January 21, 2023

Winnebago’s new electric camper van RV concept can stay off-grid for 7 days — see inside the tiny home on wheels

The popular recreational vehicle maker has revealed a working prototype of its new fully electric camper van, the eRV2, at the Florida RV Supershow. This announcement comes just one year after it first announced a concept electric camper van, then known as the eRV. Business Insider  

January 20, 2023

High Fives Foundation Announces Eleven New Members to Board of Directors

TRUCKEE, California (January 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - High Fives Foundation, the leading adaptive sports and injury prevention nonprofit has appointed eleven new members to its board of directors, including a new board president, Susan Stone. The foundation has also appointed Jamison Blair (Lake Tahoe Realty), Courtney Laggner (Darn Tough Vermont),...

January 20, 2023

Shimano Expands Lineup and Introduces Two New Series of High-Quality Reels

January 20, 2023 - Charleston, SC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Shimano North America Fishing, a legendary innovator in the fishing tackle industry, is proud to announce new additions to its deep lineup of quality reels. These three new offerings will provide extensive value to a wide spectrum of anglers from saltwater...

January 20, 2023

EV Charging Firm Volta Acquired by Shell

Estimated to be worth about $169 million, the deal is expected to close in the first half of this year. Volta operates 3,050 EV chargers in the U.S. and Europe and has another 3,400 in the pipeline. It becomes the second EV charging company to be taken over by Shell,...

January 20, 2023

Japanese Outdoor Apparel Brand Goldwin Launches Collab with Actual Source Design Studio

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — JANUARY 20, 2023, /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Goldwin, the outdoor apparel brand obsessed with unifying minimalist design with technical athletic performance, today announces an all-new collection of apparel in collaboration with Utah-based design practice Actual Source. They’ve named the collaboration Alpine Codex Group in honor of what Goldwin and...

January 19, 2023

Garmin Launches an RV Navigator With an iPad-Like Screen

Garmin has recently launched two new navigators called RV 895 and RV 1095, and as anyone can easily figure out from their names, they are specifically aimed at the RV and camping lifestyle. Autoevolution

January 19, 2023

New Report Provides In-Depth Look at Millennial and Gen Z Camping Behavior

SAN DIEGO--RMS North America, a leading provider of cloud-based reservation and property management systems to the hospitality industry, today released its annual State of the Industry Report. The report closely examines the first digital native generations – Millennials and Gen Z – and offers insight into their camping behaviors and preferences,...

January 19, 2023

NFTs and RVs Collide as CampersDAO Prepares to Buy a Real-World Campground

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2023  -- The first Web3 camping community powered by NFTs has arrived as CampersDAO prepares to buy real-world RV parks and provide exclusive access and community governance to its parks, camping perks, and community through an NFT-based membership coming on Earth Day, April 22, 2023. “We’re...

January 19, 2023

The Pro Trail Runners Association: Trail Running’s First Union

As the sport grows, professional athletes are banding together to create a group that can lead the way on issues like doping, contract clarity, and race schedules. Here’s what it means for the future of the sport. Trailrunner

January 19, 2023

Montana Knife Company Unveils its Ultralight “Stoned Goat” Fixed Blade

Frenchtown, MT (January 19, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Montana Knife Company, the premium, American-made knife brand founded by Master Bladesmith, Josh Smith, is proud to announce its newest fixed-blade knife model, the Stoned Goat. The brand combined design elements from its fan-favorite Stonewall Skinner and its best-selling Speedgoat blade to develop...

January 19, 2023

Norrøna Expands Ambassador Team for 2023 with Adventure-Minded Athletes

BOULDER, Colo. (Jan. 19, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Norrøna, the Norwegian outdoor brand known for its sustainably built, premium outerwear, welcomes ten new talented athletes to the Norrøna ambassador team, including Owen Leeper, Mons Røisland, Darcy Conover, Robin Viera and Ren Walkenhorst. Norrøna ambassadors are a key component to the brand’s...

January 19, 2023

Outdoor Market Alliance to Host Second Rockies Media Show

January 19th, 2023 - DENVER, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA), the emerging outdoor industry hub in the Denver metro area, has announced its second seasonal Rockies Media Show, kicking off in Denver on February 22nd and 23rd. Following a successful inaugural media show in September of 2022,...

January 18, 2023

Winnebago® Debuts All-New Prototype of Highly Anticipated Electric RV at Florida RV SuperShow

FOREST CITY, Iowa, Jan. 18, 2023 -- Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., will reveal a fully-operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 18-22, 2023. Known as the eRV2, the prototype emerged from Winnebago Industries’ original eRV concept vehicle, which...

January 18, 2023

Meyer’s RV Acquires New York Dealer

East Coast dealers Meyer’s RV recently purchased Johnston RV located in Webster, New York. Meyer’s RV of Rochester, as it will be called, will stock a full complement of travel trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes from all the leading manufacturers. Meyer’s will now proudly feature the full line of Jayco...

January 18, 2023

Vail Resorts Sees Early Season North American Skier Visits Up 12.5 Percent

The reported ski season metrics are for the company’s North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including the results of Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain in both periods and excluded the results of the Australian ski areas and Andermatt-Sedrun in both periods. SGB Media

January 18, 2023

How to Get Reservations at These Popular National Parks in 2023

Over the last few years, in pursuit of crowd mitigation, many of the country’s most popular national parks have implemented pilot reservation systems. The experiments ranged from making advance reservations to enter a park, to setting up targeted systems for managing crowds at specific attractions within a park. Glacier National...

January 18, 2023

Winnebago all-electric RV is a step closer as latest prototype revealed

The first all-electric, zero-emission Winnebago RV that consumers can buy is a step closer after the legendary RV brand revealed its latest fully operational prototype at the Florida RV Super Show this week. Known as the eRV2, this prototype emerged from the original eRV concept vehicle that debuted at the...

January 18, 2023

Outdoor Research shores up its tactical lineup with the SeaTac Pant and Deploy Backpack

Seattle, Wash. (January 18, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – For over 40 years, Outdoor Research (OR) has designed and manufactured products for the U.S. military and first responders in its U.S. factories based in Seattle, WA, and El Monte, CA. Today, the outdoor and tactical apparel & gear manufacturer is proud to...

January 18, 2023

Shimano North America Fishing Reels in Darby Communications for Public Relations

January 18, 2023 - Charleston, SC /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Shimano North America Fishing, manufacturers of industry-leading fishing tackle systems, proudly announces its partnership with Darby Communications, an Asheville, NC-based PR and marketing agency specializing in the outdoors, active lifestyle, and fishing markets. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will serve as Shimano North America...

January 18, 2023

Wild Rye Earns B Corporation™ Certification

Sun Valley, ID (Jan. 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Wild Rye, leader in outdoor apparel made by and for women and women-identifying individuals, is proud to announce its status as a Certified B Corporation™, a major accomplishment in upholding the brand’s mission to “protect the places we play” and elevating women....

January 18, 2023

Velocity Global and FT Partners Announce Transformative $1 Million Gift to First Descents to Scale Adventure Programming for Young Adults Impacted by Serious Health Conditions

Denver, Colorado, January 18, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Velocity Global and FT Partners announce a transformational gift to First Descents to further impact their work and provide life-changing outdoor adventures to adults impacted by serious disease. The two companies committed to allocate $1 million from the recently closed series B transaction....

January 18, 2023

The GORE-TEX Brands ‘Outerwear on Demand’ Garment Rental Program Expands to New evo Retail Locations

ELKTON, Md. (January 18, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has announced that their consumer garment rental program, Outerwear On Demand, will be expanding its collaboration with Seattle-based evo – the outdoor retailer and experiences brand – for the 2022/23 ski season. Outerwear on Demand will now...

January 17, 2023

The Woolmark Company and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli unveil one-of-a-kind Merino wool garments as they set sail for the 37th America’s Cup

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Woolmark Company and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli have unveiled the ground-breaking technical team kit to be worn as it vies for victory during the 37th America’s Cup. Returning as the official technical partner for the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team, The Woolmark Company has worked closely...

January 17, 2023

‘Floridians get the first shot’: Jennifer Canady backs bill granting residents head start for park reservations

One of the many perks of living in the Sunshine State is its plethora of parks, from the Everglades and Big Cypress to Koreshan and Honeymoon Island. But as it stands today, Florida residents have no edge in reserving campgrounds over out-of-staters or third-party businesses that can scoop up spots...

January 17, 2023

Happy Camper Capital Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Beyonder Resort Cajun Moon

This marks Happy Camper Capital’s fifth acquisition and its first since the initial closing of its $25-million Outdoor Hospitality Sun & Fund. The fund is seeking to purchase a total of six to ten additional campgrounds, RV parks, and marinas, the company said in a press release. Modern Campground