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Source To Sea: Women Canoe 3,902 Miles

Two women broke a long-distance canoeing across the United States record to inspire others.

Written by Kevin Malloy December 23, 2016

‘Mountain Bikes As Art’

A portfolio of mountain biking posters blends passion for the trail with art.

Written by GJ Staff December 23, 2016

This Power Plant Is So Green You Can Ski It

Shred pow, climb some vert, and go for a hike, all atop hundreds of tons of burning garbage.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 22, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From uber-warm boots to expanding Colorado made tyrol pack, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff December 22, 2016

Last-Minute Gifts For The Adventurer

Grab one of these 8 last-minute outdoors gifts from a store today to give to the adventure-lover in your life.

Written by GJ Staff December 22, 2016

Review: Sierra Designs Airy ‘Divine Light’ Tent

The new Sierra Designs Divine Light is a welterweight backpacking shelter that gives big livable space.

Written by Steve Graepel December 22, 2016

So Much For Reindeer, Santa Uses A Drone

‘On Dasher, on Prancer, on Donner and… Drone-y? A small crew built a custom drone to lift a snowboarding Santa.

Written by GJ Staff December 21, 2016

Oh Canada! 13 Parks To See For Free In 2017

These 13 parks are so spectacular (and free in 2017), they’ll have you packing your tent and camera.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 21, 2016

Hiker For Hire: LA-Based ‘People Walker’ Is Real Service

Meet the ‘People Walker,’ a pro who gets paid to take people for walks.

Written by Paddy O’Connell December 21, 2016

Topo Work Pants: Burly, Made In USA

Topo Designs makes pants as tough as its American-made backpacks, but is the premium price worth it versus other USA-made competition?

Written by Sean McCoy December 20, 2016

Secret Tech: Saucony Winter-Running Shoe Review

We took Saucony’s RAZOR ICE+ shoes, with Vibram’s secret slip-resistant Arctic Ice sole, for a stroll… and a sprint.

Written by GJ Staff December 20, 2016

Want To Try The Van Life? Remember These Three Tips

A little forethought and planning make Van Life so much easier. These three tips will help you find the road to vagabond bliss.

Written by Seth Orme December 20, 2016

Climb This Tiny Home

It’s just 28 feet long and less than 15 feet high, but this might be the most unusual climbing wall you ever see.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 19, 2016

Overland: Don’t Overload Your Roof Rack

Roof Racks add versatility and space to your rig. These tips will help you maximize your roof rack usage.

Written by Bryon Dorr December 19, 2016

The Gift Of Warmth: Icebreaker Holiday Gift Guide

Don’t let your loved ones go cold this winter. These 10 Icebreaker merino wool products are sure to keep you cozy this season.

Written by Sponsored Post December 19, 2016

Rescue Fine: Steamboat Springs Warns Backcountry Skiers

Need a rescue? There’s a fine for that.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 19, 2016

First Look: Columbia ‘Star Wars’ Parka

We got a first look at Columbia’s Star Wars replica parka. Call us nerds. Call us super-fans. Just don’t call us cold.

Written by GJ Staff December 19, 2016

Worth Fighting For: BWCA Wilderness Area

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is a unique wilderness, and one of our favorite places on the planet. This is why sportsmen will fight to…

Written by T.C. Worley December 19, 2016

‘Checkpoint MN,’ Moonlight Skier, BWCA News: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Dec. 11 – 17, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff December 17, 2016

An Unlikely Knife: Tiny ‘Morakniv Eldris’

Morakniv recently created a fixed blade knife so small that you may mistake it for an April fool’s joke. But it packs a ton of…

Written by Seth Orme December 16, 2016

UPS Now Delivers By E-Bike

The traditional bike messenger rig is about to get a lot bigger and a lot browner.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 16, 2016

‘Hotel In Alps’ Is Surreal Mountain Retreat

You take the helicopter, we’ll take the hard way.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 16, 2016

Three Keys To Set Up Your Own ‘Mobile Office’

Our Mobile Office correspondents have three key takeaways from their two years of working (and playing) on the road.

Written by Sponsored Post December 16, 2016

Boundary Waters: Mining Leases Denied

Mining rights will not be renewed on critical parcels near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in a big win for environmentalists.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 15, 2016

Massive Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Launches In MN Today

Get your share of more than $45,000 in prizes in the fourth edition of Checkpoint Minnesota.

Written by GJ Staff December 15, 2016

Reckless Advertising: Alex Honnold’s Free Solo Speed-Climb

Alex Honnold’s latest viral video is wildly entertaining, but it dramatically dismisses the danger of free-solo climbing for the inexperienced.

Written by GJ Staff December 15, 2016

Idaho Wilderness Act May Trigger 2017 Protections

The Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Act will likely be among the first wilderness acts facing the 115th Congress.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 15, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From a fat tire bike trailer to expanding summit pack, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear…

Written by GJ Staff December 15, 2016