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The Incomparable Steeze: Sean Bailey’s Route to Climbing 5.15c

This short film by Outdoor Research skillfully knits together a handful of Bailey’s biggest sends leading up to ‘Bibliographie,’ 9a+/5.15c.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 04, 2022

Ski Teams Tackle CO’s Grand Traverse, Park Ranger Retires at 100, and More Stories to Start Your Week

This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 03, 2022

Tour de France Netflix Docuseries Confirmed — Without Pogačar

Box to Box Films partners with Tour organizers to produce a pro cycling docuseries, similar to its popular Formula 1 doc ‘Drive to Survive.’

Written by Sam Anderson April 01, 2022

Outdoor Research Archangel Review: GORE-TEX Pro for Stretch in a Workhorse Shell

The Outdoor Research Archangel launched last year with GORE-TEX Pro to ‘balance speed and efficiency without compromising protection.’ How did it fare?

Written by Seiji Ishii April 01, 2022

GSI Pinnacle Pro Stove Review: Slim, Strong, Simmering Superhero

Looking for a stove with great simmering powers that’s also slim, durable, and packable? The GSI Pinnacle Pro Stove hits high in all of those…

Written by Mary Murphy April 01, 2022

Up to 70% Off Mountain Hardwear, Helly Hansen, REI Co-op, and More Bargains

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains and save on gear for your next adventure.

Written by Ilana Newman April 01, 2022

Going ‘Off the Map’ With the Chevy Silverado

Go ‘Off the Map’ with the Chevy Silverado as we seek epic outdoor adventures in the remote reaches of the United States.

Practical and Fun, Toyota Finally Brings Us a Proper Hot Hatch: 2023 GR Corolla Hatchback

If you think of a Corolla as little more than basic transportation, you could be in for a real shock with the debut of the…

Written by Paul Eisenstein April 01, 2022

Rooftop Tents for Dogs and More Great April Fools’ ‘Products’

Ah, April 1. The day that brings a little levity to our mornings each year. We’ve rounded up our favorite brand and gear spoofs for…

Written by Mary Murphy April 01, 2022

Wahoo KICKR ROLLR: This Hybrid Roller/Trainer for Indoor Biking Connects to Online Apps

Wahoo makes my favorite ‘smart’ trainer for indoor bike riding. I’ve been riding various iterations of the Wahoo KICKR Smart Trainer since it came out…

Written by Berne Broudy March 31, 2022

Emerging Gear: New Folding Kayak, Oodles of Running Shoes, and More

Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss March 31, 2022

Washington Commits to Nation’s Earliest Gas Car Ban

HB 1204, or ‘Clean Cars 2030,’ bans the sale, purchase, or registration of any non-electric vehicle with the model year of 2030 or later.

Written by Sam Anderson March 31, 2022

A Slopeside Taproom: The Traveling ‘BeerCat’ Is Back This Weekend

This snow-traveling pub is bringing suds to the slopes — literally. Meet the brewery built into a custom 1987 traveling snowcat.

Written by Mary Murphy March 31, 2022

Check Out Adam Ondra’s First Ascent of a 5.14 Slab

Check out Ondra’s first ascent of “Diretta Italo Spagnola,” 5.14a, in Arco, Italy, a 5-degree slab route with allegedly “good holds!”

Written by Jilli Cluff March 31, 2022

No More Free Streaming of Sport Climbing World Cups

Effective April 8, the deal between IFSC and Discovery Sports will place the bouldering, lead, and speed World Cups behind a paywall.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 31, 2022

Colorado, Rivian Announce Ambitious State Park EV Charging Plan

Two new EV charging stations in one Colorado state park may not sound like much. But the Rivian chargers are among the first outposts in…

Written by Sam Anderson March 30, 2022

Eletre EV SUV: Yes, a Lotus With 4WD and Off-Road Mode

The Eletre is the first-ever SUV from Lotus, its first high-production EV, and its first vehicle made outside the U.K. And it will probably outsell…

Written by Evan Williams March 30, 2022

Get Great Outdoor Deals on Osprey, Patagonia, and More

Check out the best outdoor gear deals of the week. This week, find great deals on Salomon, Osprey, Patagonia, and more.

Written by Ilana Newman March 30, 2022

Rare Sighting: Trail Builder Emerges From Hibernation for Spring

Watch as the trail builder tends to his singletrack by carving out berms, packing jumps, even sump-pumping puddles with a crazy straw.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 30, 2022

Honda Pioneer 1000 Trail, Forest Versions Unveiled for 2022

The Honda Pioneer 1000 gets more power and a new transmission for 2022. Along with other minor changes, the overall driving experience looks improved.

Written by Evan Williams March 30, 2022

Lazer Debuts Integrated Slip Layer: KinetiCore MTB Helmet First Look

A familiar player enters the bicycle helmet rotational safety fray with its own proprietary alternative to MIPS. Lazer launches KinetiCore.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 30, 2022

Watch Brook Macdonald and His Dream Track Create Visual Poetry

A scary spinal injury sidelined the Kiwi downhill MTB ace in 2019. Watch him roar back in Red Bull’s new video.

Written by Sam Anderson March 30, 2022

Climbing ‘Perfect Sandstone’ in France With Black Diamond’s Babsi Zangerl

In this Black Diamond short, follow along with climber Babsi Zangerl as she attempts one of the hardest trad routes in France.

Written by Mary Murphy March 29, 2022

How to Choose the Right Winch for Your 4WD

Purchasing an electric winch for your 4WD to help with vehicle recoveries? Here are some considerations to keep in mind.

Written by Mercedes Lilienthal March 29, 2022

Oru’s New Lake Origami Kayak Is Its Lightest and Simplest Yet

The Lake is the lightest non-inflatable kayak in the world and Oru’s most affordable boat to date. What else? Unfolding the two total parts takes…

Written by Sam Anderson March 29, 2022

Sierra Designs ‘Reaches Out’ to Outdoor Programs Promoting Inclusion

Sierra Designs continues its Reach Out initiative to provide gear and web sales to organizations that promote inclusion and diversity in the outdoors.