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December 16, 2020
Canadian Investment Group Acquires B.C. Campground
Pacific Frontier Investments Inc. announced it has taken possession of an RV park and campground located in Parksville, British Columbia on Vancouver Island - a 12-plus acre property located on the Englishman River with low bank access to several swimming holes and a sandy beach area. Woodall’s Campground Management
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December 16, 2020
Americans exercised more in 2020, according to Strava
Strava reviewed data from more than 73 million users in 2020 for their year-end-report and found that despite working from home, social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions, the virtual community became stronger than ever. ESPN
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December 16, 2020
Dometic North America Expands Team, Welcomes Tom Montague as Director of RVOE
Elkhart, Ind. — Dometic North America - part of Dometic Group AB - the global market leader in branded solutions for mobile living in the areas of Food & Beverage, Climate, Power & Control and Other Applications announced today the hiring of their new Director of RVOE, Tom Montague. Montague...
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December 16, 2020
ReadyWise Selects Groundswell PR as Public Relations Agency of Record
Salt Lake City, UT (December 16, 2020)- ReadyWise, the leader in nutritious, affordable, emergency, adventure and natural foods, is excited to announce its partnership with Groundswell PR, an outdoor, active lifestyle, and sustainable products marketing agency. Groundswell will implement an integrated communications strategy, increasing industry and consumer awareness around ReadyWise’s...
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December 16, 2020
PeopleForBikes Coalition Board Meets to Discuss Plans for 2021, Welcome New Board Members and Giant’s An Le as Vice Chair
BOULDER, COLO. (Dec.16, 2020) — The PeopleForBikes Coalition Board of Directors, composed of 18 of the bike industry’s top leaders, met virtually for their semi-annual gathering on December 15. The board discussed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on bicycle participation, access and the industry; the organization’s workplan for the...
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December 16, 2020
Climate Neutral Welcomes Melissa Leslie as new Head of Marketing
San Francisco, CA (Dec 16, 2020) — Climate Neutral, an independent nonprofit paving the way towards a carbon neutral future, is pleased to welcome Melissa Leslie to the growing team. Leslie will occupy the newly created position of Head of Marketing and will assume responsibility for advancing Climate Neutral’s message...
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December 15, 2020
Lordstown Motors, Camping World Will Build an Electric RV Together
The retailer and the EV startup plan to work on electric travel trailers as well as an electric recreational vehicle, with first sales to happen in 2022. Car and Driver
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December 15, 2020
The Coolest Camping Trailers We Saw in 2020
As the year ends, check out some of Gear Patrol’s favorite (and most luxurious) ways to get off the grid.
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December 15, 2020
Greyp Bikes Named Finalist in Prestigious Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards
Whitney, Texas (December 15, 2020) —Since their official US launch this past Spring, Greyp Bikes has received considerable praise for their tech-heavy, highly connected, trail-capable E-MTB line, and they’ll close out the year on another high note: The judges at the 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards (ORIA) have named their G6.2 model...
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December 15, 2020
NordicTrack powered by iFit Partners with GearJunkie for the 2021 Adventure Grant Contest
(Logan, Utah—December 15, 2020)—NordicTrack powered by iFit and GearJunkie announce the third annual Adventure Grant, a partnership that provides the cash and tools to train for and take on an outdoor dream adventure. The grand prize winner will win $7,500 cash, NordicTrack fitness equipment of their choice—a value up to...
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December 15, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media hires former POWDER leadership to bolster snowsports category
Boulder, Colorado, USA — December 15, 2020 —Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, today announced two new leadership additions that will further solidify the company’s place in the snowsports category. On January 4th, Micah Abrams and Sierra Shafer will join the POM team. Micah...
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December 14, 2020
2020 Billabong Pipe Masters suspended due to Covid-19 cases
The WSL has decided to suspend the Billabong Pipe Masters presented by Hydro Flask competition as a result of positive COVID-19 tests within the WSL staff, including WSL CEO Erik Logan. Surfer Today
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December 14, 2020
Why genetics is a poor predictor of athletic talent
You've probably heard people say some athletes have "the right genes" for running, but it turns out that's not very accurate. Canadian Running
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December 14, 2020
2020 SNEWS Retailer Survey results: Camping sales
136 independent outdoor retailers across the country responded to this year's annual survey. Here’s how camping sales did this year, according to their responses. SNEWS
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December 14, 2020
First Look: Apple’s new Fitness+ streaming workouts
Outside tests out a preview build of Fitness+, along with the numerous workout and health functions of the Series 6 Watch, which debuted in September.
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December 14, 2020
New Holland Brewing Announces New Vice President of Marketing
(Holland, MI) Dec. 14, 2020 -- New Holland Brewing, the leading craft brewery and distillery based in Holland, MI, is proud to announce Arturo Rojas as Vice President of Marketing. Rojas comes to New Holland Brewing with over 20 years of marketing experience, most recently as Marketing Director, at Amway...
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December 14, 2020
Celebrating A New Era in Sports Inventions, A Timely Solution For Golfers
BibBoards INC – a company that has introduced the original race bib fasteners BibBoards to the Sports community, came up with an innovative approach to their product. golfSNAPS - the wearable golf ball markers are convenient and innovative for numerous golf enthusiasts who don`t want to lose their ball marker...
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December 14, 2020
Introducing the TerraTrike Rogue: Clunky shifting is no longer a necessary evil
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — New for 2021, TerraTrike’s Rogue creates a whole new level of comfort and ease in cycling, a complete departure from the world of finicky, clunky shifting. The Rogue’s internally geared enviolo hub offers an infinite range of seamless shifting – from a standstill or under load...
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December 14, 2020
Walmart Goes Big for Bicycling: Corporation Joins PeopleForBikes Coalition
BOULDER, COLO (Dec. 14, 2020) —The PeopleForBikes Coalition, the national bike industry trade association representing nearly 300 companies that manufacture and sell bicycles, is pleased to announce that Walmart signed on as one of their newest members. PeopleForBikes members are united to improve bicycling across the U.S. and get more...
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December 14, 2020
Rab Appoints First-Ever National Sales Manager Ahead of Ambitious New Year
Louisville, CO (December 2020) - Rab, an industry leader in merging the development of quality outdoor gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, announced today that it has named Ryan Krusemark as the company’s first-ever National Sales Manager as it looks to build on its success and expand its...
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December 11, 2020
LifeHandle, The Simple and Versatile “Carry Anything” Sling, Has Launched on Kickstarter
BOSTON, MA. (December 11, 2020) — LifeHandle, a brand new direct-to-consumer brand that manufactures assistive carrying devices and accessories that grow and adapt with you, has recently launched on Kickstarter. The campaign has seen success in its early days and is currently almost 50% funded. LifeHandle has been developing and...
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December 11, 2020
What’s In the Bag? SylvanSport Unpacks Two New Hacky Pack Travel Packs
Brevard, NC – December 11, 2020–SylvanSport, the Brevard, NC-based maker of innovative trailers and camping gear, is excited to announce two new additions to their line of Hacky Pack packable packs: the Hacky Pack Duffle and the Hacky Pack Hip. The original pack in the Hacky Pack line, the Hacky...
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December 10, 2020
Exercise Blocks Pain, But Only For Believers
A new study explores the links between exercise and pain perception, and how easily they can be manipulated. Outside
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December 10, 2020
Vail Resorts (MTN) reports Q1 Loss, misses revenue estimates
Vail Resorts (MTN) came out with a quarterly loss of $3.63 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $3.59, compared to a loss of $2.23 per share a year ago. A quarter ago, it was expected that this ski resort operator would post a loss of...
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December 10, 2020
La Sportiva Breaks the Mold with New Vanguard Ski Touring Boot
December 10, 2020 (BOULDER, Colo.) – La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain footwear, today announces the introduction of the new Vanguard ski boot to headline the Fall 2021 ski boot collection. In development for over three years, built on a brand new mold with an innovative new V-Shape...