Julie Kailus, Author at GearJunkie

iKamper X-Cover Crowdfunding Deal: $1,000 Off Next 100 RTTs

iKamper unveiled its latest soft-sided, fold-out rooftop tent in August. Now, the X-Cover is on Kickstarter — with a $1,000 discount for the first 100…

Written by Julie Kailus January 15, 2019

Pow! REI Offers Lift Ticket Discounts at Mammoth, Snowbird, Killington, More

Apparently, REI doesn’t just discount outdoor apparel. REI co-op members can now score big price cuts on lift tickets at ski areas around the country.

Written by Julie Kailus January 15, 2019

Insider’s Bike: NordicTrack’s Top 5 Features for the Studio Cycle

Trusted in-home equipment brand NordicTrack tells us what to look for when purchasing a modern indoor cycling machine.

Written by Sponsored Post January 11, 2019

Run Power: Treadmill Is World’s First Grid-Worthy Energy Producer

With the launch of the Verde treadmill, sustainable fitness equipment-maker SportsArt is at the forefront of producing electricity as a byproduct of human exercise.

Written by Julie Kailus January 11, 2019

Hydro Flask Sendoff Sale: Last Year’s Colors 25% Off

Who knew ‘mint’ was so 2018? No one will know your Hydro Flask is from last year, so score one for 25 percent off the…

Written by Julie Kailus January 10, 2019

Sisu Magazine: Underrepresented Stories From a Wider Outdoor World

Recently released Sisu Magzine is designed to disrupt the status quo in the outdoor industry.

Written by Julie Kailus January 10, 2019

Big Price Cut: $70 Off Wüsthof Gourmet Knife Set

Cabela’s just slashed its Wüsthof Gourmet 10-Piece Kitchen-Knife Block Set to $200.

Written by Julie Kailus January 09, 2019

Slope Chauffeur: Liftopia Offers Bus Service for Skiers

Plus, a discounted ski lift ticket is included if you need one. But you can cut out that cost if you already have a season…

Written by Julie Kailus January 09, 2019

Howl of a Deal: Jack Wolfskin Yellowstone 3-Person Tent Half Off

This freestanding, fast-pitch, three-person tent is a steal at $150. That’s 55 percent off the sticker price.

Written by Julie Kailus January 08, 2019

Buy Your Own Black Hole: Patagonia 60L Duffel 30% Off

The 60L workhorse from Patagonia’s burly Black Hole line of bags is marked down from $130 to $90. This Black Hole duffel is only left…

Written by Julie Kailus December 28, 2018

End-of-Year Clearance: 40% Off prAna

There are over 400 items marked 40 percent off for prAna’s big end-of-season sale. Save big on yoga mats, stretchy pants, tops, and even a…

Written by Julie Kailus December 27, 2018

Colin O’Brady Completes Historic Solo Trek Across Antarctica

American adventurer Colin O’Brady, 33, just completed a record-setting 921-mile unsupported solo journey across Antarctica.

Written by Julie Kailus December 26, 2018

How to Stay Warm Outdoors: Head, Core, Feet, and More

Gear and good judgment can keep the inevitable winter cold at bay. Use these tips to keep warm in cold weather.

Written by Sponsored Post December 26, 2018

Trailhead Crime: My Car Got Robbed While I Was Hiking

I live in a town where break-ins aren’t common. It’s just far enough from the city to elude everyday urban crime and just remote enough…

Written by Julie Kailus December 22, 2018

Shred Dog Jumps to Fill Gap in Kids’ Ski Gear

A brand-new Boulder-based ski apparel brand is trying to hit the sweet spot for what parents are willing to pay to outfit their little rippers.

Written by Julie Kailus December 21, 2018

A Doctor Explains How Our Bodies Get Cold

It’s easy to recognize feeling cold in the outdoors — shivering, for example. But how our bodies get that way isn’t as obvious.

Written by Sponsored Post December 20, 2018

Indoor Cycling ‘Game’ Trainer Raises $120 Million

Tech startup Zwift is getting a big boost to gear up its already popular interactive indoor cycling platform.

Written by Julie Kailus December 20, 2018

Top Road Cycling Race Goes All Women in 2019

The high-profile Colorado Classic, a professional stage road cycling event with deep roots in the state, has decided to eliminate the men’s race to focus…

Written by Julie Kailus December 19, 2018

Twice As Nice: United By Blue Sale Perfect for Stocking Stuffers

Now through Thursday, when you get one United By Blue item, you can get a second for half off.

Written by Julie Kailus December 18, 2018

Best Crested Butte MTB Ride: Record-Setting Local Describes Her Favorite

This year, Brittany Konsella became the first person to mountain bike all 750 miles of singletrack trail in the Gunnison-Crested Butte area of Colorado. As…

Written by Julie Kailus December 18, 2018

Pick a Size: REI Base Camp 4 & 6 Tents 40% Off

The well-reviewed REI Co-op Base Camp Tent is now on sale in two sizes: four- and six-person footprints.

Written by Julie Kailus December 17, 2018

Road Home: How to Start the RV Life

Marc and Julie Bennett literally wrote the book on living the RV life. They’re pretty good at it now. But we wanted to know how…

Written by Julie Kailus December 17, 2018

Free Fitness for the New Year: Life Time Welcomes Everyone on the 1st

January is the biggest month for resolutions. So Life Time Fitness is letting everyone kick off a New Year’s fitness routine for free on January…

Written by Julie Kailus December 12, 2018

Skiing in Japan: Tips, Tricks, and Must-Pack List

Do you like riding deep powder with nonexistent lift lines? Noshing on steaming noodles? Soaking in hot springs at the end of your day? If…

Written by Sponsored Post December 10, 2018

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.

Written by Julie Kailus December 07, 2018

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.

Written by Julie Kailus December 06, 2018

‘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.

Written by Sponsored Post December 06, 2018

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.

Written by Julie Kailus December 06, 2018