January 6, 2022

Superfeet Founder and Insole Innovator, Dennis Brown, Passes Away at 96

FERNDALE, Wash. (Jan. 6, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Superfeet, the global insole industry leader and innovator known for the essential life-changing shape under every foot, sadly announces the passing of founder Dennis Brown on December 31, 2021. A highly decorated soldier, entrepreneur, inventor, teacher, and loyal friend, Brown passed away peacefully at his...

January 6, 2022

Big City Mountaineers Announces Program Updates for 2022

Golden, Colo. (January 6, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a national nonprofit and leading provider of outdoor and backcountry experiences for youth from disinvested communities releases plans for both its 2022 youth programs and the adventure fundraising season, following a year that generated both organizational transformation and...

January 5, 2022

Too Big to Vail: The Downfall of the North American Mega Resort

In the past few years, we have seen resorts become conglomerates across multiple continents, luring in customers with multi-passes that allow them the idea of skiing whenever and wherever they want. This year we’ve really started to see the negatives. People are wondering aloud if it’s worth it, and while...

January 5, 2022

Wholesale RV Values Decline Across the Board

Black Book’s most recent monthly report showed declining values of wholesale motorized and towable units. The average selling price for motorized units was $79,270, which is down $2,114 (2.6%) from the previous month.  Towables came in at $21,405, down $908 (4.1%) from last month. One year ago, the average motor...

January 5, 2022

Unionized! Outside Magazine Editorial Staff Band Together Within Media Giant

Eleven months after Pocket Outdoor Media swallowed up Outside Integrated Media and appropriated its name, the benchmark magazine’s staff formed a union. On January 4, 15 editors at Outside magazine released a document simply titled “Mission Statement.” In it, they advocate for better working conditions within the company, air their...

January 5, 2022

FLATED Selects Momentum Media PR as Agency of Record

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - FLATED, the recently launched automotive accessory and outdoor gear brand bringing inflatable innovations to cars and trucks everywhere, has selected Momentum Media PR as agency of record. As participation in road trips, staycations, car camping, overlanding, and outdoor adventure continue on a rapid rise, FLATED is set to...

January 5, 2022

Sierra Designs Announces Reach Out Partners for 2022

January 5th, 2022– Broomfield, CO /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - In 2020, award-winning camping equipment manufacturer Sierra Designs launched Reach Out, an interdisciplinary initiative to increase participation and accessibility in outdoor recreation. Since the program’s inception, Sierra Designs has donated nearly $40,000 in both gear and web sales to eight nonprofits dedicated...

January 5, 2022

Big Rig Media Offers Complimentary Marketing Evaluation to RV Parks and Resorts

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Big Rig Media, the recognized leader in providing high-growth modern marketing solutions to the outdoor hospitality industry and specializing in RV parks and resorts, is offering a consultation session free of charge to evaluate current marketing efforts, planned efforts for 2022, and to offer recommendations for the...

January 4, 2022

KOA Announces New Chief Operating Officers

BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 4, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president, as the chief operating officer of KOA franchise. Previously filling this role, KOA’s Darin Uselman will transition to oversee the company’s owned campground portfolio as chief operating officer of Owned and...

January 4, 2022

Active Lifestyle Stocks Churn Out Robust Gains in 2021

With many companies seeing benefits from changed behaviors due to the pandemic, the vast majority of active lifestyle stocks soared to new heights in 2021. Of the 79 stocks in the active lifestyle space tracked by SGB Executive, only 14 showed declines, marking the third strongest year for the sector after several...