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February 26, 2021
Costa Sunglasses Names Verde Brand Communications as PR Agency of Record
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 26, 2021) – Costa Sunglasses, the category leader in performance eyewear for fishing and all aspects of watersports, this week retained Verde Brand Communications to lead its brand communications and public-relations efforts. Started by a core group of anglers in 1983, Costa has been making high-performance,...
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February 26, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC Appoints Tim Benter as Vice President, General Counsel
Tim Benter will be responsible for all legal affairs of RV Retailer, LLC. He will report to Jon Ferrando, CEO and President. PRNewswire
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February 26, 2021
UnTapped Maple announces collaboration with 5-time Olympian Kikkan Randall
Williston, VT— Vermont-based all-natural athletic fuel brand, UnTapped Maple announces a partnership with five-time Olympian and gold medalist in cross-country skiing, Kikkan Randall. Thirty-eight-year-old Randall has been in Olympic retirement for three years, and in that time she has continued to pursue advocacy work, motherhood and competition, noting in her...
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February 26, 2021
Diamondback Sponsors Seth Alvo’s North Carolina “Berm Park” Mountain Bike Park
KENT, Wash., (February 26, 2021) — A long time supporter of Seth Alvo, the creator behind @sethsbikehacks, and his pursuits both on and off the bike, Diamondback is excited to announce its pivotal role in Alvo’s newest creation, Berm Park mountain bike park in Canton, N.C. Diamondback will act as...
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February 26, 2021
Western Carolina University to offer online outdoor industry certificate
CULLOWHEE, NC –Western Carolina University’s Office of Professional Growth and Enrichment will be offering a new online professional outdoor industry certificate beginning this spring. “This new, one-of-a-kind professional online certificate program taps into a key strength and economic growth area in Western North Carolina and nationwide: human desire to be...
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February 25, 2021
RoverPass Partnership to Offer Travel Insurance for Campers
Generali Global Assistance announced that it will be offering travel insurance for purchase through its partner RoverPass, which is an emerging travel marketplace that gives travelers the ability to search and book an RV site or campground that expands vacation opportunities for people all across the country. RV Business
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February 25, 2021
China-Based Ecocampor Seeks North American Dealer Base
Established in 2008 and located in Guangdong, China, Ecocampor Vehicle Co. Ltd, manufactures travel trailer, truck and tent campers, which already are available for purchase on international shopping sites such as Alibaba.com and Tradewheel.com in Australia. RV Business
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February 25, 2021
Camping World Holdings Reports Rises in Income, Revenue
Camping World Holdings said its revenue in the fourth quarter was $1.1 billion, a 17.5% jump from Q4 last year. Its net income was $40.3 million, an increase of $121 million. RV PRO
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February 25, 2021
The Historic Ski Descent of Half Dome
Half Dome, the gentlest slope off the iconic 8,839-foot summit in Yosemite National Park, is a 45-to-60-degree granite wall. On Feb. 21, Yosemite locals Jason Torlano and Zach Milligan becamme the first people to ski the iconic feature from its summit to the Valley floor, a 4,640-foot descent. Outside
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February 25, 2021
REI Reports Zero Profits for 2020: ‘Member Reward’ to Replace Dividend
REI broke the news in a letter to its 19 million-plus members, saying 2020 was “one of the most difficult years” in the brand’s history. But noted that the co-op also carried no debt and would issue a “member reward” in lieu of the traditional dividend. Gear Junkie
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February 25, 2021
Camping World: 4Q Earnings Snapshot
Camping World Holdings Inc. (CWH) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $14.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. AP
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February 25, 2021
Lippert Promotes Eileen Pruitt to Deputy CHRO and Senior Legal Counsel
Lippert Components, Inc., supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets announced the promotion of Eileen Pruitt to Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Legal Counsel. In her expanded role, Pruitt will work closely with Nick Fletcher,...
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February 25, 2021
Wolverine World Wide Predicts Robust Return To Double-Digit Growth In 2021
In the fourth quarter ended January 2, sales reached $509.6 million, down 16.1 percent year-over-year. Wolverine said sales were significantly better than the company expected. Wall Street’s consensus estimate had been $479 million. SGB Media
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February 25, 2021
Ignik Bolsters Sales Team with Powerhouse New Rep Groups
Seattle, WA – February 25, 2021 – Ignik, a Seattle-based brand committed to improving the sustainability of outdoor heating products, is thrilled to announce the addition of sales rep groups in two key territories, securing nationwide coverage in their second year of business. Adventure Marketing Group in the Southeast and...
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February 25, 2021
Rossignol opens the doors to its all-new Aspen retail store location
Park City, UT – Feb. 25, 2021 – Building upon the success of their Aspen retail “pop-up” boutique, Rossignol is excited to open the doors to its larger, permanent retail location in downtown Aspen. Located at 534 E Cooper Avenue, the new 2,500 square-foot location offers a broader selection of...
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February 25, 2021
Pro Cyclist Travis McCabe Rejoins Felt Bicycles With A Gravel Focus
Rancho Santa Margarita, California (February 25, 2021) — Felt Bicycles is excited to announce the return of professional cyclist Travis McCabe to its stable of athletes, where he’ll focus on gravel races and other endurance events. McCabe was a rider on the then-named Holowesko Citadel pro cycling during the 2016...
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February 25, 2021
OrthoLite® Creates World’s First and Only Aerogel-Infused Open Cell PU-Foam
AMHERST, Mass. (February 25, 2021)– OrthoLite®, the industry leader of branded, high performance and comfort footwear solutions, unveils OrthoLite O-Therm™, an innovative new thermal insole technology that sets a new standard in cold-weather footwear protection. O-Therm offers all of theknownbenefits of open-cell PU-foam, while combining the world’s lightest and most...
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February 25, 2021
Primus ‘Service For a Reason’ Initiative Offers Free Replacement Parts to Reduce Environmental Footprint of Backpacking and Multi-fuel Stoves
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (Feb. 25, 2021) — In an effort to combat overconsumption in the outdoor industry and its associated environmental impacts, Primus announces the Service For a Reason initiative to provide free repair parts for select Primus stoves this spring. The campaign centers around a design philosophy that Primus has...
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February 25, 2021
Peak Design and Wild Confluence Films Present the Documentary Film, Understory
Juneau, AK (February 25, 2021) – Peak Design, in partnership with Wild Confluence Films, is proud to present the limited release of Understory: A documentary film that explores the degradation of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. Told through the lens of three women with unique personal connections to the Tongass, Understory...
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February 24, 2021
REI Expands Mobile Work Practices
REI announced that it has both identified the first of its future satellite offices in Issaquah, Washington, and will test a model that allows employees to work up to five days a week from home. Shop Eat Surf
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February 24, 2021
Zion National Park visitors evacuate after fire near campground
Visitors were forced to evacuate Zion National Park on Wednesday as a nearly five-acre fire burned near an entrance gate and campground. Review Journal
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February 24, 2021
Crain Automotive Holdings buys Springdale RV dealership.
Arkansas-based automotive dealer group Crain Automotive Holdings has acquired Northwest RV Sales and Service at W. Sunset Ave., Springdale, a 3.9-acre property, for $2.03 million. TB&P
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February 24, 2021
National Parks Hosted 237M Visitors in 2020, Down 28%
Outdoor experiences provided refuge from the pandemic for 237 million visitors to America’s national parks in 2020. The number represents a 28% decrease from the previous year due largely to temporary park closures and restrictions implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic. RV Business
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February 24, 2021
RV Retailer LLC acquires Carolina Coach & Camper in N.C.
RV Retailer LLC (RVR) announced the acquisition of Carolina Coach & Camper, located in Claremont, N.C., and one of the premier family-owned dealerships in North Carolina, selling and servicing RVs for over 25 years. RV Retailer will have a total of 55 RV stores upon completion of this acquisition. RV...
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February 24, 2021
Off-roading may be banned at Oceano Dunes. Would SLO County’s economy survive?
Once again, the popular Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is in jeopardy. The state Coastal Commission staff recommends closing the entire 3,500-acre park to off-road vehicles within five years to protect the sensitive dunes environment, triggering worries about the local economy. The Tribune