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February 7, 2022
Life Time Announces Panels on Sustainable Business and Climate Change and E-Mobility Session at Sea Otter Classic Summit, April 5-7
MONTEREY, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), and the Sea Otter Classic today announced speakers and discussion leaders who will lead timely and relevant conversations on sustainable business, climate change and e-mobility at the upcoming Sea Otter Classic...
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February 7, 2022
The Loneliest Mountaineer on Everest
The German climber Jost Kobusch is attempting to be the first to scale the world’s tallest mountain in winter alone without supplemental oxygen. There’s nobody else out there. NY Times (paywall)
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February 7, 2022
Trend report: More brands getting into the used-gear game
According to research from online resale platform ThredUp, the pre-owned outdoor gear market is projected to balloon to roughly $75 billion by 2025—an eye-popping figure for a trend still young in the industry. Historically, only a select few brands offered used products for sale through their traditional channels. In recent...
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February 5, 2022
Most innovative caravan products named for 2021
The winners of the annual European Innovation Award for the caravanning industry have been announced. The 2021 is the tenth edition of the awards, which sadly had to be announced via an online ceremony at CMT in Stuttgart, Germany with no guests in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Camping Trade...
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February 4, 2022
GORE-TEX Brand Announces Expanded ‘Outerwear On Demand’ Garment Rental Program for Winter Snowsports Enthusiasts
ELKTON, Md. (February 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - For decades, the GORE-TEX brand has offered consumers the most protective, performance-oriented fabrics on the market for snowsports and other outdoor activities. Via the brand’s new Outerwear on Demand garment rental program, snowsports enthusiasts now have convenient access to GORE-TEX snowsports apparel...
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February 4, 2022
U.S. Auto Prices Showing Signs of Peaking, Sellers Say
The record surge in U.S. auto prices – which helped drive inflation to a four-decade high – may finally be over, say two firms that sell cars online, according to an Automotive News report. Used-car prices, which have risen at an annual rate above 50% at times during the pandemic, went into reverse last month,...
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February 4, 2022
Why Rivian Wants to Patent a Wacky New Accessory for Its Electric Trucks
In the highly competitive electric vehicle wars, Rivian has some unusual ideas on how get ahead by tricking-out its trucks. In its strategy to capture attention in the small but highly competitive electric truck market--which includes competitors Ford, GM, and Tesla--Rivian has pitched itself as a brand for adventurers, using ambassadors like professional...
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February 4, 2022
Travel Resorts of America Acquires Five New Parks
Southern Pines, N.C.-based Travel Resorts of America, a membership-based campground operator, has acquired Rapid City, S.D.-based Midwest Outdoor Resorts, which operates five campgrounds in Minnesota and South Dakota. Travel Resorts of America offers members extensive amenities including indoor/outdoor swimming pools, miniature golf, hiking trails and scenic lakes and rivers. Woodallscm
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February 3, 2022
Arc’teryx Names Chris Tham Chief Financial Officer
NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada, February 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Arc’teryx Equipment, a global design leader in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment, today announced that Chris Tham has been named the Company’s first-ever Chief Financial Officer, a newly-created role reporting directly to Arc'teryx CEO Stuart Haselden. The appointment is effective February...
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February 3, 2022
Maine Fly Company Sets Hook with Darby Communications
Yarmouth, ME -- Feb 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Maine Fly Company, manufacturer of small batch fly fishing rods, has retained Asheville, NC-based Darby Communications as its PR agency of record. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will work with Maine Fly Company to introduce their lineup of unique small batch and...