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Sponsored by Timex Expedition as part of their 2009 “Return to the Outdoors” campaign Film by: Return to the Outdoors campaign Directed by: Jimmy Chin and David Gonzales Produced by: Rob Klingensmith Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938) is a rock climber, environmentalist and outdoor industry businessman, noted for his contributions to climbing, climbing equipment and the outdoor gear business. His second company, Patagonia is known for its environmental focus. According to Fortune magazine, Chouinard is arguably the most successful outdoor industry businessman alive today. Chouinard is also a surfer, kayaker, falconer and fly fisherman, particularly fond of tenkara fly-fishing. He is a writer, first on climbing issues and ethics, and more lately on mixing environmentalism and sound business practice in the concept of a slow company. He has been on the cover of Fortune Magazine, and has been featured on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street.
OUTDOORS: Free weekend a good time to begin your fishing career
If you’ve never fished but thought you might, Free Fishing Weekend is a great time to sort of test the waters.
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KKR To Acquire Academy Sports + Outdoors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. , a leading global investment firm, and Academy Sports + Outdoors, a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer, announced today that they have entered into a definitive purchase agreement where KKR will acquire Academy Sports + Outdoors with the Gochman family retaining a minority ownership stake.
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2011 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Outdoors Enthusiast
This Father’s Day, consider one of these great gift ideas when shopping for a father who loves to spend time outdoors. And while you’re at it, pick something up for yourself.
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40 camping must-haves for the great outdoors
Old-school camping with a focus on really connecting with nature is back. Here’s what you need to do it right
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Play Outdoors Releases Second Webisode Installment amp;quot;Camping with Kids Sucksamp;quot;
PlayOutdoors.com, the leading online retailer for childrens outdoor clothing and gear , announces the debut of Camping with Kids Sucks, the second installment in a series of humorous how-to webisodes. The camping webisode is now live on PlayOutdoors.com and…
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Grady’s Great Outdoors celebrating 50 years
Business began as hobby shop in 1961
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‘City kids’ get taste of outdoors during break
Hillsborough River State Park is barely a 30-minute drive from Tampa, but for 14-year-old Mareciauna Johnson, it might as well be another world.
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Off the Beaten Path: Investing in outdoors
After a long winter that will be remembered for a remarkable amount of snowfall, it appears that spring has finally arrived in Vermont. The last of the snow finally melted in most places before Easter.
Read more on The Burlington Free Press