Black Diamond Enters ‘Performance Footwear’ With Approach, Lifestyle Shoes
Four new shoes mark Black Diamond’s entry into everyday footwear for both technical and casual pursuits.
Magnetic Pocket Knife: Leatherman Expands ‘FREE’ Line
Leatherman hopes to repeat the success its new ‘FREE’ technology brought to the iconic pliers-based multi-tool — now in pocket knives.
Bicycle ‘Dream Team’ will Raffle Gorgeous Custom Build to Benefit Trails
Argonaut, Mosaic, Sklar, Stinner, and McGovern — you pick which custom builder you want to make your perfect bike.
Free Repairs: Borrow Bike Tools With Denver Library Card
Denver Public Libraries will offer bicycle repair kits for checkout at all 26 branches.
Wikipedia Slams The North Face for ‘Manipulating the Site’
The North Face and ad agency Leo Burnett Tailor Made deliberately replaced images on Wikipedia with its own branded photos to reach the top of Google search results.
Give Back: National Trails Day Is Here (With Gear Prizes)
On the heels of a winter that saw a government shutdown result in unprecedented waste pile-up in America’s parks, a coalition of brands will team up with the American Hiking Society to clean up more trash than ever. And they need your help.
‘Future of Tires’: Continental to Launch Dandelion Rubber at Tour de France
Continental Tire has been testing and developing ‘dandelion rubber’ for several years. Now, the brand will unveil the first dandelion bike tire at this year’s Tour de France.
Hikers Beware: Search Is on for ‘Aggressive’ Bear That Bit Woman
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials raised an alert for Aspen residents this week after a bear charged and bit a hiker.
Everest Rule Change: Nepali Government Responds to Overcrowding, Deaths
Citing ‘the issue of inexperienced climbers,’ Nepali officials said there will be changes to climbing the world’s highest peak.
Mountain Lion Killed After Attack on 4-Year-Old Boy
California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said they ‘dispatched’ the mountain lion, suspected of attacking a group of hikers, after it showed no fear of humans.
Rapha Launches $750K Fund to Boost US Cycling
Five organizations received the first round of funding from the Rapha Foundation. The move will aid underserved cycling communities, including youth and women’s-only programs.
New Filipino Law Requires All Students to Plant 10 Trees to Graduate
An unprecedented law will require nearly 18 million students — at all levels, from elementary through college — to plant 10 trees each in order to graduate. And it may represent a crucial piece of solving the world’s greenhouse gas crisis.
The North Face Launches ‘Geodome’ Tent in US Market
Strong enough to withstand 60mph winds and spacious enough for four people to stand in it, The North Face Geodome Tent finally hits American shores.
Epic New Route: Rebecca Rusch on Setting High Country FKT
On the heels of her fastest (and first!) known time traversing Arkansas’ 1,000-mile High Country Route, Rebecca Rusch shares her thoughts from 8 days in the saddle.
Uber Launches Submarine ‘Rideshare’ Along Great Barrier Reef
scUber allows sight-seers in Australia to hail a two-person submersible and view one of the seven natural wonders of the natural world.
Exploding Portable Speakers Spur Sweeping Recall
Hydrogen gas can leak from the battery during charging, potentially leading to an explosion.
Nepali Sherpa Breaks Record for Most Everest Summits
Kami Rita Sherpa beat his own record with a second summit of the world’s highest peak in just one week.
US Government, DJI Clash Over Drone Data Security
A leaked document from the Department of Homeland Security warns Chinese-made drones can send sensitive data to the Chinese government. DJI says that’s not the case.
First Glampsites Coming to State Parks
Canvas-wall tents with queen-size bunk beds, wood stoves, and more are coming to Maine state parks.
‘Cliffhanger’ Movie Reboot Takes Shape With Female Lead, Director
The 1993 blockbuster climbing-thriller trades a muscled-up Sylvester Stallone for a to-be-named female lead and heads to Cannes to secure funding.
Only Known Time: Rebecca Rusch Shreds 1st Bike Traverse of 1,000-Mile ‘High Country Trail’
Logging 1,041 miles over 8 days, 3 hours, 33 minutes, renowned athlete Rebecca Rusch set the fastest — and first — known time on Arkansas’ new High Country Route bicycle trail.
Tiny ‘Grom Utility Sidecar’ Looks Fun as Hell
Because the only thing gnarlier than an adventure aboard a Honda Grom is one with a badass, totes adorbs utility sidecar.
‘Suffocation Hazard’: Igloo Recalls 60,000 Coolers
‘Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children,’ Igloo warned.
The Klettersack Is Back! Wilderness Experience Relaunches 1974 Crag Pack
The very definition of an ‘oldie but a goodie,’ the Wilderness Experience Klettersack was one of the very first pieces of core outdoor gear in America. And now, the brand makes a bold comeback relaunching the pack on Kickstarter with ‘the original pattern, materials, and quality.’
Browse, Book Campsites on the Go: Hipcamp Unveils First Mobile App
Hipcamp, the veritable Airbnb platform for campers, launches in app form to connect users and campsites from almost anywhere.
Leatherman Launches ‘More Approachable,’ Eye-Catching Signal Tool
As Leatherman’s industrial designer Lucy Davis puts it, ‘Life-saving gear doesn’t have to look so serious.’
Shimano GRX: The World’s First Gravel Groupset
From cranks and derailleurs to brakes and wheelsets, Shimano’s new GRX goes all in on gravel.
REI Announces New CEO Following Stritzke Resignation
After Jerry Stritzke announced he would resign as REI CEO amid an internal investigation in February, REI today announced Eric Artz would fill the leadership role.
Dream Machine: Win This Custom Sidecar Motorcycle With SUP and Rack
BOTE hit the machine shop and outfitted a Ural Tourist motorcycle with a wild-looking standup paddleboard rack. And now the SUP-maker is giving it away!
Running World Record: Jim Walmsley Sets Fastest 50-Mile Time
The 36-year-old 50-mile record fell to Jim Walmsley running in a pair of HOKA ONE ONE’s Project Carbon X, a shoe release focused on breaking road running records.
Boy Scout Dies While Hiking in State Park
Authorities were unable to resuscitate the 16-year-old boy, who collapsed suddenly while hiking down from Picacho Peak.