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February 4, 2021
Behind one brand’s ambitious goal to be “Plastic Free by ‘23”
To celebrate turning 25 last year, Icebreaker passed on the birthday blowout for itself and instead decided to throw a party for the planet. The New Zealand-based global apparel brand decided it would honor the earth through an ongoing environmental campaign designed to eradicate synthetics from its entire collection within...
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February 4, 2021
13 disappointing photos of van life from my weekend road trip in a camper van
When it comes to the growing van life movement, reality rarely meets expectations. Insider’s Frank Olito posts photos of some "not-quite-as-expected" moments from his short stint while living in a van. Insider
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February 4, 2021
Glamp Anywhere With This Lightweight Luxury Camper
Looking for a travel trailer with 21st-century tech in a ’30s-era package? The Bowlus Terra Firma has its eyes on style and performance. GearJunkie
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February 4, 2021
Go RVing Gets ‘Real’ in 2020, Reaching 1.9 Billion People
The “Go on a Real Vacation” campaign launched in June 2020 and ran through the end of the year, reaching 1.9 billion consumers via broadcast, radio, and digital properties. RV Business
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February 4, 2021
Shenandoah Acres sold for $17 million, now part of nationwide RV resort system
After just a year into getting new owners, Shenandoah Acres has once again sold and is now a part of Sun RV Resorts, which has hundreds of locations in the United States and Canada. Staunton News Leader
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February 4, 2021
McKinsey: “In such difficult times, you can make a fortune or fail”
World-renowned consulting firm McKinsey looks at eight key factors to determine future success in the sporting goods industry. ISPO
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February 3, 2021
Nepal Seeks to Ban 2 Climbers It Says Faked Everest Summit
The Indian climbers submitted doctored photos appearing to show them atop the world’s tallest peak, Nepal says. Fake claims of Everest climbs have become common. The New York Times
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February 3, 2021
First Tokyo Olympics ‘playbook’ advises against chanting in venues
Singing and chanting will be discouraged as part of the International Olympic Committee’s bid to combat coronavirus and stage a successful Games in Tokyo this summer. It is one of a series of measures outlined in the first ‘playbook’, which also states that all visitors will be required to present...
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February 2, 2021
Arc’teryx appoints CEO
Amer Sports Corporation announced the appointment of Stuart Haselden to chief executive officer at Arc’teryx Equipment. Most recently, he served as CEO for the lifestyle luggage brand Away, was the CEO and CFO for Lululemon Athletica Inc., CFO of J. Crew Group, Inc. and VP of Saks Incorporated. SGB Media
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February 2, 2021
Park Service now requiring face masks for visitors, employees
As part of the recent President's Executive Order to protect the federal workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Park Service on Tuesday implemented a mandatory mask requirement for visitors, employees, partners, and contractors. Bicycle Retailer