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October 28, 2020
TransRockies Gravel Royale Pairs with Felt Bicycles as Presenting Sponsor
Panorama, B.C. (Oct. 28, 2020) — TransRockies Race Series, a global leader in adventure stage races, today announces Felt Bicycles as presenting sponsor of TransRockies Gravel Royale. Together, they are eager to continue to build upon the momentum of gravel cycling with this new and highly anticipated stage race taking...
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October 28, 2020
Whitewater Technology launches its debut paddle range featuring high performance paddles made with recycled carbon fiber & 5 year warranty
Today Whitewater Technology, a new entrant to the high performance paddlesports market launches its first 100% made-in-USA, recycled carbon fiber paddle range with an exclusive pre-sale on www.whitewater-technology.com. The range which features paddles for all disciplines had been designed by leading advanced materials engineer and whitewater kayaker Ollie Wainwright. Using...
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October 28, 2020
Deuter Partners with Arrive Outdoors to Deliver Affordable Gear Rentals
LONGMONT, Colo. (Oct. 28, 2020) — Deuter, the global leader in technical backpacks, announces an exclusive partnership with Arrive Outdoors, the popular outdoor gear rental and experience company. As Deuter's exclusive vendor for rental, consumers can now rent Deuter backpacks from Arrive Outdoors rental platform to use for any adventure,...
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October 28, 2020
Purist Announces Award-Winning New Insulated Scope Top – On Sale Now
Morgan Hill, CA - Innovative stainless steel bottle company, Purist, announced today that its new Scope top is on sale now, marking a continuation of the company’s focus on sleek design and functional performance that has already garnered national attention and acclaim. The new insulated Scope top is the ultimate...
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October 28, 2020
SIA’s Snowbound Festival Debuts New Website and Announces Dates for Upcoming 2021 Winter Events in New England and the Rockies
Park City, Utah (October 28, 2020) – In celebration of the upcoming winter season, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) is excited to debut the first phase of its Snowbound Festivals consumer platform with the launch of its new website, Snowboundfest.com, an inclusive consumer gateway to the winter outdoor lifestyle. An integral...
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October 28, 2020
Sara Souza Receives Charles (Reb) Gregg Wilderness Risk Management Award at the 2020 Wilderness Risk Management Conference
Lander, WY — October 28, 2020 — At the 27th annual Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) held online from October 19-23, 2020, Sara Souza received the Charles (Reb) Gregg Wilderness Risk Management Award for her significant contributions to the field of risk management in outdoor education and adventure professions. Presented...
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October 28, 2020
Gunner Introduces All-New Food Crate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2020) – Gunner®, the leading manufacturer of dog kennels and products engineered to enhance dogs’ lives, today announced the launch of the new Gunner Food Crate. Overbuilt in the USA™, the Food Crate is designed to protect dry dog food in all environmentswhile keeping it fresh...
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October 27, 2020
Camping goes mainstream: Glamping and RVs help make outdoor overnights effortless
Glamping has come into the spotlight, with luxurious sites set up in beautiful places from Joshua Tree National Park to Yellowstone, Zion and beyond. It’s a budding industry that’s suddenly exploding and could be worth $4.8 billion by 2025. But what is glamping, and when did it go mainstream? Find...
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October 27, 2020
Alberta camping reservations skyrocketed 5000% during pandemic
Albertans looking for a way to be active and outdoors while adhering to public health measures have overwhelmingly turned to one activity during the pandemic — camping. Numbers from the province show a massive jump in provincial park campsite reservations in recent months, going from 5,209 in September 2019 to...
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October 27, 2020
Deuter Celebrates 16 Years with Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival
LONGMONT, Colo. (Oct. 27, 2020) – Today, Deuter—the global leader in backpacks and outdoor equipment for mountain pursuits—announces their continued partnership with Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival (BMFBF.) Deuter has been the exclusive backpack sponsor for the internationally recognized film and book competition for 16 years and will continue its...
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October 27, 2020
Thermacell Growing Team Following Strong Sales Season
Bedford, Mass., (October 27 2020) - Thermacell Repellents, Inc, a leading manufacturer of area mosquito repellent products, is expanding its team on the heels of a momentous season. In addition to bringing aboard a new Vice President of Science & Research, the company has announced hiring for dozens of open...
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October 27, 2020
Sea to Summit Announces New Highly-Anticipated Tent Lineup for Spring 2021
Boulder, CO (October 27, 2020) — Sea to Summit, the globally recognized adventure equipment brand headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is pleased to announce the company’s entry into technical backcountry tents. Following more than three years of rigorous research and design, Sea to Summit will be releasing two lightweight tent...
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October 26, 2020
RV manufactures see increase in shipments.
The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) today (Oct. 26) released its September 2020 survey of manufacturers showing that total RV shipments ended the month with 41,509 units, an increase of 31.2% from the 31,639 units shipped in September 2019. Read more on Woodall's Campground Management. .
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October 26, 2020
TRUE Communications Builds Leadership Team
(Sausalito, CA — 26 October 2020) Integrated communications agency TRUE Communications recently announced a series of promotions to better service their rapidly expanding roster of clients and suite of services. TRUE has promoted Peter Nicholson to Partner, Greg Fisher to Partner, Garin Fons to Vice President, Marketing & Strategy, and...
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October 26, 2020
The 2021 Winter Buyer’s Guide.
40 testers. 271 products. Thousands of hours of skiing, riding, running, hiking, and adventuring. Outside shares its extensive list of the best outdoor gear for 2021.
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October 26, 2020
Rossignol’s BLACKOPS Sender Ti is Outside’s “2021 Gear of the Year”
Park City, UT – Oct. 26, 2020 – In the lead-up to the 2020-21 ski season, Rossignol’s all-new flagship freeride ski, the BLACKOPS Sender Ti, has been turning heads and drawing praise throughout every major ski test review, an important marker of validation that’s now culminating in the coveted “2021...
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October 26, 2020
Nepal suspends access to Mount Everest after a local virus case is detected.
The Nepali government has temporarily suspended trekking and access to Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, and other mountains in Solukhumbu District after an 80-year-old local man tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more in the NYT.
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October 26, 2020
Silva Teams Up With Ultrarunner Corrine Malcolm as Ambassador, Athlete
BROMMA, Sweden - Silva is thrilled to announce its partnership with ultrarunner Corrine Malcolm as part of the Swedish legacy brand’s North American ambassador and athlete team. Malcolm, a former elite cross-country skier and biathlete, has excelled on the ultrarunning circuit in recent years. The 30-year-old’s results include finishing in...
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October 26, 2020
Fischer Skis Cleans Up, Takes Home Awards in four out of six categories in Cross Country Skier 2021 Gear Guide
AUBURN, N.h. - Cross Country Skier magazine’s 2021 Gear Guide — the most comprehensive nordic review in the industry — has just been released and Fischer was well praised in its pages. Winning an editor’s choice award in four out of six hardgoods categories, it’s clear that Fischer’s product is...
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October 26, 2020
Everest Poll Shows Majority of Americans Consider Themselves Outdoors Fans
The study asked 2,000 Americans how they’ve coped with COVID-19 and what they are doing to stay active. How many of these activities have you done during the pandemic? Read more on SGBMedia.
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October 26, 2020
CAKE To Host “CAKEMA” – “The Not in Milan Motorcycle Show”
(Stockholm, Sweden – October 26, 2020)– CAKE, the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles, today announced that in lieu of the cancellation of the 2020 EICMA motor show in Milan, Italy, the CAKE team will instead host a virtual event to showcase 2021 novelties and model updates and share news...
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October 26, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Joins Time to Vote Movement
Boulder, Colorado, USA — October 26, 2020 —Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, is the latest company to join the business-led, nonpartisan coalition, Time To Vote, which aims to increase voter participation in the U.S. elections. Voter turnout in the U.S. is one of the...
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October 23, 2020
Calls Mount to Recall Popular Avalanche Beacon After Possible Malfunctions
Brianne Howard’s husband Corey Lynam bought a new avalanche airbag and swapped out his old beacon for a popular, modern transceiver, the Pieps DSP Sport. He perished in an expedition, and she believes her husband’s beacon was moved into the wrong position by the force of the avalanche due to...
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October 23, 2020
This camper van rental company will let you subscribe to book RVs for months or even years at a time — see how it works
Indie Campers has released a subscription service that allows digital nomads in Europe to subscribe to #VanLife on a monthly or annual basis. See how it works on Business Insider.
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October 23, 2020
Yellowstone to test automated shuttle system in summer 2021
Yellowstone National Park announced this week that it will begin testing a low-speed automated shuttle system in 2021. The automated shuttle from vendor Florida-based company Beep, Inc. will serve the Canyon Village campground, visitor services, and the nearby visitor lodging area. Read more on Idaho State Journal