Uncut Send Footage: Megos Climbs Possible 5.15c ‘King Capella’ in Spain Watch one of the world’s best climbers on the first repeat of ‘King Capella,’ which could be the world’s sixth 5.15c sport route. Written by Jilli Cluff November 30, 2021
New Film Follows Mountaineer’s Ascents Up World’s 14 Tallest Mountains Coming to Netflix on Nov. 29, ’14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible’ documents Nirmal Purja’s quest to bag the world’s highest summits in record time. Written by Jilli Cluff November 29, 2021
Snowboarding Loses a Legend, Americans Sweep Ultra-Trail Cape Town, and More Stories to Start Your Week A weekly wrap-up of adventure news. From the inspiring to the tragic, here’s some of what you missed and a few things to look forward… Written by Jilli Cluff November 28, 2021
Black Friday Donation: MiiR Gives 100% Away to Water Charity This year, climate neutral drinkware company MiiR is thinking less about its bottom line and more about the spirit of giving. Written by Jilli Cluff November 26, 2021
Cyclist Mikah Meyer Bikepacks Across Oregon, Supports LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces Outdoors Mikah Meyer wants to foster a safe space outdoors for the LGBTQ+ community — sometimes that means doing things he’s never done before. Written by Jilli Cluff November 24, 2021
White Mountain Wilderness: See the East Coast’s Most Rugged Peaks ‘The Wild White Mountains’ follows a small-town photographer as he ventures through the forests of New Hampshire in pursuit of light. Written by Jilli Cluff November 24, 2021
Guru Shows an Anxious Roadie How to Chill in ‘Just Enjoy the Ride’ In this short satirical piece by Serial 1, a mystical eBike guru appears when a neurotic, obnoxious cyclist needs him most. Written by Jilli Cluff November 23, 2021
Wildfire Devastation May Claim 1 in Every 5 Giant Sequoias, NPS Says An executive summary released by NPS forestry officials details the impacts of wildfires in 2020 and 2021 on California’s giant sequoias. Written by Jilli Cluff November 23, 2021
Out of Pocket Pouch Blocks Phone Signals So You Can Unplug California Cowboy rolls out a low-profile, secure pouch that reportedly nixes your smartphone’s cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS signals. Written by Jilli Cluff November 22, 2021
Yosemite Rockfall Alters El Capitan, Monarchs Make a Comeback, and 6 More Stories to Start Your Week A weekly wrap-up of adventure news. From the inspiring to the tragic, here’s some of what you missed and a few things to look forward… Written by Jilli Cluff November 21, 2021
Feats of Strength: Olympian Ryan Hall Completes Arduous Wood Chop & Water Carry Ryan Hall set a record in the wood chopping and water carry categories to raise donations and awareness for the STEPS Foundation. Written by Jilli Cluff November 19, 2021
Inflatable Truck Topper: ‘FLATED’ Launches With Unique Pickup Accessories Just launched, FLATED is a unique automotive outfitter that wants to elevate and simplify gear for overlanders, road trippers, and van lifers. Written by Jilli Cluff November 19, 2021
Help REI Expand #OptOutside: Co-op to Match DEI Donations Up to $1M From now until the end of 2021, REI will match any contribution up to $1 million to its fledgling nonprofit arm, the Cooperative Action Fund. Written by Jilli Cluff November 19, 2021
National Parks to Expand Bike Trails, Greener Transit Options In a press conference on Nov. 17, Secretaries Deb Haaland and Pete Buttigieg announced an ambitious green overhaul to transportation infrastructure within the nation’s parks. Written by Jilli Cluff November 18, 2021
Watch This Mountain Biker Shred Lush, Loamy Oregon Backwoods In ‘Oregon Exploration,’ mountain biker KC Deane takes to some of the most challenging, most aesthetic singletrack in the PNW. Written by Jilli Cluff November 18, 2021
Watch 2 US Cyclists’ Journey Up Peru’s 18,000-Foot Peak in ‘Auzangate’ Led by two Cusco bike guides, two U.S. cyclists set off to conquer one of Peru’s highest peaks in Pearl Izumi’s “SHARED TERRITORY” series. Written by Jilli Cluff November 17, 2021
Skydiver Captures Wild Video of Plane Spinning, Pulse-Pounding Recovery In October, a plane carrying more than a dozen skydivers entered a spin and began diving toward Earth. Here’s what happened. Written by Jilli Cluff November 17, 2021
DPS Ski Ambassador Shreds Pristine Slopes in ‘Fuel’ Trailer Ahead of SLC Premiere ‘Fuel’ is a powder-packed film featuring DPS athlete Madison Rose Ostergren. It premieres Nov. 16, 2021, at SLC’s Lone Pine Gear Exchange. Written by Jilli Cluff November 16, 2021
Mazda Jumps Into Outdoor Adventure Crossover Market With 2023 CX-50 An evolution in Mazda’s crossover fleet, the AWD CX-50 is ‘purpose-built for outdoor enthusiasts and customers with a more active lifestyle.’ Written by Jilli Cluff November 16, 2021
Demos, Rentals, & Gear: evo Membership Program Is an Adventure Nerd’s Valhalla Evo Membership is a brand-new perks program that offers demos on MTB and snowsport equipment, exclusive access to events and gear, and more. Written by Jilli Cluff November 15, 2021
Aussie Surfer Wins Award for Biodegradable Surfboards Young engineer and surfer Emile Theau won a major startup award for innovating 95% biodegradable performance surfboards. They’re affordable, too. Written by Jilli Cluff November 15, 2021
Freeski Phenom Candide Thovex Wows in ‘Some Laps in the Park’ Watch the inimitable freeskier Candide Thovex jump, corkscrew, and straightline moguls in this short but sick powder teaser. Written by Jilli Cluff November 15, 2021
Para-Athlete Heads for Polar Record, Skier Pops 1440 Double Cork, and More Can’t-Miss Stories This Week From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure. Written by Jilli Cluff November 14, 2021
Client Sues Climbing Guide for Dislodging Fridge-Sized Block, Letting Go of Rope One man is suing a climbing guide and ACMG for alleged “negligence and breach of contract” that lead to a near-fatal climbing accident. Written by Jilli Cluff November 12, 2021
Mountain Biker Takes Scientific Approach to ‘Everesting’ Squamish’s Toughest Trails In ‘Everesting.’ MTB athlete Zanny Venner looks to push her mental limits by gaining 29,000 vertical feet in 24 hours of pedaling. Written by Jilli Cluff November 12, 2021
This $13,000 Hammock Comes With Its Own Camper Trailer TAXA Outdoors partners up with Kammok to update car camping as we know it. Say ‘hi’ to the Limited Edition Woolly Bear camper trailer. Written by Jilli Cluff November 10, 2021
Van Life Rental GoCamp Acquired by RV-Maker ‘Storyteller Overland’ Adventure van- and RV-maker Storyteller Overland announced its acquisition of GoCamp, a small-fleet, peer-to-peer van rental company. Written by Jilli Cluff November 10, 2021
Alex Honnold & Cody Townsend Join Forces, Link Crater to Mt. Whitney on ‘Uncomfortable’ Route From Badwater Basin to the top of Mt. Whitney, Townsend and Honnold gain nearly 14,800 ft of elevation by human power alone — if they… Written by Jilli Cluff November 10, 2021
‘Rolling Coal’ Teen Charged With 6 Felony Counts A Texas juvenile faces six felony counts of aggravated assault for driving into a half-dozen cyclists during a group ride on Sept. 25. Written by Jilli Cluff November 09, 2021
Climbers Purchase ‘House Boulders’ to Boost IL Climbing Access ‘House Boulders’ is a new, 20-acre corridor acquired by the Access Fund and ICA. It offers 70+ problems and a potential boost to the economy. Written by Jilli Cluff November 09, 2021
