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September 9, 2024
Momentous ‘DC Fly-In’ Brings Outdoor Priorities to Legislators’ Doorstep
More than 75 leaders in outdoor recreation will descend on Capitol Hill this week to convince U.S. lawmakers that the industry deserves more money and protection. Foremost among the group’s objectives will be shoring up support for the EXPLORE Act, which advocates call the “first big package to deal with outdoor...
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September 9, 2024
Nearly Half of U.S. Households Own and Use Wearable Devices
A recent consumer study conducted by Parks Associates reveals that nearly 50% of U.S. internet households now own and actively use wearable devices, underscoring the growing demand for health and safety features in these products. The study, Wearables: Advances in Health and Safety, surveyed 8,000 U.S. internet households and provies insights...
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September 6, 2024
Missing Hiker in the Northwest Found After 30 Days, One Day From Death
39 year old Robert Schock was hiking with his dog by the Chilliwack River in North Cascades National Park, Washington when something went terribly wrong. What was a nice day for hiking suddenly turned disastrous, and in Robert's case, almost deadly. North Cascades National Park is just a few hours from...
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September 5, 2024
Survey Reveals How Much Americans Are Willing to Spend for a Longer Life
A recent survey conducted by Forbes Health and Talker Research has shed light on the financial and lifestyle sacrifices Americans are willing to make to extend their lives. With 81% of respondents expressing a willingness to spend money on amping up their longevity, the findings highlight a growing awareness of intergenerational...
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September 5, 2024
RV Shipments Expected to Gain Ground Through 2025
RV wholesale shipments are projected to climb slightly this year to 324,100 units and then see continued growth to the mid-300,000 unit range in 2025, according to the Fall 2024 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association. The new forecast projects...
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September 5, 2024
New Balances Introduces a New Slip-On Sneaker Inspired by Y2K Trail Shoes
New Balance is running with the success of its 9060 sneaker and mashing it up with an obscure trail shoe from the 2000s. The New Balance 8040 is out now, pairing the 9060’s sole unit with a minimalist suede upper from a Y2K era trail shoe. With a look similar to archival outdoor models...
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September 4, 2024
Paralympics scandal: Ecuador accused of fielding non-disabled athletes
The Observatory for Monitoring Public Policy Compliance in Ecuadorian Sport (ODDE) claims that a network of corruption has been operating within Ecuador's sports institutions, allowing individuals without disabilities to fraudulently obtain "functional classifications" required to compete in Paralympic events. These accusations have been reported by the South American outlet Infobae,...
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September 4, 2024
Check Out Alex Honnold’s Jaw-Dropping Home Climbing Gym
The world’s most famous rock climber, Alex Honnold, now has added commitments and limitations on his time due to the birth of his daughter. Some of us in similar situations have installed simple climbing boards to train on in garages, attics, patios, or in the yard. But, this is Alex...
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September 3, 2024
Bontrager Outdoors Unveils Two New Camper Models
Bontrager Outdoors announced the introduction of two new products focused on versatility and customer experience for the 2025 model year. Both new models — the 7ROD and the 10ROK — are part of Bontrager Outdoors’ recently rebranded Small Line, which had previously been known as its Bushwhacker line. The 7ROD features...
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August 30, 2024
Updated: Mountain Warehouse Approved to Buy Eastern Mountain Sports Stores
Outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse was approved to acquire seven Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) stores after no other offers followed the U.K.-based chain’s $5 million stalking horse bid. That means EMS, Bob’s Stores, and their related entitles still owe PNC Bank approximately $5 million, said Goldstein & McClintock’s Maria Aprile Sawczuk at...
