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March 14, 2024
Nepal Passed New Rules for Climbing Everest. Not Everyone Is Happy.
It’s been a frustrating month for mountaineering guides who lead expeditions on Mount Everest. The laws governing climbers on the peak’s Nepali side have changed several times, leaving guides confused, anxious, and glued to the Internet awaiting future updates. Outside
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March 14, 2024
Solo Brands Sees Q4 DTC Sales Shrink on Lack of New Product, Focus on Wholesale
Solo Brands, Inc., parent of the Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, Isle, and Icy Breeze brands, reported that fourth-quarter net sales decreased 16.2 percent year-over-year (YoY) to $165.3 million, compared to $197.2 million in the prior-year fourth quarter. The decline was said to be due, in part, to a lack...
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March 14, 2024
‘We Need to Fight’: Union Organizing Booms in US Outdoor Industry
North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway is “basically a nightmare” for labor unions. That’s according to organizers with the AFL-CIO, who faced a tough fight in 2023 to gain representation of all 160 workers stretched across the National Park’s 469 miles of mountain terrain. It’s difficult to meet with all the park’s...
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March 12, 2024
Outdoorsy Launches Competition for ‘America’s Best Summer Job’
Outdoorsy will crown and compensate one American family (however defined) as they embark on an “epic, extremely well-paid, 30-day, coast-to-coast RV road trip,” the company said, including a $20,000 stipend and 3,000 miles. Winner(s) will spend 30 days adventuring across the U.S. in the RV of their choice, stopping at...
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March 11, 2024
Vail Resorts Fiscal Q2 Hurt by Weather Issues, but Pre-Season Pass Sales Help
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported that season-to-date (STD) total skier visits decreased 9.7 percent, and total lift revenue increased 2.6 percent through March 3, 2024 compared to the fiscal year 2023 season-to-date period through March 5, 2023. Season-to-date ski school revenue was up 5.5 percent, and dining revenue was down 0.5...
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March 11, 2024
The Rivian R3: Everything You Need to Know
Rivian revealed the new R2 SUV as expected. But Rivian surprised everyone by unveiling a second new vehicle, the R3. It’s one of the most intriguing EVs we’ve seen in a while for several reasons, including a style that echoes some iconic hatchbacks of yore. The Rivian R3 exhibits a classic hatchback silhouette, but it...
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March 8, 2024
Strong winds blew a lake 2 miles north in Death Valley National Park
Powerful 40 mph winds from Feb. 29 to March 2 in Death Valley blew Lake Manly two miles north, according to the National Park Service. The lake spread out to cover more ground, but at a shallower depth. The water slowly moved back to its original lakebed, but with the...
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March 8, 2024
Ikon Pass for 24/25 Goes on Sale March 14
Current and new pass holders are invited to join the Ikon Pass community for its seventh season. Spring is the best time to buy when pass holders can take advantage of the lowest prices of the year, and Peak Perks, which include discounts on top gear and access to innovative...
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March 8, 2024
Lazy Days Holdings (GORV) Reports Q4 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates
Lazy Days Holdings (GORV) came out with a quarterly loss of $1.09 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.73. This compares to loss of $0.02 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of...
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March 7, 2024
REI adds Colorado store to list of 2024 openings
REI Co-op is adding a new location to its list of stores planned for 2024. The specialty outdoor retailer will open a 23,000 sq.-ft. store in Loveland, Colo. this summer, joining nine other locations in the state. In January, REI detailed plans to open 10 new stores in 2024, including locations in...
