Unofficial Guide To The ‘Beer Mile’
Drink a beer, run a lap, drink a beer, times four. Two ‘beer mile’ world records were set last week. This is how to make your own attempt at running’s rowdy new sideshow.
Adventure Race In The City… Recap Of ‘TC Urban Dash’
GearJunkie and Twin Cities In Motion hosted the unique in-the-city adventure race last weekend, the TC Urban Dash, in Minneapolis.
Gear Junkie ‘Best In Show’ Awards (Summer 2015)
Gear Junkie’s ‘Best In Show’ Awards at Outdoor Retailer highlight the top innovations from the trade show floor.
‘Little Big Knife’ – Meet The Stout Spyderco Techno
The Techno is a perfect rendition of the “little big knife” design philosophy.
Book Review: ‘Snowblind,’ Stories Of Alpine Obsession
This book explores mountaineering and the power it holds over the people who pursue it.
Race Gear: 10 Top Pieces of Kit for Expedition Alaska
To race seven days across the Alaskan wilderness, you need trustworthy gear. We put our faith in these 10 products.
Future Gear: First Look At 2016 Outdoor Equipment
Look for this gear (and thousands additional debuts) at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show, beginning next week.
Relaunch Of An Icon: Dana Designs To Mystery Ranch
If you’re under 30 years old, you probably don’t remember Dana Designs. If you’re over that age, how could you forget?
‘Live Monumental’ Campaign: New U.S. National Monuments
Mountains, deserts, river canyons, and deep forests are among the wild lands that the “Live Monumental” tour highlights.
Scott Jurek Breaks Appalachian Trail Record
Scott Jurek has broken the fastest-known-time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail (AT) by approximately three hours.
Speed Climber: Record Set On Colorado 14ers
Denver climber Andrew Hamilton has set a blisteringly fast record up Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks.
GearJunkie ‘TC Urban Dash’ Adventure Race
You have 90 minutes to complete the course. Checkpoints and challenges balance physical activity with mental skill.
Tested: Running Shoes 2015
Our editors tested nine diverse shoes this spring running in a range of conditions and terrain.
Western Cities Ranked By ‘Most Polluted’ Air
Los Angeles and Fresno are worst, Prescott and Bellingham best.
50 Reasons: Minneapolis Is America’s ‘Bike Capital’
’50 Reasons: Minneapolis Is The Bike Capital Of America’ is an original production by GearJunkie.com and Twin Cities filmmaker Erik Nelson.
’50 Reasons’ Minneapolis Is the Bike Capital of America
An original production by GearJunkie.com and Twin Cities filmmaker Erik Nelson, ’50 Reasons’ stakes a claim that Minneapolis is the bike capital of America.
Hammock Virgin, ‘Kniper’ Knife, Colombia Feature: GearJunkie ‘Week In Review’
The top stories from GearJunkie this week, including reviews, videos, and a major feature story on South America.
‘Ski Patrol Dogs Of Snowmass’
Some here firmly believe “died and gone to heaven” means being reincarnated as a ski patrol dog. For a glimpse at the bliss that is being a canine on call for avalanche and rescue at a ski area see this video, ‘Ski Patrol Dogs of Snowmass,’ released this week. Notes the producer, the dogs “always… Read more »
Fast & Wide: Mavic Launches Wheels, Tires For Summer 2015
With the popularity of gravel endurance riding showing no signs of slowing down, Mavic is launching a new wheel/tire system.
384 Miles: ‘Alexander’ Is Mother Of A Gravel Race
Day fades to night fades to day again as a rider crosses vast gravel expanses by bike.
The ‘Extreme Slackliner’ Is Artist And Athlete
It requires incredible balance and core strength to walk a slackline. These athletes make it look easy.
One-Gallon Portable Beer Tap
Bring the portable, pressurized ManCan 128 to a camp fire and you’re guaranteed to be a very popular guy.
10 Tips: Recover Fast With Ultra Champ Michael Wardian
Recovery is key to continued athletic success. These simple tips will help get you back in action quickly.
A Tribute: Dean Potter
A tribute to the athlete and artist Dean Potter, who died last weekend in a wingsuit accident.
Drink Nature: Pine Tree Soda
Forget Coke and Sprite. Homemade “pine tree soda” is delicious with ingredients found right outside your door.
Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CITYTRAIL’ Race 2015
Race through the city on the Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CITYTRAIL’ course in this video.
Vast Distances, ‘Ends Of Earth’
An unexpected month with back to back trips, to cold and hot climates alike.
Cluesheet, App, Running Shoes… Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CityTrail’ 2015
Hidden trails through the city, pedestrian paths and urban graffiti were highlights of the first ‘CITYTRAIL’ race this year.
GoPro Goes ‘Spherical’ With Virtual-Reality Initiative
The action-camera giant jumped into the virtual-reality space this week with the acquisition of French company Kolor.
‘Technical’ Outdoors Blanket
The Rumpl blanket has stitched baffles, synthetic-down insulation, and a rip-stop nylon face.
Everest Earthquake: Video Shows Avalanche From Base Camp View
“Hit By Avalanche In Everest Basecamp” — that is the title of this rough video, loaded today on YouTube from Nepal.
