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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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Bikerafting Tips: Packrafting and Biking Meet in Burgeoning Sport

May 21, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Bikerafting might sound like an extreme sport. But this video breaks down the adventurous activity into simple steps.

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‘Can’t Ski Vegas’ Film Presents the Ultimate Bachelor Party

May 21, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Instead of the typical Vegas bachelor party, one crazy adventurer decides to raft a supposedly frozen river in the Canadian Rockies to find beautiful ski lines.

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Hiking Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

May 20, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. This week, we feature discounted hiking gear.

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Our Favorite Hiking Shoe of 2019 Is on Sale: Salomon X Ultra Aero

May 20, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

The Salomon X Ultra Aero beat out dozens of shoes to claim the spot as Best Hiking Shoe of 2019. And now it’s on sale.

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Danny MacAskill ‘Daycare’ Is Downright Hilarious

May 20, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Would you send your child to Danny Daycare? Danny MacAskill pushes the limits of a children’s bike trailer in this hilarious video.

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

May 19, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, May 12-18, 2019.

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Bike Helmets Crushed: Hydraulic Press Smashes Cycling, Moto, and Medieval Lids

May 17, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

While by no means scientific, it sure is fun to watch bike helmets crush beneath the pressure of a massive hydraulic press. Watch this YouTuber smash bike helmets and work his way to armored steel helmets.

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Emerging Gear: Endless-Power RV, 40MPH Scooter, Hitch-Mounted Tent

May 16, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Click through to explore the slideshow.

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The Lowest-Profile Folding Rooftop Tent: Tepui ‘Low-Pro’ Review

May 16, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

The Low-Pro is only about 7 inches tall on the roof of your car. That’s crazy thin for a folding rooftop tent. We tested the Low-Pro, Tepui’s lightest, lowest-profile rooftop tent, for this review.

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Screaming Deals: Outdoor Gear Savings of the Week

May 15, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight Black Diamond trekking poles, Danner Mountain 600 boots, a Cannondale bike, and more.

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Flash Flood in May: Utah Video Gives Important Reminder

May 14, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

First, it was the rushing wind. Then, the unexpected happened. Jamal Green’s video of Halls Creek Narrows serves as an important reminder for slot canyon hikers and climbers.

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Would You Sleep on an Inflatable Portaledge? ‘G7 POD’ Is World’s Lightest

May 13, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

By far the lightest ledge on the market, the G7 POD portaledge inflates to let you sleep on the side of mountains for a fraction of the weight.

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Old-School VCR Edit of Danny MacAskill Is Mind-Bending: Watch

May 13, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Who says you need a fancy camera to make a sick mountain bike film? Well, Danny MacAskill’s gnarly riding chops certainly help. Watch MacAskill absolutely tear it up in the woods.

Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

May 13, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out these bargains from Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, and The North Face to save on gear for your next adventure.

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Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

May 12, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, May 5-11, 2019.

This Week in Adventure: Kilimanjaro, Atlantic Crossing, 50-Mile Running Record

This Week in Adventure: Kilimanjaro, Atlantic Crossing, 50-Mile Running Record

May 10, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

From an FKT on Mount Kilimanjaro to terrorist attacks canceling the Adventure Racing World Championship to a barrel-crossing of the Atlantic, here are the adventures you missed this week.

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Watch: Jimmy Chin and Cody Townsend Climb, Ski Grand Teton

May 10, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

At 13,776 feet, the Grand Teton towers over its namesake national park. Considered a testpiece of ski-mountaineering, Jimmy Chin and Cody Townsend ice climb up the Teton and drop into some awesome couloirs.

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Emerging Gear: ‘Prehistoric’ Jacket, Jerky Granola, Solar-Powered Cooler

May 9, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Click through to explore the slideshow.

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100,000 New Climbers: 1Climb, adidas Build Walls for Boys & Girls Clubs

May 9, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

1Climb with adidas Outdoor will develop 10 climbing walls in L.A., Chicago, and New York City to help thousands of urban youths access climbing.

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Biggest Ski Pass Ever: ‘Snowpass’ Spans 9 Countries, Over 100 Resorts

May 8, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Snowpass gives skiers and snowboarders access to more than one hundred resorts in Europe for less than $500.

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Screaming Deals: Outdoor Gear Savings of the Week

May 8, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight heavily discounted Oakley sunglasses, a Big Agnes backpacking tent, and the ENO Technest.

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Danner Releases Its Most Urban Shoe Yet, the Caprine

May 7, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

The Caprine is unlike any other Danner shoe on the market. It uses modern styling, plenty of knit, and leather accents.

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Black Diamond Camalot C4 Review: Most Popular Trad Protection Gets an Upgrade

May 7, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Black Diamond upgrades the most popular piece of trad protection, the Camalot C4, for 2019. After testing, we found the new Camalot cams are an off-width climber’s dream.

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Darn Good Darn Tough Sale: Save on Incredible Hiking Socks

May 6, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Darn Tough socks are well-made and come with a lifetime warranty. We swear by these socks for everything from hiking to backpacking to trail running. From low-top to calf-height socks, this sale covers it all.

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Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

May 6, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out the bargains below and save on gear for your next adventure.

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What GearJunkie Readers Bought in April

May 3, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

From an IKEA tote bag to a Patagonia duffel, these are April’s top-selling products GearJunkie readers bought.

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Watch Backyard Mountain Bike Wall Ride Build: Seth’s Bike Hacks

May 3, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Watch Seth build the latest feature in his backyard mountain bike park — a janky wall ride.

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Watch: Photographer Chris Burkard Climbs Huge Yosemite Cracks

May 3, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Chris Burkard, a wildly successful adventure photographer and filmmaker, might not be known for his climbing prowess. But this video certainly proves Burkard’s love for off-width crack climbing.

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Emerging Gear: Volcano Book, Rob Krar Vest, Solar-Powered Water Bottle

May 2, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

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10 Questions From Gym Climbing Newbies, Answered

May 1, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Climbing indoors is intimidating. Here’s what to expect for your first visit to the gym climbing world.

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Watch Guilano Cameroni Climb 2 V16 First Ascents

May 1, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Giuliano Cameroni puts in work on two incredibly difficult boulders in Ticino, Switzerland. This edit from Mellow clearly displays his climbing prowess on super-small holds.

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