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February 8, 2021
Klean Kanteen Expands Reusable Lineup to Include Food Solutions
CHICO, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2021) – Klean Kanteen, the Climate Neutral Certified, family and employee-owned leader in sustainable drinkware, is pleased to introduce new food box storage solutions and improved food canisters. The new Klean Kanteen Food Boxes are reusable, conveniently sized and ideal for meals on the go. Made...
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February 8, 2021
Astral Hires Industry Vet David Orr as Chief Revenue Officer
Asheville, NC – February 8, 2021 – Astral, manufacturer of award-winning PFDs and footwear, is excited to announce the addition of David Orr to its leadership team. Orr will act as Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing the brand’s global commercial strategy. Orr began his career in footwear at Adidas before moving...
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February 8, 2021
Hilary Hartley joins Thule Group as President Region Americas
Hilary Hartley has been appointed Business Area President Region Americas for Thule Group and will become a member of the global corporate management team, reporting to CEO and President Magnus Welander. Fred Clark, who holds the Region Americas President role today and who announced his decision to retire last autumn,...
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February 8, 2021
Honey Stinger Expands Hive Elite Program for 2021
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 8, 2021) — Honey Stinger, the honey-powered sports nutrition brand, is pleased to announce its 2021 Hive Elite Program roster. Twenty-seven new standout recruits join a group of 24 top returners from the 2020 squad, forming a team of athletes more than 50-strong to represent the...
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February 8, 2021
Matador Keychain Mask Keeps Users Prepared and Protected
BOULDER, Colo. (Feb. 8, 2021) – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, today introduced the Keychain Mask, a lightweight face mask that fits into a silicone keychain case, ensuring users will have a protective mask available whenever one is needed. “We’ve all experienced the ‘oh no’...
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February 8, 2021
Life Time Launches First-Ever Her Summit: An Outdoor Sport Education Series for Women from March 19-21
BOULDER, Colo., (February 8, 2021) - Her Summit, a virtual women’s retreat created to increase comfort, accessibility and knowledge of outdoor sports for women was introduced today by Life Time, the premier omnichannel healthy lifestyle brand that owns and operates luxury athletic resorts and iconic athletic events. The virtual weekend...
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February 8, 2021
Nikwax Upgrades North American Headquarters
[Feb. 8, 2021, Seattle, WA]—Nikwax North America deepens its commitment to the North American market with a brand-new office in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. The larger space and improved systems provide room for growth, while the design and pedigree of the building mirror the Nikwax commitment to prioritizing sustainability....
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February 5, 2021
Get Paid to Go Off-Roading! OnX Is Recruiting Trail Guides
OnX Offroad is revamping its Trail Guides program, which pays a lucky few to help bring more off-road trail detail into the app’s growing database. GearJunkie
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February 5, 2021
Under Canvas Investing $15M, Expects a ‘Boom’ Year
The “outdoor upscale hospitality” that Denver, Colo.-based Under Canvas closed all seven of their properties for several months, but has grown interest more significantly, according to the Denver Business Journal. Woodall’s Campground Management
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February 5, 2021
New Park Developments Spring Up Across N. America
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds estimates that more than 53,000 new RV sites will be built across the country this year. Woodall’s Campground Management
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February 5, 2021
Canada Goose revenue beats estimates as online demand surges
Canada Goose beat estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on Thursday, boosted by a surge in online sales and increased demand for its luxury parkas in China, sending the company’s U.S-listed shares up nearly 21%. CNBC
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February 5, 2021
Vista Outdoor’s Q3 Profits Soar As Sales Climb 35 Percent
Vista Outdoor Inc. reported total sales grew 35 percent in the third quarter ended December 27. Shooting Sports segment sales jumped 41 percent while Outdoor Products Sales gained 24 percent. Net earnings on an adjusted basis surged five-fold. SGBMedia
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February 5, 2021
Online Growth a Bright Spot for Columbia Sportswear in Q4
On Thursday, Columbia reported operating income for the fourth quarter, ended Dec. 31, 2020, decreased 11 percent to $123.7 million, or 13.5 percent of net sales, from $138.6 million, or 14.5 percent of net sales, for the comparable period in 2019. Net sales decreased 4 percent to $915.7 million from...
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February 5, 2021
GoPro stock falls after revenue comes up short
Shares of GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) decreased in after-market trading after the company reported Q4 results. Earnings per share fell 44.29% over the past year to $0.39, which beat the estimate of $0.38. Yahoo Finance
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February 5, 2021
The widow of a tourist killed by falling tree in Big Sur sues the state
The wife of a tourist who was killed when a tree limb fell 30 feet and landed on him at a Big Sur campground has sued the state of California, alleging the state failed to properly care for the trees and should have known they posed a danger to park...
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February 5, 2021
Forest Selfies Are Helping Save B.C.’s Old-Growth Trees
For over a decade, TJ Watt has been shooting photos of disappearing forests in Canada's westernmost province. This striking before-and-after series may help protect what's left. Outside
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February 5, 2021
Snowshoe shortage: With weeks to go in the winter, many stores are out of them
This winter, due to the pandemic and folks wanting to get outdoors and try new things, there has been an unprecedented run on snowshoes. NYup.com
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February 5, 2021
Challenger Combo drives like a camper van, lives like a motorhome
There's something timelessly attractive about the idea of a comfortably roomy motorhome attached neatly and seamlessly to a cab chassis; for some, it's perfection. French company Challenger has released one of the most striking and affordable examples yet. New Atlas
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February 5, 2021
Here’s What it Takes to Build a New Trail
That scenic path you’re hiking didn’t spring up out of nowhere. We talked to trail designers to find out what goes into creating a hike. Backpacker
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February 5, 2021
Cascade Designs Begins the New Year With Three New Hires
SEATTLE, Wash. (Feb. 5, 2021) - Cascade Designs is excited to announce the addition of three new members to both their product development and marketing teams. Kalon Pilmanis will serve as the Senior Director of Product, Jeff Moberg will work as a Product Line Manager and Ashley Brown will enter...
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February 5, 2021
2x Olympic Gold Medalist Maggie Steffens Joins Team UCAN
Maggie Steffens, considered one of the greatest water polo players in history, is teaming up with UCAN on her quest for a 3rd Olympic Gold Medal. Steffens is Captain of Team USA and ranks 2nd on the All-Time scoring list in Olympic history. She was named MVP at the Olympics...
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February 5, 2021
The Continent’s Best Obstacle Course Racers Descend on North Lake Tahoe, CA for the 2021 Spartan North American Championship Presented by Yokohama
BOSTON, Mass. (February 4, 2021) – Spartan®, the world’s leading endurance sports and wellness brand, will once again return to the rugged mountains of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows in North Lake Tahoe, CA — host of the 1960 Winter Olympics — for the 2021 Spartan North American Championship on...
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February 4, 2021
Canada Goose revenue beats estimates as online demand surges
Canada Goose beat estimates for quarterly revenue and profit on Thursday, boosted by a surge in online sales and increased demand for its luxury parkas in China, sending the company’s U.S-listed shares up nearly 21%. CNBC
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February 4, 2021
Behind one brand’s ambitious goal to be “Plastic Free by ‘23”
To celebrate turning 25 last year, Icebreaker passed on the birthday blowout for itself and instead decided to throw a party for the planet. The New Zealand-based global apparel brand decided it would honor the earth through an ongoing environmental campaign designed to eradicate synthetics from its entire collection within...
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February 4, 2021
13 disappointing photos of van life from my weekend road trip in a camper van
When it comes to the growing van life movement, reality rarely meets expectations. Insider’s Frank Olito posts photos of some "not-quite-as-expected" moments from his short stint while living in a van. Insider