Jilli Cluff, Author at GearJunkie

Up, Up, and KERPLOOSH: Watch the Entire Red Bull ‘Flugtag’ Aviation Competition

Red Bull Flugtag, an iconic, off-the-cuff DIY aviation competition, returned to Vienna last weekend. Check out this highlight reel.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 28, 2021

Sika Henry Becomes US’s First Black Female Pro Triathlete

On Sunday, Sept. 26, Sika Henry crossed the finish line for the first time since earning her USA Triathlon Elite pro card.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 27, 2021

‘Invincible’ Iffland Lands Perfect Cliff Diving Season and a Few 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 September 26, 2021

IRONMAN World Championship Leaves Hawaii for 2021: New Dates, Format Set for 2022

IRONMAN officials postpone and temporarily relocate the World Championship to St. George, Utah, for the 2021 season. The race returns to Hawaii in 2022.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 24, 2021

Crypto-Bike: Colnago Debuts First Blockchain Security to Thwart Thieves

Colnago partners up with MyLime to fit its 2022 stable with a new class of security: antitheft blockchain technology.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 24, 2021

Specialized Turbo E-Bikes Boast ‘Mission Control,’ Radar, Theft-Thwarting Motor

Specialized rolls out its next-gen Turbo Power e-bike collection with the laid-back Como, versatile Vado, and off-roady Tero models.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 22, 2021

New Iceland FKT: McElveen Crosses Entire Country in Under 20 Hours

On Sept. 12, MTB star Payson McElveen bisected Iceland’s rugged wilderness in 19 hours and 45 minutes, the fastest speed record to date.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 21, 2021

Compost This Coat: tentree Launches Fully Biodegradable Jacket

Tentree drops its latest and most environmentally conscientious apparel line today, including a first-of-its-kind, 100% biodegradable jacket.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 20, 2021

Tiny Tents Doubles Down With ‘Ridiculous’ Basecamp Dome Tent

At just 1.1 pounds and 15 inches tall, the Basecamp Dome from Tiny Tents is the lightest four-season dome tent ever. Too bad you’re too…

Written by Jilli Cluff September 20, 2021

Climbers Paraglide the Alps 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 September 19, 2021

Arcade Parkour! Freerunner Pasha Petkuns Pounces Around in ‘Human Pinball’

The boss of freerunning, Pavel ‘Pasha’ Petkuns, takes to the arcade in his latest cinematic feat, ‘The Human Pinball.’

Written by Jilli Cluff September 15, 2021

California Ski Resort Dumps ‘Derogatory and Offensive’ Moniker: Here’s the New Name

Following seven decades of operation under a derogatory and exclusionary name, Tahoe’s globally renowned ski resort will now be known as Palisades Tahoe.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 13, 2021

US Adventure Racing Champs Return and 5 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 September 13, 2021

A Proud Movement: Evolv Launches PRIDE Rebel Shoe

On September 7, Evolv will release a limited-edition PRIDE Rebel approach shoe. And 50% of funds raised will benefit inclusion-focused organizations.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 06, 2021

Two Climbing FKTs, and 7 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 September 06, 2021

Kick Butt, Raise Funds for Cancer Survivors This ‘SENDtember’

The annual SENDtember event raises funds for cancer fighters and survivors by encouraging folks to get outside and send it — whatever ‘it’ is.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 03, 2021

EV RV: Zeus Electric, SylvanSport Team Up to Build All-Electric Motorhome

The all-electric RV could boast up to 400 miles of range, wastewater recycling, and room for enough gear to champion the apocalypse.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 01, 2021

HOKA Launches Its First Retail Locations in NYC, Los Angeles

HOKA ONE ONE’s pop-up storefronts offer customers a ‘fully immersive’ shopping experience, complete with 3D foot-scanning services for the perfect fit.

Written by Jilli Cluff September 01, 2021

Extreme Fire Danger Shutters All CA National Forests

Forest officials ordered the closure of California’s 19 national forests from Aug. 31 to Sept. 17. Violators face imprisonment and hefty fines.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 31, 2021

‘Largest Expansion of Fishing & Hunting’: Interior Dept. Opens 2.1 Million Acres of New Public Land

On Monday, the Department of Interior extended fishing and hunting rights on U.S.-managed land by 2.1M acres. Here’s what that means.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 31, 2021

Watch ‘Invincible’ Iffland Plunge to 10th Cliff Diving Title

Rhiannan Iffland, reigning champion of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, continued her three-season winning streak this weekend in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 30, 2021

Ultra Runners Smash 2 Speed Records and 5 More Can’t-Miss Stories This 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 August 30, 2021

Crew Builds Epic $7K MTB Line in 7 Days: Watch These Aussie Freeriders Shred

MTB freerider and Red Bull athlete Remy Morton lives to send the gnarliest trails. So, when Red Bull approached him with $7,000 to build a…

Written by Jilli Cluff August 26, 2021

Kelly Slater’s Artificial Wave Will Crown ‘The Ultimate Surfer’ on Hulu

In ‘The Ultimate Surfer,’ surfers face off on the world’s best artificial waves for $100,000 and a spot on the WSL’s 2022 Championship Tour.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 25, 2021

Patagonia Unveils 2022 Gear With Bold Promise to ‘Save Our Home Planet’

With its Fall 2021/Spring 2022 gear collection, Patagonia continues its legacy of innovation, stewardship, and sustainability.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 24, 2021

Club Ride & Artist Collab to Benefit Women Through MTB

Proceeds from Club Ride x Katie Lozancich apparel will help support women’s mountain biking advocacy group, World Ride.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 24, 2021

Denali’s First Black Summiteer Immortalized in Mountaineering Museum

The Portrait of Charles Crenchaw aims to honor the first Black climber to summit Denali and shed light on inclusivity outdoors.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 23, 2021

Ultra Rookie Wins Leadville 100 Run and 5 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 August 23, 2021

Can The North Face Make Outerwear From Trees?

The North Face and Spinnova will partner to develop a way to spin tree-derived fiber into apparel that’s both ultra-sustainable and adventure-capable.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 20, 2021

Couple Becomes First to Tandem Ride Entire Colorado Trail

Chris and Marni Plesko became the first tandem cyclists to tour all 540 miles of the Colorado Trail Race. It took just 10 days.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 17, 2021

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