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November 26, 2022
A woman died from hypothermia while hiking in Zion National Park
A woman died while hiking in Zion National Park on Wednesday after showing symptoms of hypothermia according to the National Park Service. The unnamed woman, 31, started showing signs of hypothermia while walking on a 16-mile hike through the Narrows section of the park with her husband, the NPS said...
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November 25, 2022
Patagonia Sues Gap for Copying Its Signature Snap-T Pullover
Following its fallout with Ye, GAP (NYSE:GPS -2.19%) now lands itself in legal trouble with outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia which recently filed a lawsuit accusing the American clothing brand of copying its signature Snap-T pocket design found on its fleece sweaters for over three decades. Hype Beast
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November 25, 2022
Outdoor recreation grows into $10B industry in Michigan
Outdoor recreation last year in Michigan grew into a booming $10.8 billion industry that employs nearly 10,000 people. Michigan’s outdoor economy increased by more than 15% from 2020 to 2021, an annual report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows. The impact is greater now than...
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November 22, 2022
October RV Shipments Down 43.7% Compared to 2021
Results for the RV Industry Association’s October 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 32,652 units, a decrease of (-43.7%) compared to the 57,971 units shipped in October 2021. Through October, RV shipments are down (-12.2%) compared to the same point last year with...
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November 21, 2022
Hospitality Firm Buys Iconic Surf City Campground For $21M
Lanier’s Campground in Surf City recently changed hands in a $21 million deal with buyer TRG Resorts, an outdoor hospitality company based in Florida. TRG officials said they plan to modernize and improve the landmark property, now called The Inlet at Lanier Pointe RV Campground. Wilmington Biz
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November 18, 2022
RV door expert Konrad Baur reports record sales
German RV and caravan door manufacturer Konrad Baur has reported that its sales for September and October 2022 were by far the highest in the history of the company. Founded in 2007, Konrad Baur has been on a steady growth journey and now produces more than 4,000 doors annually for...
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November 17, 2022
Inside the Outdoor Retailer Overhaul: New Winter Show Dates and Additional Events
Outdoor Retailer (OR) is undergoing an overhaul at a time when the trade show is facing obstacles in the wake of its move back to Utah. In March, the biannual trade show announced it would move back to its former longtime home, the Salt Palace Convention Center in Utah, after spending...
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November 17, 2022
You Can Now Shop For Vans, Merrell and Saucony Sneakers With Google’s New 3D View Feature
Google has launched a new way to shop for shoes – in 3D. The company has expanded the three-dimensional and augmented reality (AR) shopping technology it uses for home goods and beauty to the footwear space. Now, consumers can shop for shoes using AR, allowing the user to spin and zoom in...
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November 17, 2022
Winnebago defends workplace safety after investigative series points to industry problems
A month after a newspaper investigation into rampant injuries at recreational vehicle factories, a Winnebago Industries executive is seeking to assuage concerns about workplace conditions. Chris West, the company's senior vice president of enterprise operations, said during a Winnebago Investor Day presentation on Tuesday that safety is "a cornerstone" principle...
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November 17, 2022
Legendary climber Alex Honnold is also a ninja ultrarunner
Ultrasignup shows Honnold as having completed one other ultra in 2011, but he’s also flown under the radar with some running accomplishments, including a casual R2R2R (Rim to Rim to Rim) of the Grand Canyon in 2021–an endurance challenge that is on many runners’ bucket lists. Canadian Running
