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May 10, 2023
’23 Camping Report: 5 Times Harder to Book Campsites
The Dyrt, a leading app for camping information and booking, has found that it was nearly five times more difficult to find an available campsite in 2022 than it was in 2019. According to the 2023 Camping Report, last year was the most booked-up year on record as campsites were twice...
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May 9, 2023
U.S. Ski Industry Reports Record Visitation
Preliminary numbers from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicate record visitation at U.S. ski areas for the 2022-23 season, with a total of 64.7 million skier visits, a 6.6% increase over the previous season. A skier visit is recorded every time an individual uses a lift ticket or pass...
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May 8, 2023
More Parks ‘Going Green’ to Help the Environment
When the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (Nat. ARVC) launched its Plan-it-Green Friendly awards competition in 2007, relatively few private parks were promoting their efforts to use recycled materials or conserve water and energy.But as the nation celebrated Earth Day in April, the number of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts...
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May 8, 2023
Oru ‘Camp’ Launches Origami Furniture for the Outdoors
Foldable camp furniture is nothing new, but it’s never folded quite like this. Oru Kayak, a pioneer in origami watercraft, is taking its paper plane plans and bringing them to land — for the first time yet. At its heart, the Oru Camp collection comprises a chair, table, and storage cube...
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May 5, 2023
‘The HURT’ Is a New Alex Honnold Film That Documents His Latest Crazy Feat
Honnold set out to climb in his backyard — but not just one face. He wanted to climb the entire Red Rock range in Las Vegas, Nevada. He called it Honnold’s Ultimate Red Rock Traverse (HURT), and judging from the trailer for the film, it’s not something anyone else is...
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May 5, 2023
Employees at REI’s only Chicago location vote to unionize
Workers at REI’s only Chicago location voted to unionize with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union in an election held by the National Labor Relations Board on Thursday. Employees of the outdoor goods retailer’s Chicago location said yes to the union in a vote of 41 to eight, with...
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May 5, 2023
Winnebago Recalls 6,536 RVs For Potential Fire Risk Due To Fuel Leak
Renowned recreational vehicle (RV) maker Winnebago has announced a recall of 6,536 motorhomes. The announcement was made following an investigation that confirmed a defect in the Cummins-made generator or more specifically, the fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM). Motor1
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May 5, 2023
Spartan® RV Chassis Showcases K3 525 Chassis and Industry-Leading Warranty for Newmar 2024 Model Year
Spartan® RV Chassis, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), introduced its new K3 525 chassis, designed exclusively for the 2024 Newmar Mountain Aire Class A diesel luxury motorcoach. Boosting horsepower to 525hp, the chassis delivers faster acceleration for best-in-class performance on hills and other challenging terrain. It's...
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May 4, 2023
The North Face Launches Brand’s First Ever Women’s Himalayan Suit
Today we are humbled and excited to announce the launch of The North Face’s first Himalayan Suit designed specifically for women. Frankly, it is long overdue. The original Himalayan Suit was designed to protect high-altitude climbers on expeditions to the world’s highest peaks and most extreme environments. This technology quickly...
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May 3, 2023
Despite Fitness growth, Garmin revenue decreases 2% in Q1
Garmin Ltd. first-quarter revenue decreased 2% year-over-year despite its Fitness segment revenue increasing 11%. Overall company revenue was $1.15 billion for the period ending April 1, compared with $1.17 billion at the same time last year. Fitness revenue — including bike GPS head units and accessories, power meter pedals, and...
