Urban Snowboarding In New York City
When 26 inches of snow fell on NYC, a snowboarder hits the streets to get some powder turns.
Bike Share to Backpack: ‘Convertible’ Tote Does it All
Tote bag quickly converts to waterproof backpack, messenger or shoulder bag and is compatible with bike-share cycles.
American-Made: Outdoors Gifts Born In The USA
It’s easy to choose American-made when shopping for your loved one. We’ve got something for everyone who loves the outdoors, made in the USA.
GoMacro Bars: Tasty, Natural Energy
GoMacro bars are pricey, but taste great and are packed with clean ingredients.
‘Pain Faces’ Of Legendary British Hill Race
Our quads burn just watching these guys power up a monster hill at full blast, faces contorted in pain.
Freakish Strength: This Climber’s Power Is Incredible
These nine gifs of German climber Jan Hojer show physical strength beyond anything we’ve seen yet.
Mountaineering Meets Fashion with Mountain Hardwear-Cole Haan Collaboration
In an unusual partnership, Mountain Hardwear and Cole Haan teamed up for fashion-forward winter wear line.
Warm-Weather Wool: Icebreaker Merino Shirts
We put Icebreaker’s hot-weather wool, the Cool-Lite line, to a sweaty test this summer. Review of Icebreaker Cool-Lite clothing.
‘Pack Of All Trades’ For Bike, Hike & Travel
This mid-size Boreas Lagunitas is a ‘pack of all trades’ perfect for a wide variety of outdoor activities.
15 Awesome Bike Racks
Bike racks can be boring structures, or they can be awesome art like these made by Dero.
Your Arms Will Ache Just Watching This ‘Power Climber’
Watch this 23-year-old throw huge dynamic moves and work a campus board like he’s Spider Man.
10 Favorites: ‘Bike Art’ Posters
Bike-centric artwork now available at new ARTCRANK website. These are some of our favorites.
Why Is Obama Getting Dirty With Bear Grylls?
President Obama’s recent trip to Alaska to stump for his climate change initiative brings with it the odd partnership with Bear Grylls.
Mazda3 Gets Dirty On 6,000 Mile (Off) Road Trip
The Mazda3 is certainly an ‘on-road’ car. That didn’t keep the GearJunkie crew from getting it stuck and unstuck on a 6,000 mile road trip.
Paralyzed Stunt Rider’s Return To The Bike
Two years after being paralyzed in an accident, bike legend Martyn Ashton gets back on a bike for the first time.
Bike Camping Gear Made, Tested In America
Five days and 300 miles across Northern California and the mountains of Big Sur put this American-made bicycle camping gear to the test.
Donkey Label: High-End, American-Made Cycling Kit
This USA-made cycling kit is so nice, I loathe the thought of wearing something else when it’s inevitably laundry time.
Porcelain Rocket: Bike Packs Built for a Beatdown
Porcelain Rocket bike packs are made by hand in North America, and they are as good as it gets.
Tarptent: The American Dream Shelter
USA-made shelters are a go-to choice for lightweight hiking.
‘Mountain Man’ Of MLB
Professional baseball player Daniel Norris had a very unconventional off-season.
So Clear It's Like Walking On Water
Some curious hikers walked on a cystal-clear, frozen late in the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia. Luckily, they filmed it for the rest of us to enjoy.
Wooly Bits: Why Merino Underwear Rocks
Could spending $50 on a single pair of underwear possibly be worth it? We’ve been putting top-shelf offerings from brands like Smartwool, Ibex and Icebreaker to the test for the past six months to find out.
Sparse Bike Lights Review
Sparse bike lights marry form and function, performing admirably in a year-long test
Sunscreen? The Answer Is 'Yes'
Skin damage and skin cancer is a risk for anyone, but for those of us who spend hours, days and weeks at a time outside, the stakes are elevated.
Story Behind Owl Rescued by Kayak
We got to the bottom of this photo of an owl rescued by a kayaker.
60 Seconds of Awesome Bike Designs
Just how many unique and appealing designs can possibly be done about a single subject? Well, as ARTCRANK, “The Poster Party for Bike People,” proves in this 60-second video, the answer is a helluva lot when the subject matter is bicycles.
No Photoshop Needed: Mountain Biker Matt Hunter Defies Gravity
This Specialized ad raised cries of “Photoshop!” from every corner of the internet. A video just released should silence the doubters.
6 Reasons You Wish You Worked At Clif Bar
On top of serving up a spread of tasty and healthy energy fuel, Clif Bar is a company that does things the right way. We spent a few days at the Bay Area HQ and came away with six reasons why it’s an amazing place to work.
American Wins Boston Marathon… Wearing Skechers Shoes
American Meb Keflezighi won the Boston Marathon in a blazing time of 2:08:37 (4:54 mile pace) to become the first American man to win the race in more than 30 years… and he did it wearing Skechers.
The Stoke Factor: Explained
Living and working as a ski bum at an elite ski destination is a pipe dream for most. Our contributor made it happen for the past four months at Alta and got to see first-hand what it means to truly achieve the stoke factor.
‘Canvas Commuter’ Bike Backpack a Top Choice for City Riders
This urban pack does everything you need without any frills to get in the way of performance. It’s a heck of a deal, too.