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January 9, 2024
Vail Resorts Launches ‘My Epic Gear’ Program, Delivers Rentals Slopeside
Vail Resorts launched its pilot My Epic Gear program this year, allowing people to rent skis, boots, and poles all for just $50 a day — and it will deliver them at your home or on the slopes. You can have it brought to the slopes or to the door...
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January 8, 2024
Coleman, Marmot Parent To Cut Staff by 7%, Shrink Real Estate Footprint
Newell Brands, maker of Coleman, Marmot, and many other brands, announced it will cut its office roles by approximately 7% by the end of 2024. The company will also reduce its real estate footprint and pursue other cost reduction initiatives. These actions are expected to happen by the end of...
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January 8, 2024
November Shipment Report Now Available
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 25,160 units, an increase of 2.8% compared to the 24,470 units shipped in November 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-38.4%) with 291,652 units. Towable RVs, led by conventional...
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January 4, 2024
2023 Garmin Fitness Report
Many people use the new year as an opportunity to set new goals but before getting too focused on how to change habits, take the time to appreciate how far you’ve come. New data shows Garmin customers work year-round to meet their goals — no New Year’s resolutions needed. Garmin.com
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January 4, 2024
Lottery System Now Open to Hike One of the Most Popular (and Deadly) Trails in the U.S.
The beauty and scenic views from the top of Angels Landing have made it one of the most sought after hikes in the U.S. But the crowds and steep terrain also make it one of the nation’s most deadly. Thus, to mitigate crowds and increase safety, Zion National Park is...
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January 4, 2024
Salomon Owner Amer Sports Files for IPO
The Finnish company, which owns the Salomon, Arc’Teryx, Wilson, Peak Performance and Atomic brands, has applied to list on the New York Stock Exchange with the ticker “AS”. The details of the potential offering, including number of shares and price range per share, have not yet been shared. According to...
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January 3, 2024
Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer
In one previous survey of cannabis users, Bryan’s research group found that a whopping 80% had used before or shortly after exercise. Yet very little research has been done at the intersection of the two. For the study, Bryan and Gibson recruited 42 Boulder-area volunteers who already run while using...
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January 2, 2024
Snoop Dogg to Report on 2024 Olympics for NBC Primetime Show: ‘I Will Be Bringing That Snoop Style’
NBCUniversal has announced that the iconic rapper Snoop Dog is joining its team to report on the Olympic Games this summer, and will be onsite to deliver “regular reports” on the Olympic Primetime Show beginning July 26. The announcement arrived during the New Year’s Eve Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota...
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January 2, 2024
Gyms Unify in Protest of USA Climbing’s Plan for a New National Training Center
USA Climbing’s National Training Center development project, which has been in the works for some time, has recently received intense pushback from a number of prominent climbing gyms. Specifically, many gym owners have expressed increased displeasure and concern that a commercial gym portion of the new National Training Center will...
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December 31, 2023
10 National Parks That Require Early Reservations For 2024 Visits
As travelers are making plans to visit national parks, the park system readies itself to receive the influx of guests. For some of the most beautiful (and popular) national parks in the US, this means implementing early reservation and timed entry systems to control the flow of vehicles and people into...
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December 29, 2023
Montana Ski Resort Announces Planned Construction Of World’s Longest 8-Person Chairlift
Big Sky Resort, Montana, announced plans to construct an eight-person replacement for its Six-Shooter chairlift. Scheduled for construction this summer, it is expected to debut during the start of the 2024-2025 ski season. The lift is an 8-person Doppelmayr D-Line chairlift, which Big Sky calls "state of the art." Once...
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December 28, 2023
An Aspen resort is fed up with a brand for using its grounds for a photo shoot and is now taking it to court
The long-running Aspen Skiing Company has sued a luxury fashion brand called Perfect Moment for allegedly misleading customers into thinking the two companies are related, which includes posting photos of influencers on resort property on its social media channels. The federal suit, filed last week, alleges "trademark infringement, false association...
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December 28, 2023
The Coolest Camper Vans & Camping Trailers of 2023
When it came to venturing out and living life on the road, 2023 was a year that delivered plenty of cool products. In a year of change, ingenuity and progress, here are the camper vans and trailers that stood out at the proverbial campsite. Gear Patrol
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December 28, 2023
ACSM Trends 2024; Top Fitness Trends
ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® recently released its worldwide survey, polling thousands of industry professionals on 45 possible trends. The No. 1 fitness trend heading into 2024 is the use of wearable technology such as smartwatches, heart rate monitors and more to capture an individual's vital health information in real...
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December 21, 2023
Ford draws up the ultimate camping mode feature for its next electric pickup
Camping, glamping, whatever you prefer, Ford is looking to upgrade the experience of a future electric truck. Its latest idea enables the back of the truck’s cabin to pivot open like an SUV, creating a spacious room for you to enjoy the outdoors. elektek
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December 21, 2023
Compass Diversified Receives $75.2 Million Equity Investment
Compass Diversified (CODI), owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Primaloft, 5.11, and other active lifestyle brands, reported that it had completed a private placement of approximately 3.6 million of its common shares to a mutual fund managed by Allspring Global Investments to raise $75.2 million. The shares were sold for $21.18...
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December 20, 2023
Winnebago Industries’ Towable RV Business Down 4.8% YOY in Q1
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported financial results for the company’s first quarter of its fiscal year 2024 Wednesday. Revenues for the fiscal 2024 first quarter ended Nov. 25, 2023, at $763.0 million, a decrease of 19.9% compared to $952.2 million for the fiscal 2023 first quarter. Gross profit for the fiscal 2024...
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December 19, 2023
Asics Sells Haglöfs to PE Firm
Asics reported that it sold Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs AB to the Hong Kong fund LionRock Capital, which acquired 100 percent interest in the company. Terms were not disclosed. Asics acquired Haglöfs in 2010 for $128.7 million. SGB
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December 19, 2023
Yosemite National Park Brings Back Reservation System to Mitigate Overcrowding
If you were thinking about embarking on a spur-of-the-moment mountain getaway to Yosemite next summer, you might need to reconsider your plans. Yosemite National Park is reinstating a reservation system in 2024 to manage the millions of visitors that flock to the scenic California park. Visitors will have to reserve an entry...
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December 19, 2023
Iceland’s stunning eruption is happening — and you can watch it live
Iceland's much-anticipated volcanic eruption has begun. It's an impressive natural show. The livestreamed footage, from the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, shows towering fountains of lava erupting from a long fissure in the ground. Enjoy the natural theater: All at once, it's awesome, violent, and beautiful. Mashable
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December 19, 2023
Rab Is Not For Sale According to Parent Company
In response to media reports that Equip Outdoor Technologies was planning to sell off outdoor brand Rab, Matt Gowar, CEO and owner of Equip, said no change in ownership is planned for now or in the near future. Gowar’s statement comes after the Financial Times ran a story on Friday saying...
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December 18, 2023
VF Brands Including Vans Can’t Fulfill Orders Because of Cyberattack
VF Corp said on Monday that it was looking into cybersecurity incidents that occurred on Dec. 13 and are disrupting the company’s businesses, including hindering the ability of The North Face and Vans’ parent company to fulfill customer orders on its e-commerce websites during the busy holiday season. The attack...
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December 16, 2023
GoPro: Best of 2023
To wrap up another incredible chapter in the GoPro history books, they have put together a 3-minute highlight video of its family's best surf, ski, bike, climb, BASE, travel, + so many other unique experiences from this year. YouTube
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December 15, 2023
The 10 Most-Searched National Parks of 2023, According to Google Maps
This week, Google released its Year in Search trends for 2023, along with unpublished data shared directly with Condé Nast Traveler, confirming exactly which parks were searched the most via Google Maps over the past year. Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion take the top three spots—while other beloved destinations are notably...
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December 15, 2023
This Iconic Utah Ski Resort Is Going Semi-Private Next Year
The very thing that makes Powder Mountain so special might be in jeopardy. The beloved community-minded ski area with over 8,000 acres of terrain announced that it will be moving to a hybrid business model of both public and private slopes for the 2024-2025 season. New Powder Mountain owner and...