Man Swims Manhattan, 10-Year-Old Climbs El Cap: This Week in Adventure
After a weekend in the great outdoors, catch up on the headlines you may have missed and get the week started with This Week in Adventure.
The Best Way to Find New Adventure: How to Use Strava’s Global Heatmap
With billions of routes logged and trillions of GPS points, Strava owns the largest library of outdoor activities in the world. Here’s how it can help you.
Use Someone Else’s Toys This Summer, Earn Money Renting Yours
Thanks to the sharing economy, you can now rent someone else’s camper, boat, van, and more. Or you can make money by renting out your underutilized toys. Here’s how.
Climbing World Cup, Heli Crash Survivor: Weekend’s Top Adventure News
As summer ramps up the weekends are getting busy with adventures and misadventures big and small. We are here to catch you up on the news.
This Week in Adventure: Top Headlines From the Weekend
From the inspiring to the tragic, catch up on the news of exploration and launch your week with ‘This Week in Adventure.’
Chaco Marks 30 Years With Free Z/Sandals and Stories You’ve Never Heard
The Chaco original outdoor sandal set the tone for an adventurous life. Join us in cheering a brand that has made an indelible impression in the sand, dirt, waves, and wilds.
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This Week in Adventure: Ocean Plastic Swim, Hiker Rescued After 17 Days
From the inspiring to the tragic, catch up on the news of exploration and launch your week with ‘This Week in Adventure.’
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This Week in Adventure: Mount Everest, Deepest Ocean, Rebecca Rusch FKT
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘This Week In Adventure’ presents the top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
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This Week in Adventure: Highs & Lows From Around the Globe
From the highest mountains to the lowest trenches of the sea, people are exploring. Adventures big and small play out in epic and subtle ways every day. And this week, the following adventures stood out.
North Pole Season Canceled for First Time
For the first time in 18 years, the North Pole will not see visitors due to a complex combination of political and natural obstacles.
Free Gear Fridays: The Ultimate Backcountry Adventure Kit
The winner of this 2-week giveaway will receive an extensive backcountry travel kit with gear from Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Therm-a-Rest, and more.
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Free Gear Fridays: ZipStitch Laceration Kit Giveaway
This week, three lucky winners will receive a Laceration Kit from ZipStitch!
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Jordan Travel: 5 Adventures You Can’t Miss
Jordan is booming with adventure, indoors and out. From Petra to Wadi Rum, this guide outlines bike tours, ancient archaeological visits, and nights under the stars.
Ready to Dabble in Adventure Travel? Try These Top Trending Destinations
See where some of the most adventurous travelers are putting down temporary roots to explore the wildest stuff.
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Adventure at the End of the World: Winning the Patagonian Expedition Race
We talked with the champions of the 2018 Patagonia Expedition Race — 7 days and 600 km across one of the wildest places on Earth.
Watch GoPro Year in Review: The Best of 2018
GoPros definitely bring out the stoke in all of us. This highlight reel from 2018 is high octane and high thrill.
Want to Enjoy the Mountains More? Hire a Guide
Getting into the backcountry for the first time can be an intimidating experience. There are many scenarios where it pays to go with a guide, especially in variable winter conditions.
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2 Explorers Are Attempting Solo Antarctic Crossings This Month
Most explorers who have tried to cross Antarctica solo either died or needed rescue. Despite that, two trekkers are attempting independent crossings right now.
Pro Recovery Tips for the Amateur Athlete
Train smart, rest up, and perform better. Pro adventure athletes share their favorite active recovery tips and tools.
Make More Time for Adventures Big and Small: ‘Semi-Rad’ Author Tells You How
Adventure is everywhere if you know where to look. ‘The Art of Getting Lost: 365 Days of Adventure, Big and Small’ is a new guide to finding it.
Free Gear Fridays: Adventure Travel Kit Giveaway With Velomacchi
Here at GJ, we test a lot of gear. We are fortunate to test cutting-edge new products. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too.
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‘Unrace’ Trail Runs Are Cut for Suffering and Connecting
Friends running in the woods might be a new force to be reckoned with. Unsanctioned community races are booming.
Schooled By Gravel: Lessons Learned From a 3-Day Bikepack Race
Preparation can get you to the start line, but a 400-mile bikepack race is far from in the bag. Here are the lessons learned from the school of bikepack ultraracing.
Adventure Racing World Series Aims to Outrun Hurricane Florence
Most of the United States’ eastern seaboard is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Florence, a Category 4 storm. And one group of athletes prepares to race in front of it.
ARGO Is Giving Away Free Lodge Retreats to Play With XTVs
The ATV and XTV and company ARGO is sharing its Tiny Lodge in Wisconsin, along with unfettered access to motor toys — no strings attached.
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End of the Road: Gear to Make Your Bike Adventure Ready
Looking to spend more time in the saddle and a little less on the pavement? Instead of dropping some cash on a gravel bike, add a few key accessories to your current bike to give it adventure chops.
‘City Stone: PDX’ Video Highlights Portland’s Urban Climbing Scene
This episode in our ‘Great Urban Outdoors’ video series focuses on Portland’s Rocky Butte. The urban crag provides an unlikely venue to practice the art of ascending vertical stone, all within sight of downtown.
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National Park Hidden Gem: Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Named after a 2,200-foot-deep canyon aggressively dug by the Gunnison River, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park quickly earned our respect as one of the most scenic and raw places we’ve ever been.
Unbound Adventure: 10 Activities to Get You Out There
The first official day of summer is right around the corner. We’ve compiled 10 everyday activities that will help you make the most of the long days.
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Watch: A SUP Spearfishing Adventure in Baja
Two friends head to Baja, Mexico, to play where the desert meets the sea.
Adventure Racers: The ‘Eco-Challenge’ Is Back
The famed adventure race of the 1990s is expected to return with Bear Grylls as its host.
