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🏞️ A University of Colorado Boulder study of reservations at seven national parks found the most competitive permits went to visitors from ZIP codes with incomes $3,200 to $4,200 higher than same-day bookers. At Acadia, more than 90% of day-ahead Cadillac Mountain sunrise permits sold out within five minutes.

💧 Helen of Troy cut its full-year Home & Outdoor sales outlook to $851 million to $876 million, down from $859 million to $884 million, blaming weakness at Hydro Flask in a beverageware market its CFO called "a little bit saturated." The segment still grew 9.2% to $227.9 million in the fiscal second quarter.

🏔️ Amir Bar-Lev's Apple TV documentary on the 2021 first winter ascent of K2 is less a survival story than a look at ambition, national pride and who gets the credit, including whether Nirmal "Nims" Purja took the lion's share of the glory for Nepal's team. Purja was killed in an avalanche this year, between the film's Sundance premiere and its October 2 release.

Arbor has merged with investment firm Mas Alpha Securities, led by Jose Mas Jr., to bring its snowboarding program back in-house after years of licensing. Founder Bob Carlson remains president, and the Kent Outdoors license ends January 31, 2027. Arbor

Kelty has named Timebomb Trading Inc. as its Canadian distributor, giving the outdoor gear brand coast-to-coast retail coverage. ASM Sports will handle Quebec, the Maritimes and Western Canada, with MHG Sales covering Ontario. Kelty

Outdoor Industry Association will host the 2026 OIA Catalyst Conference on October 26 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Expert talks will cover sustainability regulations, AI, circularity and climate targets, with speakers from across the outdoor industry. Outdoor Industry Association

Woolly Clothing Co. has launched its FW2026 collection of men's and women's underwear, basics, athleisure and lifestyle pieces made from 95 to 100 percent Woolmark and RWS-certified merino wool. The brand also named Forte Mare PR as its first agency of record ahead of spring 2027 growth. Woolly Clothing Co.

Paleblue and Bushnell have launched Bushnell-branded lithium-ion rechargeable AA batteries with built-in USB-C charging, stable voltage output and cold-weather performance. Rated for more than 1,000 recharge cycles, they're aimed at hunters and outdoor enthusiasts powering trail cameras, headlamps and GPS units. Paleblue

VARGO, known for titanium outdoor gear since 2002, is launching VARGO Titanium Bikes, a line of gravel and all-road bicycles. The frames combine 3D-printed Grade 5 titanium junctions with cold-worked Grade 9 titanium tubing. VARGO

Mountain Gazette issue 206 is a 192-page, print-only, oversized magazine covering mountain biking, backcountry skiing and Sasquatch tourism. It features stories by Marc Peruzzi and Ari Schneider alongside artwork from Keith Haring and Norman Rockwell. Mountain Gazette

Big Agnes, Ridge Merino and Mountain House are teaming up in 2027 to sponsor three thru-hikers on the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails, plus one bikepacker on a long-distance U.S. or Canada route. Applications are open through October 31, 2026. Big Agnes

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