January 17, 2023

Thor RV brands to get the Starlink treatment

One of the world’s leading RV producers Thor Industries has announced that selected motorised RV models in its range will soon benefit from SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed, low-latency internet in 2023. Thor signed an agreement with SpaceX to make it the first RV OEM to work directly with Starlink to integrate...

January 17, 2023

BCA and the American Avalanche Association name recipients of the 2022-2023 Women’s Specific Pro Training Scholarships

Denver Colo., (January 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Backcountry Access (BCA) and the American Avalanche Association (A3) are happy to announce that Megan Guinn, Katy Lanfri and Caroline Carlson have been chosen as the recipients of the 2022-2023 Women’s Specific Pro Training Scholarships for snow science and avalanche safety. This opportunity...

January 17, 2023

How Two Footwear Industry Veterans Turned Their Dissatisfaction With Trail Running Shoes Into a Premium Brand

In July 2021, Norda released its first shoe, the 001, a trail-ready style built with premium components for the off-road runner seeking superior quality. The 001 features seamless uppers made with sustainable, biobased Dyneema Fibers, which are both Bluesign and ISCC approved. FN

January 17, 2023

Atomic Adds Backcountry Legend Chris Rubens to Athlete Roster

OGDEN, UT (JANUARY 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Atomic, the leader in the design and manufacturing of premium winter sports equipment, is pleased to announce the addition of big mountain freeride skier Chris Rubens to its roster of world class athletes. The new partnership takes effect immediately and Rubens will exclusively use...

January 17, 2023

Sierra Designs Moves Up the Mountain with 2023 Releases

January 17th, 2023 – Broomfield, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Award-winning camping equipment manufacturer Sierra Designs proudly announces an expansion of its Pushing the Limits collection with two new product launches: Elemental Quilt and Flex Hike daypack. Long guided by its mission to fundamentally redefine how we live in the backcountry, Sierra...

January 17, 2023

Outdoor Research introduces the US-Made Muzzle Brake Line for Spring 2023

Seattle, Wash. (January 17, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Research (OR), the Seattle-based outdoor and tactical apparel and gear manufacturer, introduces its new US Made-Muzzle Brake line of tactical apparel for Spring 2023, premiering at the SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas, NV. The U.S.-made Muzzle Brake line includes four new styles:...

January 17, 2023

Nocs Provisions Drops Whiteout Collection

ALPINE MEADOWS, Calif. - January 17, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nocs Provisions, maker of adventure-ready outdoor optics and accessories, today announces the launch of the Whiteout Collection, a statement challenging the fundamentals of what optical tools should look like. Known for its durable, high-quality optics in a compact, visually appealing form...

January 17, 2023

ROKA Sees a Clear Future with Backbone Media

AUSTIN, TEXAS. (Jan. 17, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – ROKA, the prescription eyewear, performance sunglasses, and technical apparel brand, has teamed up with Backbone Media as its public relations and affiliate agency of record. The Colorado-based active lifestyle agency will focus on increasing national brand awareness around the burgeoning performance sunglass and...

January 16, 2023

Using Artificial Intelligence to Create 5 Resort Maps

If you haven’t been keeping up with the exciting recent developments in artificial technology, here’s most of what you need to know: AI can basically do everything now. Chatbots like ChatGPT can do anything from debugging computer code to writing a biblical verse in the King James style about how to remove a peanut butter...

January 16, 2023

80,000 visitors at the CMT on the first weekend

Around 80,000 visitors came to the Stuttgart Exhibition Center for the CMT on the first weekend and found out about the latest holiday and caravanning trends. CMT, the world’s largest consumer show for tourism and leisure, is taking place at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre from 14 to 22 January 2023....

January 16, 2023

Pittsburgh RV Show Attendance Projected to Top 30,000

Called “the longest-running indoor RV show in the country” — it’s been a mainstay since 1968 — the recently concluded (Jan. 7-15) Pittsburgh RV Show at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is projected to surpass 30,000 in attendance, posting a new record for the nine-day event. The show featured...

January 16, 2023

The High Fives Foundation 2023 Annual Ski-A-Thon Series Kicks Off on March 5th in Sugarbush, Vermont.

TRUCKEE, California (January 16, 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The High Fives Foundation, the leader in adaptive sports and injury prevention, today announces the launch of the 2023 Ski-a-Thon Series fundraiser. The 12th annual series will comprise three charity events in Vermont, California and Colorado, where participants ski to raise donation funds...

January 16, 2023

Geartrade wins 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award for national ‘re-commerce’ consignment service

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (JANUARY 16, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Geartrade, a Climate Neutral Certified marketplace for previously owned (“UnNew”) outdoor gear and apparel, was honored last week as a winner of a 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award for its groundbreaking national consignment service. The winners of the fifth annual award were announced...

January 14, 2023

Humans not needed to operate this new fully automated RV park

A fully automated RV park has opened in Tifton, Georgia. The Stafford commercial real estate firm of Atlanta says that the 34-site facility is fully automated for reservations and check-in/out. RV travelers booking reservations at Tifton Overnight are issued a gate code to enter the facility. RV Travel

January 13, 2023

Color Your Campsite Bright With Fenix’s Latest Launch — The CL28R Rechargeable Lantern

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/Move over basic camping lights! The Fenix CL28R has arrived to steal the show! Fitted with a color dial, which allows you to change the color temperature of the light — this rechargeable camping lantern does more than show you the way. Landscape photographers who document their hiking and...

January 13, 2023

RV rental platform Rvelocity files to raise around $10M from IPO

Rvelocity didn’t indicate in its filing the number or price of the shares to be offered, but indicated in a filing fee schedule that it was looking to offer up to $10M of its stock. STL News

January 13, 2023

Picture Awarded “Fastest Growing Apparel Brand” in US Specialty Outdoor and Snowsports Markets

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The NPD Group announced the winners of its Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Awards earlier this week, awarding Picture the fastest-growing brand in the apparel category. The award is based on in-store and e-commerce sales revenue in the US outdoor and snow specialty retail markets compiled from NPD Retail Tracking Service data....

January 12, 2023

Noble Oak Partners with World Nature Photography Awards

NEW YORK /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Noble Oak, an award-winning whiskey brand with a noble heart, today announced its partnership with World Nature Photography Awards as the official whiskey sponsor. As a brand with a mission of revitalizing the planet by planting trees in partnership with One Tree Planted, this sponsorship of...

January 12, 2023

Polar Explorer Caroline Côté Reaches South Pole in 34 Days

VANCOUVER, CANADA (January 2023) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - With utmost excitement, Caroline Côté, endurance athlete and polar explorer, has reached the South Pole in amazing world record time of 34 days 2 hours and 53 mins, after setting off from the Hercules Inlet on December 9, 2022. Caroline is now the...

January 12, 2023

67 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Year

A recent survey has found that 37% of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan on taking an RV trip this year. Among leisure travelers, who are defined as any U.S. resident who has taken some type of leisure trip in the past year, the top reasons for RV travel...

January 12, 2023

Outdoorsy Named One of Austin’s Best Places To Work

AUSTIN, Texas — Outdoorsy was honored as the only travel and hospitality company to earn a designation on Built In’s 2023 Best Places To Work Awards list. Outdoorsy ranked No. 83 on the list of Austin’s 100 Best Places to Work and No. 39 on the list of Austin’s 100 Best Midsize Places...

January 12, 2023

Are Protein Bars Actually Good for You?

The global market for protein bars is growing quickly and expected to swell to more than $2 billion by the end of 2026. Despite the advertising, nutrition experts say that protein bars aren’t all that healthy. The New York Times (paywall)

January 12, 2023

TREW Launches Into 2023 with The Sideways Life As New PR Agency of Record

PORTLAND, OR. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – TREW, purveyors of stoke, and rugged purpose built outerwear, base layers and accessories with a style that communicates “hell yeah we’re the backcountry partner you want,” is partnering with The Sideways Life as its official agency of record for strategic public relations and communications. Founded in...

January 12, 2023

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance taps Devaki Murch as Director of Events

JANUARY 12, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (www.grassrootsoutdoors.com), the national organization working together for the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week named Devaki Murch as their new Director of Events. The newly created position for Grassroots Outdoor Alliance reflects both the organization’s steady growth as well as...

January 12, 2023

Gill Fishing Launches New Footwear Collection for Anglers

BUFORD, Ga. (Jan. 12, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Gill Fishing, maker of premium foul weather and technical apparel for anglers, announces an all-new collection of high-performance fishing deck boots. The new footwear delivers everything for anglers to thrive during demanding days on the water: sticky grip, reliable waterproof protection, rugged durability, and...