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Nate Mitka

Nate Mitka

Midwest born, Nate Mitka is based in the GearJunkie Denver office. He is an advocate of all outdoor activities and has developed some habits, like running without headphones, eating raw vegetables, and fixing the chain on his ratty old bike.

Unluckiest Guy Ever? One Man Bitten By Rattlesnake, Bear, & Now Shark

Unluckiest Guy Ever? One Man Bitten By Rattlesnake, Bear, & Now Shark

April 23, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Nearly one year after Dylan McWilliams woke up to a bear chewing on his head, he was bitten by a shark off the coast of Kauai.

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No More Metal: Airstream Launches Fiberglass ‘Nest’ Camper

April 13, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Airstream ditches the silver bullet look with its latest offering launched this week, the fiberglass Nest.

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YouTuber Logan Paul Kicked Out of Yosemite National Park

April 6, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Unable to find an unreserved campsite, Logan Paul took up five parking spaces in his large bus and trailer. Then Park Rangers confronted the youtube sensation after noise complaints.

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Dream Team Gear: TNF Kit Designed for Antarctic Climbing

April 4, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

To get Conrad Anker to the top of the Wolf’s Tooth in Antarctica, The North Face developed nine pieces of custom cold weather gear. This rigorous adventure tested new technologies you will see bleed into consumer gear in the coming months.

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Dream Job: Spend Summer Outside, Clean America’s Waterways

April 2, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Join a team that has already cleaned 1 million pounds of trash from America’s rivers, lakes, and oceans. This summer, United by Blue is looking for two new members.

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Online Retailer Backcountry.com Launches Branded Gear

March 28, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Online retailer Backcountry.com redefined the online-only shopping experience. Now, it announces plans for a year-long rollout of lifestyle apparel, in-house gear, and collaborations with other brands.

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Duo Smashes 870-Mile Great Himalaya Trail FKT

March 26, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel braved frostbite and high altitude to break the speed record on the Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) by three days.

Patagonia Fights Damming the 'Last Wild Rivers in Europe'

Patagonia Fights Damming the ‘Last Wild Rivers in Europe’

March 20, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Patagonia wants to stop thousands of proposed dam projects in the mountainous Balkan region of Europe, and launched the Blue Heart Campaign to do so.

Mike Foote Breaks Ski record 24 hours 61,200 feet

Man Sets Vertical Record by Skiing Up 61K Feet in 24 Hours

March 19, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Ultra-endurance athlete Mike Foote did continuous laps, skiing uphill and down at Whitefish, Montana, for an entire day. He set a new “vertical record” in the process.

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Terrifying Chairlift Malfunction Caught on Video

March 16, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

The malfunction at Georgia’s Gudauri Ski Resort caused the chairlift to run backward at double speed, flinging riders off the lift and hospitalizing at least eight.

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Wrap Yourself in ‘Aluminum’ Tyvek From The North Face

March 7, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

A fully functional cape and respirator mask are the latest releases from The North Face. Launching at select stores in Berlin and London on March 9, the Black Series is apart of the The North Face’s fashion department.

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Canada Makes National Parks Free for Kids in 2018

March 2, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

The Canadian government announced national parks will now be free for people 18 years old and younger. The move is part of Canada’s 2018 federal budget, and follows the success of 2017’s free parks project.

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France Bike-Share Ends After Mass Destruction, Theft

February 28, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Inspired by viral social media hits, underage vandals destroyed more than 3,000 Gobee bikes and stole more than 1,000, effectively shutting down the business in an entire country.

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Try Overlanding Out West Without Buying a Thing

February 27, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Roof-top tents and overland rigs are expensive. Pacific Overlander makes it easier to camp from your car with overland rentals outfitted with Toyota and Land Rover vehicles fully kitted for the backcountry.

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Marine Habitat the Size of Great Britain Now Protected

February 23, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

To protect the 81,000 sq. mi. of water, the nation paid off $21 million of its national debt that was owed to the UK, France, Belgium, and Italy.

8 Surprising Trends From Mammoth ‘Outpost’ Retreat

8 Surprising Trends From Mammoth ‘Outpost’ Retreat

February 23, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

What will next year look like in the outdoors? We attended an active lifestyle branding event called The Outpost and came away with eight observations.

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‘Driverless Shuttle’ to Use Largest Bike Path in Minneapolis

February 23, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Minneapolis Greenway bike and pedestrian commuters will face a new form of traffic during a weekend in April – a self-driving shuttle.

Average Skier Finds Loophole, Lands Spot in Olympic Halfpipe

Average Skier Finds Loophole, Lands Spot in Olympic Halfpipe

February 20, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Do you watch the Olympics thinking, hey that doesn’t look so hard, I could do that! No? Well, you better check out this Hungarian halfpipe skiers routine!

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Click On, Ride Down: Burton Step On Binding Review

February 20, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Burton fueled the hype machine with the Step On binding. But are they any good? We put them to the test for this review.

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Jim Bridwell, Yosemite Climbing Pioneer, Dead at 74

February 16, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

One of climbing’s greats passed peacefully on Feb. 16. Jim Bridwell, born July 29, 1944, advanced modern big wall climbing and inspired generations of climbers to come after him.

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Report: Outdoors Economy Is Bigger Than Oil

February 15, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

The Bureau of Economic Analysis valued U.S. outdoor recreation at $373.7 billion, contributing 2-percent of the U.S. GDP.

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Climbing Goals: $70,000 Grant Opens for Non-Sponsored Climbers Only

February 12, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

The Live Your Dreams Grant awards climbers of all ages, experience levels, and disciplines to think big and perform the climb of their dreams.

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First Look: Vans Breathable, Variable Flex Snowboard Boot

February 2, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Built for backcountry snowboarders, the 2018/2019 Vans Verse Snowboard Boot combines the latest in fit technology, moisture management, waterproofing, and venting for long tours and downhill sessions.

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You Can Now Uber a Bike

February 1, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Open the app, find a bike across the city, unlock it with a PIN, and ride away. Uber Bike intends to shake up urban transportation and further its vision of affordable and reliable transportation.

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World’s First Drone Rescue Saves Distressed Swimmers

January 18, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

The lifeguard launched a Little Ripper drone to perform the rescue in New South Wales, Australia. It cut the rescue time from six minutes to one minute, and captured it all on video.

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Today Is the Day You Give Up, According to Strava

January 12, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

The fitness tracking app analyzed 31.5 million global activities to find when people are most likely to lose motivation after New Year’s. Today, January 12, is the day when people waver in fitness regimes, according to Strava. But it also offers tips to stay resolved.

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Most Impactful Climbers: 2018 American Alpine Club Awards

January 12, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

Margo Hayes, Alex Honnold, and Sally Jewell were among the recipients for the American Alpine Club’s annual climbing awards.

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Planting Soon: Wall of Forest Across England, Coast to Coast

January 9, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

In light of the rising population and “dramatically low” tree planting rates in England, officials urged a need for change. The Northern Forest is a 25-year plan to plant 50 million trees and generate £2 billion for the economy in the process.

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GoPro Discontinues ‘Karma’ Drone, Lays Off 250 Employees

January 8, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

After the fourth quarter 2017 earnings report, GoPro announced today it would cancel production of its Karma Drone and exit the drone market.

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Polish Climbing Team Attempts First K2 Winter Ascent

January 2, 2018 |  By Nate Mitka

This January, a veteran Polish team will try and make history by scaling one of the world’s most dangerous mountains during the worst season of the year.

Free 'First Day Hikes' Kick Off 2018 in All 50 States

Free ‘First Day Hikes’ Kick Off 2018 in All 50 States

December 28, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

The First Day Hikes program aims to get people outside, exercising and connecting with nature—on day one of the New Year.

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