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September 21, 2021
Kathmandu’s Sales Expand 15 Percent In Fiscal Year
Strong performances were seen from Rip Curl and Oboz, driven by participation growth in surfing and hiking. Sales reached NZ$922.8 million against NZ$801.5 million a year ago. Gross margin was up 40 basis points to 58.7%. SGB Media
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September 21, 2021
World’s largest tree wrapped in fire-resistant blanket as California blaze creeps closer
As flames crept closer to California’s cherished sequoia trees firefighters took an unusual step to protect them, wrapping the giant bases in fire-resistant blankets. The KNP Complex fire – which consists of two lightning-sparked blazes burning together – forced the evacuation of the park this week. The Guardian
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September 21, 2021
2021 Hershey RV Show Draws 61,320, 2nd Best Ever
Hosted by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) Sept. 15-19 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. – and officially titled “America’s Largest RV Show” – attendance for the five-day event was 61,320. It’s only the second time the show has drawn over 60,000 and is second only to...
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September 20, 2021
‘Tourist tax:’ Oregon State Park campsites to cost 25% more for out-of-state RV travelers
Senate Bill 794 imposes a 25% surcharge on non-residents who camp in RV sites at 56 campgrounds from the Oregon Coast to the Wallowa Mountains. The fees apply to everything from small pop-up trailers to Airstreams to motorhomes. Statesman Journal
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September 20, 2021
Backpacker brings aboard new gear editor
Benjamin Tepler—a Vermont-based journalist whose work has appeared in various national publications, including Outside, Food & Wine, and Sunset—has joined the staff of Backpacker (owned by OBJ’s parent company) as assistant gear editor. OBJ
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September 18, 2021
IFSC issue second apology of season to climber for objectification in broadcast
The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) says it condemns the objectification of the human body after being forced to issue a second apology of the season to Austrian climber Johanna Färber for images broadcast during the World Championships in Moscow. Färber was competing in the women’s bouldering semi-finals at...
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September 17, 2021
Dometic Acquires Igloo in $667 Million Deal
In a $677 million deal announced today, Dometic — an RV appliance and electric cooler-maker — will acquire U.S.-based Igloo, the iconic manufacturer of coolers and drinkware. This marks Dometic’s eighth acquisition in 2021, including Cadac, maker of vehicle-based barbecue products; German mobile power brand Buttner Elektronik; Zamp Solar; and, perhaps most...
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September 16, 2021
Dometic Acquires Cadac International
Dometic entered into an agreement to acquire Cadac International – a provider of barbecues and accessories to the vehicle-based outdoor market. Net sales of Cadac in 2020 were approximately €17 million, or approximately $20 million. RV-PRO
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September 16, 2021
Yellowstone National Park Sets August Record for Visitors
The park had more than 920,000 recreational visits in August, surpassing its previous busiest August on record, in 2017, when crowds came out to watch a solar eclipse. NYT
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September 15, 2021
Skiers might be at lower risk for anxiety, study finds
Skiers had a nearly 60% lower risk of getting diagnosed with anxiety disorders compared to non-skiers, according to a study published Friday in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry. CNN
