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May 14, 2024
Organization’s unique wheelchair makes hitting the trails accessible to more people
For some, going on a hike can be as simple as throwing on some shoes and heading out the door — but for those who rely on a wheelchair to get around, a trail is impossible. Kevin Schwieger found that reality unacceptable. As a lifelong lover of the outdoors, Schwieger...
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May 14, 2024
Boston man and 3 teens rescued while hiking ‘dangerous’ trail in N.H.
New Hampshire conservation officers rescued a Boston man and three teens he was leading on a hike Saturday night after the group found themselves unprepared for a “dangerous” trail in the White Mountains, according to the state Fish and Game Department. Jonathan Long, 26, was leading three teens aged 13...
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May 14, 2024
For Nepali Guides on Mount Everest, Daily Life Is Full of Danger
very year, a vast ecosystem of Nepali mountain workers helps hundreds of climbers ascend and then descend Mount Everest. In 2024, approximately 1,500 of these guides, porters, cooks, rope fixers, and expedition operators will support the 414 paying clients on the peak. Abiral Rai, 33, is one of these unsung heroes. Abiral is...
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May 10, 2024
Tragedy as hiker couple, 28 and 29, who went missing near summit of California’s 14,500ft Mount Whitney are found dead after ‘falling’ when they were separated from pal on ‘extremely steep and icy’ climb
Californian authorities have recovered and identified the bodies of two hikers who went missing while trekking up the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials told local media on Thursday that the couple, identified as 28-year-old Andrew Niziol and 29-year-old Patty Bolan, were found after...
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May 9, 2024
Yeti Inc. Lifts Fiscal Year EPS Guidance After Q1 Sales and Earnings Beat
Yeti Inc. raised its earnings guidance for the year after reporting first-quarter earnings easily topped analysts’ expectations. Earnings on an adjusted basis surged 89 percent while sales grew 13 percent, boosted by a re-acceleration in domestic growth with balanced growth across drinkware and cooler segments. Sales and adjusted sales both...
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May 9, 2024
Solo Brands Announces First Quarter Results
Solo Brands, Inc. (NYSE: DTC) (“Solo Brands” or “the Company”) today announced its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2024. Net sales decreased to $85.3 million, or 3.3%, compared to $88.2 million in the first quarter of 2023. Lower net sales resulted from less effective marketing and...
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May 9, 2024
I Climbed Mount Everest in Virtual Reality. It Was Pretty Awesome.
My Everest summit came while watching the new immersive virtual reality documentary The QUEST: Everest VR. The 26-minute video will be available to stream on May 21. The film takes viewers on a condensed 52-day journey from the bustling streets of downtown Kathmandu, up through the Khumbu Valley villages of Lukla and...
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May 8, 2024
Bizarre Camping Tents and Sleeping Bags Are Everywhere Now. What’s the Deal?
This week, South Korean brand Helinox — known for its ultralight weight and packable designs — unveiled new additions to its so-called Tactical Collection. The Tactical Cot Tent series is precisely what it sounds like in some ways. It includes three variations of cots topped with a built-in shelter. One utilizes standard tent fabric, creating...
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May 7, 2024
GoPro Q1 Loss Expands as DTC Web Sales Tank and Retail Surges 33 Percent
GoPro, Inc. said it exceeded its revenue target in the first quarter and is making progress on its multi-year TAM expansion strategy, but it is taking more time than than anticipated. “We believe our investments to grow our brand, retail presence and broader product line will restore growth and profitability...
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May 6, 2024
Removing Dead Bodies from Mount Everest Is Dangerous and Expensive. Here’s Why.
A team of 12 Nepalis is slated to ascend Mount Everest this month to bring five dead bodies down from the peak. Recovery missions come with a soaring price tag and a heightened potential for disaster. Outside
