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March 29, 2021
The a16z Marketplace 100: 2021
Venture Capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (known as "a16z") has released its a16z Marketplace 100, a ranking of the largest consumer-facing marketplace startups and private companies. A number of outdoor camping companies have made this year's list including Outdoorsy, Hipcamp, RVshare, GlampingHub, Harvest Hosts and Tentrr. See all the picks here.
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March 29, 2021
This New Documentary Breaks Down Size Barriers in Cycling
Cycling traditionally not made room for riders in bigger bodies. Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky are on a mission to change that mindset. The duo is featured in a new Shimano Originals film, All Bodies on Bikes, which is out on March 29. Bicycling
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March 29, 2021
Camping World Holdings acquires Trailer City RV in Fairmont
The acquisition agreement is anticipated to close in May 2021 and will be the company’s first location in the state of West Virginia. WBOY
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March 29, 2021
Former Good Sam VP, Publisher Ann Emerson Joins KOA
Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president and publisher, is now working with Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA). Emerson will play a fundamental role in supporting KOA’s franchise growth, which has seen a marked increase in recent years. With over 30 years’ experience in the camping industry, Emerson was previously responsible...
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March 29, 2021
Apple Considers Launching Rugged Watch for Extreme Sports
Apple Inc. is considering launching an Apple Watch with a rugged casing aimed at athletes, hikers and others who use the device in more extreme environments, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg
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March 29, 2021
Best February on record for RV shipments in the United States
The United States has just reported its best February on record in relation to RV shipments – a staggering 48,286 units were shipped in February 2021, which represents a 30 per cent increase on 2020. Camping Trade World
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March 27, 2021
Cities most dependent on RV campgrounds
Outdoorsy has pulled together a list of the metropolitan areas most dependent on RV parks and campgrounds. To find these locations, researchers at Outdoorsy used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Census to calculate the annual sales at RV parks and campgrounds per 10,000 residents. See the full list...
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March 26, 2021
Former Olympic Snowboarder Julie Pomagalski Dies in Avalanche at Age 40
A guide, Bruno Cutelli, also died in the avalanche, according to the French ski federation. People
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March 25, 2021
How Public Lands Plan to Deal with Crowds This Summer
How Public Lands Plan to Deal with Crowds This Summer. Permits, education, and increased fees are all on the table as possible solutions. Outside
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March 24, 2021
Leisure Days RV Group Continues Aggressive Expansion Within Canada
Leisure Days RV Group has announced its’ acquisition of 1000 Islands RV Center located in Gananoque, Ont., and the opening of its newest dealership, Safari RV, in Rockland, Ont., bringing its total number of dealerships within the Leisure Days RV Group to 27. RV-PRO
