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October 19, 2020
prAna Introduces Its First Eco-Friendly Insulated Outerwear Collection for Fall 2020
Carlsbad, CA – October 19, 2020– prAna, creator of the Clothing for Positive Change and leader in sustainable, outdoor apparel, is pleased to introduce the brand’s first eco-friendly insulated outerwear collection. With close to twenty styles, the Fall 2020 outerwear collection is sustainable and offers elevated city and outdoor style for...
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October 18, 2020
Is Winnebago Ready for Another RV Boom?
The recreational vehicle giant faced unprecedented demand pressures during the early weeks of the pandemic, but production picked back up since then. The company might even be positioned for faster sales gains as consumers shift spending toward vacationing in outdoor environments that are closer to home. Read more on The...
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October 16, 2020
Merrell To Be Represented by Mountain Source
ROCKFORD, Mich. and DENVER, Colo. (October 16, 2020) — Merrell, a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., has announced the appointment of Mountain Source as the premiere sales agency to represent the brand in The Rockies. “We are thrilled to be joining forces with Mountain Source,” said Alex Brown, Vice President...
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October 16, 2020
RVs are becoming portable offices
RV, travel trailer and camper van manufacturers are refocusing their designs to cater to customers looking for mobile office space. Stanford research revealed that 42% of U.S. workers are now working full time from their homes, and that number might continue growing, with the homebound work force being part of...
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October 16, 2020
AAA: 80% of U.S. Vacations this Fall will be Road Trips
According to a recent AAA Travel survey, American travelers are making vacation plans through the end of the year, but remain cautiously optimistic about those future plans. Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults planning a vacation before the end of the year report some degree of uncertainty, so some are opting...
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October 16, 2020
RV Retailer Acquires Lifestyle RVs in Kansas City Market
RV Retailer LLC, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announced an agreement to acquire Lifestyle RVs based in the Kansas City market, which is RV Retailer’s first location in the state of Missouri, the 10th acquisition this year and 35th store overall. Read more on RV Business.
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October 16, 2020
GSI Outdoors Joins Prana’s Responsible Packaging Movement
SPOKANE, WA —GSI Outdoors, the family-owned maker of innovative outdoor cooking and dining gear, has joined Prana’s Responsible Packaging Movement. GSI Outdoors was early to adopt sustainability measures, and continues to investigate ways to make the business’s environmental footprint as light as possible. “Here at GSI we are committed to...
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October 16, 2020
US Trail Running Conference announces US Launch of Kilian Jornet’s charter for outdoor sports
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2020 event will feature the US launch of a charter for outdoor sports from top mountain and trail runner, Kilian Jornet. The Spanish mountain and trail runner will present information on his ground breaking charter...
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October 15, 2020
The North Face Puts $7 Million Toward Diversifying the Outdoors
The North Face, as part of its new global “Reset Normal” initiative, is pledging $7 million through the Explore Fund Council, a global fellowship program in partnership with Emmy winner screenwriter, producer, and actor Lena Waithe and climber and Academy Award winner director Jimmy Chin. Read more on The Cut.
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October 15, 2020
Application Process Opens for Waypoint Accelerator, An Opportunity for Early-Stage, Outdoor-Focused Companies
ASHEVILLE, NC—October 15, 2020 — Mountain BizWorks, a U.S. Treasury certified non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI), announced today that applications are now open for its Waypoint Accelerator program for early-stage outdoor-focused companies. The outdoor entrepreneurship and innovation accelerator, open to eight ventures per year, is set to take place...
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October 15, 2020
Will This Virtual Outdoor Gear Trade Show Ever Happen?
What was promoted as an innovative new online event has come to a halt as employees and contractors allegedly missed payments. Read more on Outside.
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October 15, 2020
State Bicycle Co Launches 6061 Black Label All-Road Bike
The 6061 Black Label All-Road can be summed up in two words: Speed and Versatility. The 6061 Black Label All-Road blends all of State’s abilities to make one of the most capable and quickest bikes on the market for gravel, commuting, touring, and beyond. With options for speedy 700c or...
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October 15, 2020
Tracksmith Introduces the Off Roads Collection
BOSTON (Oct. 15, 2020) – Tracksmith, an independent running brand, today launches its Off Roads Collection, designed for exploration and featuring pieces crafted for the challenges of running outside the lines. Runners of all levels can unlock rewards from hitting the trail, whether it’s the single track in their local...
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October 15, 2020
Darby Communications and Status Forward Announce Socially-Driven 2021 Stand Up Initiative
Asheville, NC – Oct. 15, 2020 – Darby Communications and Status Forward today announced the launch of their 2021 Stand Up Initiative. Previously geared toward nonprofits fighting to protect and preserve our public lands, the Stand Up team is proud to expand their pro bono program to also include nonprofits...
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October 15, 2020
San Juan Mountains Association Brings Buzzword of Shared Stewardship to Life
Durango, CO - October 15, 2020 - As Americans head outside in droves to recreate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, public lands have never been more popular–or more vulnerable to the impact of human visitors. But the San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) has a plan for those human visitors, from age 6...
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October 15, 2020
Iconic Style Meets New-School Tech: PMI’s Stanley Brand Launches the Legacy Series
SEATTLE, WA (October 15, 2020) -Stanley, a PMI Worldwide brand, announces the launch of the Legacy Series with QuadVac™ technology. Built for a lifetime of adventures, the new series offers an upgrade to its Classic legendary mugs, thermal bottles and food jars with best-in-class technology, built-for-life construction and thoughtful design. The...
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October 15, 2020
Honey Stinger Ups its Recovery Game with New Cracker Bar
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 15, 2020) —Honey Stinger, the honey-powered sports nutrition brand, today debuts its new and improved Cracker Bar, a flavorful, protein-packed, on-the-go recovery solution primed to satisfy hunger and tastebuds alike. The revamped bars feature the same unique format and beloved taste of the brand’s original Organic Cracker...
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October 15, 2020
ORTOVOX’s Beacon Retirement Program Removes Over 700 Outdated Beacons From the Backcountry
LONGMONT, Colo. (Oct. 15, 2020) – Today, ORTOVOX, the global expert in avalanche safety equipment and technical mountainwear, announces the final season of its Beacon Retirement Program. This program is designed to remove dated beacons from the backcountry and to provide the means and education to replace them with safer equipment via...
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October 15, 2020
The “Rembrandt of Snow” James Niehues Releases a Collection of Seldom Seen Black and White Mountain Sketches
Parker, Co., (Thursday, Oct. 15)– Famed landscape artist James Niehues (jamesniehues.com) and the Open Road Ski Company, which published the Man Behind the Maps book, are releasing a collection of sketches depicting 10 iconic mountains across the United States. These black and white sketches are an important step in the...
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October 15, 2020
MBT Unveils Its Most Ambitious Performance Running Shoe Yet
Saint Louis, Missouri — Blending their renowned health properties with decidedly modern running-shoe design and materials, global footwear brand MBT – who invented the now-ubiquitous deeply cushioned, rocker-midsole shoes – is thrilled to announce its most daring and advanced performance running shoe to date: the Huracan 3000. The premium $199...
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October 14, 2020
New Boardriders Financing Sparks Lawsuit
To help it navigate the pandemic, Boardriders received fresh capital that now has priority over all other debt. However, previous lenders that were not included in the new round are upset that the new debt has top-ranking collateral rights upon the old debt, totalling $450 million. The original lenders have...
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October 14, 2020
Renaming Offensive Route Names Is Popular, According to Survey
In collaboration with outdoor adventure experience site 57Hours, a recent SNEWS survey asked readers just one question: Have you ever encountered a climbing route name that you consider to be racist, sexist, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive? Find out what the results are from Adventure Online.
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October 14, 2020
Outdoor Retailer moves its 2021 Snow Show online
Outdoor Retailer announced that, in light of ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic, the 2021 Snow Show will adapt to a completely virtual format. The original show, scheduled for Jan. 27-29, has been cancelled. Organizers have dubbed its replacement "Outdoor Retailer Winter Online." Exact dates haven't been released, but OR...
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October 14, 2020
Mammut: New Firmware Upgrade for Barryvox
The BarryHeart 3.4 firmware upgrade makes searching for avalanche buried subjects using the market leading Barryvox avalanche transceiver even faster and more intuitive. The upgrade includes improved sound quality and optimized resolution of amplifying stages in alternative search mode, optimized battery recognition, a software update for connecting devices to the...
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October 14, 2020
Hillsound’s BTR Stool Finds Niche with Hunt Retailers
Vancouver, BC (October 14 , 2020) - Hillsound Equipment- the leading producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts has once again changed the game with the BTR (Better Than a Rock) stool. Launched in early 2020 as a backpacking stool, the BTR has found a...