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September 14, 2021
Former Saris, Dorel Executive Jeff Frehner Named Chief Operating Officer at Lectric eBikes
PHOENIX /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Lectric eBikes, one of the fastest growing electric bike companies in the nation, announced the hire of Jeff Frehner as its new chief operating officer. Frehner, a former executive at Saris Cycling Group and Dorel Sports, joins co-founders Levi Conlow and Robby Deziel in their mission to...
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September 14, 2021
Saucony® Unveils New Endorphin Pro+
WALTHAM, MA - September 14, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, global performance running lifestyle brand Saucony announces that fast just got faster with the launch of the Endorphin Pro+, the latest iterative advancement in the brand’s award-winning Endorphin Collection. Now with a reengineered ultra-light upper, Saucony’s fastest carbon-plated shoe will...
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September 14, 2021
Marmot Celebrates Winners of Elevation Grants Focused on Supporting Outdoor Creatives of Color
Rohnert Park, Calif. — Sep 14, 2021 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Marmot proudly announces the winners of its Elevation Grant campaign focused on supporting outdoor creatives of color. With a hugely successful number of entrants into a contest vying for the two coveted spots, winners Janelle Paciencia and Jade Begay are...
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September 13, 2021
Retiring its racist name, historic Squaw Valley resort will become Palisades Tahoe
The historic Squaw Valley ski resort near Lake Tahoe will be renamed Palisades Tahoe after its owners determined that the term “squaw” was offensive to Indigenous women. The new name — meaning steep, high cliffs — is a reference to the sheer granite faces and chutes around the resort. The...
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September 13, 2021
onX Hunt Teams Up with DeerCast to Help Hunters Find More Success this Season
Missoula, Mont.–September 13, 2021 - onX Hunt, the leading hunting GPS app in the industry, today announced a partnership with Drury Outdoors DeerCast, a revolutionary app for whitetail hunters that helps predict deer movement. As part of its Elite Benefits Program, onX Elite members now have free access to DeerCast...
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September 13, 2021
TerraTrike releases its most capable e-assist trike yet, the 2021 E.V.O. featuring a high-torque Bosch Cruise Motor
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For fall of 2021, TerraTrike introduces its most capable, powerful e-assist trike yet, the all-new E.V.O. The new E.V.O. takes advantage of a 4th generation Bosch Performance Line Cruise Motor, which produces nearly 50 percent more torque than previous TerraTrike e-trikes. A large, full-color Kiox display,...
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September 13, 2021
Living Life to the Fullest: LIVSN Designs Introduces “Well Worn Life” Video Series
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - September 13, 2021 - LIVSN Designs (https://livsndesigns.com), an outdoor apparel brand focused on creating durable outdoor clothing for those who value experiences more than stuff, introduces episode one of Well Worn Life, a video series that captures the passion and thoughtfulness of inspiring individuals who live and...
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September 13, 2021
North St. Bags wants to donate your old packs and panniers
PORTLAND, Ore. -- North St. Bags invites anyone attending the 2021 Sea Otter Classic to donate used bags and panniers to low-income Portland residents. Throughout the festival held in Monterey, Calif. October 7-14, 2021 North St. will be collecting used packs and bags at their booth. After the festival North...
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September 13, 2021
The Best Job in the World? Uncharted Society Taps Ross Robinson for Epic Role
Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 13, 2021 – Uncharted Society appoints Ross Robinson to lead adventures, a dream job that will take him to incredible Uncharted Society experiences across the United States over the next six months. The team chose Robinson from over 2,000 passionate applicants for the one-of-a-kind position with...
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September 12, 2021
Vista Outdoor Acquires Foresight Sports For $474M
The deal is slated to close in FY 2022 Q3, but Vista Outdoor expects the transaction to immediately be included in earnings reports, estimating Foresight Sports’ 2021 net sales will reach $100 million. Foresight Sports manufactures golf performance analysis, entertainment, and game enhancement technologies, producing launch monitors, simulators, performance software,...
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September 12, 2021
PeopleForBikes Celebrates $7.4 Billion for Bikes in New House Tax Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 11, 2021) — PeopleForBikes applauds the hard work of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee in producing the GREEN Act, which proposes a monumental $7.4 billion investment in bicycles and electric bicycles. This bill includes PeopleForBikes’ policy priorities such as the Electric Bicycle Incentive...
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September 11, 2021
RV dealers say steady price increases from manufacturers make it difficult to lock in final costs for buyers
What makes the price hikes particularly onerous to RV dealers is that the huge backlogs and delays in manufacturing sold units at all RV plants have extended the time from order to delivery to up to eight months or more. If a dealer “locked in” the price with a buyer...
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September 11, 2021
“Pathetic quality”: RV dealers are fed up with what manufacturers are producing
If you’re in the market to buy a new RV, you might want to wait a bit. RV dealers on a recent nationwide conference call said the quality of most recreational vehicles now being produced is “pathetic.” RV Travel
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September 10, 2021
Aspen’s New Uphilling Fee Sparks Debate on Charging for Public-Land Access
Starting this season, Skico will charge $69 for an uphill pass to all four resorts—Aspen, Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk—with $10 going directly to the local search and rescue team. Outside
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September 10, 2021
Indyeva Unveils New FW2021 Apparel Collection
MONTREAL (September 9, 2021) — Indyeva, an outdoor clothing company for women with a focus on sustainable design and manufacturing, today unveiled its apparel collection for Fall/Winter 2021. The new Fall/Winter21 outdoor clothing collection includes styles ranging from cozy sweaters to baselayers and down insulated parkas, is now available online...
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September 9, 2021
Sierra Trail Chasers, a collaborative fundraiser for two trail stewardships by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and PAUL Component Engineering
It’s no secret that Pale Ale is Paul’s favorite beer, and this will be our 4th year collaborating on a custom bike for Sierra Nevada Brewery to show off at Sea Otter and give away to a lucky winner. This year we decided to raise the bar by building up...
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September 9, 2021
Mission Bay RV parks penalized by California Coastal Commission
The California Coastal Commission ordered 'Campland on the Bay' and 'Mission Bay RV Resort', which are two public trust state tidelands, to pay more than a quarter million dollars in penalties over public access. This was for putting up a bunch of signs up saying that it was only for...
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September 9, 2021
Wilkins RV Expands to 6 Locations, Buys Great Outdoors RV
Wilkins Recreational Vehicles, Inc announced that it has completed an agreement to purchase Great Outdoors RV and will soon acquire their operations located in Fulton, N.Y., and Clay, N.Y. RV Business
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September 9, 2021
Outdoor brands’ apparel sizes don’t match customer demand, study shows
Outdoor e-commerce brand Cairn analyzed 70,000 data points to prove gear companies are skewing apparel sizes lower than what consumers want and need. Outside
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September 9, 2021
Winnebago Launches Innovative Dealer App
Winnebago launched SourceBook, suposedly the first app in the RV industry to help dealers navigate every step of a customer’s sales journey, from dealer training to vehicle servicing. Key highlights include engaging dealer and technician training courses; comprehensive information about each Winnebago model; search functionality to quickly address customer questions;...
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September 9, 2021
More Organizations Cancel Open House Plans
Forest River and THOR Industries will be cancelling their dealer Open House Week plans out of concern over rapidly rising COVID-19 cases, other RV makers and organizations have followed suit. Each year, Open House Week attracts thousands of visitors to Elkhart, Ind., from across North America. This year’s event was scheduled...
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September 9, 2021
RV Dealers: ‘40 Under 40’ Nominations Due Sept. 17th
RV PRO will accept nominations from all segments of the industry including dealerships (technicians, parts and service, retail sales, business office), RV manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, rep. groups, business services and more. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 17. Recipients will be notified by Sept. 24. RV PRO
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September 9, 2021
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Troy Sicotte as President
Richmond, Calif. (September 9, 2021) - Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has appointed Troy Sicotte as the new President of the brand. A veteran of the outdoor industry, Sicotte served as the brand’s Vice President of Sales for the past three...
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September 9, 2021
Title Nine’s Fourth Annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition Announces 2021 Finalists
Emeryville, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2021) - Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce the nine incredible woman-owned brands chosen as finalists in its fourth annual Pitchfest Outdoor Edition. As finalists, these women rose to the top as...
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September 9, 2021
SITE Foundation Partners with Zeal Optics to Clean 500,000 ft ² Of Coastline
September 10, 2021 – BOULDER, CO — SITE Foundation and Zeal Optics have joined forces for an event this September as over 200 members gather in San Diego, CA to showcase the travel industry’s efforts to give back. Coastlines play a crucial role in people’s travels, and as part of...