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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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Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

February 25, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out these bargains from Obermeyer, Hydro Flask, and Big Agnes.

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Watch 18-Year-Olds Huck Triple Backflips: Quiksilver ‘Young Guns’

February 25, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Some of the best young skiers on the planet gathered in Revelstoke to go as big as possible for Quiksilver’s Young Guns competition.

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Oscars: ‘Free Solo’ Wins Best Documentary Feature

February 24, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

‘Free Solo,’ starring Alex Honnold and directed by Jimmy Chin and E. Chai Vasarhelyi, won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the 91st Academy Awards.

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$5 to $50: Crazy-Cheap MTB Upgrades Video

February 22, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Seth’s Bike Hacks has some cheap upgrades for your mountain bike. Improve the performance of your bike, and make it look prettier too!

Emerging Gear: Snow Bodyboard, Osprey Rook, Necklace Camera

Emerging Gear: Snow Bodyboard, Osprey Rook, Necklace Camera

February 21, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

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

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Sport Climbing Proposed for Paris 2024 Olympics

February 21, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

The Paris Organising Committee of the Olympic & Paralympic Games proposed adding sport climbing and bouldering to the 2024 Games, with a separate competition for speed climbing. That’s two climbing competitions.

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Weston Carbon Backwoods Splitboard Review: Most Durable Carbon Board?

February 20, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Huck 30-foot cliffs with a carbon board? Now that’s a serious claim. Weston updates the Backwoods in carbon for 2019. We toured in Wyoming and Colorado for this first look review.

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Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

February 20, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight Black Diamond cams, a 3-in-1 jacket, and MSR Snowshoes.

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Kings and Queens of Corbet’s: Watch Highlights of Cliff Huck Competition

February 19, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Travis Rice and Caite Zeliff were crowned King and Queen of Corbet’s during the second-annual competition held at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This video highlights some insane drops.

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Kilian Jornet Skis Europe’s Tallest Vertical Rock Face: Watch ‘Troll Wall’

February 19, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This wall is so steep it’s hard to believe Kilian Jornet made it down. Watch him ice climb up, then ski down slopes of more than 60 degrees. His accomplishment marks the first ski descent of the Troll Wall.

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Alex Honnold Breaks Down Famous Rock Climbing Scenes: Watch

February 19, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Was Tom Cruise’s climbing in ‘Mission: Impossible 2’ realistic? Alex Honnold analyzes iconic movie climbing scenes from ‘Star Trek’ to ‘Cliff Hanger.’

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50% Off Patagonia: Massive Outlet Sale Just Launched, 100+ Products

February 15, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Last season’s Patagonia gear is now in — at up to 50 percent off. Save on favorites like the R1 Fleece, Nano Air, Micro Puff, Ascensionist Pack, and more.

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Would You Drop? Watch Massive MTB Jump Course ‘DarkFEST’

February 15, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Brendan Fairclough and Clemens Kaudela are in the air for a long, long time in this POV edit of the DarkFEST mountain bike course.

Emerging Gear: Patagonia R1, Climbing Rope Belt, Handheld Jump-Starter

Emerging Gear: Patagonia R1, Climbing Rope Belt, Handheld Jump-Starter

February 14, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

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

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Patagonia Music Video: ‘Done in R1’

February 14, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and Nico Favresse put on the show of their lives, dangling high above the ground for the music video ‘Done in R1.’

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Danner Vertigo 917 Review: The Comfiest Leather Boot Yet?

February 14, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

One of Danner’s mountain-to-town leather boots, the Danner Vertigo 917 uses a mix of modern midsole materials, elastic cuffs, and classic leather stylings. We wore the Danner 917 leather boots for a month for this review.

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Arc’teryx Academy: Backcountry Classes From Pro Guides, Athletes

February 13, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Arc’teryx hosts three academies every year: backcountry ski touring, rock climbing, and alpine adventures. I attended the Backcountry Academy in Wyoming last week to learn how Arc’teryx educates and entertains thousands of people each year.

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Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

February 13, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight a knife sharpener, the Garmin Fenix 5, and the latest GoPro.

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Watch Cody Townsend Descend Narrow Couloir on Snow Blades

February 13, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Cody Townsend and his crew take a new spin on a popular descent in Nevada — Terminal Cancer. They drop in the narrow chute on snow blades, a monoski, and one man does it fully nude!

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Hold Your Breath! Watch Freediver Explore the Depths

February 12, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

It seems Guillaume Néry can hold his breath forever. This 12-minute short film is a beautiful look at his encounter with whales and crazy rock formations underwater. Watch and be amazed.

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United By Blue Aims to Pick Up 1 Million Pounds of Trash in 2019

February 12, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

United By Blue announced its 2019 Waterway Cleanup Tour locations. This year, the brand aspires to pick up more trash from oceans and waterways than ever before.

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Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

February 11, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out these bargains from Patagonia, Icebreaker, and Eagle Creek.

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

February 6, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight Hydro Flask’s cooler backpack, a spork set, and a Fjällräven duffel.

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‘The Art Of The Turn’: Watch a Ski Racer Fly

February 6, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Victor Muffat-Jeandet is an Olympic medalist and one of the fastest and most powerful skiers in the world. This slow-motion carving and skiing video captures what he does best.

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Drill Holes, Place Studs in the Saucony Mad River TR

February 1, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Ice, mud, dirt, concrete: The Saucony Mad River TR tackles it all, no matter the terrain.

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Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

January 28, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out these bargains from Alite, Darn Tough, and Arc’teryx.

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Watch Travis Rice’s Winning Line From the Freeride World Tour

January 28, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Watch Travis Rice spin a 720 and stomp a backflip on this winning run from the Freeride World Tour in Japan.

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FKTs of the Year: Karel Sabbe, Alyssa Godesky Take Top Honors for Record Times

January 28, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Fastest known times by Karel Sabbe on the Appalachian Trail and Alyssa Godesky on the Vermont Long Trail won awards from FastestKnownTime.com in 2018.

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Emerging Gear: Custom Leatherman, AI Camera, Kammok Roo Double

January 24, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

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

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January 23, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight an ultralight sleeping bag, Jetboil stove, and pancakes.

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The Biggest Lines in the World: History of Freeride Video

January 23, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Watch phenomenal big-mountain skiing, and top-notch cinematography to back it, in ‘Twenty: An Accidental History of Freeride.’ Just be prepared for jaw-dropping lines and very close calls.

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