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May 27, 2021
Rab Names New Rocky Mountain Sales Reps
Louisville, CO (May 2021) - Rab, an industry leader in merging the development of quality outdoor gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, announced today that it has named Stephen Nance and Corbin Biehler of the Colorado-based Freestone Sales Group as the company’s new sales reps for the Rocky...
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May 27, 2021
ALPS Mountaineering Introduces Helix
New Haven, Mo.- ALPS Mountaineering, manufacturer of performance-driven technical support gear for wilderness adventures, exploration, and family camping, adds two new backpacking tents to its expansive line of wilderness adventure gear with the release of the Helix series lightweight tents. The new Helix tents are available with one- or two-person...
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May 27, 2021
Cascade Designs Expands Sales and IT Departments with Three New Hires
SEATTLE, Wash. (May 27, 2021) - Cascade Designs; the parent company of MSR, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl and Varilite; announces three new hires in their sales and IT departments. Tim Lau will be joining the team as International Sales Manager for Canada and APAC, Jenni Schmidt will work as Senior...
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May 26, 2021
Lazydays Sales, Revenue Rises in Q1; Report Delayed
The company is recalculating and auditing due to changes brought about by the Securities Exchange Commission issuing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies warrants. Revenues for the first quarter were $271 million, an increase of $80.1 million or 42% from the same period in 2020. Gross profit was $66 million, an increase...
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May 26, 2021
New 500-Site Texas Park to Offer Entertainment Venue
A Texas developer has debuted plans for the Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort, an RV resort and entertainment venue that will soon offer a weekend escape on the Texas Gulf Coast. The brand-new 150-acre beachfront resort will feature more than 500 RV sites and an amenity package including a...
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May 26, 2021
A Controversial Climbing Season on Mt. Everest Nears its End
As the final summit bids wrap up and the seasonal monsoons arrive, Nepal is left to face an uncertain future as COVID-19 cases, and causalities are on the rise. And with all international flights canceled, many foreign visitors are left wondering how they’ll get home. Adventure Blog
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May 26, 2021
Vista Outdoor acquires two companies, including an e-bike brand
Vista Outdoor, the parent company of CamelBak, Giro, Camp Chef, and others, has acquired e-bike maker QuietKat and the “hunt athleisure” brand Venor, adding to its portfolio of outdoor companies. OBJ
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May 26, 2021
Co-op Studios: REI Takes Center Stage With New Production Company for Movies, Podcasts
REI Co-op announced it will launch an in-house content arm to produce films, podcasts, and editorial programs. The co-op already produces a quarterly magazine, storytelling podcast, and myriad how-to videos. But with the debut of Co-op Studios, the outdoor retail giant officially stakes its business interests in the world of multimedia entertainment....
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May 26, 2021
The Best Time of Day to Exercise for Metabolic Health
Late-day exercise had unique benefits for cholesterol levels and blood sugar control, a study of overweight men eating a high-fat diet found. New York Times
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May 26, 2021
Chaco Hits the Road with Fit for Adventure Tour
ROCKFORD, Mich. (May 26, 2021) – Chaco Footwear, the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand, is launching a national tour featuring a mobile factory bus and a Chillos Mobile Pop-Up. Consumers around the country will have the chance to meet the ReChaco Roving Repairs Bus- a vintage school bus turned mobile factory. Visitors will be able to drop...
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May 26, 2021
Mountain Hardwear Launches PCT™ Pack Unveiling Dynamic New Hoverbelt Technology
Richmond, Calif. (May 26, 2021)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, today released a multi-day hiking specific pack -- the PCT™ -- with a revolutionary design to the industry standard pivoting belt. The addition of the PCT™ along with another style, the...
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May 26, 2021
Surfrider Foundation Releases Annual Clean Water Report to Protect Public Health at the Beach
Surfrider’s Blue Water Task Force test results revealed that 21% of samples indicated high bacteria levels that exceed water quality criteria, or Beach Action Values, set by each state to protect public health in recreational waters. Shop Eat Surf
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May 26, 2021
Introducing the Roval Terra CL
May 24th, 2021, Morgan Hill, Calf - In a category all its own; the initial Terra wheels set a new benchmark for mixed-terrain performance in every measurable sense. Today Roval releases a wheelset borrowing performative benefits of its premium predecessor paired with the serviceability of new DT SWISS hubs for...
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May 26, 2021
Sea to Summit Announces New Sales Representation in Western and Eastern Canada
Boulder, CO (May 26, 2021) — Sea to Summit, the award-winning global adventure equipment brand headquartered in Western Australia, has partnered with two new sales agencies across Canada. Effective immediately, Mystery Mountain Sales in Western Canada and Escala Sales and Marketing in Eastern Canada will represent Sea to Summit. Together with...
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May 25, 2021
Garmin Publishes Children’s Book to Embrace Next-Gen ‘Women of Adventure’
Garmin releases its very own children’s book titled “Women of Adventure: Being Big in a Brave World,” which features stories from six female athletes who embrace adventure. The book hopes to inspire the next generation of bold females to dream big, try new things and never give up. Gear Junkie
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May 25, 2021
We Need More Campsites
A shortage of places to camp is hurting the environment and limiting diversity in the outdoors. But there are some innovative solutions on the table. Outside
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May 25, 2021
Blue Water Development Expands Campground Management Portfolio to Maryland
Premier outdoor hospitality management firm Blue Water Development announced that it recently assumed management of two popular sister campgrounds owned by Sun RV Resorts in coastal Maryland: Frontier Town RV Resort and Campground in Berlin and Fort Whaley RV Resort and Campground in Whaleyville. PR Newswire
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May 25, 2021
Gregory’s first-ever plus size pack collection now available for purchase
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 25, 2021) –Gregory, a global leader in pack fit and comfort for more than four decades, announces today another industry first with the launch of its long-awaited Plus Size Collection of backpacks. With 14 different pack styles across the day hiking, hydration, multi-day backpacking and...
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May 25, 2021
New lifestyle frames by Costa Sunglasses offer premium lens technology in beach-ready styles
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Costa Sunglasses- the first manufacturer of color-enhancing, all-polarized glass sunglass lenses - grows its lifestyle collection just in time for summer with two new beach-ready lifestyle frames, the Rincondo and the feminine Maya. The new frames are built for those looking to enjoy long days on...
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May 25, 2021
Pure Gravel Debuts Pre-Ride Show at Unbound Kansas
Carlsbad, CA– Pure Gravel, a lifestyle brand focused on Gravel Cycling, is producing an entertaining Pre-Ride Show debuting at Unbound Gravel June 3-4 in Emporia Kansas. The presenting broadcast sponsor is FSA - Full Speed Ahead. The Pre-Ride Show will be filming in Emporia, Kansas June 3–5, 2021 at the...
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May 25, 2021
Grand Trunk Acquires Alite Designs
BOUNTIFUL, Utah (May 25, 2021) — Grand Trunk, the pioneering brand for adventure travel goods and innovator of the travel hammock, has acquired Alite Designs, the company behind the iconic Monarch camp chair. Starting next year, Alite products will be available under the Grand Trunk brand name. Tae Kim, a former equipment...
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May 25, 2021
Alpine Parrot Spreads its Wings with Backbone Media Partnership
DENVER, Colo. (May 25, 2021) – Alpine Parrot, maker of technical apparel for women sizes 14-24, has partnered with Backbone Media to help build brand awareness through public relations. Backbone will help Alpine Parrot promote its mission to create outdoor clothing that encourages and celebrates underrepresented people in the outdoors,...
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May 25, 2021
So you want to live the van life? How to calculate the costs
In movies and Instagram posts, living the van life can look as simple as selling your possessions and hopping in a van, but turning a vehicle into a home requires research and often a big budget. Here are tips for navigating the many costs of getting started. Marketwatch
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May 25, 2021
Chaco Increases Footwear Production, Customization and Repair Capacity with Move into New Michigan Factory
ROCKFORD, Mich. (May 25, 2021) – Chaco Footwear, the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand, has moved into a larger and upgraded U.S. manufacturing facility in Rockford, Michigan, to meet growing demands for increased footwear production, customization program, and reweb and resole requests from consumers. The new factory is 25% larger than the previous facility and increases...
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May 25, 2021
Dealer Registration Now Open for RV Dealers Con/Expo
Registration for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas, is now open, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced.