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🌲 Over 80 outdoor industry executives convened at VF Corp. headquarters in Denver for the first OIA Rendezvous in a decade, focusing on collaboration, sustainability, and public lands.

🕯️ Whistler skier and filmmaker Kai Smart, 23, has passed away after sustaining severe oxygen deprivation injuries from an avalanche burial in Japan.

📉 February 2026 RV shipments fell 11.1% year-over-year to 29,206 units, with year-to-date totals also down 10.9% to 53,889 units per the RV Industry Association.

🤰 UTMB has expanded its parental deferral policy to include adoptive parents, surrogacy, and a broader range of family situations with clearer deferral options.

⚖️ A federal antitrust class action lawsuit has been filed against Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company alleging unfair pricing and bundling tactics tied to their multi-mountain season passes.

Peak Design has been named No. 8 on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies 2026 list in the Small and Mighty category, recognized for its engineered carry solutions and recent product launches. Peak Design

Folds of Honor has been named an official Supporting Partner of America250, joining efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Folds of Honor

BearVault introduces the BV ONE, the first adjustable bear canister featuring a telescoping structure that expands to 8.3 liters when full and collapses to 4.65 liters as food is consumed, weighing under 2 pounds. BearVault

Yakima's Spring 2026 lineup introduces the StepUp and StepUp Swing platform racks, refreshed HoldUp bike racks, an OverHaul Shadow Edition truck bed system, an updated JayLow, and new hitch accessories. Yakima

Skratch Labs expands its 2026 lineup with new flavors across hydration, recovery, and high-carb drink mixes, including caffeinated options and flexible serving sizes. Skratch Labs

Gregory Mountain Products' Spring 2026 lineup features updated Baltoro and Deva backpacking packs, the Arrio day pack, the Alpinisto alpine pack, and an expanded Alpaca Gear Organization Collection including the new Gear Box 25. Gregory

POC's 2026 MTB collection features the Cularis Pure helmet, Motion apparel line, patent-pending VPD Max knee and elbow protection, an updated VPD Air Torso, and Devour Mid eyewear. POC

Thousand's Next Youth Collection is a helmet designed for ages 11-16 featuring color-blocked aesthetics, magnetic fasteners, patented PopLock technology, and CPSC/ASTM safety certifications, targeting the fastest-growing cycling demographic. Thousand

Bedrock Sandals launches the Rockhound, its first adjustable flip flop featuring Vibram soles, adjustable straps, and a 3D+ footbed, available in synthetic webbing and Nubuck leather. Bedrock Sandals

The Michael Waddell Podcast features Aunt Betty, 92, sharing stories of family life in Booger Bottom, Georgia, including Great Depression experiences, farm life, and personal life advice. Outdoor Sportsman Group

MyOutdoorTV will stream the 2026 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Suzuki Marine Stage 4 Presented by Plano from March 26-29 in Early, Texas, featuring 51 professional anglers competing for a $125,000 top prize. Outdoor Sportsman Group

The RV Rental Association is surveying RV rental businesses on fleet size, RV type, and consumer preferences to promote the rental sector and expand consumer understanding of RV travel options, with an aggregate report due this summer and responses needed by April 20. RV Rental Association

The Dyrt's 2026 Camping Report finds four out of five campers 65 and older camp more frequently in retirement, with RV and trailer camping significantly more popular among older campers than younger ones. The Dyrt

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