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October 23, 2020
Calls Mount to Recall Popular Avalanche Beacon After Possible Malfunctions
Brianne Howard’s husband Corey Lynam bought a new avalanche airbag and swapped out his old beacon for a popular, modern transceiver, the Pieps DSP Sport. He perished in an expedition, and she believes her husband’s beacon was moved into the wrong position by the force of the avalanche due to...
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October 23, 2020
This camper van rental company will let you subscribe to book RVs for months or even years at a time — see how it works
Indie Campers has released a subscription service that allows digital nomads in Europe to subscribe to #VanLife on a monthly or annual basis. See how it works on Business Insider.
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October 23, 2020
Yellowstone to test automated shuttle system in summer 2021
Yellowstone National Park announced this week that it will begin testing a low-speed automated shuttle system in 2021. The automated shuttle from vendor Florida-based company Beep, Inc. will serve the Canyon Village campground, visitor services, and the nearby visitor lodging area. Read more on Idaho State Journal
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October 22, 2020
Colorado Closes National Forests, RMNP Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Fire Danger
Nearly half a million public acres in Colorado remain closed to all recreation due to wildfire activity across the state. The East Troublesome Fire is the latest wreaking havoc on the range. Read more on GearJunkie.
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October 22, 2020
Yellowstone shuttles planned for 2021 debut
Two new Yellowstone shuttles to serve the busiest parts of the park in 2021, as National Park Service officials announce two pilot projects for future evaluation. As traffic has been a huge issue for National Park Service officials in recent years as visitation goes up, discussions of a shuttle system...
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October 21, 2020
Everything You Need to Know about the New GMC Hummer EV
GMC just unveiled its new electric pickup, and it's going to be one of the most capable vehicles on the planet. Read more on Gear Patrol.
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October 21, 2020
Black Diamond-Parent Sees Mid-Single Q3 Revenue Gain
Clarus Corp said it expects sales growth for the third quarter to range from 5% to 6% as triple-digit gains at Sierra Bullets offsets a slight decline at Black Diamond. Sales are expected to range between $63 and $64 million, up from $60.2 million in the third quarter of 2019....
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October 21, 2020
Winnebago Industries (WGO) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Winnebago Industries came out with quarterly earnings of $1.45 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.90 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.01 per share a year ago. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 61.11%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this recreational vehicle...
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October 21, 2020
RVshare Raises Over $100 Million in Growth Capital
RVshare announced a more than $100 million fundraising round led by KKR, with participation by existing investor Tritium Partners. The fundraising will provide capital, as well as access to KKR’s operational resources and global network, to help RVshare build on its leadership position and record 2020 growth in the RV...
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October 20, 2020
RV Women’s Alliance kicks off Drab To Fab RV renovation project
Over the next six months, women from across the RV industry will take an RV from drab to fab using some of the best RV accessories and RV products on the market today. The project, created and executed by the RV Women’s Alliance, is taking place at the RV Technical...
