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June 8, 2021
Outdoorsy rolls into the accommodations space with investment and vision for creating bespoke campground properties with Collective Retreats
Outdoorsy is expanding its outdoor experiences portfolio by partnering with outdoor luxury accommodations operator Collective Retreats. The companies will work jointly to build a suite of offerings designed to cater to road travelers and guests looking for an elevated outdoor accommodation experience. PRNewswire
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June 8, 2021
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Set to Join Russell 3000® Index
Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 7, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well...
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June 7, 2021
RVShare to Offer Rentals on GoCampingAmerica.com
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, has officially joined the ARVC Integrated Partnership Program as an Elite Partner. The partnership will help expand RVshare’s lead generation by exposing the brand to the more than 25 million American RVers and campers on the...
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June 7, 2021
Growth-Minded Harvest Hosts Adds ‘Boondockers Welcome’
Harvest Hosts has acquired Boondockers Welcome, bringing together the two biggest organizations that connect RVers with private landowners for free overnight parking. Harvest Hosts provides access to businesses — often farms, wineries and museums — while Boondockers Welcome connects members primarily with other RVers for stays in driveways and yards. RVBusiness
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June 7, 2021
Wolverine Worldwide Expects Second Quarter 2021 Revenue To Exceed Second Quarter 2019
Wolverine World Wide Inc. said it expects second-quarter 2021 revenue to exceed 2019 levels due to better-than-expected trends across nearly all brands in its portfolio led by Merrell, Saucony and Sperry. SGBMedia
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June 7, 2021
Vail Resorts Reports Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results, Early Season Pass Sales Results, and Provides Fiscal 2021 Outlook
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 ended April 30, 2021, which were negatively impacted by COVID-19 and related limitations and restrictions, reported results of early season pass sales for the 2021/2022 North American ski season, and provided its outlook for the fiscal...
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June 3, 2021
$2.8B Plan to Expand Public Rec Access is Unveiled
The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture announced Thursday (June 3) their proposed Fiscal Year 2022 allocations of $2.8 billion in projects, grants and programs authorized in the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to support economies, outdoor recreation and access to public lands. Woodall's
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June 3, 2021
Surge In Memorial Day Campers Points To Healthy Summer Season For KOA Campgrounds
Following the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, and associated campground closures, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reports 80% more camper check-ins this Memorial Day Weekend. Even more impressive, check-ins for the KOA system were up more than 14% over the company’s record 2019, pointing to a robust return...
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June 3, 2021
China bans ultramarathons and off-road races after 21 die in Gansu tragedy
China has issued a ban on all ultramarathons and off-road running races following the recent tragedy at the Huanghe Shilin Mountain Marathon at which 21 runners died on May 22. The General Administration of Sport of China has declared a range of running disciplines as insufficiently regulated and lacking well-defined...
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June 3, 2021
New Survey Finds Campers Prefer RVing Over Tent Camping, Inspiring RVshare to Launch ‘Turn in Your Tent’ Program
Inspired by finding that almost two-thirds of campers prefer RVing over tent camping, RVshare launches 'Turn in Your Tent,' a new program calling campers to donate their gently-used tent in exchange for an RV experience. Upon donating a tent to Gear Forward, an organization that collects gently used camping gear...
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June 3, 2021
RVBlogger.com Founders Launch ‘RV Camping Magazine’
Mike Scarpignato and Susan McDonald, the originators of RVBlogger.com, launched a new digital publication June 1 called RV Camping Magazine. The new feature-length magazine will be a monthly periodical with free subscriptions to all RV enthusiasts. RVBusiness
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June 2, 2021
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q1 Comps Climb 24 Percent
Net sales were $327.0 million, an increase of $80.2 million, or 32.5% compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. Gross profit was $104.0 million or 31.8% of net sales, compared to $74.8 million or 30.3% in the comparable prior-year period. Net income was $10.5 million compared to a...
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June 2, 2021
Fastest Female Climber, Oldest American Return Safely from Everest’s Summit
Tsang Yin-hung, 45, of Hong Kong, set the record for the fastest climb from basecamp to summit by a woman—25 hours, 50 minutes. And Arthur Muir, at 75, became the oldest American to successfully scale the world’s highest peak. Adventure Journal
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June 1, 2021
RV Shipments Projected to Surpass 575,000 Units in 2021
Strong growth through the remainder of 2021 will push RV wholesale shipments to their highest historical total ever, according to the Summer 2021 issue of “RV RoadSigns,” the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The latest projection shows total 2021 RV shipments ranging between...
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June 1, 2021
Alterra Mountain Company Names Jared Smith as President
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Jared Smith has been selected as President of the mountain destination company, effective June 7, 2021. Smith will be responsible for operating and further developing the company’s Resort Division for its 15 mountain destinations. Smith’s team will focus on the delivery of high-quality guest...
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June 1, 2021
Clarus to Buy Australia’s Rhino-Rack for $198 Million
Clarus Corp. on Tuesday said it agreed to buy Rhino-Rack Pty. Ltd., an Australia-based maker of automotive roof racks and other accessories, for about $198 million in cash and stock. The Salt Lake City, Utah, maker of outdoor equipment and lifestyle products said the consideration includes $150 million in cash and...
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May 31, 2021
Everything You Need to Get Started Overlanding
Want to go on a vehicle-based adventure this summer? Here’s where to head, what vehicle to take, and how to stay safe and comfortable while you’re out there. Outside
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May 31, 2021
Evidence of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test may be required for Tokyo 2020 spectators
Domestic spectators could only be permitted to attend events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games if they provide either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, it has been claimed. To date, over 3.2 million people have been fully vaccinated, roughly 2.6 per cent of the country’s...
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May 28, 2021
Who are the new RV buyers?
The United States’ RV Industry Association (RVIA) has commissioned a survey of new American buyers to discover who they are, what they’re buying and their preferred destinations. Camping Trade World
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May 28, 2021
RVezy Raises $19 Million in Venture Capital for RV Rentals
RVezy, a peer-to-peer marketplace for renting recreational vehicles (RVs) and campervans in North America, has raised about $19 million ($23 million Canadian dollars). The company, based in Ottawa and with 54 employees, began in 2017 with a focus on Canada. A year ago it expanded to the U.S., and it...
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May 27, 2021
Wholesale RV Values Continue to Set Records
The average selling price for motorized units was $64,474, which is up $1,507 (2.3 percent) from the previous month. Towables came in at $22,214, up $393 (1.8 percent) from last month. One year ago, the average motor home sold for $36,470 and the average towable unit brought $13,631. RV-PRO
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May 27, 2021
Dometic Acquires Zamp Sol
Dometic has acquired Zamp Solar, a North American manufacturer of innovative and high-quality mobile solar power solutions for the outdoor market. In 2020, Zamp Solar’s sales were about $14 million with a good operating margin and strong organic sales growth, according to its new parent company. RV-PRO
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May 26, 2021
Lazydays Sales, Revenue Rises in Q1; Report Delayed
The company is recalculating and auditing due to changes brought about by the Securities Exchange Commission issuing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies warrants. Revenues for the first quarter were $271 million, an increase of $80.1 million or 42% from the same period in 2020. Gross profit was $66 million, an increase...
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May 26, 2021
New 500-Site Texas Park to Offer Entertainment Venue
A Texas developer has debuted plans for the Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort, an RV resort and entertainment venue that will soon offer a weekend escape on the Texas Gulf Coast. The brand-new 150-acre beachfront resort will feature more than 500 RV sites and an amenity package including a...
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May 26, 2021
A Controversial Climbing Season on Mt. Everest Nears its End
As the final summit bids wrap up and the seasonal monsoons arrive, Nepal is left to face an uncertain future as COVID-19 cases, and causalities are on the rise. And with all international flights canceled, many foreign visitors are left wondering how they’ll get home. Adventure Blog