How to Break Into the Adventure Racing World
So, you want to be an adventure racer? As you decide whether to jump into the crazy, inspiring, roller-coaster world of AR, keep this in mind: The hardest part is getting to the start line.
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Adventure Racing Regional Champs and More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed and a few things to look forward to.
Adventure Racing: Expert Training, Gear-Sourcing, and Team-Building Tips
Getting started in adventure racing can be challenging, both physically and mentally. But with some careful planning and preparation, you’ll get to the finish line feeling proud and ready to crush the next one.
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Watch This WWII Combat Nurse Skydive to Celebrate Her 100th Birthday
A 100-year-old went skydiving. Reporter: “Would you do it again?” Her: “No.”
Matador Giveaway: Win $1,000 in Ultralight, Packable Gear
Matador Travel Equipment is giving away a solid $1,000 of purpose-built gear as a part of its new Travel Hard campaign.
Going the Distance: Vortex Razor UHD 12×50 Binoculars
Vortex improves on its Razor HD line of binoculars with the updated Razor UHD line, taking its optics to another level.
Adaptive Athlete Runs 104 Marathons in 104 Days & More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed and a few things to look forward to.
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Breaking: Hunters Found Not Guilty in WY Corner Crossing Case
The four hunters charged with criminal trespass for corner crossing in Wyoming were found not guilty.
Aventon Aventure Is an All-Terrain, Fat-Tire Commuter E-Bike
The Aventure e-bike is equal parts explorer and commuter. Aventon designed it with features and accessories to get any type of rider pretty much anywhere — and with relative affordably.
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Sh*ttiest Day Ever: Woman Rescued From Outhouse After Falling in Head First
There’s a lesson here: If your phone falls in an outhouse, leave it.
Runner Smashes 100k World Record, Female Climber Joins the Elite, & More Adventure News of the Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed and a few things to look forward to.
French Runner Tackles 127km ‘Walk in the Park’ at Transgrancanaria Island Race
The North Face’s short film shows what it takes for an average runner to prepare for, run, and cross the finish line of the Transgrancanaria UTMB Classic.
Earth Day Celebrations Hit Fever Pitch, Sherpa Dies on Everest, and More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
Free Gear Fridays: Win a SUP Package From Sea Gods!
This week, two lucky winners will receive either a 2022 Diatom iSUP package or a Carta Marina iSUP package from Sea Gods to get on the water this spring.
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Hotel Room on Wheels: Live the Van Life With Cabana x Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer has partnered with Cabana to bring luxury, off-grid van life experiences, and outdoor gear rentals to the Pacific Northwest.
Adventure Racing Season Kicks Off, Janja Climbs to 32nd Career Gold, & More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
3 Tips to Optimize LifeStraw ‘Peak Series’ Water Filters
LifeStraw revamped its namesake water filter straw and other filtration systems based on years of customer feedback. We asked the brand how best to care for these new products.
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Adventure Racing: GearJunkie Named ‘Official Media Partner’ of USARA
After years of covering (and participating in) the sport, this year GearJunkie has been named the ‘official media partner’ for the U.S. Adventure Racing Association.
Ski Teams Tackle CO’s Grand Traverse, Park Ranger Retires at 100, and More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
Going ‘Off the Map’ With the Chevy Silverado
Go ‘Off the Map’ with the Chevy Silverado as we seek epic outdoor adventures in the remote reaches of the United States.
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Victoria Evans Sets Solo Rowing Record, the 2022 AAC Awards, and More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
First Look: Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket, a One-Pound Wonder
Rab underwent field and lab testing to create a reflective layer for the Mythic Ultra, resulting in its lightest and warmest down jacket yet.
Payson McElveen Crashes in Season Opener & More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
Barkley Wins Again: Nobody Finishes World’s Darkest Ultramarathon
Barkley Marathons results: Once again, Lazarus and his dastardly race defeated all comers despite a formidable field of running ringers.
Shackleton Shipwreck Found! ‘Endurance’ Located After a Century
Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, sank in the Antarctic seas in 1915, leading to one of the most harrowing tales of human survival in history. This week, the wreck was finally found.
Kidney Donor Athletes Summit Mt. Kilimanjaro and 7 More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
Arctic Skiers Kick Off 680-Mile Trek, Musher Faces Sled Dog Cruelty Charges, and More Stories of the Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
100-Mile World Running Record & More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
Olympians Break the Age Barrier, Toboggan Nationals Return, and More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s weekly wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed this week, and a few things to look forward to.
Free Gear Fridays: BUFF Winter Essentials Package Giveaway
This week, three lucky winners will receive a Winter Essentials Package from BUFF to keep you outside in even the harshest winter conditions!
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The State of Washington’s Best Outdoor Recreation Spots, by Sport
No matter your favorite activity, the State of Washington has a spectacular destination you’ll love.
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