Jilli Cluff, Author at GearJunkie

Climbing, Skiing 20,000-Foot Peaks: Mammut Ski Mountaineers Reveal How They Prepare

‘The Call’ follows two skiers on their quest for mega lines in Pakistan — and serves as a crash course in avalanche safety.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 16, 2022

Patagonia, REI, The North Face Among Top Brands Boycotting Outdoor Retailer Move to Utah

The Conservation Alliance leads 24 outdoor companies to fortify national monument and public lands protections.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 14, 2022

Arco Onslaught: Adam Ondra, Stefano Ghisolfi Unleash in Italy

In this short entry to the ‘Climbing Diaries’ series, we see what it looks like when Stefano Ghisolfi and Adam Ondra rally and redpoint.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 14, 2022

Olympians Break the Age Barrier, Toboggan Nationals Return, and More Stories to Start Your Week

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

Written by Jilli Cluff February 13, 2022

‘Jeep’ Razor Scooter Adds 35% to the Price and Nothing Else

Jeep partnered with the brand that revived the scooter in 1997, Razor. And together, they’re making a play on the electric scooter market.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 11, 2022

Petzl RocTrip 2022: The Iconic Climbing Festival Heads to Greece

Petzl invites climbers to bolt, crag, and crush alongside some of the sport’s biggest names at the Manikia RocTrip this May.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 11, 2022

Climbing in Squamish? Geologists Predict More Rockfall

This winter, extreme fluctuations in weather and rising temperatures could make for more rockfall at the popular granite formations.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 10, 2022

Faction Crushers Ski Steeps in the Dolomites: POV Edit

Faction Skis shows us what threading needles high up in the Dolomites looks like from the skier’s point of view.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 09, 2022

‘30-Day Survival Challenge’: Canadian YouTuber Charged With Violating National Park Act

Zachary Fowler and Gregory Ovens face six charges and over $100,000 in fines for alleged regulatory violations that occurred in Banff National Park.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 09, 2022

This $74K Astronomy Watch Aims to ‘Liberate the Mind’; Shows Earth, Sun, Moon’s Positions

Ulysse Nardin claims its Blast Moonstruck astronomy watch features ‘reinvented mechanics’ that reproduce easy-to-read solar and lunar cycles.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 08, 2022

Female Ultra Skier Crushes All-Time Record, Kelly Slater Surfs to 56th Career Win, & More Stories to Start Your Week

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

Written by Jilli Cluff February 06, 2022

‘Raft the Grand Canyon’ Music Video Is So Nerdy, It’s Hip

In what could be described as a millennial version of Weird Al in the wild, a band of jolly river rats sing, dance, and raft…

Written by Jilli Cluff February 04, 2022

Nikwax Founder Hands Over Ownership to Employees, Steps Down

After 45 years, Nick Brown is turning ownership over to an employee-owned trust. The transfer aligns with his commitment to social and environmental ethics.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 02, 2022

Toyota Lunar Cruiser: Off-Roading on the Moon

Complete with living quarters, workstations, and scientific instruments, the Lunar Cruiser may be the key to lunar and Martian colonization.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 01, 2022

Win an Epic Ski Getaway at RED Mountain Resort

On February 7, one lucky winner and a guest will score lift tickets and lodging at the iconic RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 01, 2022

British Climber Emma Twyford Breaks the Barrier in ‘The Big Bang’

Filmed in 2019 but just released, ‘The Big Bang’ captures Emma Twyford’s journey to becoming the first woman from the U.K. to climb 5.14d.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 31, 2022

Ice Climbing Crowns Its New Champs, a Kiwi Runner Makes History, & More Stories to Start Your Week

This is GJ’s weekly wrap-up of top news in exploration and adventure. Here’s what you missed this week, and a few things to look forward…

Written by Jilli Cluff January 30, 2022

Snowboard NFTs: Natural Selection Tour Opens Digital Contest

Travis Rice’s elite snowboarding competition returns to the backcountry for 2022 — and it’s bringing some of the blockchain with it,

Written by Jilli Cluff January 26, 2022

Native Alaskan Sam Alexander Tells Stories Above the Arctic Circle

‘Niveh Ta’ah’in (Warrior)’ is a brief look at the world through the eyes of an Army veteran, native Alaskan, and Indigenous advocate.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 26, 2022

evo to Launch Adventure Hotel in Salt Lake City

Expect boho-chalet rooms, climbing and skating facilities, gear shops, and eclectic local art at evo’s new adventure hotel and campus.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 26, 2022

REI Green Vests Push for Union, Co-op Responds

More than 100 workers filed a bid to form an REI union, stating unfavorable health, safety, and culture within the workplace.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 25, 2022

COROS Rolls Out CORE Body Temperature Integration in Its GPS Watches

The brand’s introduction of CORE body temperature integration is a first for the segment and could put COROS watches on more wrists.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 24, 2022

US Channels $1B to Revitalize ‘Parched’ Everglades

The iconic ecosystem, which occupies 2 million acres across central and southern Florida, is home to 40 endangered species.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 24, 2022

Teen Pilot Circumnavigates the Globe Solo, Salmon Make a Comeback, & More Stories to Start Your Week

From the inspiring to the tragic, this is GearJunkie’s weekly wrap-up of top exploration and adventure news. Here’s what you missed.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 23, 2022

Garmin Refines fenix 7 With Auto Controls, Built-In Flashlight, Solar Options

Garmin just updated its highly popular fenix solar series watch into a more efficient, comprehensive tool for the endurance crowd — and beefed up its…

Written by Jilli Cluff January 21, 2022

‘LA Sucks for Riding’? Mountain Bike Pros Bust the Myth

In ‘LA Sucks for Riding’, Canyon’s latest ‘Diamonds in the Dust’ release, three riders tell a different story about the Los Angeles bike scene.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 21, 2022

Sharing Stories & Stoke: ‘Girl Crush’ Highlights 5 Female Rockstar Athletes

‘Girl Crush’ explores the roles that identity, community, and mentorship play in shaping women’s experience in the outdoor industry.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 20, 2022

Alps-Based Freeskier Rips Familiar Pow in ‘HOME’

French freeskier Oscar Mandin celebrates the stoke, peace, and mega terrain found right outside his door in ‘HOME.’

Written by Jilli Cluff January 19, 2022

Calling All Outbacks: Subaru ‘WinterFest’ Returns With Music, Gear Demos, and More

This year’s Subaru WinterFest will hit mountain resorts from Vermont to Oregon, bringing adventure mobiles, live music, gear demos, raffles, and doggos along for the…

Written by Jilli Cluff January 18, 2022

Keira D’Amato Shatters U.S. Marathon Record and a Few More Stories to Start Your Week

From the inspiring to the tragic, this is GearJunkie’s weekly wrap-up of top exploration and adventure news. Here’s what you missed.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 16, 2022

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