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Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From the world’s smallest drone to a hidden bike pump, this is our weekly look at emerging products from the world of outdoor gear design.

Written by GJ Staff September 08, 2016

Darwin Award Runner-Up: Dumbest Cliff Dive In History?

Take the dumbest thing you’ve ever done and multiply it by the most terrified you’ve ever been, and you MIGHT have some idea how this…

Written by GJ Staff September 08, 2016

$100,000 For 16 Outdoors Non-Profits

The KEEN Effect program will help fund environmental non-profits aimed at doing good in the outdoors. Check out these 16 programs.

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2016

Watch: Running 600 Miles Across The Rocky Mountains

Crossing just three paved roads, but 13 mountain ranges, the ‘Crown Traverse’ is a North American backcountry route unlike any other.

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2016

YETI Goes On Tour: Film Night Events Across U.S.

Known for its coolers, drinkware, and (increasingly) its film projects, this month YETI sets out on the nationwide ‘Stories From The Wild’ film tour.

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2016

Against The Clock: ‘White Mountain Direttissima’

Covering more than 240 miles, a man knocked out 48 peaks in New Hampshire in less than 6 days, unsupported.

Written by Patrick Brown September 06, 2016

Whale! Close, Closer & OMG!

Kayak: check. Camera: check. Giant whale flying right at me: CHECK!

Written by GJ Staff September 06, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From the world’s lightest bike shoe to a pocket arrow launcher, this is our weekly look at emerging products from the world of outdoor gear…

Written by GJ Staff September 01, 2016

‘Time To Play’ Giveaway: 25 Pairs Of Salomon Shoes

Salomon has teamed with GearJunkie to give away 25 pairs of its new Speedcross 4 trail shoes.

Written by Sponsored Post August 31, 2016

Damn The Tram! Outrageous Grand Canyon Project On Track

Act now! The comment window is a short-lived opportunity to effectively fight development in the Grand Canyon.

Written by Eric Hanson August 31, 2016

A Really Scary Spot For A Unicycle Ride

It should go without saying, but don’t try this at your local giant chimney.

Written by GJ Staff August 31, 2016

Dream Job: Columbia Hiring ‘Directors Of Toughness’

Think you’re tough? Columbia Sportswear’s got the job for you.

Written by GJ Staff August 31, 2016

One Lucky Son Of A Bitch… Literally

No. Freakin. Way.

Written by GJ Staff August 30, 2016

Climbing ‘Into The Crater’ On Mount St. Helens

Rope up and climb Mount Saint Helens with Jared Smith, a climber and SAR professional with more than 300 ascents of the famous volcano (and…

Written by GJ Staff August 29, 2016

Outdoor Trends, Domestic Gear, Better Duct Tape: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, August 21 – 27, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff August 27, 2016

IFMGA Mountain Guide: Peak Of A Profession

If there’s a singular job that epitomizes working in the outdoors, it’s the mountain guide. We talked with IFMGA-certified guide Kris Erickson for some insight…

Written by Lou Dzierzak August 26, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Rocking bikes to fashion-forward boots, this is our weekly look at emerging products from the world of outdoor gear design.

Written by GJ Staff August 26, 2016

Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks

National Parks offer some exceptional backcountry skiing. A new film by REI and Powder Magazine follows skiers as they explore some of America’s wilderness icons.…

Written by GJ Staff August 26, 2016

Winter Park Ski Train Returns For 2016-2017

Traffic keeping you off Colorado’s slopes? Amtrak has you covered.

Written by GJ Staff August 25, 2016

‘Every Freshwater Fish In America’ Charted In Poster

Fit for an angler’s gear cave, the Freshwater Fish of America poster details more than 900 fishy friends.

Written by GJ Staff August 24, 2016

USA-Made Gear: 20 Domestic Stand-Outs

Some of the outdoor world’s best gear is made in America. Here we highlight 20 domestic stand-outs from around the country.

Written by GJ Staff August 24, 2016

The Original Dirtbag: Unraveling Fred Beckey

The enigmatic, stubborn, wildly romantic pioneer of climbing let cameras in to tell his story. Check out the sneak peek of the ‘Original American Dirtbag’…

Written by GJ Staff August 23, 2016