Ski Goggles for Docs: How to Donate Yours to Healthcare Workers
Doctors and nurses need more than masks for personal protection. Eye protection is critical to keep healthcare workers safe — and that’s where your used ski goggles come in.
REI CEO Forfeits Salary, Outlines Plan to Reopen New-Look Co-op
In a sweeping letter to co-op members, CEO Eric Artz addressed some hard truths, albeit with cautious optimism, about the company’s path ahead.
Are Bike Shops Open Near You? Check Out This Interactive Map
Do these trying, uncertain times have you itching to haul that bicycle out of storage? Don’t worry, this map will show you which shops are tuning bikes through the pandemic.
Summer Canceled: Minneapolis Closes All Beaches Until Fall
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board this week announced an aggressive, proactive move to fight the spread of coronavirus.
‘How to Buy a Tiger’: Our Favorite Search Trends During the Pandemic
We all have a lot of extra time (and sanitizer) on our hands. And Google search trends hint at what we’re doing with it.
Wheelie Challenge: Learn a Sweet Bike Trick for Charity
Learn one of the coolest tricks and enjoy one of the best feelings you can have on a bicycle — for free.
Apple iPhone 12 LiDAR: Why It Could Be Awesome for the Outdoors
Earlier this month, Apple revealed new details and tech for the forthcoming iPhone 12. And there’s one new feature that may enthrall outdoor adventurers.
Trail Group Asks to Convert Roads to Paths for Safer Social Distancing
With more people restricted from daily travel commutes, pedestrian and bicycle trails are increasingly busy. Although a sign of healthy activity, this surge raises new ‘social distancing’ concerns.
Spring Tent Care: How to Waterproof, Patch, Clean, and More
Whether you tore it, trashed it, or put it away wet, we got you. Here are top tips from the experts to revitalize your tent for camping season!
OutDoor by ISPO Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns
Europe’s premier outdoor trade show will not take place in 2020.
11 Simple Home Projects to Bang Out During Quarantine
Because your home is now your workplace, gym, coffee shop, and primary care facility, you’ll need to keep it in good working order.
Britney Spears’ 100-Meter Dash Is Faster Than Usain Bolt (and Most Horses)
In a puzzling Instagram post, the pop icon purported to have run 100 meters in under 6 seconds.
Eddie Bauer to Produce Surgical Masks to Aid Doctors
The 100-year-old outdoor gear manufacturer will provide 15,000 masks for medical professionals battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Colorado Sheriff Bans All Backcountry Recreation
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office called these ‘extreme measures in these extraordinary times.’
Olympics Postponed: Official Says 2021 Likely
A veteran International Olympic Committee member said, ‘postponement has been decided.’
Canada, Australia Pull Out of Tokyo Games as Olympic Officials Refuse to Cancel
Canada withdrew, and Australia quickly followed suit, potentially setting off a larger push to postpone this summer’s Olympic Games.
Quarantine Fitness: ‘Prison-Style’ Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
No weights? No worries. If you feel like a prisoner in your own home, you may as well get ripped in the meantime.
Free Shoes: KEEN Is Giving Away 100,000 Pairs to Those in Need
Send positive vibes and some rugged kicks to an individual or family ‘on the front lines’ or ‘at home fighting through the crisis.’
BWCAW Mining Moves Forward: Judge Favors Twin Metals
In yet another twist to the enduring saga of mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a federal judge sided with the Trump administration’s renewal of copper-nickel mining leases over the Rainy River Watershed.
Moab Doctor Warns National Parks Should Close Amid Outbreak
‘I don’t think this is the time to encourage people to take cross-country road trips,’ said Dr. Dylan Cole, Moab Regional Hospital chief medical officer.
Canada Closes All National Park Services to Fight Coronavirus Spread
In a drastic but perhaps predictable move, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suspended all visitor services at Canada’s national parks.
Trans Adirondack: The Hardest Thru-Hike You’ve Never Heard Of
Less than 10 years old, this thru-hike has already confounded three Triple Crown hikers.
Iconic Female Athletes Replace ‘Clif Bar Climber’ on Wrappers
Clif Bar unveiled its first-ever packaging change with limited-edition wrappers that feature superstar female athletes across six sports.
Coronavirus Kills Everest: China Shuts Down Tibet Climbs
Over fears of an outbreak of COVID-19 around Base Camp, China halted all Everest expeditions from the north side of the mountain.
As Coronavirus Slams Retailers, This Brand Will Share Online Profits
Toad&Co’s CEO says the brand will ‘stand shoulder to shoulder’ with independent retailers until ‘life returns to normal.’
Coronavirus Scare Forces Bike, Health Trade Shows to Postpone
Fear around the growing COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily shuttered both the Natural Products Expo West and the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
Char the Meat, Not the Earth: Tiny ‘Trailblazer’ Fire Pit Review
Build a small fire pit for heating or grilling in less time than it takes to cook a brat — and all while leaving no trace.
Recyclable Carbon Wheels: Revel Introduces Revolutionary Bike Tech
Revel Bikes innovated an entirely new approach to carbon fiber. And the brand claims it not only beats traditional carbon on weight and strength, it’s also the first completely recyclable carbon wheel.
The Best Down Jackets for Men in 2020
Every winter weather wardrobe needs a puffy down jacket. But how to choose? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
24K Gold: Check Out the ‘World’s Most Expensive Bicycle Wheel’
Twenty-four-karat gold leaf laid over superlight monocoque carbon fiber, Spengle Gold stands as the most extravagant wheelset on the planet.
Livestrong Relaunches Without Armstrong
Gone is the once-famous yellow wristband logo that galvanized a worldwide movement to beat cancer. And with it goes Lance Armstrong’s legacy with the Armstrong Foundation he founded more than 20 years ago.
