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May 11, 2021
Record RV Sales Spur Demand For New, Rehabbed RV Parks
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds estimates more than 53,000 new RV sites will be constructed across the nation in 2021. The Sunshine State has recently seen the addition of 19 new RV resorts, along with more than 20 park expansions. That has brought to a total of...
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May 11, 2021
Jaybird Announces Partnership With U.S. Soccer Champion, Kelley O’Hara
PARK CITY, Utah — May 11, 2021— Jaybird, a leader in wireless headphones for outdoor sports and fitness enthusiasts, today announced its partnership with professional U.S. soccer player, Kelley O’Hara. The two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist currently plays for the Washington Spirit in the National...
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May 11, 2021
Decathlon Signs Jamal Hill, U.S. Ranked Number One Paralympic Swimmer, to Sponsorship
SAN FRANCISCO (May 11, 2021)— Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, today announced a partnership with Los Angeles-based paraswimmer, Jamal Hill, who is currently ranked number one in the U.S. Paralympic 100-meter freestyle and number six in the world. As a U.S. National Team member, Hill is competing at...
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May 11, 2021
Dakine Expands Mountain Bike Category With New Gear And Updated Apparel Launches
LOS ANGELES (May 11, 2021) — Dakine is excited to announce it is growing its mountain bike category for Spring 2021 with the addition of high-performance riding footwear alongside an updated technical apparel line. The new mountain bike footwear is a testament to Dakine’s ongoing mission to innovate in the...
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May 11, 2021
Sun Valley Company Announces Pete Sonntag as Vice President and General Manager
Sun Valley, ID, (May 11, 2021)- Sun Valley Company announces the appointment of Pete Sonntag as Vice President and General Manager of Sun Valley Resort, effective June 7, 2021, reporting into Bruce Fery, CEO of Grand America Hotels & Resorts. In his new role, Sonntag will be responsible for all day-to-day...
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May 11, 2021
Snowbasin Resort Announces Summer 2021 Schedule with Outdoor Fun for the Entire Family
Huntsville, UTAH (May 11, 2021) –Snowbasin Resort announced its summer 2021 schedule today with a lineup of fun for the entire family with outdoor adventures, mountain top dining and an outdoor concert series. The resort will officially kick off the summer season on June 12 with lift served hiking and...
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May 11, 2021
Solo New York Eliminates All Plastic from Packaging
NEW YORK, NY - May 11, 2021 - Solo New York, one of the biggest bag manufacturers in the world, today announced that it has met its goal of eliminating plastic from its packaging by the end of 2020. Solo established this goal in 2020, and all packaging for its...
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May 11, 2021
Jimmy Chin’s Plan to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive
The North Face’s new Explore Fund Council, led by Jimmy Chin and Lena Waithe, has big plans—and a big budget—to make the outdoors more inclusive. Outside
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May 11, 2021
Peak Design Uses Community to Create a Superior Used Gear Shopping Experience
San Francisco, CA (May 11, 2021) – Peak Design, the worldwide leader in crowdfunding and everyday carry solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Peak Design Marketplace: a brand-guaranteed, peer-to-peer platform for buying and selling used Peak Design gear. By directly connecting buyers with sellers, Peak Design removes...
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May 11, 2021
11th Annual ‘Kids to Parks Day’ Saturday, May 15, 2021
Washington, DC, May 11, 2021 – In commemoration of the 11th annual Kids to Parks Day celebration, National Park Trust is encouraging families to get outdoors and show their favorite park some love by participating in its #MyParkMyWhy social media campaign on Saturday, May 15, 2021. “We keep hearing from...
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May 11, 2021
AdventureCORPS® announces Joe Nimble® as the Official Shoe of Badwater®
Oak Park, CA: AdventureCORPS®, the organization behind the legendary Badwater® brand and world-wide series of Badwater races, is pleased to announce Joe Nimble® as the Official Shoe of Badwater® for 2021. Joe Nimble® is the German shoe pioneer that has been championing the cause of toefreedom® since 1982 and has...
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May 11, 2021
Outside’s 2021 Summer Buyer’s Guide
Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. That's 40-plus Reviewers. 340 Products. Months of testing on rivers, trails, summits, and patios. Outside
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May 11, 2021
AAA: Over 37 Million Expected to Travel this Memorial Day
AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 60% from last year when only 23...
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May 10, 2021
Lizard Skins Launches Their Newest Line of Long and Short finger Gloves
American Fork, Utah (April 26, 2021) — Lizard Skins, a longtime industry leader in grips and handlebar tape, knows about a rider’s contact points. So it’s only natural that they also make some of the finest gloves on the market. The new line offers three long-finger gloves, the Monitor Ignite,...
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May 10, 2021
Short film by Outdoor Research shares story of finding community and inclusivity
SEATTLE, Wash. (May 10, 2021) – Outdoor Research, the Seattle-based manufacturer of award-winning outdoor apparel, continues the important conversation about creating a more inclusive space in the outdoor community with its new film, Escaladora. The short film shares the story of a community leader and OR ambassador, Monserrat Alvarez Matehuala,...
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May 10, 2021
TSG Consumer Partners to Sell Stake in Nuun to Nestlé Health Science
TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading private equity firm, today announced that its partner company, Nuun (the “Company”), an innovative hydration supplement brand, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Nestlé Health Science. Businesswire
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May 10, 2021
Jellystone Opening Utah Park, 4th New Park This Year
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts has signed its first Utah franchise agreement, according to officials at Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI), which franchises more than 75 Jellystone Parks across North America. Scott Nielson, founder of Nielson RV, one of the nation’s top-performing RV dealerships, is bringing the family camping and entertainment brand...
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May 10, 2021
Backcountry.com Appoints Vice President of Owned Brands
PARK CITY, Utah (May 10, 2021) — Backcountry, the premier specialty retailer of outdoor gear, announces the hiring of Lynsey Lambert as VP of owned brands, effective today. Lambert brings 20 years of experience in product, retail and merchandising, and most recently joins Backcountry from Nike where she spent 12...
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May 10, 2021
Brokerages Expect Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CWH) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $2.00 Billion
Equities research analysts expect Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CWH) to report $2.00 billion in sales for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Five analysts have made estimates for Camping World's earnings. The highest sales estimate is $2.03 billion and the lowest is $1.95 billion. Camping World reported sales...
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May 9, 2021
Brazilian Olympic Committee transports 20 tonnes of sports equipment and PPE to Tokyo
The Brazilian Olympic Committee has now sent the last of 20 containers of sports equipment and COVID-19 protection materials to Japan ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Games' scheduled opening on July 23. Transported were 68,000 disposable masks, 12,500 disposable shoe covers, 400 alcohol sprays and 250 aprons, among other products....
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May 9, 2021
Grand Canyon Hike Organizer Violated Covid-19 Restrictions, Officials Say
Prosecutors said at least 150 people showed up, astounding rangers and overwhelming visitors who struggled to steer clear of the hikers, many of whom were not wearing masks or social distancing. New York Times
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May 9, 2021
April Breaks Another Record for RV Shipments
The RV Industry Association’s April 2021 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 51,813 units – the most for any April on record and a more than 9 percent increase over the previous record set in April 2018. RV-PRO
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May 8, 2021
A German auto supplier has created a $360,000 off-road RV meant to look like a ‘Scandinavian boutique hotel’
Germany-based Darc Mono has unveiled its eponymous expedition vehicle inspired by yachts, private jets, and Scandinavian boutique hotels. Business Insider
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May 8, 2021
New RV magazine ignores older RVers
After decades of publication, the two most popular American RV magazines, Trailer Life and Motorhome, were discontinued last year. Subscribers received a new, replacement periodical titled RV. The new magazine, from Camping World and CEO Marcus Lemonis, is pretty — lots of photos and a snappy layout. But the content is aimed squarely at...
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May 7, 2021
Authentic Brands Group and SPARC to Acquire Eddie Bauer
Authentic Brands Group, LLC, a marketing and entertainment company, and SPARC Group, LLC, a retail enterprise, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Eddie Bauer, the iconic American outdoor brand, from PSEB Group. ABG will own Eddie Bauer’s intellectual property and the brand’s core operating business will become a part of...