October 4, 2022

REI to Close Its Stores on Black Friday Permanently

After closing its doors on Black Friday every year since 2015, the annual practice, dubbed “Opt Outside,” was launched as a way to allow workers to spend time with family and friends during the Thanksgiving Day weekend and encourage shoppers to spend some time outside. This year, the program has...

October 4, 2022

Cardo Systems Launches Award-Winning Cardo Packtalk Outdoor

Boulder, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Cardo Systems, the global leader in state-of-the-art motorcycle communication devices, announced today that its award-winning new Packtalk Outdoor communication system is available to order, just in time for the 2022/23 winter season and for holiday gifts. Cardo Systems allows groups to seamlessly communicate with each other...

October 3, 2022

How to Make Outdoor Products Go Viral

Going viral is every marketing team’s dream. With more than 4.7 billion users active on social media around the world every day, the power of virality—even of a single post—can revive a struggling product or brand almost overnight. But content creation takes time, energy, and creativity, and even the best...

October 3, 2022

onX Secures $87.4M in Series B Funding

Missoula, Mont.– October 3, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – onX, a pioneer in outdoor digital navigation, today announced a $87.4M Series B investment. The funding round was led by Summit Partners, which led the company’s Series A financing in 2018, and includes participation from Steve Burke’s Madison Valley Partners and other existing...

October 3, 2022

Geartrade gears up for winter with deep deals from featured UnNew partner for October – DPS

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (October 3, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – For those gearing up for winter adventure, Geartrade (geartrade.com), the outdoor marketplace for UnNew gear and apparel, has refreshed their inventory with recent UnNew arrivals from their October featured partner at DPS. The latest arrivals from DPS are part of an ongoing...

October 3, 2022

Gravity Haus Expands To Ski Town, U.S.A.®, Acquires The Ptarmigan Inn Steamboat

DENVER, Oct. 3, 2022 -- Gravity Haus, the Colorado-based social club for the modern adventurer, has acquired a fifth property (the fourth hotel location in Colorado) with the purchase of The Ptarmigan Inn and will expand its membership offering in Steamboat Springs, CO. Located steps from the base of Steamboat Ski Area and the Steamboat Gondola, just 35...

September 30, 2022

SITKA Gear Introduces: SITKA STUDIO

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SITKA Gear is thrilled to introduce SITKA STUDIO, a new innovation incubator that aims to expand the boundaries of culture through design exploration, brand collaborations and conservation. To debut SITKA STUDIO, the brand has partnered with one of America’s oldest instrument makers, Martin Guitar, and three-time ACM Male...

September 29, 2022

Wholesale RV Values Decline As Economic Outlook Weakens

Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV Market Commentary for October. The average sales prices for motor homes and towables sold at wholesale auctions decreased last month, as auction volume increased to more typical levels. RV Business

September 29, 2022

Johnson Outdoors Announces Cash Dividend Increase

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced approval by its Board of Directors of an increased quarterly cash dividend. Class A shareholders will now receive a 31 cents dividend per share and Class B shareholders a 28 cents dividend per share. The quarterly cash dividend is payable on October 27, 2022, to shareholders...

September 29, 2022

AutoCamp Hospitality Group launches new brand, Field Station, to bring affordable lodging to iconic outdoor destinations

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - September 29, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – AutoCamp Hospitality Group is launching a new lodging brand, Field Station, an inspiring and inclusive modern lodging brand for the active outdoor community. Designed as the ultimate experience from affordable accommodations to easy exploration, Field Station offers several room types, onsite guides, turnkey...