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August 24, 2022
This 2023 Coachmen Cross Trail Offers Big RV Features in a Small Package
The new Coachmen Cross Trail is available in different floor plans, but the 20XG has the Xtream Package. This Class C sits on a Ford Transit AWD chassis, and it has a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes it fuel efficient. It also features all-terrain tires with black-out rims and a...
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August 24, 2022
Mountain bike rider Rab Wardell dies aged 37, days after winning Scottish title
Scottish Cycling confirmed on Tuesday evening that 37 year old Wardell died in his sleep of a cardiac arrest. Wardell won the elite men’s title at Kirroughtree Forest in Dumfries & Galloway on Sunday, overcoming several punctures to win on the final lap. His victory was described as a “show of...
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August 24, 2022
California to Ban All New Gas Car Sales
On Thursday, California might enact a rule that experts said would constitute one of the world’s most important climate change policies. The sweeping plan would prohibit the sale of all new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035. Issued by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the measure will require...
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August 24, 2022
Hiker who disappeared in flash flooding at Zion National Park is found dead
The body of a hiker who vanished during a flash flood in Utah’s Zion National Park last week was found Monday, officials said Tuesday. Jetal Agnihotri was among multiple hikers who were swept off their feet by flash flooding reported around 2:15 p.m. Friday — about 45 minutes after the National Weather...
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August 23, 2022
Ford to Cut 3,000 White-Collar Jobs in EV Reorganization
Ford Motor Co. announced on August 22 that it would cut 3,000 jobs, most of them in the United States. The cuts are meant to reduce costs as the company reorganizes around electric vehicles. Ford will let go of 2,000 salaried workers and 1,000 agency employees in the US, Canada...
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August 23, 2022
Annie’s Campground sold for $2.05M
Annie’s Campground west of Gresham will be under new ownership after the Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court approved the sale of the property to Positive Ventures LLC, based in Appleton. The sale was finalized Aug. 23 after Judge Katherine Sloma approved Positive Ventures’ bid for over $2.05 million. NWI
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August 23, 2022
Where There’s Smoke: How Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Life Outdoors
Wildfires are becoming more intense across the country, and so is the smoke they create. Here's what you need to know about wildfire smoke if you are headed outside. REI
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August 23, 2022
DexKo Global agrees to acquire TexTrail Inc
Global leader is trailer running gear, chassis and components DexKo Global has signed an agreement to acquire TexTrail Inc from American Trailer World. Established in 1980 and with more than 30 locations throughout North America, TexTrail is a supplier of trailer parts, accessories, tires and wheels to trailer manufacturers, dealers...
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August 23, 2022
Vail Resorts Will Limit Daily Lift-Ticket Sales This Winter to Cut Down on Crowds
Vail Resorts dropped opening dates on Tuesday at all of its North American ski areas, plus a little surprise: Daily lift ticket sales will be capped for the 2022-23 season in an effort to cut down on crowding on the mountains. The move comes a year after the international ski...
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August 22, 2022
Mount Kilimanjaro climbers can share slope selfies in real-time thanks to new Wi-Fi
High-speed internet service has made it to Mount Kilimanjaro, meaning climbers can now use their phones to help with navigation and post on social media as they ascend Africa's tallest mountain. The state-owned Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation installed the broadband network last week at an altitude of 12,200 feet and aims to...
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August 21, 2022
Hiker missing after flash flood at Utah’s Zion National Park
Rescuers continued searching over the weekend for a woman who went missing Friday amid a flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah that also swept a group of hikers off their feet. The National Park Service identified the missing visitor as Jetal Agnihotri of Tucson, Arizona. She failed to...
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August 20, 2022
Flood-damaged Death Valley will reopen popular sites to the public
Death Valley National Park's most popular sites will reopen to the public on Saturday, two weeks after massive flash-flooding, but the National Park Service cautioned visitors to expect delays and continuing road closures. Locations that will reopen include the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point and Mesquite Sand...
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August 19, 2022
Campfire Group to launch new trailer tents at Caravan Salon
This year, the TakeOff will undergo a few changes including a new contemporary interior with stylish wood décor, matching upholstery fabrics and six different designs, which can be easily visualised via a product configurator on the Easy Caravanning website. The exterior of the new TakeOff will be available in three...
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August 19, 2022
Eddie Bauer Just Launched a Used-Gear Program. Here Are Five More.
Eddie Bauer is getting into the used-gear game. With the brand’s launch of its (Re)Adventure program this week—which offers resale products at huge markdowns, as well as gear rentals—the company joins a growing movement to make the outdoor space more inclusive and environmentally sound by eschewing the “new, new, new”...
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August 19, 2022
Movement Introduces New CEO
Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness, the Nation’s largest community of climbing gyms, proudly introduces its new chief executive officer. Jeremy Levitt, a respected leader in the outdoor industry, will enhance the thriving company culture and continue to grow the business through creating best-in-class climbing, yoga, and fitness experiences. cbj
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August 17, 2022
Winnebago Approves 50 Percent Hike In Quarterly Dividend
The company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 27 cents per share payable on September 28, 2022, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 14, 2022. Today’s dividend declaration represents a 50 percent or $0.09 per share increase from the previous quarter....
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August 16, 2022
Noticed More Running Gear in REI Lately? You’re Not Imagining It.
The retailer is expanding aggressively into the running market, with an eye for attracting new customers. Outside
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August 16, 2022
A Rock Climber Is Lucky to Be Alive After Falling 80 Feet on Half Dome
A 21-year-old rock climber from New Zealand is recovering from a terrifying 80-foot fall on Yosemite’s Half Dome. Anna Parsons was climbing the classic route Snake Dike on August 1 when she slipped and fell down the rock face. She broke nearly every major bone in her body, including her spine and pelvis. The...
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August 16, 2022
Keystone RV recalls more than 20,000 towables
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Colorado, Voltage, Yukon, Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Hideout, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Retreat, Springdale, Sprinter and 2022-2023 Keystone Bullet travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning...
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August 16, 2022
Epic Camping Fails
We’ve all made mistakes in the outdoors. It’s just part of the journey. Maybe you packed two left climbing shoes, booked the wrong campsite or forgot the cooking fuel. REI collected the best blunders from members, staffers and others. These are some of their favorite outdoor fails. REI
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August 15, 2022
RV Retailer Announces Leadership Appointments
RV Retailer, LLC announced it hired Jennifer Robinson as vice president and chief financial officer, Mario Lozada as chief information officer and Shahnaz Broucek as chief leadership coach and culture development officer. SGB
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August 14, 2022
Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport
Gravel racing, known to embrace all, regardless of race, gender, weight or age, is steadily becoming the most welcoming sport. npr
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August 14, 2022
‘Ultramarathon man’ Dean Karnazes attacked by coyote during 150-mile race
Acclaimed ultrarunner and author Dean Karnazes can boast some of the wildest accomplishments in endurance sports, but a coyote attack mid-race was a first for him. Karnazes was running Headlands 150-mile Endurance Run, a race held in Sausalito, Cali. Canadian Running Magazine
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August 13, 2022
Walmart’s popular practice of allowing overnight RV and van parking is called into question after woman sues over fatal parking-lot fire
Walmart parking lots have long been a haven for recreational vehicles and other drivers looking to sleep in their cars. But a new lawsuit has invited scrutiny on that practice. A woman named Essie McKenzie is suing Walmart after her 6-year-old daughter was killed and another daughter, then 9 years...
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August 12, 2022
Garmin Introduces New Dash Cam Technology
Garmin International announced the Garmin DriveCam 76 and RVcam 795 all-in-one navigators with a built-in, high-definition dash cam. Both models feature a sharp seven-inch display, 1080p HD video recording and wide 140-degree field of view to capture a broad picture of the road ahead. Once plugged in, the camera continually...