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December 23, 2021
Hundreds of Consumer RV Shows on Tap in 2022
As an eventful, record-setting 2021 winds down, we head into the new year with a full calendar of in-person RV shows – there are no less than 41 shows in January alone. Woodallscm
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December 23, 2021
THOR Industries Announces Binding Mou with ZF Friedrichshafen AG for Global Electric Trailer Systems
ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 23, 2021 -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced the execution of a binding Memorandum of Understanding with ZF Friedrichshafen AG ("ZF") which outlines the parties' joint development of a proprietary high voltage electric drive system for towable recreational vehicles ("eTrailer System"). The development driven by THOR and...
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December 23, 2021
SOG Specialty Knives Acquired by GSM Outdoors
With its buyout of SOG Knives, the outdoor giant expands its specialty blade, multitool, and EDC offerings. GSM Outdoors continues to grow in breadth and depth. This week, the hunting and shooting sports specialist keeps that trend going by acquiring SOG. Gear Junkie
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December 23, 2021
How Amazon’s CamperForce program doubled this year, adding jobs for seasonal workers who live on the road
Five nights a week from December through February, Shay Machen and America Martinez take off from their Mississippi campground for an overnight shift at Amazon, leaving their two kids and two dogs with Machen’s parents. This is Machen’s fourth holiday season with Amazon, and Martinez’s fifth. After losing their jobs...
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December 23, 2021
Under Armour, Columbia Facing Headwinds
Under Armour and Columbia were downgraded by market analysts Stifel, highlighting the challenges facing the sports category. Analyst Jim Duffy lowered the two brands from “Buy” to “Hold” — while lowering Nike’s price target but maintaining its “Buy” rating. The analyst foresaw short-to-mid-term concerns limiting the upside of both brands....
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December 23, 2021
Australia’s Toughest 48hr Adventure Race is set for November 2022
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - On 11-13 November 2022, teams of four will race for up to 48 hours non-stop across the harshest and the most striking terrain – the Victorian Alps. The unpredictable alpine weather, changing race dynamic and total elevation gain of more than 3000 meters, will push the endurance...
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December 22, 2021
National Parks NFTs Give Outdoor Enthusiasts Social Club Membership
Mixart.io announced the development of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for outdoor enthusiasts passionate about national parks in the United States. The collection of 4,625 NFTs gives holders access to workshops and outdoor gear for hiking, climbing, photography or families that love annual park road trips. Inside Outdoor
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December 22, 2021
FBI Seeking Potential Victims in Grand Canyon NP Voyeurism Investigation
Between November 2018 and September 2020, visitors to several inner-canyon restroom facilities may have been filmed or photographed without their knowledge. The FBI and National Park Service Investigative Services Branch are looking to identify victims who were filmed covertly at the Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Trail, North Kaibab, and...
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December 21, 2021
RV Shipments Set A New November Record
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 49,135 units, a new record for the month of November and an increase of 15.6% compared to the 42,513 units shipped during November 2020, the previous record for November. Year...
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December 21, 2021
Who Owns a Sport? Debate Around Adventure Racing World Series Heats Up
Last week, World Obstacle announced that Adventure 1 (A1) will be the official partner for the 2022 world cup for adventure racing. The announcement, however, was not universally well-received. One such dissenter was the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS). Founded in 2001, the ARWS has previously hosted events recognized as...
