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May 31, 2022
Camping World to Expand National Footprint in 11 Major Markets by End of 2022
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced plans for their continued expansion of their RV sales and service network through the completion of 11 new dealership locations, in seven states, by the end of 2022. This announcement is on the heels of the acquisition...
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May 29, 2022
Why Are So Many Climbers in Trouble on Mount Hood This Year?
The most popular route up Oregon’s Mount Hood, an 11,249-foot active volcano, passes by two giant cavities that exhaust lethal sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. The Devils Kitchen fumarole sits just climber’s right of Hogsback, a steep snow ridge that runs from 10,500 feet up to the Pearly Gates, the...
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May 27, 2022
Canadian Q1 Shipments Up Nearly 30%
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31 totaled 17,964 units compared to 13,852 in 2021, representing an increase of 29.69%. Woodall's
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May 27, 2022
Camping is headed in new directions, and they have the proof
Former Minnesotans Sarah Smith and Kevin Long have built a community — think Airbnb meets camping — with their popular app, the Dyrt. They've reported back on interesting trends. About 8.3 million people camped for the first time nationally in 2021; 40% of which were Black, Indigenous or people of...
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May 27, 2022
Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new dealerships as part of its nationwide expansion policy: in Collinsville, Illinois; Jacksonville, Florida; and Washington, Pennsylvania. RV-Pro
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May 27, 2022
The 2022 Summer Gear Guide
The process for identifying the best outdoor products each year is an arduous one. Over the course of three months, 150-plus testers receive thousands of products from brands big and small. The mission: test the products repeatedly, in all conditions, and then send feedback to our category managers, who select...
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May 27, 2022
The Best Campers and Trailers of 2022
There’s never been a better time to be in the market for an adventure rig. Sure, waitlists may be long, thanks to overlanding’s explosive popularity combined with a pandemic that sent folks seeking outdoor experiences. But thankfully, there are more, better choices than ever before. Outside Online
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May 26, 2022
Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Summer Arrives
The average selling price for motorized units was $73,350 which is down $3,068 (4.0%) from the previous month. Towables came in at $20,883, up $522 (2.5%) from last month. One year ago the average motorhome sold for $64,474 and the average towable unit brought $22,214. RV Business
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May 25, 2022
Explosion of RV campgrounds stirs controversy in Wisconsin
An explosion of RV campgrounds during the pandemic has turned lake country in western Wisconsin into ground zero in a growing turf war over lake property. Cabin owners and many residents in Burnett and Washburn counties have fought vigorously over the last two years to stop the growth of these...
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May 25, 2022
Airstream Museum Celebrates 91 Years of Vintage Campers and Cool Styling
Luxury travel trailer manufacturer Airstream is opening a museum celebrating the brand's history. Inside, the visitor will see a wide selection of vintage Airstream trailers and related memorabilia that illustrate the company's history to the current day. Some of the items currently on display at the Heritage Center are owned...
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May 25, 2022
April RV Shipments Up Double-Figures Compared to ’21
The RV Industry Association’s April 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 57,043 units, an increase of 11.5% compared to the 51,813 units shipped in April 2021. Year-to-date through April, RV shipments are up 14.1% compared to the same point last year with 228,509 wholesale...
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May 25, 2022
Margaritaville is opening RV resorts as it diversifies — see what it’s like to stay at the newest location in Florida with tiny homes
In January, Margaritaville opened its latest RV resort in Auburndale, Florida. The hospitality empire wants to open up to 50 RV resorts over the next five years. See what it's like staying at the new RV park complete with cabana cabin tiny homes and two pools. Business Insider
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May 25, 2022
Strava reaches 100 million athletes milestone
Strava, the leading social platform for athletes and the largest sports community in the world, has announced that more than 100 million athletes have joined the platform. The company reports that… ‘the number of Strava athletes has grown tremendously, doubling in size in just the last two years.’ Since Strava’s...
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May 24, 2022
2021 RV Industry Profile Now Available to RVIA Members
The 2021 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association (RVIA), provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment statistics, including historical comparisons of shipment data and unit dollar volume as well as production breakdowns by product type and shipment destination. RV Business
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May 24, 2022
Alex Honnold, The World’s Boldest Climber, Just Became A Dad. Now What?
Honnold, age 36, is a brand-new dad, and fatherhood makes for a terrific equalizer. It transforms otherwise superhuman men into everyday citizens, leaving them to paw around in the dark for fresh diapers, for nearby pacifiers, and for answers that can take years to arrive, if ever. There is no...
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May 24, 2022
Can Exercise Help Make Therapy More Effective? A Pair of Studies Suggests It Might
For many people, exercise is a whole lot more than just a way to make physical progress. And if you’ve been running for awhile, you’ve probably read about (or experienced) the many ways exercise can benefit your mental health. It doesn’t take all day to reap the benefits of a...
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May 23, 2022
Want Starlink Immediately? Meet Starlink RV, Which Has No Waitlist
As the name suggests, Starlink RV is designed for users who like to take road trips or go camping. But most importantly, if you subscribe, the company will immediately ship out a Starlink dish to your address. PC Mag
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May 23, 2022
REI to Produce Feature-Length Documentary of Historic ‘Full Circle’ Everest Expedition
The documentary-style action follows the nine Full Circle Everest summiteers as they reckon with racial issues and stereotypes in mountaineering and seek to conduct a global cultural exchange as part of their expedition. Gear Junkie
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May 21, 2022
Some RVers say high gasoline prices could keep them closer to home
With gasoline prices hitting all-time highs, Jeff Redmond says he’s planning to stay closer to home when RV camping this summer. The owner and general manager of Bucars RV Centre in Balzac, Alta., says recreational vehicles are still one of the most affordable ways to travel as a couple or...
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May 21, 2022
RV Retailer Enters Oklahoma with Floyd’s RV Acquisition
RV Retailer, LLC announced the acquisition of Floyd's RV with two Oklahoma locations in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa markets. Jon Ferrando, CEO and President of RVR, stated that Floyd's RV provides RVR an excellent entry into Oklahoma and extends its store count to 99 to better serve customers. The two stores are located in...
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May 20, 2022
Sport climbing World Cup events in China cancelled because of COVID-19
October’s two International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup legs scheduled to take place China have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lead and speed IFSC World Cup in Xiamen was due to take place from October 15 to 17, while the boulder and speed IFSC World...
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May 20, 2022
Outdoorsy Launches Trip Cancellation Coverage, PayPal Pay In 4 Offering
Outdoorsy, an online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, has launched two features designed for guests booking their next road trip – Roamly’s Travel Insurance coverage and PayPal Pay In 4 offering. To help travelers experience the affordability of booking an RV, campervan or trailer rental on Outdoorsy, guests have the...
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May 20, 2022
Pelican International pursues its growth and diversifies its offer by acquiring GSI Outdoors
Pelican International Inc, a world leader in paddle sports, acquires a majority stake in GSI Outdoors, a leader in the outdoor equipment industry. Pelican is expanding its product lines and international presence with a marked entry and as a key player in the camping and outdoor equipment sector, diversifying its...
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May 20, 2022
Outside Inc. Lays Off 15% of Staff as It Transitions to Digital
Outside Inc. told staff on Friday that it would be laying off around 15% of its 580-person workforce––between 85 to 90 people––as the bundled publisher continues its transition to a primarily digital company, the Denver Business Journal reported Friday. The media company, which is composed of 36 individual publishers including Backpacker, Ski...
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May 20, 2022
Lippert Announces $200M Stock Repurchase Plan
LCI Industries announced that its board has authorized a $200 million stock repurchase program over the next three years. The program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time by the company. Lippert said repurchases will be funded from its LCI’s existing cash and cash equivalents, future cash flows and its...