Free Guided Hikes in All 50 States on New Year’s Day
More than a quarter-century after its launch, First Day Hikes will again ring in the new year with free guided adventures in every state.
Outdoor CEOs Join Push to Keep US in Paris Climate Agreement
Patagonia, adidas, Tesla, and Decathlon joined a coalition of the world’s most respected companies to urge President Trump not to follow through on his promise to leave the Paris Agreement.
Dream Gifts: The Coolest Gear Money Can Buy
From the most packable SUP to an incline trainer treadmill and a beastly truck, these dream gifts will make you smile. Maybe Santa really does exist.
Scam Alert: Don’t Fall for the $98 Arc’teryx Jacket
Arc’teryx reminds consumers, ‘If the deal is too good to be true, it probably is.’
Emily Harrington Injured on El Cap, Honnold and Ballinger Help Evacuate
Pro climber Emily Harrington took a ‘bad fall’ on El Cap over the weekend. Fortunately, she had an all-star crew to get her to safety.
Terrifying Photo Shows Hikers Sliding Down Icy Grand Canyon Trail
The National Park Service tweeted one of the scariest images we’ve ever seen.
Kids: Win a Trip to the Boundary Waters Next Summer
Kids for the Boundary Waters will award seven youth, age 15-18, their first trip to the Boundary Waters in summer 2020.
‘Starship Pooper’: Hilarious New Names for Tesla’s Cybertruck
Let’s face it: The new Tesla Cybertruck looks — er — weird. And the internet loves it.
Fjallraven Will Give Out 1,500 National Park Passes on Black Friday
The first 1,500 customers to make a purchase at any Fjallraven retail store will receive a year of free visits to America’s national parks.
Rooftop Tents on Sale: Roofnest Slashes Prices for Black Friday
When an uninvited guest went stomping through my campsite — and the back of my truck — I sure was happy to be in a Roofnest. And now you can save hundreds of dollars on these excellent tents.
REI, Pattie Gonia Launch Powerful ‘Everything to Lose’ Film You Have to See
‘Suck on this: Right now, there are more pieces of plastic in the ocean than stars in the Milky Way.’ Instagram sensation, outdoor enthusiast, and inclusivity icon/drag queen Pattie Gonia doesn’t mince words in this stirring, environmental spoken-word film by REI.
Burton Snowboard Founder Jake Burton Carpenter Dies at 65
The titan of snowsports succumbed to recurring bouts with cancer.
Our Public Lands Are Broke: Is It Time for a ‘Backpack Tax’?
We have a perfect solution we don’t use and benefactors we don’t thank. It may be time for a tax on outdoor gear.
‘Indestructible Puffy’: Vollebak’s Dyneema Insulated Jacket Is Outrageous
Hack it with a knife, scrape it with rocks, and poke it with gnarled branches. And then, take this puffy to the coldest spot on Earth. Vollebak promises the Indestructible Puffer won’t just outlast other insulated jackets, it will get tougher the worse winters get.
Poler Is Back: Retailer Will Relaunch With New Gear, Apparel
The brand behind #campvibes will return with new investment, new leadership, and a new team. But, the brand told us, version 2.0 “will go back to its roots.”
‘You Have the Lungs of a 75-Year-Old’: 21 Questions With Bikepacking Badass Lael Wilcox
With each passing multiday, self-supported endurance bikepacking race, it becomes increasingly clear this is Lael Wilcox’s world. We’re just riding in it. But hit her with a few off-the-wall questions — like why Oprah would be her perfect riding buddy — and you uncover a charming and infectiously positive (if relentlessly motivated) person.
Editors’ Take: Lessons From the Backcountry Saga, Best YETI Yet, and Are Shoes Recyclable?
Has Backcountry.com done enough? Does the world want (or need) an $800 YETI? And what do we do after our shoes die? Get all this and more on the GearJunkie Weekly Roundup.
Backcountry Fires Law Firm, Drops All Lawsuits, Begins Rebuilding Relationships
No more lawsuits, no more lawyers. In an interview with GearJunkie, Backcountry CEO Jonathan Nielsen reaffirmed the company made a mistake and is committed to meaningful action.
Backcountry Lawsuits: Small Brand Offers Its View in ‘Editors’ Take’
On this week’s roundup, Wild Barn Coffee founder Jenny Verrochi talks with us about having to rebrand her company, formerly Backcountry Nitro coffee, after Backcountry.com sent her a cease-and-desist letter.
Parkie McParkface: How to Find Your Park Ranger Name
The National Park Service’s latest recruitment tool is way too fun.
Oh God, No! Trail Runner ‘Catches’ Parasitic Worms in Her Eyes
In a nightmarish turn of events, a 68-year-old woman discovered that a cloud of flies she ran through actually left worm larvae in her eyes.
‘We Made a Mistake’: Backcountry Responds to Public Debacle
Following days of vehement backlash from angry consumers, Backcountry today released a statement about its ‘backcountry’ trademark lawsuits against small brands.
‘1,000 Places to See Before You Die’: Adventure Travel Bucket List
The original bucket-list travel book gets a fresh new look. Tons more images, new places, and new adventures refresh ‘1,000 Places to See Before You Die’ for 2019.
You Hallucinated What?! 21 Questions With Courtney Dauwalter
Maybe the only thing more impressive than Courtney Dauwalter’s domination in ultraraces is what she sees after hours of nonstop running.
Boycott Backcountry: Customers Slam Retailer Over ‘Strongarm Tactics’
Last week, news broke that Backcountry is suing dozens of brands that use the word ‘backcountry’ in their name. And customers are outraged.
Wait, What? Slopestyle Tricks You Won’t Believe
Red Bull skier Jesper Tjader unveils a host of tricks that, frankly, we’ve never even imagined.
World’s Tallest Climbing Wall Opens This Month
CLYMB Abu Dhabi will challenge climbers with a 140-foot wall — in the same facility as the world’s widest skydiving chamber.
America’s Favorite Tent? ‘Tiny Tent’ Sells Out REI in 3 Weeks
Cats love it, chihuahuas tolerate it, and REI shoppers can’t get enough of it. Tiny Tents’ lone product — the 2.25-square-foot Tiny Tent — might be the co-op’s fastest-selling tent ever. But … why?
‘Bro, Turn That $#%& Off!’ 21 Questions With Semi-Rad’s Brendan Leonard
Which president would Brendan Leonard most like to slap? And what has become his latest personal obsession (hint: it has nothing to do with the outdoors)? Here’s everything you’ve wondered about the ‘Semi-Rad’ author, and more, in our 21 Questions.
50% Off: Crazy Deal on ‘Best Winter Running Shoe’
We’re not sure how long this deal will last, but you can score a pair of Columbia Mountain Masochist IV OutDry men’s trail-running shoes for half off.
#OptOutside Is Not Enough: REI Ups Black Friday Ante
For its fifth year running, REI will close its stores, cease processing online payments, and pay all of its 13,000-plus employees to ‘Opt Outside’ for Black Friday. But the company now says it — and its members — need to do more.