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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.

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Star Gazing Paradise: Idaho Awarded First US ‘Dark Sky Reserve’

December 22, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Central Idaho is home to 1,400 miles of pristine starlight. And it’s now one of just 12 certified night sky ‘reserves’ worldwide.

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Will It Be a White Christmas? Interactive Map Shows Odds

December 21, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Hoping for a snow-covered holiday? Check this map to see what history says about your city’s odds.

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Michigan Ski Resorts Have More Powder Than Vail

December 19, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

The drought in Colorado is providing for dismal snow totals at resorts. Michigan, however, is doing well this season, with a number of resorts doubling Colorado’s base depths.

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You Can Zip Line Over the Mississippi During the Super Bowl

December 14, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

During Super Bowl LII, attendees can take part in a high-flying zip line over the river in Minneapolis. The zip line will span more than 800 feet and will likely be one of the coldest to date.

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Clean Hiking: Granite Gear Seeks 25 Garbage-Collecting Trekkers

December 14, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

The ‘Grounds Keepers’ program will sponsor 25 individuals to clean trash along major section hikes and popular public trails in 2018.

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Grant Offers Splitboarders Gear, Cash To Ride

December 13, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Interested in backcountry snowboarding but can’t afford the gear? Jones Snowboards and the American Alpine Club offer two new grants for amateurs only.

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If There Were Only Trees: Maps Show World’s Forests

December 11, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Robert Szucs analyzed satellite data to create stunning images of the world’s forests from above. Now you can hang these maps on your wall.

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Patagonia Leads Bears Ears Coalition, Sues Trump Administration

December 7, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

‘It is as if he took a whole person, slashed it, and left us with a couple of limbs.’

Your Whole Camp Kitchen in a Box

Your Whole Camp Kitchen in a Box

December 5, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Dubbed an all-in-one kitchen system, the EatOut combines a kitchen utensil rack, main storage, two gas stoves, and three tables all in a compact box.

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Columbia Strikes Back with Performance Star Wars Jackets

December 4, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Columbia Sportswear celebrates the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi with a limited run of winter jackets, inspired by the Empire Strikes Back.

'Guerrilla Visitor Center' Aims To Protect Bears Ears

‘Guerrilla Visitor Center’ Aims To Protect Bears Ears

November 28, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

A nearly $1 million project is underway to promote and protect Bears Ears National Monument. And it isn’t waiting for the federal government.

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Mountain Biker Accidentally Shot by Deer Hunter

November 27, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

The 27-year-old mountain biker was struck by a bullet when riding near dusk in a heavily-wooded area open to hunting.

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Beef Jerky Store Opens In Minneapolis, First In US

November 16, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Jack Link’s opened its first brick and mortar retail location in downtown Minneapolis. The ‘Wild Side’ store offers Sasquatch-themed merch, a $5,000 fur coat, and oh so much jerky.

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Thrifty Climbing: Black Diamond Solution Harness Delivers on the Rock

November 15, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Slender, lightweight, and super inexpensive: Black Diamond’s Solution harness offers a whole lot of bang for not a lot of buck.

All Hail The Rock God! Photoshop Spawns Climbing Hilarity

All Hail The Rock God! Photoshop Spawns Climbing Hilarity

November 15, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Photographer Ted Schiele took the climbers out of rocks with some photoshop magic. The result is hilarious.

Ironman Times Ten! Youngest Finisher Explains 'Deca Ironman'

Ironman Times Ten! Youngest Finisher Explains ‘Deca Ironman’

November 14, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

To most, and Ironman Triathlon is a pinnacle of endurance racing. But to a crazy sliver of elite athletes, it’s not even close to tough enough. Meet the ‘Deca-Triathlon,’ 10 Ironmans. In. A. Row.

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Camille Herron Breaks 100-Mile Running World Record

November 13, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

In Vienna, Illinois, Camille Herron ran the Tunnel Hill 100-mile in 12 hours, 42 minutes, and 39 seconds. She shattered the women’s 100 mile record by more than an hour.

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Wall Art: Beautiful Map Showcases Western US Ski Resorts

November 9, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

From Alaska to the Mexico Border, ‘Ski Resorts of the West’ showcases North America’s western ski resorts in stunning detail. All 246 of them.

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Hike, Bike, Haul: Patagonia Launches Technical Trail Packs

November 8, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Hikers, cyclists, and lightweight overnight backpackers take note: Patagonia unveils six different trail packs under the new ‘Nine Trails’ line.

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Focus, Fathom, Flow: 3 Tips For ‘Mindful Running’

October 27, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Find wonder in daily training, stay cool under pressure, and get in the zone. ‘Mindful Running’ offers insight into endurance sports.

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New US Climbing Experience: MN Gym To Use ‘No Grip’ Holds

October 27, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Double textures and zero grip holds are sure to throw climbers a new challenge. The Minneapolis Bouldering Project, opening next month, is among the first U.S. gyms to use these quirky holds.

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$70 Yosemite Entrance? NPS Proposes Doubling Entry Fees To National Parks

October 26, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke aims to renovate the infrastructure of our national parks with increased admission fees at 17 national parks.

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The World’s Favorite Climbing Areas In One Map

October 25, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

From Red River Gorge in Kentucky to Fontainebleau in France and everything in between, Awesome Maps depicts famous climbing areas across the world in poster form.

Bar Raised: Woman Climbs First 5.15b

Bar Raised: Woman Climbs First 5.15b

October 23, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Angy Eiter sent ‘La Planta De Shiva,’ rated 5.15b/9b in Spain this past weekend. It’s a full grade harder than what was previously accomplished among female climbers.

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Gobright, Reynolds Crush ‘The Nose’ Speed Record Up El Capitan

October 23, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

The new record of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 44 seconds knocks four minutes off a record set by Alex Honnold and Hans Florine in 2011.

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Avoid the Cubicle: Get an Education in ‘Adventure Tourism’

October 23, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Get a certificate in outdoor adventure! Colorado State University launches an adventure tourism program for the spring semester that will teach students to manage land, water, and air-based adventures.

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Lone Climber Summits World’s 4th Highest Unclimbed Peak

October 18, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Failing anchors, rockfall, and precarious ice: The fourth tallest (previously) unclimbed peak has been summited.

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238 Miles On Foot: Courtney Dauwalter Wins Moab Ultra

October 16, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Courtney Dauwalter finished the Moab 240 in two days, 9 hours, and 59 minutes. She was faster than any of the men in the pack, beating the second-place finisher by more than 10 hours.

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‘Geo Cables’ Give TNF Trail Runners Snug, Comfy Fit: Review

October 13, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Three weeks before a 50K race, I started wearing the North Face Ultra Vertical. I put this comfortable trail running shoe to the test on just about every surface for this review.

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Doping Dogs: Scandal Spurs Iditarod Rule Change

October 11, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Several sled dogs tested positive for prohibited substances in 2017. Next year’s race ramps up testing, prevention, and anti-doping policy.

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Alpinist Hayden Kennedy Takes Own Life After Partner Dies In Avalanche

October 10, 2017 |  By Nate Mitka

Renowned climber Hayden Kennedy and partner Inge Perkins were caught in an avalanche and on Saturday, Oct. 7. Perkins died in the slide. The next day, Kennedy took his own life.

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