Jilli Cluff, Author at GearJunkie

Cotopaxi CEO ‘Desperate’ to Stop Facebook Scam Ads

Cotopaxi cautions consumers about a recent uptick in fraudulent ‘Cotopaxi Outlet’ ads appearing on social media platforms.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 08, 2021

What’s It Like to Run the Berlin Marathon? This Documentary Will Show You

‘2021 Zwift Academy Run: Road to Berlin’ is a brief but deep look into the power of community, commitment, and healthy competition.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 08, 2021

Canada’s Big Wins in Mountaineering and MTB, Plus 5 More Stories to Start Your 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 07, 2021

Cards for Humanity: Unorthodox Game Sends Players on Real-Life Outdoor Adventures

Nine Arches is a new game on Kickstarter that challenges players to choose their own adventures. The catch? The adventures are in real life.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 05, 2021

Get a Local Tour of MTB Paradise With Salsa’s ‘Banana Belt Bike People’

Salsa Cycles’ ‘Banana Belt Bike People’ is a short film that shows off Colorado’s all-season mountain biking haven through a local lens.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 05, 2021

Polartec Adds Peppermint to Fight Odor in Technical Fabric

Performance fabric giant Polartec levels up its green practices with ‘Fresh Face,’ a peppermint-based odor-resistant treatment.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 04, 2021

See the First Adaptive Ski Descent of Alaska’s Denali in ‘Winter Starts Now’

On tour now, ‘Winter Starts Now’ includes the story of adaptive mountain skiers as they make the first adaptive ski descent of Denali.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 03, 2021

Re-Forester: Subaru Pledges 1 Million Trees to Aid Wildfire Recovery

After 2 years of successful efforts in California, Subaru will grow its Re-Foresting Project in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 02, 2021

Asian Alpinist Receives Highest Honor, Runner Shatters Javelina 100 Record, and More Stories to Start Your Week

From the inspiring to the tragic, GearJunkie presents a weekly wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 31, 2021

Mammut to Launch Avalanche Safety Week Series This November

Starting Nov. 1, Mammut will offer Avalanche Safety Week, a 5-day online series. Alpine and wilderness safety experts will cover essential survival topics, share safety…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 28, 2021

3 Feet of Overnight Snowfall Prompts Tahoe Ski Resort to Open 1 Month Early

On Friday, Oct. 29, Palisades Tahoe will open its world-class slopes to the pow crowds after receiving more than 3 feet of snow this week.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 28, 2021

Red Bull Trail Heads Pits Runners Against Punishing Downhill MTB Course

On Saturday, Nov. 13, Red Bull Trail Heads will pit trail runners against five stages of gnarly MTB singletrack on Australia’s Gold Coast. Two winners…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 27, 2021

Danny MacAskill Debunks Climate Change Myths One Trick at a Time

In his latest production, ‘Climate Games,’ MTB stunt rider Danny MacAskill hopes to elevate the conversation around climate change. And he’ll pedal across a wind…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 25, 2021

Climbing Goes Anime: Check Out Sweeping ‘The Summit of the Gods’ Trailer

Opening in select theaters on Nov. 24 is a feature-length anime film, “The Summit of the Gods.” It’s about Mount Everest, its allure, and the…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 25, 2021

2 Runners Win ‘Fools’ Race Arm in Arm, Shiffrin Wins 70th World Title, and More Stories to Start Your Week

A wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure. Here’s what you missed this weekend, and a few things to look forward…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 24, 2021

‘Girls Gone Wide’: Watch Female Climbers Tackle Some of America’s Burliest Off-Widths

Released Oct. 20, ‘Girls Gone Wide’ documents three female climbers as they cam, jam, butterfly, and smear their way up some of North America’s hardest…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 22, 2021

Harvey Lewis Breaks ‘Backyard Ultra’ World Record, Runs 354 Miles in 3.5 Days

On Oct. 19, 2021, endurance runner and high school teacher Harvey Lewis set a new ‘backyard ultra’ world record by running 354 miles in under…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 20, 2021

‘Eat My Dust’: Diamondback Gravel Scholarship Returns

This month, female, nonbinary, and trans riders can apply for Eat My Dust Gravel Scholarship to win a Haanjo 8C gravel bike and more.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 20, 2021

Skydiving at 300 MPH, the Most Masochistic Ultra, and More Stories to Start Your Week

A wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure. Here’s what you missed this weekend, and a few things to look forward…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 17, 2021

Patagonia Offers Extra Credit for Worn Wear Trade-Ins This Month

Through the end of October, Patagonia is offering 50% extra store credit and free shipping for your Patagonia-made Worn Wear trade-ins.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 14, 2021

Hurdle Cleared: Obstacle Racing Steps Closer to Olympic Sport Status

World Obstacle, the international sports federation for competitive obstacle racing, is officially one step closer to Olympic eligibility.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 13, 2021

‘Lo-Res’ Lambo on Auction to Benefit Alternative Fuel Org

From now until Oct. 15, you can bid on this rare, ‘lo-res,’ Countach-looking EV. It might not be street legal, but it is charitable. Half…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 12, 2021

‘The More You Move, the More You Hear’: Clif Bar Releases Motion-Activated Music

Through ‘Remix in Motion,’ Clif Bar and multiplatinum musician Mike Posner are teaming up to raise money for social justice. And they want you to…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 12, 2021

Alpine Achievement Awards, 2 High-Risk Ultras, and a Few More Stories to Start Your Week

A short and sweet weekly wrap-up of top news in exploration and adventure. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 10, 2021

‘Mad Max’-Style Off-Road Race: Your Guide to Rebelle Rally 2021

The Rebelle Rally is a weeklong all-terrain auto race through the American desert. No cellphones, no GPS — just a compass, a map, and some…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 08, 2021

Snowboarder Graces $1 Coin: Why Vermont Minted the ‘Melon Grab’

Vermont’s limited-series $1 coin features a female snowboarder performing a ‘melon grab’ jump, braids blowing against a wintry mountain backdrop.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 07, 2021

Original Niehues Maps on Auction: How You Can Bid on Iconic Ski Art

On Oct. 19, two original ski maps by James Niehues go to auction. All proceeds will benefit the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 06, 2021

REI to Retire Its Charitable Foundation in Favor of DEI-Focused ‘Action Fund’

On Oct. 4, REI announced the Cooperative Action Fund, a public nonprofit arm that will support DEI-minded outdoor organizations.

Written by Jilli Cluff October 04, 2021

The ‘Rad Off-Road Race, CO’s Hardest New Sport Climb, and 6 More Stories to Start Your 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 October 03, 2021

Perfect Pairing: Chaco, New Belgium Launch 30th Anniversary Sandals

It’s New Belgium Brewing’s 30th birthday, and Chaco is bringing something special to the party.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 29, 2021

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