data, advocacy, and marketing
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the 200-door buying group of independent outdoor retailers, this week announced a new project called Indie Outdoor, a nonprofit trade association aiming to harness the collective power of independent outdoor retailers. Outside
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November 9, 2021
Kitsbow Releases Fifth Film of 36 Hours Series
OLD FORT, N.C. (Nov. 9, 2021) — Kitsbow releases “Bear With Us” — the fifth film in the 2021 36 Hours in Kitsbow short film series. Produced by Dave Stanley and Matthew Kellogg, the film follows Katie and Dave Crawford as they head to one of the best single track...
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November 9, 2021
RV PRO Celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Award Winners in Vegas
RV PRO took the stage Monday night at the 2021 RVDA Convention/Expo to host its inaugural ‘40 Under 40’ awards ceremony at Paris Las Vegas, recognizing the top up-and-coming industry professionals. Click to see the list of ‘40 Under 40’ winners here.
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November 9, 2021
Report: Outdoor Rec Industry Worth $688B in Economic Output in 2020
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Tuesday released its annual report on the outdoor recreation’s impact on the U.S. economy today. Despite a very tumultuous year in 2020 caused by COVID-19, outdoor recreation still generated $688 billion in economic output and employed 4.3 million people, or 3 percent of...
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November 9, 2021
New report shows first decrease in outdoor industry’s economic power since 2012
The report, “Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, U.S. and States, 2020,” measures the value of the outdoor economy at state and national levels. The report highlights a 19 percent decrease in outdoor-related GDP-add from 2019 to 2020, despite significant gains in a few key recreational activities including RVing and boating. Overall, the...
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November 9, 2021
Backpacker Magazine bestows Editors’ Choice Gold Award on Outdoor Research AscentShell Waterproof Fabric
SEATTLE, Wash. (Nov. 9, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Outdoor Research, the Seattle based manufacturer of category-leading outdoor apparel, this week earned an Editors’ Choice Gold Award from Backpacker Magazine for its AscentShell™ waterproof/breathable fabric technology, calling out AscentShell as best-in-class among highly-breathable electrospun fabrics being used in today’s waterproof apparel. Backpacker’s...
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November 9, 2021
Heliconia Seeks Tourism Destination for its Epic Trails Short Film Giveaway
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Beachburg, Canada: Heliconia, the award-winning production company behind the popular television series Epic Trails, Facing Waves and Adventure Cities, is excited to launch their first ever Epic Trails Short Film Giveaway. Heliconia is looking to tell the story of the world’s most remarkable trails. The adventure travel production...
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November 9, 2021
DPS Skis Selected as Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplace for 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 9, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - DPS Skis, the U.S.-based ski manufacturer pairing space-age carbon technology with groundbreaking shapes, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Salt Lake Tribune Top Workplaces Award for 2021. The award winners are selected based on an anonymous survey, created...
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November 9, 2021
Charge Electric Bikes Help Power Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships as an Official Sponsor
Wilton, Conn. (Nov. 9, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Charge, the direct-to-consumer electric bike brand part of the Dorel Sports family of brands, is proud to sponsor its second major pickleball event of the year, the Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships. The 2021 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships will be held...
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November 9, 2021
Polartec Announces 2021 Apex Design Award Winners
(Andover, Mass.) - November 9, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand, and premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, announces the winners of its 2021 Polartec Apex Design Awards, the annual design award program celebrating the finest products made from Polartec fabric technologies. The winning...
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November 9, 2021
Ascent Protein’s Recovery Water Gains Nationwide Distribution at Sheetz Convenience Stores
DENVER, COLORADO - November 9, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ascent, one of America’s fastest growing sports nutrition brands, announces national distribution of its protein beverage, Recovery Water, at Sheetz Convenience Stores. Starting November 2, 2021, Ascent’s Recovery Water will be available at more than 400 Sheetz locations nationwide. Sheetz will...
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November 8, 2021
GM acquires 25% stake in electric boat company Pure Watercraft – TechCrunch
General Motors has taken a 25% stake in Seattle-based electric boating company Pure Watercraft. GM’s move reflects a broadening interest in all things EV, including boats and other vehicles, and comes as part of the automaker’s commitment to invest $35 billion in electric and autonomous technology through 2025. Techcrunch
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November 8, 2021
Wilkins RV Completes Acquisition of Great Outdoors RV
Brian Wilkins and Wilkins RV have closed on the purchase of Great Outdoors RV from Bill Clark and the Fitzpatrick Family. The acquisition includes two dealership locations in Fulton and Clay, N.Y., and expands Wilkins RV’s portfolio to six dealerships. RV-Pro
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November 8, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC (“RVR”) Acquires Out-of-Doors Mart and Airstream of Greensboro in North Carolina
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 8, 2021 - RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") today announced the acquisition of Out-of-Doors Mart and Airstream of Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina. This expands RVR's presence in North Carolina to seven stores. Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are excited to continue our expansion in North Carolina with our 7th...
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November 8, 2021
Cotopaxi CEO ‘Desperate’ to Stop Facebook Scam Ads
Cotopaxi cautions consumers about a recent uptick in fraudulent ‘Cotopaxi Outlet’ ads appearing on social media platforms. This isn’t the first time faux sellers have emulated a major brand claiming to sell quality products at unreal discounts, and it won’t be the last. However, improved targeted ads on social media...
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November 8, 2021
I’ve lived full-time in my van for years. Here are the 10 worst parts that no one talks about enough.
When it comes to the picture painted by hashtags and social media, just know the image is far from complete. Here are 10 of the major downsides to van life no one mentions. Yahoo! News
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November 8, 2021
Outdoor Alliance Seeks Public Support for GMUG Draft Forest Plan Recommendations
West-Central Colorado – November 8, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - In August, the U.S. Forest Service released the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) Draft Revised Forest Plan, which will provide a framework for how the 2.9 million acres of forest land and its resources will be managed for...
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November 8, 2021
Concerns over amounts of artificial snow required for Beijing 2022 at “most unsustainable” Games ever
Geographers have expressed concerns at the amounts of artificial snow that could be required for the Alpine events during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Data compiled by World Weather Online reports that in the period from January to March this year just two centimetres of snow fell at the National Alpine...
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November 8, 2021
MacNeill Pride Group Acquires Rightline Gear
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. November 8, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - MacNeill Pride Group® (MPG), a diversified global designer and manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods, has acquired Rightline Gear, an Asheville, North Carolina-based automotive and outdoor gear designer. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. MPG is a portfolio company of...
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November 8, 2021
The American Avalanche Institute and Colorado Mountain School Join Forces
Boulder, Colo. (November 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Colorado Mountain School, the largest provider of avalanche safety education for recreational backcountry travelers, announced today their alliance with The American Avalanche Institute, the nation’s largest provider of professional avalanche education. With this alliance, ownership and management of the American Avalanche Institute will...
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November 8, 2021
Ten Brands are Giving to The Conservation Alliance This Week
BEND, Ore. (November 8, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - This week, The Conservation Alliance is hosting its annual We Keep It Wild fundraiser, where select member companies donate 5% of online sales during the campaign week. From Nov. 8-14, Backpacker’s Pantry, BUFF, Juniper Ridge, Nuun, La Sportiva, Osprey, Sea to Summit, Snoplanks,...
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November 8, 2021
Altra Expands Road Shoe Collection with New Provision 6
DENVER (Nov. 8, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Altra Running, a leading innovator in the performance footwear category, has launched its Provision 6 road shoe. The Provision 6 brings new innovative features to the pavement, coupled with Altra’s tried and true technology, for a leap forward in its road shoe offerings. Building...
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November 8, 2021
Backcountry Announces Colby Black as New Chief Product Officer
PARK CITY, Utah (Nov. 8, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Backcountry, the leading specialty outdoor retailer of gear and apparel, announces the appointment of Colby Black as chief product officer, effective immediately. Black will be responsible for leading the product development and strategy for Backcountry’s in-house brands, Backcountry Gear and Apparel,...
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November 7, 2021
‘Nimblewill Nomad,’ 83, is the oldest to hike the Appalachian Trail
An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped. M.J. "Sunny" Eberhart strode into the record books Sunday as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Eberhart, known by the trail name Nimblewill Nomad, acknowledged that despite having tens of...
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November 6, 2021
‘It’s going to be crazy’: Snowbirds wait at campground, eager for U.S. border reopening
The Eight Flags Campground in the small windswept town of Milk River, Alta.,18 kilometres from the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, is full of shiny, large RVs. It's in anticipation of land and sea border crossings reopening Monday for fully vaccinated Canadians. Such crossings were closed to non-essential travel...