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January 3, 2022
HOKA® Reimagines The Run With The All-New Kawana
(GOLETA, Calif.), January 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), announces the launch of the all-new Kawana. A revolutionary new shoe for the start of a new year, the supremely versatile Kawana has been designed for runners and fitness enthusiasts seeking premium comfort in...
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January 3, 2022
Massive ‘Outdoor Recreation Archive’ Houses Thousands of Gear Catalogs From the ’60s to Today
The vast library of steadily growing gear catalogs offers a wealth of insights into the outdoor recreation industry’s cultural, commercial, and ecological impacts from the early 20th century forward. GearJunkie
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January 3, 2022
Hipcamp Buys UK Booking Brand Cool Camping
Hipcamp, a San Francisco-based startup that offers campsites for booking, has acquired Cool Camping, an online travel agency in the UK, according to regulatory documents released during the Christmas break. Hipcamp, which a year ago quietly raised $57 million in a Series C funding round, has been seeking international expansion....
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January 3, 2022
The Haugen RV Group Adds to Portfolio
Salt Lake City-based dealership group the Haugen RV Group has announced its purchase of Crater Lake RV in Klamath Falls, Ore. A purchase price was not disclosed. The Haugen RV Group also owns Legacy RV in Salt Lake City and Bonne Terre, Mo.; Funtime RV in Tualatin and Sandy, Ore.;...
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January 3, 2022
BOTE Makes Adventure Accessible, Stylish and Affordable with New Zeppelin Aero 10’ Kayak
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. - January 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - BOTE, the longstanding leader of innovation and style in the paddleboard, kayak, and water lifestyle space, today introduces its new Zeppelin Aero 10’ premium inflatable kayak, setting a new industry standard for versatility, portability, and durability, and offering a wide...
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January 2, 2022
This Expanding $2.4M ‘Mobile Estate’ RV Used to Be Will Smith’s Movie Set Trailer
Smith could literally and figuratively raise the roof in this 1,200-square-foot behemoth, which is as big as some full-time homes and includes a 30-person screening room. Today, you can rent it for a mere $9,000 per night from Anderson Mobile Estates, based in Elgin, Texas. This double-decker RV sits on...
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January 1, 2022
Geartrade achieves Carbon Neutral Certification amidst steady 2021 growth of ‘UnNew’ marketplace
Salt Lake City, Utah (Wednesday, January 1) — In November 2021, Geartrade (Geartrade.com), the family-owned marketplace of ‘UnNew’ gear for outdoor adventurists, announced the successful completion of a year-long effort to become Climate Neutral Certified. One month later, Geartrade concluded a robust 2021 holiday season for used gear buyers and...
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December 31, 2021
Vail Resorts Closes its Acquisition of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pittsburgh Area
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 31, 2021 -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that the Company has closed on its acquisition of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pennsylvania. The Company purchased the resorts, including the ski areas, a hotel, conference center and other related operations, from Seven Springs...
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December 31, 2021
Orange Mud Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - January 3rd, 2022 marks the 10-year anniversary of Orange Mud. Founder’s Josh and Beth Sprague first started the company in Corona, California to redefine hydration packs for the running industry. As time went on, workout accessories became a backbone of the business, and now the mix of bladder,...
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December 30, 2021
An Everest Guide Just Won a Legal Battle over a Canceled Summit Attempt
In September 2019, Himalayan guide Garrett Madison called off a summit attempt on Mount Everest, telling clients that an ice block hanging over the route made it too dangerous. The following March, one of the clients on the expedition, Zac Bookman, sued Madison for $100,000 for breach of contract and...
