Amy Oberbroeckling, Author at GearJunkie

Maximum Cush ‘Fat Shoes’ Are Trend for Multiple Brands in 2014

Minimalist-style running shoes have been all the rage. But for 2014 the pendulum has swung. Look for a trend in “fat” shoes with extra cush…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 28, 2013

Backpacks, Footwear are NOT ‘Made in China’ (made in Ethiopia instead)

Startup brand Oliberté has a goal: Produce high-quality gear using native African resources and labor to improve the economic situation across the continent, one product…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 26, 2013

Mexican Wrestler, Prison Inmate, UPS Man at SNGL Speed Champs

Singlespeed bikes, steep trails, and dozens of costumed cyclists made for a scene at this past weekend’s Single Speed USA competition in Winona, Minn. We…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 21, 2013

Gravel Grinder: Biker Reveals Endurance Tips For Racing Long Dirt Roads

Bike racer Monika Sattler focuses on the upcoming genre of gravel-road racing. We asked her for a few tips on making the gravel experience faster…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 21, 2013

Focus MTB (650B Wheel Size) Put To Test

The bike world has seen a quick rise in the 27.5-inch wheel size, also known as 650B. Here’s our take after testing a high-end Focus…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 19, 2013

Rugged Terrain, Long Desert Trek in ECCO Shoes

“It’s noon in the desert. I’m five miles into the Abajo Mountains of southeast Utah in search of ancient ruins.” In this post, a shoe…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 09, 2013

Climbing Comp: A 50-ft Wall, Only Water Below to Catch Your Fall…

GearJunkie was on site last weekend at the Psicobloc Masters Series in Utah, the first deep-water soloing comp in the U.S. Inspired climbing and huge…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 09, 2013

First Look: 45Nrth Fasterkatt Winter Cycling Boot

A new boot from Minnesota-based brand 45Nrth was designed to replace the need for shoe covers during the months leading up to winter.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 06, 2013

2014 Gear: Micro Cam, Base-Jump Goggles, RGB Headlamp Beam

We’re in Utah this week for the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, where thousands of brands display gear for the coming sales season. Here are…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 29, 2013

Carbon Bikes to Mechanical Bulls. We Visit ‘Saddle Drive’ Event in Utah

The bike world descended upon Utah this week for the annual Saddle Drive show, an event organized by QBP to offer a look at what’s…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 24, 2013

Test Ride: Salsa Carbon Fat Bike

The to-be-released 2014 Carbon Beargrease from Salsa weighs just 26 pounds complete. We took a test ride this week in Utah.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 23, 2013

Bike Tour Around the World Vicariously with ‘Bunyan Velo’

From sandy shores to glaciers, the photos in “Bunyan Velo” take readers on a virtual bike tour around the world. GearJunkie got a look at…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 19, 2013

Track Your Hike, Plot GPS with Garmin Fenix Watch

Garmin is known for its running and biking watches. Last year, the brand came out with the Fenix, a GPS watch geared toward outdoor adventure.…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 18, 2013

Interview: Pro Rider Todd Wells on How To Eat Right for Mountain Biking

On the bike, proper nutrition and training go hand in hand. We interviewed pro rider Todd Wells on how to fuel up for mountain bike…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 10, 2013

Tiny Battery Pack Recharges Gadgets in the Backcountry

It’s the size of a roll of quarters. But the Switch 8 can recharge an iPhone or other gadget in less than an hour with…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 03, 2013

Race Ready! Team GearJunkie/WEDALI Custom Kits

This post offers an inside look at the process of getting a custom team uniform made. Our made-in-Minnesota kits come from Podiumwear, a company just…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 02, 2013

How To: Gear Up for Gravel Road Bike Racing

Bumpy, hilly, gravel road races can be major suffer-fests if you’re not geared up right. Here’s a list of equipment we’ve tested to keep us…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 28, 2013

Desert Trek Reveals ‘Window to Past’ in Abajo Mountains of Utah

Earlier this month, a GearJunkie editor explored the ancient ruins of the Anasazi Indians in the desert of southeastern Utah. Here is her report from…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 25, 2013

10 ‘Dirtbag’ Climbers Convert Vans Into Mobile Homes

Climb, eat, sleep, repeat. Here’s a look at 10 individuals who live and breath rock climbing and the vans they call home.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 24, 2013

100 Miles of Twisting, Climbing, Gravel Road Biking at Almanzo Race

This past Saturday our editor rode with 1,000 other cyclists in the Almanzo 100, a gravel road race. Here’s her race report from the free,…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 22, 2013

Up and Down the World’s Highest Mountain in 36 Hours (that’s the goal)

Seattle-based climber Chad Kellogg has a speed ascent of Mount Everest in his sights. He’s on the mountain now, with a planned summit on May…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 15, 2013

Icy Surf Shot, New Zealand Summit Image Win Photo Contest

Last week, in a contest with Sea to Summit, we asked readers to send in an image of their favorite sea or summit shots. Here…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 13, 2013

Curve of the Earth (and other effects) in ‘Summit Shots’ post

From Utah to Japan (and all around the world), our readers have tagged some wild mountain summits. Here’s a photo spread.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 10, 2013

Photo Contest: Submit a ‘Sea to Summit’ image to Win Gear

Send us a photo taken on an adventure to either a sea (or any body of water) or a summit for a chance to win…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 06, 2013

‘I rode my bike 208 miles on gravel roads in Iowa last weekend…’

Our editor rode in the Trans Iowa gravel road bike race last weekend. Here’s her report from the saddle after riding 20 hours on the…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 02, 2013

Outdoors People sleep in the craziest of places…

Last week, we asked you to send in a picture and a one-sentence description of a site you have pitched a tent or the most…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 01, 2013

Bike racing 320 miles across Iowa… on Gravel Roads

GearJunkie assistant editor Amy Oberbroeckling will compete this weekend in the granddaddy of gravel road bike races, the Trans Iowa. She has 35 hours to…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 26, 2013

‘Epic Slumber’ – A photo contest with Therm-a-Rest

Outdoors people sleep in the craziest places. Send us a shot of the most epic place you’ve ever taken a snooze for a chance to…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 25, 2013

The $600 Winter Hammock Experience

Hammocks have roots in equatorial regions and are used in summer months. New insulated quilts from Eagles Nest transform a hammock into a system for…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 23, 2013

Photo of the Day: Strong Wind on Angel’s Landing

Reader Chris Mullenberg battles high winds hiking up Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. “The view was worth the effort!”

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 18, 2013

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