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August 4, 2022
Extremes on Mont Blanc Prompt Mayor to Seek ‘Funeral Deposit’ for Climbers
Amid chaotic weather and resulting surface conditions on high peaks all over Europe, one French Mayor takes a stand for his constituent taxpayers. In an Aug. 3 statement, Mayor Jean-Marc Peillex announced plans to levy a €15,000 ($15,341) deposit to climb Mont Blanc (15,771 feet) via the popular Goûter route....
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August 3, 2022
Visit World’s Tallest Tree, Get a $5K Fine and 6 Months in Jail
The park plans to fine and imprison anyone caught visiting Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Anyone who goes near the tree or the closed area around it faces a $5,000 fine and 6 months in jail. Gear Junkie
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August 2, 2022
Camping World’s Q2 Profits Dip
Camping World Holdings, Inc. reported net income declined 19.5 percent in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales grew 5.2 percent. Gross margins eroded due to the higher cost of vehicles. Revenue was a record $2.2 billion for the second quarter, an increase of $106.8 million, or 5.2%; gross...
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August 2, 2022
212-Site, 155-Acre Wis. Park Hits the Auction Block
Bids are being accepted for the former Annie’s Campground location in Gresham, Wis., according to WSAW. Information on the auction was posted to Facebook Marketplace. The 212-site campground sits on just over 155 acres. Woodallscm
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August 2, 2022
60 hikers rescued as raging California wildfire spreads on the Pacific Crest Trail
A huge wildfire was growing, and a massive smoke plume could be seen from the iconic trail. The McKinney Fire is the largest wildfire of the season in California, according to The Sacramento Bee. As of Monday evening, it grew to more than 55,490 acres with no containment, The Bee...
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August 2, 2022
LCI Industries Reports $1.5 Billion in Q2 Net Sales, Up 40%
Highlighted by net sales of $1.5 billion in the second quarter, up 40% year-over-year, LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc. (Lippert), supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of...
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August 2, 2022
Eriba reveals a new generation of Touring caravans
German caravan brand Eriba has revealed a new generation of its hugely popular Touring range of caravans, featuring a new look, better aerodynamics, strong and durable construction and all-new interiors – all of which the company says makes the range ‘anything but ordinary’. The new Touring series will feature seven...
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July 29, 2022
Walmart to open mini general stores at Getaway campsites
Walmart will open tiny general stores at several camping outposts run by destination company Getaway offering essentials ranging from hiking apparel to cast iron skillets. The first general store will open in August at Getaway Hill Country in Wimberley, Texas, located near Austin and San Antonio. Additional stores will open...
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July 29, 2022
Newell Brands’ Outdoor & Recreation Segment Sees 2.5 Percent Q2 Core Sales Growth
Newell Brands reported sales in its Outdoor & Recreation segment reached $427 million compared with $453 million in the prior year period, down 5.7 percent. Reported operating income at the Outdoor & Recreation segment was $46 million, or 10.8 percent of sales, compared with $48 million, or 10.6 percent of...
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July 29, 2022
Camping World to End NASCAR Support
Multiple racing-themed news publications are reporting that Camping World is ending its longtime NASCAR Truck Series sponsorship after this season. Camping World has been the title sponsor for NASCAR’s Truck Series for more than a decade. RV-Pro
