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.

Climb London's 25th-Floor Glass Climbing Wall

A new climbing wall built high inside a skyscraper is not for the feint of heart. Behind the holds is clear glass and a soaring view high above London.

July 13th, 2017

Excerpt: Outdoors Cookbook For Dirtbags To Glampers

Think ‘Nutella Crepes for Peak Baggers Who Can’t Make Crepes’ sounds yummy? Brandon Leonard and Anna Brones offer goofy and practical recipes in the outdoors cookbook, Best Served Wild.

July 13th, 2017

Caught On Camera: School Dean Hits Cyclist, Speeds Away

Marshall Grant Neely III was the dean of students at one of the country’s top merit-scholar institutions. Video footage suggests he’s also a very angry driver.

July 10th, 2017

$8 Million Tick Study Aims To Curb Lyme Disease

A five-year study involving 2,400 homes in New York could, if successful, lower Lyme disease risk across the nation.

July 6th, 2017

Camper Inflates In 90 Seconds, No Poles Needed

Compressed air and ‘tubes’ instead of poles pitch the Opus Air Camper quickly.

July 5th, 2017

Fund Touts 'Transformative Power Of Transportation'

Donate $8 a month and this organization will provide bike maintenance, facilitate group rides, and provide bike education to someone formerly enslaved by sex trafficking.

July 3rd, 2017

Four Months After Rescue, Hiker Found Dead In Same Park

In February, Bryan Skilinski was rescued after getting lost in the Great Sand Dunes National Park. But his second time lost in the park ended his life.

June 30th, 2017

Study Finds: Head Outside For The Happiest Workout

Spend three hours hiking outside versus walking on a treadmill and you’ll have more energy, a better mood, and less anxiety. Those results published last month in a sports science study from Austria’s University of Innsbruck.

June 28th, 2017

Black Diamond’s First Climbing Shoe Will Be Knit

Black Diamond just announced a line of four new climbing shoes. One of them stands out with a fully-knit upper

June 21st, 2017

Columbia 2018: Shiny ‘Sun Deflector’ Shirt Cools Wearer

Columbia aims to limit the sun’s oppressive power with Omni-Shade Sun Deflector technology. Thousands of small reflective dots not only prevent UV rays, but limit the sun’s heat.

June 21st, 2017

Cooler Feet, Better Sleep: Kelty Sine Sleeping Bag Review

Zippered vents are the name of the game in the Kelty Sine, a 35 degree down sleeping bag, great for those with sweaty toes.

June 14th, 2017

Violent Whitewater Hospitalizes ‘Roll-Cage’ Raft Inventor

Darren Vancil, inventor of the bizarre-looking Creature Craft, landed in the emergency room with serious injuries after capsizing in a violent set of rapids.

June 13th, 2017

Camping On Campus: MN University Opens Campground

At the University of Minnesota Duluth, six campsites are available for overnight stays and bonfires under the stars.

June 12th, 2017

First Look: Powerful Pedaling With Defiant ‘Fat Electric’ Bike

Fat tires and a powerful electric-assist motor make this bike one of a kind.

June 12th, 2017

Gear Picked By Eagle Scouts, Delivered Monthly

Pay a subscription, and rope, compasses, multi-tools and other hand-selected, Scouting-themed outdoors necessities ship to your door each month.

June 9th, 2017