Camping/Hiking

7/31/2025 |  Camping World Q2 Results Beat on Top-Line Despite Lower ASPs; Earnings Miss by a Penny (SGB UPDATE) Camping World Holdings, Inc. (CWH) saw shares sharply lower on Thursday, July 30, after the company missed second-quarter earnings per share by a penny while beating analyst forecasts on the top line. Stock Story suggested that investors appeared to focus on the earnings shortfall, and the negative sentiment was likely compounded by analyst projections that suggested future revenue growth would decelerate amid potential demand headwinds.

7/24/2025 |  Backcountry Acquires Local Utah Outdoor Value Retailer Level Nine Sports (SGB UPDATE) Backcountry, the outdoor gear and apparel retailer acquired by TSG Consumer Partners less than a year ago, has acquired local Utah retailer Level Nine Sports to add to its family of brands.
The deal is expected to benefit Level Nine Sports’ e-commerce capabilities and physical retail experience while providing a wider range of cost-conscious outdoor goods to Backcountry customers. Level Nine Sports is considered a value player in the Utah outdoor market, while Backcountry positions itself on the premium side of the retail spectrum.

4/20/2025 |  Famed Sherpa guide will attempt to climb Mount Everest for a 31st time and break his own record (Associated Press (AP)) KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — One of the greatest mountain guides will attempt to scale the world’s highest peak for the 31st time — and possibly the 32nd time as well — and break his own record.
Kami Rita, 55, flew to Mount Everest on Sunday from Kathmandu to lead a group of climbers who will try to reach the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit during the spring climbing season.

4/10/2025 |  Report: Affordability and Evolving Traveler Trends Highlight Growth in Camping (SGB UPDATE) Camping has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the influx of new and experienced outdoor enthusiasts in the wake of the pandemic. Despite these changes, camping remains an affordable travel option.
This insight comes from a new Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) — Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report, released today, which highlights the industry’s resilience, even amid economic uncertainty.
Now in its 11th year, KOA’s Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report provides a detailed analysis of the outdoor hospitality industry.

3/7/2025 |  Nemo Bolsters Sales Representation in Eastern Canada (SGB UPDATE) Nemo Equipment, Inc. has signed Escala Sales and Marketing to represent the brand in Canada’s Eastern region.
Starting in 1998 with Principal Partner and Sales Manager Mellissa Trudel, Escala Sales & Marketing is a bilingual rep agency representing outdoor brands to specialty retailers in Eastern Canada. The agency’s five reps also represent Patagonia, JetBoil and Sea to Summit in the outdoor space.