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Jilli Cluff

Jilli Cluff

Jilli grew up in the rural southern Colorado mountains, later moving to Texas for college. After seven years in corporate consulting, she was introduced to sport climbing — and life would never be the same. She now works as a contributor, gear tester, and editor for GearJunkie and other outlets within the AllGear family. She is based out of Atlanta, Georgia where she takes up residence with her climbing gear and one-eared blue heeler, George Michael.

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3 Men Receive Prison Sentences for ‘Drunken Capering’ With Katmai Bears

May 18, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Three men now face jail time, probation, and fines of $3,000 each after taking selfies near several brown bears at Katmai National Park.

Blurred Lines: Take a MTB Cruise With Tito Tomasi

Blurred Lines: Take a MTB Cruise With Tito Tomasi

May 17, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

This brief pleasure cruise of a film follows Tomasi as he employs his Kona MTB to trace a stunning line in Vence, France.

(photo/America's Toughest Race)

America’s Toughest Race Lasts 5 Days and More Adventure News to Start Your Week

May 15, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.

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Wiener on a Bike: Watch Fastest Known Dog ‘Sir Willie’

May 15, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Sir Willie the long-haired wiener dog is a very good — and speedy — boy.

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Glamping, Big Willie Style: Stay in the Fresh Prince’s Trailer at This Lavish RV Park

May 13, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Will Smith’s name may not be the first that comes to mind when you think of glamping. But Anderson Mobile Estates, a prized maker of celebrity RVs, is poised to change that.

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‘Born From Junk’ Recalls the Early Days of MTB in Crested Butte

May 13, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

‘Born From Junk’ is the true story of how a few bored, young rebels transformed a depressed mining town into a crucible of MTB culture. 

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Harley’s More Affordable Electric Motorcycle: LiveWire S2 Del Mar

May 12, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

With its $15,000 S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle, Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire brand targets riders that are younger, greener, and budget-bound.

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On May 13, Ditch the Grind and Ride — It’s Global Baggies Day

May 12, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

May 13, 2022, is Global Baggies Day. Endura is calling all bike riders to grab their shorts, check their tires, and hit the trails.

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Mt. Everest History: First All-Black Expedition Team Summits World’s Highest Peak

May 12, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

In the early hours of May 12, 2022, an American/Kenyan team of mountaineers became the first all-Black expedition to summit Mt. Everest.

(photo/USARA)

Adventure Racing Regional Champs and More Stories to Start Your Week

May 8, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed and a few things to look forward to.

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Watch 16-Year-Old Climber Colin Duffy Send Utah’s ‘Hurricave’

May 6, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Olympic climber Colin Duffy is barely old enough to drive, but his command over some of the hardest routes shows skill beyond his years.

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Nomad Neighborhoods: Van Life, Overland Group Buying Land in West

May 5, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

The van life-centric group is growing rapidly. Soon, Kift will release its first-ever NFT memberships, which come with some uncommon perks.  

At 96, Junior Bounous skied 96 days in the 21-22 season; (photos/Snowbird)

Still Shredding: 96-Year-Old Skier Nails Goal, Skis 96 Days This Season

May 2, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

At almost 100 years old, Utah native Junior Bounous has skied more lines in a single season than most of us could ever dream of.

On April 28, 2022, adaptive runner Jacky Hunt-Broersma set the women's world record for most marathons run on consecutive days — 102!; (photo/Jacky Hunt-Broersma)

Adaptive Athlete Runs 104 Marathons in 104 Days & More Stories to Start Your Week

May 1, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed and a few things to look forward to.

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Experience Guatemala’s Women-Led MTB Culture in ‘Sight Unseen’

April 28, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Pivot Cycles rider Brice Shirbach meets World Ride founder Julie Cornelius and experiences Guatemala’s women-built MTB culture firsthand.

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ENVE ‘All Terrain Bicycle Challenge’: Watch Gravel Riders Struggle, Strive, Survive

April 28, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

E01 of ENVE’s three-part ‘All Terrain Bicycle Challenge’ premiered on April 28, 2022. It’s intense. It’s hilarious. And you should watch it.

(Photo/Andrew Burton and Michael Kirby for Patagonia)

Patagonia Film ‘Newtok’ Focuses on Alaska’s Climate Change Refugees

April 26, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

The Yup’ik people of Newtok, Alaska, were few but mighty. This film by Patagonia details what forced them to leave their village behind.

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Where Are All the Planted Trees? Tentree Founders Launch Blockchain ‘veritree’ to Keep Track

April 25, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Tentree founders Derrick and Stephen Emsley think the blockchain could be the key to planting 1 billion trees by 2030.

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Runner Smashes 100k World Record, Female Climber Joins the Elite, & More Adventure News of the Week

April 24, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed and a few things to look forward to.

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Yellow YETI: Check Out the ‘Alpine’ Color Collection

April 22, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

The limited run of golden yellow YETI coolers, drinking vessels, and camp blankets is only available this spring and summer. 

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Rooftop Tent Company to Offer Rebate for EV Drivers

April 22, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Roofnest offers EV drivers a cash rebate or free down blanket for rooftop tent purchases made starting April 1, 2022.

Levi Lavallee performs in Quebec; (photo/Dan Mathieu for Red Bull Content Pool)

Watch Sledder Shred Old Army Base, Then Send Loop-the-Loop

April 20, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

This short but epic cut follows elite snowmobiler Levi LaVallee as he builds and then sends a 30-foot loop-the-loop in Quebec.

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Watch Kayaker Nouria Newman Set a World Record in ‘Wild Waters’

April 19, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Olympian Nouria Newman is perhaps the most gifted kayaker of her time. This film by Red Bull documents her journey to clinch a world record.

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First Unionized Climbing Gym: Movement Crystal City Breaks New Ground

April 18, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

After a months-long battle, the National Labor Relations Board will certify the first unionized climbing gym in the U.S. this week.

The Continental Divide Coalition works to preserve various outdoor spaces, like Great Basin, Wyo. picture here; (photo/Matt Berger for the Continental Divide Ccoalition)

Earth Day Celebrations Hit Fever Pitch, Sherpa Dies on Everest, and More Stories to Start Your Week

April 17, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.

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Climbing Big Cracks, Like Life, Is Suffering: Watch This Brutal Climb

April 15, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

In March 2022, Mari Salvesen flashed a fabled Indian Creek test piece. She’s the first woman and only the second person to pull it off.  

Omar Hegazy broke two underwater world records in April 2022; (photo/Guiness World Records)

Amputee Swimmer Sets 2 Guinness World Records

April 14, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Omar Hegazy now holds two underwater records: the longest distance swam in one breath and the longest distance swam in one breath with fins.

(Photo/Eddie Bauer x Cabana)

Hotel Room on Wheels: Live the Van Life With Cabana x Eddie Bauer

April 13, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Eddie Bauer has partnered with Cabana to bring luxury, off-grid van life experiences, and outdoor gear rentals to the Pacific Northwest. 

Three granite boulders like those seen here will be shipped to a Calgary park; (photo/Philip Schubert)

Canada Ships Boulders Cross-Country for Flatlands Climbers

April 13, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

Come July 2022, a Canadian skatepark will be home to several 13-foot boulders. Calgary climbers, prepare your crashpads.

Saturday October 02 2021 1st Paris-Roubaix Femmes (1.WWT) One day race: Denain - Roubaix (116.4km) Photo: Eloise Mavian / Tornanti.cc

‘Grit & Grace’: The First Women’s Paris-Roubaix With Marianne Martin and More

April 13, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

2021 was a big year for female riders, and this close look tells the story of SD Worx Team’s journey — from training to the starting line.

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woom Launches First Urban Lifestyle Bike for Kids

April 13, 2022 |  By Jilli Cluff

The brand calls the NOW ‘the cycle truck’ and claims it can perform short urban trips to weekend-long bikepacking excursions.

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