Julie Kailus

Associate editor Julie Kailus has spent a career covering people, places, and products in the outdoor industry. Julie can be found testing the latest and greatest in her favorite activities — trail running, mountain biking, swimming, snowboarding, and the underrated endurance sport of chasing two sons around the mountains.

Renaming Mount Evans: Brutal Past Haunts Iconic Mountain

Renaming Mount Evans: Brutal Past Haunts Iconic Mountain

A Denver schoolteacher is leading a wave of people interested in changing the name of Mount Evans, one of Colorado’s most iconic 14,000-foot peaks.

December 7th, 2018
Gerber knives

Gerber Blade and Multitool Prices Chopped by 30% or More

More than two dozen Gerber knives, multitools, and axes are now 30 percent off in the REI Outlet.

December 6th, 2018
Sponsored BURNOUT travel mug

‘Drink Now’ Tech Mug Means Coffee’s Never Too Hot

Travel mug brand BURNOUT is using space tech to keep fluids like coffee at their optimal — or most drinkable — temperature.

December 6th, 2018
Spartan trail running

Obstacle Race Giant ‘Spartan’ Adds Trail Running Series

With the launch of its 12-race Spartan Trail series, the world’s largest obstacle course racing brand is officially entering the sport of trail running.

December 6th, 2018
Smith snow goggles

See It, Believe It: 55% Off Last-Season Smith Goggles

Women’s, men’s, and kids’ Smith goggles from last year are 30 percent off, plus another 25 percent at checkout, now through Saturday at REI.

December 4th, 2018
Sponsored RMU

Not So Underground: Colorado Cottage Brand RMU Expands on Skier Core

This Colorado ski brand requires its employees to spend at least 50 days a year on snow! We dug in to learn more about how this cottage brand has grown beyond its ‘Underground’ roots.

December 4th, 2018
Sponsored ski trip contest

Pick Your Powder: Win a Ski Trip Anywhere in Colorado

High Sierra and GearJunkie teamed up to give skiers and snowboarders adventure gear — and a ski trip in Colorado. And it’s all on us.

December 3rd, 2018
Sponsored Deejo custom knife

Edgy Original: Custom Deejo Knife Makes a Slick Gift

You may already know lifestyle knifemaker Deejo for its ultralight everyday carries. But now the brand is trying to cut through the holiday fray with a customizable ‘tattoo’ blade.

December 3rd, 2018
Sponsored Columbia Hire a Guide

Want to Enjoy the Mountains More? Hire a Guide

Getting into the backcountry for the first time can be an intimidating experience. There are many scenarios where it pays to go with a guide, especially in variable winter conditions.

December 3rd, 2018
fell running

Vague Path: Your Almost Official Guide to Fell Running

Americans don’t really get Britain’s fell running. Is it mountain running? Is it trail running? Why does it get its own designation? So we asked an expert fell runner to break it down in all its mud and glory.

November 29th, 2018
strava heatmap united states blue

Strava ‘Year In Sport’ Reveals Active Trends Around the World

Strava just announced its year-in-review report for 2018. We dug into the data to glean some of the most interesting nuggets about how athletes train and play worldwide.

November 29th, 2018
Sponsored REI gift center item

Scroll Less, Shop More: REI’s ‘Gift Center’ Is Your Digital Shopping Guide

REI’s gift center is the best way to find the perfect outdoor gift this holiday season. This digital guide will help you find presents for your most adventurous friends and family.

November 24th, 2018
Work Out in Front of 'Mirror,' a Futuristic At-Home Gym

Work Out in Front of ‘Mirror,’ a Futuristic At-Home Gym

In front of Mirror, you can exercise with coaches and friends as well as compete with yourself. But the large LCD at-home gym doesn’t come cheap.

November 23rd, 2018
Wild Rye

Outdoorsy Gift Picks From Women-Led Wednesday Brands

Today is Women-Led Wednesday, a new initiative to make it easier for people to find and support products made by women-owned or -led companies. So we went shopping.

November 21st, 2018
Sponsored Osprey backpacks REI exclusive

Future Gear: 2019 Products You Can Buy Now, But Only at REI

REI has ‘exclusives’ on top outdoor gear for next year. Essentially, the store gets to stock and sell these emerging products before anyone else. Check out new tents, packs, shoes, and more.

November 20th, 2018