Jilli Cluff, Author at GearJunkie

How Jack Johnson Became a Singer, Not a Surfer

In this short edit, ESPN sits down with the ‘Banana Pancakes’ man to talk surf, songs, and where the two comingle.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 08, 2022

Paralympic Athlete Lisa Franks Lives the Van Life

The multitime gold medalist-turned-engineer shows us all the bells and whistles in her adaptive dream build.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 08, 2022

For First Time Ever, IFSC Youth World Climbing Champs Come to US

From August 22 to 31, the International Federation of Sport Climbing’s (IFSC) Youth World Championship will take over Dallas.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 08, 2022

‘Hog Heaven’: A Gravel Cyclist, a Rancher, and Common Ground

‘The Path Less Paved’ is a study of neighborliness between a modern city slicker and a salt-of-the-earth ranchin’ man in rural New Mexico.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 08, 2022

Mini Crusher: 8-Year-Old Skateboard Sensation Shreds at The Berrics

Sit down and zip around the world-famous indoor skatepark with Brazil’s little skateboard sensation, Joaquim Costa.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 05, 2022

Steepest 5.13a in the States? Jordan Cannon Climbs ‘Countdown to Ecstasy’

In this brief, send-y footage, the accomplished big-wall climber grinds out an epic, bolted roof in the Vegas hills.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 05, 2022

Is This the Ultimate Mountain Biking Van?

Take a tour of the ultimate cyclist’s converted Sprinter van and get some tips to help you dial in your own life on the road.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 04, 2022

Crash Pads & Crack: Pete Whittaker Tries the World’s Hardest Crack Boulder

In this cut, the crack king attempts to wrangle a 40-foot-long horizontal V13 boulder put up by his Wide Boyz co-conspirator, Tom Randall.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 04, 2022

Adventure Motorcycle Experts Talk Hill Climbing Techniques

Learn how to anticipate varying terrain, body positioning, mechanical priming, and more in this adventure motorcycle tutorial.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 03, 2022

Sam Pilgrim Mods Out His MTB With Steering Wheel & Bus Handle, Hijinks Ensue

The boisterous MTB trickster is back to shenanigans as usual with a whacky jump bike modification. Is it a stroke of genius or pure lunacy?

Written by Jilli Cluff August 03, 2022

Dojo Mojo: Adam Ondra, Martin Stráník Simulate World Cup Climbing

Follow pro climbers Adam Ondra and Martin Stráník as they prepare for the highest level of competition in this delightfully motivating edit.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 03, 2022

Going Pro at 36: Rab Wardell’s Unlikely Rise to the MTB Top

The latest entry to Wahoo’s “Old Enough to Know Better” follows affable MTB rider Rab Wardell, as he takes on a full-time pro’s cadence.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 02, 2022

This Machinist Is a True Gear Junkie

Making whimsical engines, motorcycles, cars, and airplanes yourself is no easy task, but it does help if you’re a machinist.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 02, 2022

Alex Megos Claims First Ascent of Chris Sharma’s ‘Rastaman Vibrations’: 5.15b?

It took the carrot-powered climber less than a total of 9 days to get the first redpoint of a route that Chris Sharma bolted 10…

Written by Jilli Cluff August 02, 2022

‘Connecting Walls’: 2 Climbers Find Pristine Cliffs & Grace on Yukishima

A new film from Patagonia follows two Japanese climbers as they explore and develop routes on a little-known island.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 01, 2022

Paragliding Over Switzerland With the X-Alps Academy

Need a quick pick-me-up? This edit from the POV of Swiss paragliding master Christian ‘Chrigel’ Maurer might do the trick.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 01, 2022

IFSC World Cup Climbing Rules & Scoring Explained

Perplexed by the IFSC’s scoring system for World Cup climbing competitions? Here’s how to decrypt Boulder, Lead, and Speed stats.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 29, 2022

Specialized GEN-S: Young MTB Crushers in Training

Meet the first class of Specialized’s exciting youth development program, a pack of super-stoked kiddos from all over the world.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 29, 2022

Red Bull Athletes Swarm The Nines With Pops of Color

What happens when you equip some of the world’s best winter athletes with a rainbow of smoke flares? Red Bull’s creative team had to know.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 29, 2022

Learn This Life-Saving Firestarting Trick From a Survival Expert

If you’ve ever found yourself scratching away at a match-sized firestarter rod and cursing its apparent futility, this video’s for you.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 29, 2022

Bear Spray and Blizzards: Misadventures of Pro Kayaker Nouria Newman

Rowdy GoPro footage, bespoke animation, and Newman’s upbeat narration make for a delightful, action-filled little ride worth taking.