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June 13, 2022
Airstream eliminates gas and loads lithium into Mercedes Sprinter RVs
The new E1 package eliminates the need for a propane tank or gas generator, adding a higher capacity lithium-battery-based electrical system and diesel heat/hot water system that runs off the Sprinter's fuel tank. E1-equipped Airstreams will better support modern travelers, from digital nomads to family vacationers. New Atlas
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June 13, 2022
RV industry worth $140 billion to the US economy
The RV industry is worth $140 billion to the United States economy and supports almost 680,000 jobs, paying more than $48 billion in wages according to a new study by the RV Industry Association. The RVs Move America Economic Impact Study showed that the overall economic output of the RV...
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June 13, 2022
BCA ambassador Mike Duffy releases U.S. Motorized Avalanche Fatalities Report for Winter 21-22 at 54th Annual International Snowmobile Congress
Boulder, CO June 13, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Backcountry Access announces that sled ambassador Mike Duffy of Avalanche1 has completed the U.S. Motorized Avalanche Fatalities Report for winter 21-22. This 21-22 winter report is significant because total U.S. avalanche fatalities (all users) were down 54% as compared to last season. Motorized avalanche fatalities dropped...
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June 13, 2022
Oberalp Group Hires Phil Hoffman and Mike Sohasky
Boulder, CO/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Oberalp Group, which owns SALEWA, DYNAFIT, POMOCA, WILD COUNTRY, and EVOLV, announced today that it has added Phil Hoffman as Sales Manager, Mike Sohasky as Key Account Sales Manager, and has promoted Steve Goddard, Michael Casarrubia, and Eric Poore to new roles within the company. Phil Hoffman,...
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June 13, 2022
Swiftwick® Partners with Friends of Warner Parks Urban Nature Program to release student-designed VISION™ Impression BUGS sock
Franklin, TN (June 13, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Swiftwick® is excited to announce the release of their Limited Edition VISION™ Impression BUGS sock, featuring hand-drawn bug designs by the students of Friends of Warner Parks Urban Nature Program. Each of the 40 students in the program had the opportunity to draw one...
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June 12, 2022
Mountain Biker Dies on Palisade Plunge Trail After Running out of Water
The Mesa County Sheriff’s office reports that a 52-year-old mountain biker died on the Palisade Plunge trail on Saturday after suffering a “heat-related illness.” A release says the man, from Colorado Springs, was riding alone and ran out of water. Single Tracks
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June 12, 2022
Camping, Glamping Make the Great Outdoors More Popular Than Ever
Just as plans for international travel have come roaring back, advance bookings on the Campspot marketplace increased 49% in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day weekend—there were more than 600,000 in total in the spring quarter, up from over 400,000 the year before. Since 2015, Campspot has helped digitize the...
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June 9, 2022
La Sportiva Releases 3 New Footwear Models for Spring/Summer 2023
BOULDER, CO (June 9th, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - La Sportiva, makers of the world’s finest mountain footwear, today announces their running and hiking product offerings for the spring and summer of 2023. Trail running and hiking continue to boom in the United States, and the new Jackal II is designed...
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June 9, 2022
Thermore Introduces EVOdown® – Half Fibers, Half Insulation, Fully Recycled
Milano, Italy /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Thermore Group was founded in Milan in 1972. Fifty years later, the company is still defending its title as the global insulation specialist for apparel. Thermore’s team includes young talents under the age of 30, which is what allows Thermore to stay ahead of...
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June 9, 2022
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT sets a new standard for lightweight comfort and performance in sleeping pads
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 9, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Therm-a-Rest®, the leader in outdoor sleeping gear for more than 50 years, is introducing the next generation of its best-selling NeoAir® XLite™ sleeping pad in spring 2023. Making the best even better, the new NeoAir® XLite™ NXT maintains its ultralight weight, but increases in comfort...
