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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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‘There’s Privilege to Climbing Outdoors’: Watch Arc’teryx Film on Climbing Disparity

May 1, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

‘Climbing is a sport that can feel largely inaccessible to a lot of people.’

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

May 1, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight the Danner Mountain 600, one BAD duffel bag, and an artist-designed Buff.

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Salmon and Mining Clash in Small Alaskan Town: Film

April 30, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

The Chilkat River supports all five species of salmon native to Alaska. And now, a modern-day gold rush upstream threatens the health of the river downstream.

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Save 55% on This Fjällräven Backpack Made for Summer Hiking

April 30, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This daypack for your summer hikes is more than 50 percent off. The Fjällräven High Coast Trail Backpack uses the Swedish brand’s most durable fabric and looks great too.

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The History of America’s Storied Climbing Crag, ‘the Gunks’: Watch

April 29, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Black Diamond profiles Russ Clune, a man who dedicated his life to climbing in the Gunks of upstate New York. Learn about the crag and watch some scary new-age trad leads in this video.

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Climbing Gear Sales: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

April 29, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

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

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Highest Quarterpipe to Banked Landing: David Wise Sets Skiing World Record

April 26, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

David Wise gets some crazy liftoff for this quarterpipe jump — 38 feet and 4 inches, to be exact. It’s hard to believe how high the skier goes.

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Why It’s Almost Impossible to Climb 15 Meters in 5 Seconds: Watch

April 26, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Wired breaks down the Olympic format of speed climbing. Alex Honnold, Jordan Fishman, and a biomechanist star in this analytical look at rock climbing.

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Candide Thovex: Behind the Scenes of ‘Ski the World’

April 26, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Who needs snow to skI? Watch Candide Thovex drop in on desert spines as part of last year’s ‘Quattro 2’ video.

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Emerging Gear: Tammock Tent-Hammock, LifeProof Cooler, Recovery Lotion

April 26, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

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

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‘Veilance’ Rebrand: Technical Fashion Brand Drops Arc’teryx Name

April 24, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Veilance integrates innovations normally seen only in technical outdoor gear into luxury urban wear. And for Veilance’s 10-year anniversary, the technical fashion brand dropped its Arc’teryx namesake.

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

April 24, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight an awesome trail-running shoe, a wine multitool, and a camping chair.

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Cody Townsend Channels His Inner Kilian for Whistler Traverse

April 24, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

The Spearhead Traverse in British Columbia is 20 miles long with 5,033 feet of elevation gain. Naturally, goofball Cody Townsend went all-out skimo racer for his attempt at the FKT.

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What It’s Like to Travel With the ‘World’s Worst Passport’

April 23, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Baderkhan travels with an Iraq passport, which means he can travel to only 30 countries without a visa. In spite of this, Baderkhan travels frequently and hopes to change the perception of his country’s passport.

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Jeff Garmire Sets FKT on 800-Mile Arizona Trail

April 23, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Jeff Garmire hiked and ran the 800-mile Arizona Trail, which stretches across the entirety of Arizona, faster than anyone else. For the feat, he averaged more than 50 miles per day.

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S35VN Sale: Spyderco Para 3 Knife Is 35% Off

April 22, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

One of the best knives on the market is heavily discounted right now. The Para 3 from Spyderco combines amazing steel in a super-slick folding package.

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Oh My! Ken Block Drives Custom Off-Road Ford Raptor in Moab

April 22, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Ken Block’s SVCOFFROAD Ford Raptor makes Moab’s dirt roads look like pavement. Watch Block put on a masterclass on how to drive fast on twisty dirt roads.

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Watch ‘Space to Roam,’ a Tribute to Public Lands

April 22, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This tribute to the otherworldy public land formations in the American Southwest is jaw-dropping.

Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

April 22, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out these deals from The North Face, REI, and Fallkniven to save on your next adventure.

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How Far Can Kilian Jornet Go Solo? 56 Hours, 104 Miles, 72,000 Vertical Feet

April 22, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

With enough food for 3 days, Kilian Jornet pushed himself to see how far he could go with just a small pack. His endurance feat is nearly unthinkable, but then again, this is Kilian Jornet we’re talking about. This is ‘A Long Day Out.’

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Emerging Gear: American-Made Timex, Vans Surf Boot, EDC Cleaver

April 19, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

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

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The Grandfather of Fleece: 55% Off Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T

April 18, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

The Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T is like wearing a hug from your favorite blanket. And now that blanket is 50 percent off.

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David Lama’s 2018 Mountaineering Highlight Reel Is Insane

April 17, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Alpinist David Lama had some jaw-dropping climbs caught on camera in 2018. Watch death-defying solos, epic powder skiing, and sketchy, loose rock from one hell of a year.

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Wear More, Wash Less: Western Rise ‘Limitless’ Is Versatile Dress Shirt

April 16, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Western Rise markets the Limitless Merino Wool Shirt as its most versatile shirt yet.

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Top 5 Crashes of 2019 Freeride World Tour: Watch

April 16, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

These are some of the gnarliest crashes we’ve ever seen. Skiers tomahawk, hit rocks after 30-foot drops, and completely explode upon landing.

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Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

April 15, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out these deals from Kelty, Teva, and RVCA to save on your next adventure.

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Watch: Cory Richards Trains for New Route Up Everest

April 15, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Cory Richards and Esteban ‘Topo’ Mena are planning a massive undertaking of a new route up Everest. This video profiles Richards and his training.

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Skimo Meets Freeride: I Survived the Red Bull Raid

April 15, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Race to the top of a mountain, then huck cliffs for a high score on the way down. Red Bull Raid offers backcountry skiers and splitboarders a novel competition format.

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Canada Goose’s Latest Jacket Looks Straight Out of ‘Game of Thrones’

April 12, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Samwell Tarly in ‘Game of Thrones’ looks just like he’s wearing the Canada Goose Nomad HyBridge Lite Jacket.

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Patagonia 50% Off: Assemble Your Dream Ski Kit Or More

April 12, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Patagonia just marked down last year’s products. That means top-performing ski gear like the PowSlayer jacket, Nano-Air Hoody, and Descensionist pants are all on super sale.

Emerging Gear: 'Halfbike,' Indestructible Umbrella, and 3D-Molded Bike Armor

Emerging Gear: ‘Halfbike,’ Indestructible Umbrella, and 3D-Molded Bike Armor

April 11, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

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

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