Events

How to Watch Red Bull Rampage 2024 Mountain Biking Live!

Unless you’ve seen Red Bull Rampage, you haven’t seen anything like it. Tune in to catch the world’s steepest, airiest, raddest MTB freeride competition.

Written by Seiji Ishii and Mark Wilson October 01, 2024

Get Into National Parks for Free & Get Involved on National Public Lands Day

On National Public Lands Day, September 28, access to all public lands is free, and thousands of volunteers will step up to help restore and…

Written by Will Brendza September 23, 2024

Eat a Clif Bar, Win a Vacation: Sweepstakes Offers REI Getaway Grand Prizes

Love Clif Bars? Eating them could snag you a free REI excursion in a new sweepstakes from the trail food brand.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 30, 2024

‘BattlGames’: Survival Competition Seeks Contestants for Big Prizes

Think you got what it takes? This fall, 10 contestants will use their camping, navigation, and knife skills for the chance to win $25,000.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 23, 2024

Best in Show: See the Next Wave of Gear at ‘Outdoor Market Alliance’

GearJunkie met with over 50 brands, scouring for new product from Spring 2024 to Spring 2025 to ultimately find 5 pieces of gear worth our…

Written by Adam Ruggiero and Mary Murphy July 19, 2024

Editor’s Picks: Top 5 Favorite Films from Telluride Mountainfilm Festival

Out of a sea of more than 100 documentaries at the 2024 Telluride Mountainfilm Festival, here are a few inspirational, educational standouts.

Written by Morgan Tilton July 17, 2024

5 Iconic Climbs in the Tour de France

Nothing blows the peloton apart like a mountain stage — here are the five most iconic climbs of the Tour de France.

Written by Mark Wilson and Seiji Ishii June 24, 2024

The Most Adventure You Can Have at the Movies: Guide to Telluride Mountainfilm Festival

Telluride Mountainfilm Festival draws the outdoor industry’s most engaged thought leaders, activists, and athletes to the box canyon for four days. Here’s how to join.

Written by Morgan Tilton May 17, 2024

REI Accelerates 16 Small Businesses That Share One Thing in Common

Many people of color have founded outdoor companies in the last few years. Here’s a chance to get to know some of these up-and-coming brands.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 29, 2024

10 Cool Gear Innovations From the ISPO Munich Tradeshow

The ISPO Outdoor show in Munich, Germany, hosted nearly 3,000 exhibitors — we walked the entire show to find the best upcoming gear.

Written by Cameron Martindell December 07, 2023

Red Bull Rampage 2023: Veteran Zink Wins, Godziek and Kaudela Crash Out

Freeride legend and Red Bull Rampage fixture Cam Zink landed at the top of the podium Friday, marking his second win in 14 competitions.

Written by Mark Wilson October 13, 2023

Red Bull Rampage 2023: Veteran and Rookie Talk Risk, Wind, and Why They Drop In

GearJunkie talks to a 10-year veteran and a fresh rookie about lines, weather, and risk before the 2023 Red Bull Rampage final.

Written by Mark Wilson October 13, 2023

‘Switchback at The Running Event’ Returns to Advance the Running, Outdoor Industries

When it comes to growth and idea-sharing in the running and outdoor industries, Switchback at The Running Event might just be the place to go.

Learning How to Sit-Ski, With Freeskier Trevor Kennison

A lifelong skier takes a step — or rather a seat — way outside his comfort zone.

Written by Aaron Bible May 01, 2023

Blade Up! Enter the International Snowblade Day Contest and Win $10,000 in Skis n’ Schwag

International Snowblade Day is back baby! With a photo contest and the venerated Pain McShlonkey Classic snowblade race. And this year there’s over $10,000 in…

Written by Will Brendza March 14, 2023

Paddlesports Industry Leaders, Brands Form First ‘Paddlesports Trade Coalition’

The water or ‘paddlesports’ industry is quickly growing — enough that brands joined together last month to form an industry-first Paddlesports Trade Coalition.

Written by Mary Murphy February 15, 2023

‘Impossible Obstacle Course’: Win $25K to Complete Outlandish Challenge

An Olympic track and field star is betting $25,000 no one can complete his ‘impossible’ obstacle course.

Written by Will Brendza February 08, 2023

Knives of SHOT Show 2023: A Cut Above

The 2023 SHOT Show dazzled with a vast selection of new knives that will hit the market in the coming months.

Written by Sean McCoy January 20, 2023

Best in Show: Our Favorite Tech Gear From CES 2023

Following 2 years of lowered attendance and stifled enthusiasm thanks to the pandemic, the Consumer Electronics Show came roaring back to life this month!

Written by Kraig Becker January 19, 2023

Best in Show Gear: Editor Picks From Outdoor Retailer Winter 2023

Outdoor Retailer’s Salt Lake City homecoming may have been smaller than usual, but brands big and small still wowed us with the latest gear.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 17, 2023

World’s Toughest Mudder Documentary: Hardest Obstacle Race to Date?

The World’s Toughest Mudder is considered the hardest 100-mile (obstacle) race. The mud is muddy, the stakes are high, and this follow doc leaves nothing…

Written by Mary Murphy January 12, 2023

Outdoor Retailer Parent Company Acquires Overland Expo Series

Emerald, the company responsible for some of the outdoor industry’s biggest events, just expanded into the consumer-facing overlanding world.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 10, 2023

The Best 2023 Trail Shoes From The Running Event

GearJunkie scored the latest and (soon-to-be) greatest in running shoes this month. Here are our editor’s favorites for trail runners in 2023.

Written by Cory Smith December 14, 2022

Kyle Strait Misses Red Bull Rampage 2022 After Multiple Spinal Fractures

The veteran Rampage rider suffered a competition-ending injury during practice but is already up and walking.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 26, 2022

Red Bull Rampage 2022: Riders, Lines, and Storylines to Follow

The stage is set at the 2022 Red Bull Rampage. Here’s a close pass at this year’s Rampage athletes and venue.

Written by Sam Anderson October 20, 2022

Get Psyched! Riders Take First Hucks at 2022 Red Bull Rampage

After nearly 10 years away, Red Bull Rampage returns to Southwest Utah, the site of the contest’s ‘most iconic moments,’ organizers said.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 19, 2022

German Cycling Team Gifts Nigerians Aero Bars for UCI World Track Championships

A heartwarming gesture from Germany’s women’s team got the opening day of the contest off to a great start.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 14, 2022

Collegiate MTB National Championships Return to Southwestern Colorado

Promising riders from around the country will compete in five separate events as USA Cycling’s premier college mountain biking event returns to Durango.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 12, 2022