July 8, 2025

Nederland to buy Eldora Mountain Resort with support of ski industry heavy hitters

After months of delays and stalls, the town of Nederland announced Tuesday that it has signed a letter of intent to buy Eldora Mountain Resort from its current owner, Powdr. THE COLORADO SUN

July 7, 2025

Small Businesses Heavily Reliant on China, Says Benchmarking Study

From financing to marketing to the supply chain, Founded Outdoors and REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures surveyed more than 80 small business founders and owners in the outdoor industry to glean key insights about the challenges they’re facing. SESO  

July 7, 2025

Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Raise National Park Fees on Foreign Tourists

If you’re a foreign tourist looking to visit one of the many national parks in the United States, you’re going to have to pay a higher entry fee in the coming months. On July 3, Donald Trump signed an executive order that called on Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to...

July 1, 2025

KUIU Opens New Retail Store in San Antonio, Texas

 San Antonio, TX (July 1, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/  – KUIU, the leader in high-performance hunting gear and apparel, proudly announces the opening of its newest retail store in San Antonio, Texas. Following the success of its Dallas location, this latest expansion deepens the brand’s roots in the Lone Star State,...

June 25, 2025

Winnebago’s Q1 Revenues Slump 18 Percent

Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported a loss in the first quarter on an 18.0 percent sales drop as declines in revenue and margins in its RV segments were not offset by gains in its Marine segment, led by the Barletta and Chris-Craft brands. SGB MEDIA

June 25, 2025

Orvis Slashes Another 4% of Staff, Cites Trump Tariffs

Last Wednesday, Simon Perkins, the president of Orvis, announced that the company would reduce its workforce by 4% by the end of 2025. This is the company’s second round of layoffs in less than a year. GEAR JUNKIE

June 25, 2025

May Shipment Report Now Available

Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 30,919 units, a decrease of (-38.8%) compared to the record 50,529 units shipped in May 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-49.7%) with 140,735 units. RV INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

June 23, 2025

Lululemon Lays Off 150, Plans ‘Modest’ Price Increases

Lululemon is tightening its operations by eliminating roughly 150 corporate roles, a move the company says is part of an effort to operate with greater agility. The layoffs, which impact employees across Lululemon’s global store support centers, come as the popular brand prepares to implement strategic price increases, described by executives...

June 23, 2025

Foreign Visitors Could Encounter Higher Fees At National Parks

A single sentence in the Interior Department's proposed budget for Fiscal 2026 could mean higher fees for foreign visitors hoping to explore Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and every other National Park System unit that charges an entrance fee. National Parks Traveler

June 19, 2025

Solo Brands Sells TerraFlame Back to Original Sellers

Solo Brands stated in a regulatory filing that it has sold TerraFlame back to the individuals from whom it acquired the business in May 2023 for $2.5 million. As part of the sale back to the sellers, Solo Brands reached an agreement whereby it will continue manufacturing the products currently...