October 3, 2022

Avalanche Strikes Manaslu Base Camp – At Least One Fatality

For the second time in a week, a large avalanche cycle has hit climbers on the mountain. Last week, avalanches killed several climbers including world-renowned ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson. A massive avalanche struck base camp on the morning of October 2, burying upwards of 30 tents. Higher up on the...

September 30, 2022

SITKA Gear Introduces: SITKA STUDIO

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SITKA Gear is thrilled to introduce SITKA STUDIO, a new innovation incubator that aims to expand the boundaries of culture through design exploration, brand collaborations and conservation. To debut SITKA STUDIO, the brand has partnered with one of America’s oldest instrument makers, Martin Guitar, and three-time ACM Male...

September 29, 2022

Wolverine Campground could get 50 more campsites, $5M in new investment

The county is considering a $5-million investment in its Wolverine Campground in Richfield Township, money that would be used to demolish and replace restroom and shower buildings and to develop 50 new campsites. The county Board of Commissioners gave initial approval to awarding a construction contract for the job to...

September 29, 2022

Klean Kanteen Co-Owners Awarded 2022 Trailblazer Award

CHICO, Calif. (September 29, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Jeff Cresswell and Michelle Kalberer, co-owners of Klean Kanteen, a family- and employee-owned B-Corporation, Climate Neutral Certified company, and 1% for the Planet member, have won the prestigious 2022 Trailblazer Award for their dedicated work in the sustainability space. The awards were...

September 29, 2022

The Fenix PD36R Goes PRO: The Best-Selling Flashlight Performs Better and Shines Brighter Than Ever

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - One of Fenix’s most popular flashlights, the Fenix PD36R, has evolved even further. Guaranteed to create a buzz among Fenix Fans, the newly-launched Fenix PD36R PRO flashlight throws a maximum of 2800 lumens in turbo mode across a distance of 1247 ft (380 m). The redesigned flashlight...

September 29, 2022

Wholesale RV Values Decline As Economic Outlook Weakens

Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV Market Commentary for October. The average sales prices for motor homes and towables sold at wholesale auctions decreased last month, as auction volume increased to more typical levels. RV Business

September 29, 2022

Johnson Outdoors Announces Cash Dividend Increase

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced approval by its Board of Directors of an increased quarterly cash dividend. Class A shareholders will now receive a 31 cents dividend per share and Class B shareholders a 28 cents dividend per share. The quarterly cash dividend is payable on October 27, 2022, to shareholders...

September 29, 2022

BioLite Revamps Rechargeable Performance Headlamp Line with All-New Models

Brooklyn, NY (September 29, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – BioLite, an innovator in outdoor lighting and energy solutions, is excited to announce a complete refresh of their award-winning rechargeable headlamp line. BioLite is unveiling three new headlamps with more power and versatility that will replace all prior models. The new models include...

September 29, 2022

Bonesteel Films to Release “Shadow of a Wheel” Cycling-Themed Documentary in Spring ‘23

Asheville, North Carolina (Sept 29, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Can one bike ride change your life? That topic is the essence of a new documentary film, “Shadow of a Wheel”, by award-winning production company Bonesteel Films, and the answer is a definitive YES. Having produced numerous documentaries for PBS and others, Bonesteel...

September 29, 2022

AutoCamp Hospitality Group launches new brand, Field Station, to bring affordable lodging to iconic outdoor destinations

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - September 29, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – AutoCamp Hospitality Group is launching a new lodging brand, Field Station, an inspiring and inclusive modern lodging brand for the active outdoor community. Designed as the ultimate experience from affordable accommodations to easy exploration, Field Station offers several room types, onsite guides, turnkey...