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February 14, 2021
Tanzania approves a cable car on Kilimanjaro.
Although the concept has been OK'd, that doesn't mean it will be implemented. Here's what former government officials, local guides, and environmental experts told Outside about its possible implications on Africa's highest peak. Outside
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February 13, 2021
A Facebook smartwatch? It could be coming for your health data in 2022.
Facebook, the social media company that definitely cares a lot about user data, is reportedly developing a smartwatch. The rumored wearable, to be released in 2022, is powered by an open source version of Android, would support cellular connections, and be able to connect directly with other health and fitness-focused...
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February 12, 2021
Hiking in the US has Never Been More Popular
2020 saw big changes in the hiking world. With gyms closed early on in the pandemic, and social distancing in order around the globe, hiking saw bumps in the number of hikes, the number of users recording hikes, and hikes per user. The number of logged hikes was up 171.36%...
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February 11, 2021
Nissan van life concept includes a tiny desk for working on the road
Nissan has showcased a new van design that packs everything you need for a simple life into a relatively compact van small enough for anyone to comfortably drive - plus a tiny workstation for getting things done. Slash Gear
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February 11, 2021
Airstream Buying 120,000 Trees to Neutralize Its RVs’ Emissions
Airstream will donate enough money to the National Forest Foundation to plant 118,405 trees which will neutralize all emissions for all trailers and motorhomes sold in 2021. Car and Driver
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February 11, 2021
Private equity giant buys another RV resort in Mesa
The Carlyle Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CG) has bought another RV resort in metro Phoenix, after paying a record $88 million for a 1,119-space RV resort in Apache Junction in September. BizJournals
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February 11, 2021
Yeti’s Sales Boom in Q4
YETI Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 2, 2021. Fourth quarter net sales increased 26%; full year increased 19%; fourth quarter gross margin expanded 530 basis points. Shop Eat Surf
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February 11, 2021
Hikers Are Missing at Already Mysterious Dyatlov Pass, a Bizarre Turn
More hikers are now missing at mysterious site of death of nine hikers 60 years ago. Eight hikers from Moscow who’d headed to the site this week to pay tribute to the dead hikers, failed to return and authorities have lost contact with them. Adventure Journal
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February 11, 2021
Tokyo Olympics President to Step Down
A week after his sexist comments about women, Yoshiro Mori is reportedly stepping down as president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee on Friday. Front Office Sports
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February 11, 2021
Athena Real Estate Acquires Pontchartrain Landing
Athena Real Estate LLC announced the recent acquisition of the leased Pontchartrain Landing RV Resort and Marina, a casual marine RV resort located on approximately 30 acres in New Orleans, La. Woodall’s Campground Management
