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July 25, 2021
iFIT Acquires 29029, the Premium Ultra-Endurance Event and Community That Brings the Experience of Climbing Mount Everest to its Members Around the World
(LOGAN, Utah) iFIT, a global leader in connected fitness software, content, and equipment, today announced that it has acquired 29029, the company that created the category of endurance hiking events. 29029 delivers the experience of climbing Mount Everest to its members and provides the ultra-endurance experience to athletes at all...
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July 25, 2021
Indiana RV manufacturers get Michigan grants
Recreational Vehicle manufacturers Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles have received economic development grants from the State of Michigan in support of two new manufacturing campuses in Sturgis which are expected to support 450 new jobs in St. Joseph County. WTBV
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July 25, 2021
Would you rather sleep in an Airstream than a tent? Glamping sites are ramping up across the US
AutoCamp Cape Cod opened in April in partnership with Boston-based developers Blue Flag Partners and the latest from California-based AutoCamp, a luxury Airstream glamping company, which began in 2013 in Santa Barbara, just before the glamping – that is, glamorous camping – trend took off. USA Today
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July 24, 2021
KOA July Survey Finds Number of Campers Continues to Climb
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)'s monthly research report reveals good news for the campground industry. According to research conducted in July, KOA projects 53.5 million households will take a camping trip in 2021. Data suggests that 24.5 million campers will venture out in July. KOA also notes impressive growth among new campers,...
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July 23, 2021
Senate E-BIKE Act Would Offer Tax Credit for Electric Bicycle Purchases
BOULDER, COLO. (Jul. 23, 2021) —PeopleForBikes applauds the timely introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate to offer an electric bicycle tax credit, helping more people easily get out on two wheels. The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act (S. 2420), led by Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI)...
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July 23, 2021
Shark Pods Becomes an Official Sponsor of Salty Sports Society’s Speedo SALT Series
Saint Augustine Beach, Florida – Salty Sports Society, a leader in beach sporting events, has signed Shark Pods as a sponsor of the Speedo SALT Series. Shark Pods, invented in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, are made for open water swimmers, triathletes, lifeguards, and surfers to reduce the number of shark...
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July 22, 2021
Colorado Yurt Breaks Ground at Colorado Outdoors
MONTROSE, COLORADO (July 23, 2021) – Construction of over 30,000 square feet of new office and manufacturing space at Colorado Outdoors officially began yesterday for the Colorado Yurt Company (Colorado Yurt). Colorado Yurt is a Montrose-based business specializing in the manufacturing of yurts, tipis and rugged canvas wall tents. In...
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July 22, 2021
DPS Releases Small-Batch Ski Collections, New Bindings, Glove Line for Dreamtime 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (July 22, 2021) — DPS Skis, the U.S.-based ski manufacturer pairing space-age carbon technology with groundbreaking shapes, announces the start of its annual Dreamtime event on July 26. Running through August 11, Dreamtime will see DPS release limited models, including Special Edition Pagoda Tour skis, two limited...
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July 22, 2021
Leisure Days RV Group rolls into summer expansion mode with acquisition of dealership, campground
Ottawa-based Leisure Days RV Group is further expanding its Canadian operations with the acquisition late last month of a new dealership, Hiemstra Trailer Sales in London, Ont. The purchase of the firm, which has been in operation for more than 50 years, expands Leisure Days’ footprint in southwestern Ontario and...
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July 22, 2021
Tom Hanks Selling His Custom Airstream With 24 Years Of Movie History
It was his personal trailer during filming for countless blockbuster movies since 1993. The trailer will cross the auction block with Bonhams during the Quail Lodge Auction in Carmel, California on August 13.
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July 22, 2021
Turtle Fur hits the selling block
The 39-year-old outdoor accessories brand has hired an advisory firm and is actively soliciting a strategic buyer to take it “to the next level.” OBJ
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July 22, 2021
The Trouble With Bike (and All Outdoor) Apparel
This documentary is an interesting look into the manufacturing process and how a brand that cares about profits and the environment figures out how to have the best of both. Adventure Journal
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July 22, 2021
Velocio Partners with Apidura for UK Repairs
Bikepacking brand’s London repairs team to help reduce shipping without compromising quality Apidura will serve as Velocio’s UK repairs hub, alongside What Happened in Slovenia, who will serve as Velocio’s EU repairs hub and Vélocolour in Canada. The partnership will deliver high quality repairs to Velocio customers while reducing the...
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July 22, 2021
Portland Design Works is Officially Certified Climate Neutral
PORTLAND, OR (July 22, 2021) — Portland Design Works, creators of gear for everyday cycling, is proud to announce that the company is now officially Climate Neutral Certified. “We believe that we can make a change toward more sustainability within the bicycle industry. We are small but mighty, and proud...
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July 22, 2021
Juniper Ridge Announces Pop-Up and Giveaway with Fjallraven SF
San Francisco, CA – July 22, 2021- Juniper Ridge, a west coast home and body care brand with over 20 years of experience, is pleased to announce its upcoming pop-up with Fjallraven. The brand will take up residency at Fjallraven’s Jackson Street shop in San Francisco, CA on Saturday, July...
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July 22, 2021
Helinox Drops Second BTS Collab
BERKELEY, Calif. - July 22, 2021 - Helinox (https://helinox.com), the original designer of portable, lightweight furniture and accessories, today announces the second limited-edition collaboration with the Grammy-nominated group BTS. The latest BTS x Helinox collection includes a whole new set of Helinox products designed from the Helinox Creative Center and flagship...
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July 22, 2021
USWE Unleashes the MTB Trail-Ready SHRED™ and FLOW™
Malmö, Sweden- July 22nd - USWE (https://www.uswe-sports.com), innovator of the No Dancing Monkey™ and Snug-Me™ harness system and industry leader of action sports packs, today releases two new daypacks ready to attack MTB trails. USWE has devoted countless hours and miles on the trail to hone in on the perfection of...
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July 22, 2021
Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada™ and The North Face extend their partnership for three years
La Malbaie – The Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada™ is proud to announce that The North Face Canada has confirmed its partnership as the presenter of the event for the next three years (2021-2022-2023). The company, which specializes in sports clothing and accessories, mainly oriented towards mountain activities and trail running,...
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July 22, 2021
Liv Launches New Breakaway Collection
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (July 22, 2021) - Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today introduced its new Breakaway Collection for road cyclists. Featuring performance level gear including a jersey, bib short, socks and cap, the collection pairs with the new Liv Langma Advanced 1 Disc and...
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July 21, 2021
Younger travelers fuel boom in RV ‘glamping’ amid pandemic
This summer, many people are swapping those small tents for spacious RVs to elevate their experience in the great outdoors. And four out of five bookers on RVShare last year were new to their RV rental platform. Fox5
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July 21, 2021
#HikeUnited21 Partner Collaboration Grows as it Sets its Sights on Global Hike Participation
San Francisco, CA - July 21, 2021 - In collaboration, Outdoor Advocacy Project, Women Who Hike, In Solidarity Project and Latino Outdoors announced the #HikeUnited21 event, slated for August 2021. Hike United is a way to get people out on the trails. No specific trail. No specific distance. The goal...
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July 21, 2021
Introducing Shoal Club: A Virtual Pop-Up Celebrating Surf Culture
SAN DIEGO, CA (July 21, 2021) — The team behind BE Outfitter is excited to launch Shoal Club, a virtual pop-up celebrating the people, stories, and brands of surf culture, the ocean, and southern California. “We launched our first pop-up in March. The idea came as a way for small...
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July 21, 2021
A Hot Fitness Trend Among Olympians: Blood Flow Restriction
Some athletes in Tokyo are indulging in a trendy technique to enhance the effects of training and stimulate recovery. NYT
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July 21, 2021
Wholesale RV Values Set New Records, But Increases Slowing
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month. Consumer demand continues to be red hot, and dealer inventories remain far below average,” said Eric Lawrence, principal analyst, specialty markets, at Black Book, in his monthly report. “Auction volumes dropped noticeably last month,...
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July 21, 2021
Google Maps Suggests Hiking Routes on UK Peaks That Are Pretty Much Fatal
Ben Nevis is, at 4,413 feet, the highest point on the island of Great Britain. But that diminutive height doesn’t mean it’s a simple hill. The name in Gaelic translates roughly as “malicious mountain.” There are sections of hundreds of feet of near vertical rock that give the mountain an...