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September 23, 2022
Forest damage tied to flooding pegged at $38.5M
A final, more detailed analysis of damage to the Custer Gallatin National Forest caused by this year’s flooding is pegged at $38.5 million, most probably taking several years to bring recovery back to the forest. Damage has been documented at 150 sites across the forest, including 66 along roads, 26...
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September 23, 2022
You may change your mind about RV rentals after seeing these RVs
Love RV camping but want to leave yours behind? Try an RV rental! Most are fully outfitted and already in an RV park so you can enjoy the camping without the hassle. You’ll probably save some gas money, too. RV Travel
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September 23, 2022
Can Ice Baths Help You Burn Body Fat? New Research Says Yes
The authors of a new review published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health say that taking a dip in cold water may be just the thing if you are looking to reduce the amount of unhealthy body fat that you have. Cold water exposure might also lower your risk...
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September 23, 2022
Brinkley RV announces Bill Fenech as co-owner
Brinkley RV has added an additional owner to its lineup of top industry executives. Bill Fenech, formerly of Grand Design RV and Barletta Boat Co., will join Ron Fenech in an advisory role for the company. The founders and co-owners of Brinkley RV now include five industry natives with Ron...
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September 23, 2022
Record 110,000 visitors attend Salone del Camper in Italy
The show, which took place in Parma from 10 to 18 September, attracted more than 110,000 exhibitors over its nine-day duration. It also housed more than 300 exhibitors from 15 different countries, which included 41 manufacturers’ brands and covered more than five pavilions. This attendance figure is a 10 per...
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September 23, 2022
Rab and Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival Celebrate 6th Year of Partnership
September 22, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - British outdoor brand Rab (owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.) and Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival are excited to celebrate the 6th anniversary of their partnership. Taking place from October 29th to November 6th in Banff and Canmore, the 47th edition of the...
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September 23, 2022
Helinox and Deus Ex Machina Combine Forces on Lightweight Packable Furniture Collection
BERKELEY, Calif - September 23, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Introducing Deus x Helinox, a collaboration featuring a limited edition run of two Helinox packable outdoor classics that are dual-branded, dressed, and paneled with three bespoke Deus camouflage prints. The two brands share the ability to transcend the traditional brand identity,...
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September 22, 2022
Cost of RV Insurance 2022
Without getting actual quotes for your recreational vehicle (RV), finding precise information about the cost of RV insurance can be difficult. While a commonly quoted figure is that camper insurance costs around $1,500 per year on average, the truth is that the cost of your RV policy will likely vary...
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September 22, 2022
Arcade Belts Introduces Artist Series with Hannah Eddy and Vernan Kee
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - September 22, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Arcade, a brand founded on the belief that belts could be designed to function better, last longer, and be more comfortable, introduces the Artist Series, featuring the works of Hannah Eddy and Vernan Kee. Hannah Eddy - Sharing the Stoke...
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September 22, 2022
Grand jury indicts man accused of defrauding Carolina Pines RV Resort out of nearly $1 million
A Myrtle Beach man is accused of stealing nearly $1 million for a well-known RV resort in Horry County. A federal grand jury indicted 53-year-old Troy Bittner on five counts of wire fraud. The indictment alleges that Bittner, while in his role as a manager at Carolina Pines RV Resort,...
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September 22, 2022
Wolverine Worldwide, 3M To Pay $54M In PFAS Class Settlement
A judge has given tentative approval in a $54 million settlement involving Wolverine Worldwide and 3M Co. related to a class action lawsuit over PFAS chemicals that contaminated drinking water in western Michigan. The chemicals from a since-closed tannery were discovered five years ago. SGB Media
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September 22, 2022
Columbia Sportswear Looks to Add $700 Million in Net Sales by 2025, Fueled by Growth at Sorel
At its first investor day since going public in 1998, Columbia Sportswear Co. outlined ambitious long-term growth targets. The Portland, Ore.-based sportswear company on Thursday laid out a goal to add over $700 million in net sales by 2025, a strategy that hinges on growth in footwear, digital sales and...
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September 22, 2022
ARTILECT Brings Home Awards from Backcountry Magazine’s 2023 Gear Guide
BOULDER, Colo. - September 22, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - ARTILECT, creator of innovation-driven products designed to increase user performance through its systems-based A/SYS technical apparel system, announces that the brand has won two awards from the annual Backcountry Magazine 2023 Gear Guide. The Flatiron 185 baselayer as Editor’s Choice and...
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September 21, 2022
Why Does the Catholic Church Oppose Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola?
The Diocese took the stance that the gondola benefits a relative few who already have the means to ski, and that taxpayer money should be used to improve the lives of the state’s most vulnerable, to bolster things like low-income housing, food insecurity, and other quality-of-life issues. In short, private...
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September 21, 2022
Arc’teryx leans into circularity with opening of largest-ever ReBIRD service center in Boulder, CO
NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada - September 21, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, has opened a hybrid retail brand store and ReBIRD™ Service Center – the largest yet of its kind – in Boulder, Colorado. Situated on historic Pearl Street,...
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September 21, 2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods opening more Public Lands’ stores
Dicks’s Sporting Goods is more than doubling its Public Lands’ store portfolio. The sporting goods giant will open four Public Lands stores this fall, starting in Framingham, Mass., on October 14. Additional locations include Melville, N.Y., on October 21; Kennesaw, Ga., on October 28; and Medford, Ore., on November 4. CSA
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September 21, 2022
Snowsports Industries of America Partners with A New Earth Project to Address Sustainable Packaging in the Winter Outdoor Industry
Park City, Utah (Sept. 21, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Snowsports Industries America (SIA) – the trade association of the winter outdoor industry – is pleased to announce a newly minted partnership with A New Earth Project, a coalition of outdoor enthusiasts, innovative brands, and the global packaging supply chain on a...
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September 21, 2022
Bajío Sunglasses Partners with Cool Effect for Trash to Treasure Campaign
New Smyrna Beach, FL (September 21, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Bajío, maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made, performance sunglasses built to save the world’s saltwater flats and estuaries, is proud to announce a new partner in its sustainability journey: Cool Effect. This globally recognized non-profit platform is successfully reducing carbon pollution, through its...
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September 21, 2022
Chaco Unveils Fall 2022 Line
ROCKFORD, Mich. (September 20, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Chaco Footwear, the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand, is introducing six new styles this fall to its two latest collections – The Ramble Collection and The Paonia Collection. These new styles expand Chaco’s growing selection of footwear, giving Chaco-lovers the comfort of their favorite sandals all year...
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September 21, 2022
Backcountry Journeys Launches New Workshop on Bull Moose in Grand Teton National Park
Homer, Alaska – September 21st, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Backcountry Journeys (BCJ) is announcing the launch of a new destination to their robust line up of photography tours and workshops with the announcement of the Bull Moose Workshop with two departure dates scheduled for November 13th – 17th, 2022 and November...
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September 20, 2022
Hot Chillys Reveals Brand Refresh and New Sustainable Packaging
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. [Sept. 20, 2022] /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Hot Chillys, the classic brand that has been delivering performance base layers and winter accessories to outfit the whole family since 1985, has revealed a modern new look and significant sustainability improvements. The legacy brand continues to deliver trusted performance...
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September 20, 2022
Hershey RV Show Organizers Report Strong Attendance
The organizers of America’s Largest RV Show, held annually in Hershey, Pennsylvania, wrapped up their show Sunday at the Giants Center, reporting a total of 49,112 attendees. The event is put on by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA). Forty manufacturers showcased more than 1,500 RVs during the five-day...
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September 20, 2022
Royal Robbins Partners with the Green Business Bureau to Accelerate Sustainability Practices at Brand Retail Stores
SAN FRANCISCO (September 20, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Rooted in sustainability since its inception in 1968, Royal Robbins furthers its commitment to environmental stewardship by partnering with the Green Business Bureau (GBB) for its brand retail stores in Denver, Seattle, Modesto and Berkeley, California. This new partnership with GBB ensures that Royal Robbins...
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September 20, 2022
Costa Sunglasses Launches Jose PRO, Honors Legendary Waterman
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sep. 20, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Costa Sunglasses, manufacturer of the first color-enhancing, all-polarized glass sunglass lens, brings next-level PRO-formance to its best-selling Jose frame. As part of the brand’s fall 2022 collection, this legacy frame, rebuilt with angler-approved upgrades, is named in honor of the legendary waterman and...
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September 20, 2022
Mountain Towns 2030 Climate Solutions Summit Programming and Speaker Line-Up Brings Industry Leaders Together to Fight Climate Change with Action
PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 20, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Mountain Towns 2030 will be hosting an all-star speaker line-up for the annual MT2030 Climate Solutions Summit starting today and running through September 22 in Breckenridge, Colorado. The Summit’s programming is built around the goal that every attendee will leave with a...