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June 11, 2024
Oahu Lifeguards Recorded 100 Rescues, 2,800 Preventative Actions Monday
Oahu’s lifeguards were put to the test Monday and passed with flying colors when a south swell brought solid surf to the island. According to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, lifeguards recorded an astonishing 100 ocean rescues and 2,800 preventative actions during a high surf advisory. The Inertia
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June 10, 2024
Part of Wyoming highway collapses in landslide, blocking crucial transit route
Part of Teton Pass, a crucial highway weaving through the mountains of western Wyoming, collapsed Saturday morning in a massive landslide that severed the primary transit route between two cities in the region. Officials said they expect the road will remain closed long-term, potentially jeopardizing almost half the workforce in...
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June 10, 2024
A Drone Delivered Oxygen Bottles on Mt. Everest In a Proof-of-Concept Test
In April of 2024, DJI did a drone test. They flew it from the Mt. Everest Base Camp to Camp 1 in a proof-of-concept test designed to show that drones could, in fact, be used to deliver supplies and cart away trash on the roof of the world. The test was done...
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June 10, 2024
Vail Resorts’ Q3 Results Miss Expectations, Guidance Lowered
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported earnings and sales for its fiscal third quarter ended April 30, missed Wall Street expectations due to a “combination of unfavorable conditions and broader industry normalization post-COVID following record visitation” at U.S. ski resorts during the 2022/23 ski season.” Skier visits slid 3.2 percent in the...
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June 4, 2024
Charlie Barrett Sentenced to Life in Prison for Rape
Accomplished California climber and guidebook author Charles Barrett was sentenced to life in prison for the rape of a woman in Yosemite National Park. He allegedly used his status as a prominent climber to assault women in the rock-climbing community, and when his victims began to tell, Barrett responded by...
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June 3, 2024
Washington State Parks wants to limit campground stays to 10 days
If you travel with your RV to the Pacific Northwest, a new state proposal could affect you. Washington State Parks want to cut how long you can stay in the park system. The numbers don’t seem to add up with many other public campground systems. Under Washington’s current policy, guests...
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June 3, 2024
Scout Slides Into the Pop-Up Truck Camper Game With Yoho Model
After 4 years of making hard-wall campers, Yakima, Washington’s Scout Campers is debuting its first pop-top model today. Not only does the top pop, but the rest of the camper has also been refined and upgraded with the latest materials and tech. Up first is the Yoho, Scout’s smallest camper. The...
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May 28, 2024
April RV Shipments Up 9.5%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s April 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 34,197 units, an increase of 9.5% compared to the 31,216 units shipped in April 2023. Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 14.2% from last April with...
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May 27, 2024
Alex Honnold Smashes Yosemite Solo Speed Record
Alex Honnold has set a new rope-solo speed record in Yosemite that surely won’t be broken anytime soon, having climbed the 3,500-foot Salathé Wall in only 11 hours and 18 minutes. Gripped
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May 25, 2024
Why Is this Group of Skiers is the Most Likely to Have a Fatal Accident?
In an attempt to see exactly who is getting injured and killed out there—and how—Outside dug into stats provided by the National Ski Areas Association, the trade group which represents over 300 alpine ski areas in the U.S. The results were both expected and surprising. The data doesn’t lie: Middle-aged men...
