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November 29, 2023
Why environmentalists are suing the National Park Service to prevent it from planting trees
The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, where wildfires in 2020 and 2021 inflicted lasting damage on the iconic sequoia forests. Environmentalists in California say it’s a huge mistake. Four groups filed suit against the NPS on November 17, saying the...
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November 29, 2023
Movement Expands; Acquires Multiple Gyms in the Northeast
A press release earlier this week announced that Movement, the largest network of climbing gyms in the United States, recently acquired The Cliffs’ five facilities. The acquisition encompasses all The Cliffs’ gyms in New York and Pennsylvania and brings the total number of Movement gyms to 29 across the country....
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November 29, 2023
VF Corp. Lays Off About 500 Under Reinvent Turnaround Plan
VF Corp., parent of brands such as Vans and The North Face, confirmed today that it has laid off roughly 500 positions across the organization. A spokesperson confirmed the reductions are global and impact all brands, corporate functions, and geographies. The layoffs come as new VF President and CEO Bracken...
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November 28, 2023
PEARL iZUMi and Nathan owner, United Sports Brands, acquired by Norwest Equity Partners
Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (USB), which has a diverse portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brands. The transaction closed on November 20, 2023, and financial terms were not disclosed. United Sports Brands’ (USB’s) six brands are: PEARL iZUMI,...
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November 28, 2023
NTP-STAG Releases Expo 2024 Featured Speakers
NTP-STAG, a leading distribution company for the RV aftermarket, in conjunction with SeaWide marine distribution, announced best-selling author Sterling Hawkins and basketball legend Bill Walton as the featured speakers for Expo 2024. Presented by Airxcel, the event will be held in Kissimmee, Florida, on Jan. 15-16, 2024. For the first...
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November 28, 2023
World First: Catalan Kayaker Achieves Historic 20-Meter Glacier Waterfall Descent
In a historic feat, Catalan adventurer and elite kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has conquered the world's highest glacier waterfall drop in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway. Aniol Serrasolses and his team embarked on a challenging expedition to the Svalbard archipelago, to one of the most remote places on earth, beginning with a...
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November 27, 2023
Surfers Will Stay on a Cruise Ship During the Olympic Surfing Event at Teahupo’o
It was revealed that the Paris 2024 organizers hired a cruise ship to house athletes and officials for the Olympic surfing event at Teahupo’o. While most Olympic athletes will be staying in the Olympic Village in Paris, the organizing committee had to create an alternative housing arrangement for the surfers...
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November 27, 2023
Vista Outdoor Receives Unsolicited Proposal to Buy Company
Vista Outdoor announced it received an offer last Wednesday from Colt CZ Group to buy the company for $30 per share, or $1.74 billion, which, if accepted, would scrap the deal announced earlier this year to sell Vista’s sporting products business to Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and spin off Vista’s outdoor...
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November 22, 2023
Nike Is Bringing Back the ACG Torre Hiking Boot for the First Time Since 1995
Nike ACG is digging into its archives for a hiking boot that hasn’t seen the light in nearly 30 years. The ACG Torre Mid, which launched in 1995, is being reissued for the very first time with two colorways arriving in December. The retro waterproof hiker sits shaggy suede overlays atop...
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November 21, 2023
Outdoor recreation contributed over $1 trillion to the US economy in 2022
According to the US Department of Commerce, the outdoors recreation industry contributed $1.1 trillion to the US economy in 2022. The Department of Commerce’s latest assessment reveals that last year, outdoors recreation put more back into the US economy than oil and gas extraction and mining combined, while being responsible for...
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November 21, 2023
New research shows extreme exercise could weaken your defenses
Recent studies suggest intense physical activity may compromise your immune system. The study emphasizes that while moderate exercise is generally associated with immune system benefits, pushing the body to extremes may have the opposite effect. The research explores how prolonged physical activity can lead to immunosuppression, making individuals more susceptible to...
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November 21, 2023
Beyond Unbound: Gravel Kansas launches a statewide gravel cycling network of routes, free of startlines and entry fees
LeLan Dains ,former co-owner of the famed Unbound Gravel event, has long been on a mission to showcase the best riding Kansas has to offer. This inspired Gravel Kansas, a statewide route creation initiative that empowers riders to explore the 98,000 miles of unpaved Kansas roads and the communities surrounding them. This...
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November 21, 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods reports record Q3 net sales of $3.04 billion
Dick's Sporting Goods' third-quarter net sales increased 2.8% year-over-year to a record $3.04 billion. Net income for the quarter was $201 million, down 11.8% from $228 million year-over-year. Earnings per share decreased 16.3%, from $2.94 to $2.46. BRAIN
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November 21, 2023
New Fort Smith, Arkansas, RV resort cost $8M to build
It took several years and $8 million, but there’s a new place for RVers along the Arkansas River. The new Fort Smith, Arkansas, RV resort called Riverfront RV Resort opened last week. Located about a half mile from the recently opened U.S. Marshals Museum, the Fort Smith, Arkansas, resort has...
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November 21, 2023
No Climbing Allowed: Federal Proposal May Restrict Access Nationwide, Advocacy Groups Warn
Last week, the U.S. National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service unveiled a policy that would designate climbing bolts and anchors as “permanent installations,” which are banned under the 1964 Wilderness Act. That caused immediate concern among climbing groups, who said the change could threaten climbing routes across the country, from...
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November 21, 2023
General RV to Open 19th Supercenter in January
Located on the south side of Fort Myers, Florida, this will be General RV’s fifth Supercenter in the state and 19th location nationwide. General RV is Florida’s largest family-owned dealership and the state’s top motorhome dealer, according to data collected by Statistical Surveys, the dealership said. It currently operates three...
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November 21, 2023
Campgrounds in Path of Totality Selling Out in Anticipation of April 2024 Solar Eclipse
Seven out of ten people who camp in the U.S. and Canada are planning to witness this spring’s anticipated celestial event dubbed the ‘Great North American Eclipse’ on a camping trip, and 18% have already booked their spots, according to Kampgrounds of America (KOA). The latest data from KOA reports...
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November 20, 2023
We Can Now Predict Rogue Waves Using an AI Generated Algorithm
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen and The University of Victoria have used artificial intelligence to find a formula to predict of rogue waves. The study analyzed over 1 billion waves to find out what causes the unpredictable behemoths. The Inertia
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November 20, 2023
Workers file unfair labor practice charges against REI
REI Co-op workers with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union filed 80 nationwide unfair labor practice complaints against the outdoor retailer for bad-faith bargaining practices. The union said the federal complaints showed "a pattern of egregious anti-union behavior, emotional manipulation, and retaliatory actions against workers." According to the union,...
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November 20, 2023
Outdoor Retailer 2023 Winter Show: GearJunkie’s Top 10 Standout Products From the Floor
The showroom opened for Outdoor Retailer’s 2023 Winter Show on November 14, and retailers, distributors, designers, media, and more trickled in. It was not the all-out, keyed-up gear and apparel frenzy that it’s been in years past. Instead, the buzz was quieter, the days were slower, and the energy wasn’t...
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November 18, 2023
Killer of pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson sentenced to 90 years
A Texas jury on Friday sentenced Kaitlin Armstrong to 90 years in prison for the May 2022 shooting death of the rising professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson in a case that sent investigators on a 43-day international search for the killer. Jurors deliberated for just over three hours before...
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November 16, 2023
RV Resort latest development to open along Fort Smith’s riverfront
Riverfront RV Resort on Riverfront Drive is the newest attraction to open along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith. At the resort’s dedication Thursday (Nov. 16), Rick Griffin said the resort was a result of many years and studying, planning and dreaming. When the 27-acre facility, owned by Griffin and...
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November 16, 2023
Strava releases ‘Flyover’ 3D video recap of athlete activities
Strava has unveiled its new Flyover feature, which displays a 3D video map with a signature orange polyline to recreate an athlete’s activities. aThe Flyover is a video recap of the activity from a bird’s eye view, offering Strava subscribers a different take on their activity. Starting by zooming into...
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November 16, 2023
The Jeep Gladiator Now Offers a Brand-Approved Modular Camper System
For truck owners seeking overlanding solutions for their rigs, there's a seemingly endless array of camper shell manufacturers to choose from. (In fact, according to Truck Camper Adventure, there are more than 40 out there.) Which camper shell you ultimately choose is a big decision — but knowing your vehicle's...
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November 16, 2023
20 Million Americans Planning An RV Holiday Vacation
According to the just-released RV Industry Association Holiday Travel Intentions Survey, the top reasons people are planning to go RVing are the love of road trips, the desire to travel in comfort, interest in exploring the great outdoors, and the affordability of RV travel. With RV vacations costing 50% less than comparable...