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March 30, 2021
Altra Partners with &Mother for Virtual Mother’s Day 5K Race on May 9
Denver, Colo. (March 30, 2021) –Altra, an innovator in the performance footwear category, is partnering with &Mother for a Mother’s Day virtual 5K to support its mission to break the barriers that limit a woman’s abilityto thrive as a mother and in their career. This Mother’s Day, May 9, women...
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March 30, 2021
Airstream Launches Innovative RV Financing Program with Bank of America
Airstream, Inc., maker of the iconic “silver bullet” fleet of Airstream® travel trailers, today announced a new program with Bank of America to provide Airstream customers with a streamlined opportunity to apply for recreational vehicle financing at the dealership. Airstream
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March 30, 2021
Kora Announces New Neema Collection of Lightweight Technical Base Layers
March 30, 2021 - Kora (https://koraoutdoor.com), the pioneer in using yak wool for performance apparel, today announces the launch of its new Neema Collection, a lightweight blend of yak wool, merino, and CoolMax Eco™. The fabric is designed around four-season activities and provides thermoregulation and breathability in all temperatures. Neema...
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March 30, 2021
Jack Dorsey’s #StartSmall Awards $500,000 to First Descents to Support Frontline Healthcare Workers
DENVER, Colo. (March 30, 2021) - First Descents (FD) has announced a leadership $500,000 contribution from#StartSmall, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative, to support trauma-informed adventure programs for frontline healthcare workers and first responders. Funds will be used to deliver more than 35 multi-day adventure programs across the nation, providing respite and...
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March 30, 2021
Title Nine Announces Pitchfest Dedicated to Supporting Women-Owned Nonprofits
Emeryville, Calif. (March 30, 2021)- Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to lead, risk, and own, is proud to announce its inaugural Pitchfest Nonprofit Edition (Pitchfest NPE). After three successful years of Pitchfest Outdoor Edition,designed to help women-owned brands bring their products to a larger...
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March 30, 2021
Suunto Bolsters Award-Winning Sports Watches With All-New Premium Models
HELSINKI, Finland (March 30, 2021) — Suunto, the global leader in sports watches, dive computers and precision instruments, today announces the addition of new premium variants to the brand’s two award-winning sports watches, the Suunto 7 and Suunto 9. Both watches feature a new minimalistic design with high-grade five titanium bezels...
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March 30, 2021
HOKA ONE ONE® x Cotopaxi® Empowers All Athletes to Explore the Trails
(Salt Lake City, Utah and Goleta, Calif.), Mar. 30, 2021 – Outdoor and B Corp brand Cotopaxi® and leading footwear brand HOKA ONE ONE®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), have joined forces to launch a colorful collaboration featuring limited-edition riffs on two signature styles. Born out of a...
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March 30, 2021
Dynafit To Serve As Presenting Sponsor of Gnar Runners Series
BOULDER, CO (March 2021) - Dynafit, a global leader in innovation in competitive mountain endurance sports, announced today that it has signed a multi-year deal to serve as the presenting sponsor of Gnar Runners, an organization that has put on wildly popular mountain, trail and ultrarunning events in Colorado for...
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March 29, 2021
US Trail Running Conference Webinar provides actionable steps to grow trail communities
Estes Park, CO – The third webinar in a nine-webinar series introduced by the US Trail Running Conference and presented by the leading trail registration platform UltraSignup, was hosted on Thursday, March 25. The session subject: Growing Your Trail Running Community featured four industry leaders that have been successful in...
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March 29, 2021
The a16z Marketplace 100: 2021
Venture Capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (known as "a16z") has released its a16z Marketplace 100, a ranking of the largest consumer-facing marketplace startups and private companies. A number of outdoor camping companies have made this year's list including Outdoorsy, Hipcamp, RVshare, GlampingHub, Harvest Hosts and Tentrr. See all the picks here.
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March 29, 2021
This New Documentary Breaks Down Size Barriers in Cycling
Cycling traditionally not made room for riders in bigger bodies. Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky are on a mission to change that mindset. The duo is featured in a new Shimano Originals film, All Bodies on Bikes, which is out on March 29. Bicycling
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March 29, 2021
Cotopaxi Releases 2020 Impact Report
Salt Lake City, UT. (March 29, 2021) -- Today, Cotopaxi—Benefit Corporation and outdoor gear and apparel brand—released its annual Global Reporting Initiative referencing impact report. The report aims to provide balanced and quantified information with regards to the brand’s holistic corporate social responsibility performance as well as to its giving...
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March 29, 2021
Camping World Holdings acquires Trailer City RV in Fairmont
The acquisition agreement is anticipated to close in May 2021 and will be the company’s first location in the state of West Virginia. WBOY
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March 29, 2021
Former Good Sam VP, Publisher Ann Emerson Joins KOA
Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president and publisher, is now working with Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA). Emerson will play a fundamental role in supporting KOA’s franchise growth, which has seen a marked increase in recent years. With over 30 years’ experience in the camping industry, Emerson was previously responsible...
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March 29, 2021
Apple Considers Launching Rugged Watch for Extreme Sports
Apple Inc. is considering launching an Apple Watch with a rugged casing aimed at athletes, hikers and others who use the device in more extreme environments, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg
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March 29, 2021
Bawi Mana Holding, LLC Develops 100% Natural CBD Shot
MESQUITE, TX (March, 2021)— Pickle Juice –the world's first and only scientifically proven, anti-cramping solution– announced the launch of Bawi Mana Holding, LLC to bring functional and emerging products to market, beginning with their 100% natural Orange Burst CBD Shot designed to provide various benefits targeting the mind and body. The brand’s first...
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March 29, 2021
Francis Ngannou, a global NOCCO athlete, became the Heavyweight UFC Champion Saturday night.
Las Vegas, NV (March, 2021)- Francis Ngannou, a global NOCCO athlete, became the Heavyweight UFC Champion Saturday night. His journey from homelessness to championship was not an easy one. Against all odds, Ngannou’s continued perseverance and unbreakable spirit made his win possible. "I feel humbled and honored to be partnered...
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March 29, 2021
Best February on record for RV shipments in the United States
The United States has just reported its best February on record in relation to RV shipments – a staggering 48,286 units were shipped in February 2021, which represents a 30 per cent increase on 2020. Camping Trade World
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March 29, 2021
360 Adventure Collective Announces Summer 2021 Show Schedule
Asheville, NC — March 29, 2021—360 Adventure Collective, the trusted member association that has brought focused, regional events for sales reps and retailers for over 40 years, announces its 2021 Summer Show Schedule. After multiple show cancellations in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, the association continues to forge ahead...
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March 29, 2021
Backcountry Signs Athletes Kalen Thorien, Nils Mindnich and Toby Miller to Roster
PARK CITY, Utah (March 29, 2021) – Backcountry, the premier specialty retailer and manufacturer of outdoor gear and apparel, announced today the addition of three new athletes to its team. Kalen Thorien and Nils Mindnich will wear Backcountry’s owned brand, Backcountry Gear & Apparel (BG&A) during all outdoor pursuits, competition,...
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March 29, 2021
Honey Stinger Partners with WNBA Legend Angel McCoughtry
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (March 29, 2021)— Honey Stinger, the sports nutrition brand, is excited to announce its partnership with Olympian and professional basketball player Angel McCoughtry. McCoughtry is a five-time All-Star, two-time scoring champion, seven-time all-defensive player, and two-time Olympic gold medalist. She led the Atlanta Dream to three WNBA Finals appearances before taking the Las Vegas Aces...
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March 29, 2021
Incrediwear Renews Partnership with EF Education-NIPPO
CHICO, CA (March, 29 2021)- Incrediwear, the industry leader of innovative, wearable anti-inflammatory accessories, is thrilled to announce the renewal of their partnership with EF Education-NIPPO for the second straight year. As the official recovery-wear supplier, Incrediwear will ensure all riders from the international professional team will have access to...
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March 29, 2021
NPD Group Announces Winners of Inaugural Outdoor Sports Industry Performance Awards – NEMO named fastest growing camping brand in the US outdoor industry
{Dover, NH—March 29, 2021}—Over the course of 2020, NEMO’s founder and CEO, Cam Brensinger, felt like he was riding a rollercoaster, like most every other CEO across the world. At the start of the pandemic, in March of 2020, he put nearly everything on hold—production, sales, and marketing. Only product...
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March 27, 2021
Cities most dependent on RV campgrounds
Outdoorsy has pulled together a list of the metropolitan areas most dependent on RV parks and campgrounds. To find these locations, researchers at Outdoorsy used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Census to calculate the annual sales at RV parks and campgrounds per 10,000 residents. See the full list...
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March 26, 2021
Bajio Sunglasses Selects Groundswell PR as Agency of Record
New Smyrna Beach, FL (Mar.26 2021) – Bajio, manufacturer of high-end performance fishing and lifestyle sunglasses, is excited to announce its partnership with Groundswell PR. Groundswell will establish an integrated communications strategy, increasing industry and consumer awareness around Bajio’s groundbreaking blue-light filtering technology, as well as their environmental and philanthropic...