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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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advisory South Rim: Stage 1 fire restrictions; Stage 4 water conservation; North Rim Stage 2 staysGrand Canyon National Park, ArizonaMather Campground fires only in established rings; bring your own waterchecked Nov 4

Trail reports

Grand Canyon Lifts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on the South Rim

By Outdoor Unc

Grand Canyon National Park lifted Stage 2 fire restrictions on the South Rim effective immediately on November 4, the park said; they had been imposed because little water was available for fighting fires, and continued water hauling now supplements the South Rim's supply. Stage 1 restrictions remain on the South Rim, and campfires at Mather Campground are allowed only in established fire rings. Stage 4 water conservation measures also stay in place, so bring your own water. On the North Rim, Stage 2 restrictions remain for the rest of the 2026 season.

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notice ISA World Surfing GamesPunta Rocas, PeruNov 6–15; first event to award LA28 Olympic placeschecked Nov 4

Surfing

World Surfing Games Open Friday in Peru, With LA28 Spots at Stake

Thirty Olympians, including Italo Ferreira, Carissa Moore and Kauli Vaast, compete at Punta Rocas from November 6 to 15. The top men's and women's teams each earn their country an extra Olympic place.

Illustration of a surfer in a red jersey riding a breaking wave below desert cliffs, with a judges' tower, white tents, spectators and national flags including Peru's on the shore, and four competitors carrying boards along the beach
An illustration of a surf contest on a desert coast. Not a photo of Punta Rocas or of the competitors. Illustration

By Outdoor Unc

The 2026 ISA World Surfing Games run November 6 to 15 at Punta Rocas, Peru, the International Surfing Association says, the first ISA event to award places at the LA28 Olympics. The highest-ranked men's team and women's team will each earn one extra slot for their country. Because each nation can otherwise qualify at most two surfers per gender, those team slots are the only way to send a third; the same slots are offered again at the 2027 Games.

The field includes 30 Olympians and six Olympic medalists: Tokyo gold medalists Italo Ferreira of Brazil and Carissa Moore of the United States, Paris gold medalist Kauli Vaast of France, Jack Robinson of Australia, Kanoa Igarashi of Japan and Johanne Defay of France. Australia, the reigning team world champion, brings Ethan Ewing, George Pittar, Robinson, Tyler Wright, Stephanie Gilmore and Leihani Zoric. Spain's Janire González Etxabarri defends her 2025 women's title. Results and the live webcast are on the ISA's website.

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Gear

Shimano Buys Japanese Lure Maker Jackall

By Outdoor Unc

Shimano has acquired all shares of Jackall, the Japanese fishing lure company, the companies announced November 4. The two have worked together since 2010, including on Shimano's Poison rod series. 'JACKALL brings a distinctive approach to product development and a strong connection with anglers,' said Jason Livermore, president of Shimano North America Fishing. The announcement did not say whether Jackall's product lines or prices will change.

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Camping

Camping World Posts Its Biggest Quarterly Loss as RV Demand Slumps

By Outdoor Unc

Camping World, the RV dealer chain, reported its biggest quarterly loss since going public in 2016, driven by a $286.7 million write-down of goodwill, RV News reports via Outdoor Sportswire. The company blamed continued weak demand for new RVs, discounting on travel trailers, higher interest rates, high fuel prices and weaker consumer sentiment. For shoppers, the same pressures have meant more dealer promotions on new travel trailers; compare loan rates as well as the sticker price.

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