Camping/Hiking

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.

3/6/2025 |  Black Diamond Parent Sees Margins Surge in Q4 But Charges Wreck Bottom Line (SGB UPDATE) Clarus Corporation, parent of Black Diamond, RockyMounts, MaxTrax and Rhino-Rack, reported that consolidated sales in the fourth quarter were $71.4 million compared to $76.5 million in the year‐ago fourth quarter. The decrease was said to be primarily driven by isolated challenges with two large accounts in the OEM and Australian wholesale channels in the company’s Adventure segment. This decline was partly offset by growth in the North American wholesale and international distribution channels at the Outdoor segment.

2/17/2025 |  Notre Dame moves up to No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 2019 after UCLA suffers 1st loss (Associated Press (AP)) Notre Dame is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll, ascending to the top spot Monday for the first time since 2019.
The Fighting Irish replaced UCLA, which lost its first game of the season last week, falling to rival USC, 71-60. Notre Dame was last No. 1 on Jan. 21, 2019.
“It’s definitely an honor to be the nation’s top team, but we are just focused on getting better every day,“ Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey said.
The Irish, who received 16 first-place votes from a 30-member national media panel, beat No. 11 Duke 64-49 on Monday night.