OSW Tuesday - New El Cap record, no filming in national parks, and RV stocks fall on COVID vaccine news

Emily Harrington breaks El Cap record with historical climb. After years of effort, the 34-year-old became the first woman to free climb El Cap’s Golden Gate route in less than 24 hours, and only the fourth woman to reach the top in under 24 hours. Read more and check out the battle scars on Outside.

VF acquires streetwear brand Supreme. The parent company of The North Face has announced plans to add the direct-to-consumer streetwear company to its portfolio of brands. Read more on SNEWS.

Meet the woman teaching the psychology of survival. Wilderness pros are trained to deal with physical injuries, but what about the psychological trauma that can result while on an expedition, from fear and stress, or from watching someone die in a fall, an avalanche, or whitewater? Australian psychologist and mountaineer Kate Baecher created a training program to equip guides and athletes with a tool kit to handle the worst mental distress when help is far. Read more on Outside.

Yeti Q3 sales jump 29%. YETI Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2020. Net sales increased 29% to $294.6 million, compared to $229.1 million during the same period last year. Gross profit increased 45% to $174.0 million, or 59.1% of net sales, compared to $120.1 million, or 52.4% of net sales, in the third quarter of Fiscal 2019. Read more on Shop Eat Surf.

Wolverine eyes market share gains at Saucony and Merrell amid pandemic. In the third quarter ended Sept. 26, revenues declined 14.1% to $493.1 million due to the pandemic’s ongoing impact. On a constant-currency basis, revenue was down 14.6%. Net earnings fell 55.3% to $21.7 million. Reported operating margin was 8.6% compared to 11.9% in the prior year. Adjusted operating margin was 10.6% compared to 14.1% in the prior year. Read more on SGB Media.

CAMPING
RV ‘vloggers’ fined, threatened with arrest for taking video. RVTravel.com reported that a couple of popular YouTubers and travel bloggers – Kara and Nate – had a rough surprise when they were contacted recently by the National Park Service about filming in parks without a permit. Read more on RVBusiness.

New Rooftop Tent’s smaller footprint maximizes rack real estate. Most rooftop tents eat up all your car’s roof rack, making gear-hauling tricky. The new Thule Tepui Foothill addresses this problem with a unique, smaller footprint design. Read more on GearJunkie.

RV and boat stocks fall out of favor on vaccine development. Investors are backing away from some outdoor camping, recreational vehicle and boating stocks after Pfizer announced 90% efficacy with its COVID-19 vaccine in a market-rattling development.

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

prAna Wins 2020 Polartec Apex Design Award for Tri Thermal Threads Overshirt - prAna, creator of Clothing for Positive Change, received a 2020 Polartec Apex Design Award for its men’s Tri Thermal Threads Overshirt. The style is designed with Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabric, bluesign® certified and made with 75% recycled content. MORE

BUSINESS
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Paleo Magazine Assets - Pocket Outdoor Media announced the asset acquisition of Paleo Magazine and all of the digital assets that accompany the brand. The new acquisitions bolster POM’s commitment to being the hub for active lifestyle enthusiasts looking to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle, with Paleo adding a collection of 2500+ new recipes and articles to the POM library. MORE

EVENTS
XTERRA unveiled 2021 World Tour Schedule on Aloha Friday LIVE - XTERRA announced its 2021 XTERRA World Tour schedule in an "Aloha Friday" LIVE show last Nov. 6 on Facebook.com/XTERRAPlanet. Serving as XTERRA’s official kickoff and countdown to 2021, one viewer of the LIVE show will win an entry into any XTERRA race in 2021. MORE

GIVING
Ascent Protein Launches Veterans Day Partnership with NFL’s Christian McCaffery - Ascent Protein, makers of pure protein, pre-workout products, announced a joint Veterans Day Partnership with Christian McCaffrey’s charity arm, 22 and 54 Together, supporting U.S. Veterans. Ascent will be donating 20% of all profits toward Patriot PAWS, a non-profit dedicated to training service dogs to support veterans in their emotional and physical recovery. MORE

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Partner to Bring Winter Sport Development to the Next Level for Athletes with Physical Disabilities - CAF and USPN partnered to develop adaptive athletes from their first-time experience to the top levels of Nordic skiing and biathlon. Wilson Dippo joins CAF-Idaho Team as development coach to strengthen athletes and CAF’s winter sports programs for the Paralympic pathway and adaptive sports community. MORE

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
WANDRD Launches 100% Recycled Nylon Camera Straps Designed with Comfort & Versatility — The Perfect Stocking Stuffers for Every Photographer – Perfect for holiday gifting, WANDRD launches three versatile and comfortable camera straps - the Neck Strap, the Wrist Strap, and the Sling Strap - all made from 100% recycled nylon. Some of its rad features include custom metal hardware, easy strap adjustment, and non-slip silicon printing. MORE

Yakima Officially Launches CBX Lineup and the GrandTour Lo November 10th - At the Outdoor + Snow Show in Denver, Colorado, Yakima unveiled their newest lineup of cargo boxes, CBX, offering rugged and modern styling with superior gear-hauling capabilities. Joined by the GrandTour Lo, a premium and sleek low-profile cargo box, these rooftop storage solutions are capable of packing away clothing, camping gear and skis. MORE

Selk’bag Introduces the First 100% Recycled, Wearable Sleeping Bag - Selk’bag, the original wearable sleeping bag brand, announced the launch of its newest design, the first fully recycled, wearable sleeping bag on the market, the Nomad. Available exclusively at Selkbagusa.com and at select REI stores and REI.com, the Nomad is built for maximum freedom of movement to experience nature surrounded by cozy warmth and unparalleled comfort. MORE

SPONSORSHIPS
Somewear Labs’ Athlete Christin Douglas Records Fastest Known Time for Grand Canyon R2R2R-alt - Somewear Labs’ ambassador athlete, Christin Douglas, joined colleagues Lexi Miller and Suzanne “Sunny” Stroeer to become the first females to finish the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim-alt route (R2R2R-alt). In a record time of 22h:27m, the trio’s success establishes a new fastest known time (FKT) for the remote route. MORE

Climbing with Refugees: Mammut Becomes a Partner of the Non-Profit Organization Climbaid - MAMMUT and the Swiss non-profit organization ClimbAID are embarking on a partnership designed to allow people affected by war, poverty and displacement to discover the joy of climbing. This long-term cooperation will focus on the implementation of humanitarian projects in Switzerland, Lebanon, Greece and beyond. MORE