2017’s Top Climbing Stories: REEL ROCK 12 Trailer Margo Hayes sends 5.15, Chris Sharma deep water solos, Brad Gobright free solos, and Maureen Beck climbs without a hand. Written by GJ Staff October 13, 2017
Robot ‘Charges’ To Test Your Bear Spray Skills I hear a noise and turn. In an instant, I notice a bear charging. Fumbling for my bear I take aim and mash the firing… Written by Kris Millgate October 13, 2017
REI End Of Summer Sale: Our Favorite Deals Today, REI launched its End of Summer Sale. It’s a great chance to nab quality gear at a bargain. These are some of our editors’… Written by GJ Staff October 13, 2017
‘Geo Cables’ Give TNF Trail Runners Snug, Comfy Fit: Review Three weeks before a 50K race, I started wearing the North Face Ultra Vertical. I put this comfortable trail running shoe to the test on… Written by Nate Mitka October 13, 2017
Sleep on the Lake: Floating Tent Pitches on the Water Who needs a waterbed when you can inflate a whole tent right on the water’s surface? Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2017
Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week Our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Written by GJ Staff October 12, 2017
Boy Scouts Will Allow Girls: One Girl Scout’s Perspective For all the little girls daydreaming about hiking deep into the woods and climbing mountains while sitting in the back of Den meetings, you soon… Written by Emily Reed October 12, 2017
Patagonia, Backcountry Hunters Denounce ‘Antiquities Act’ Threat Hunters, anglers, and outdoors enthusiasts united to call out legislation that would dismantle presidential authority to designate national monuments. Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2017
Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week Our weekly column finds the best deals from across the web to save you money on outdoors gear. Check out the deals from Coast, Snow… Written by GJ Staff October 11, 2017
Doping Dogs: Scandal Spurs Iditarod Rule Change Several sled dogs tested positive for prohibited substances in 2017. Next year’s race ramps up testing, prevention, and anti-doping policy. Written by Nate Mitka October 11, 2017
Toyota’s ‘Toolbox’ Concept: Sport Utility Minivan Toyota offered a peek at its upcoming crossover project: Part minivan, part SUV, and all about cargo. Written by Adam Ruggiero October 11, 2017
Dream Kit: 2017 UTMB Winner’s Gear Head to Toe Salomon athlete Francois d’Haene topped a star-studded field of ultra athletes, thanks in part to his gear. This is the kit he used to win the… Written by Sophie Nicholson October 11, 2017
Wolf Vs Moose: Stunning Wildlife Battle Caught On Drone Video Moose vs. wolf, who wins? The classic battle of nature plays out in this drone video. Written by GJ Staff October 11, 2017
Alpinist Hayden Kennedy Takes Own Life After Partner Dies In Avalanche Renowned climber Hayden Kennedy and partner Inge Perkins were caught in an avalanche and on Saturday, Oct. 7. Perkins died in the slide. The next… Written by Nate Mitka October 10, 2017
Mining Almost Killed This Town, Mountain Biking Saved It At an abandoned iron mine in Minnesota, a devastated community stops waiting for the mines to reopen and rebuilds in an unexpected way. Written by Sponsored Post October 10, 2017
REI Launches Discount Used Gear Online One person’s worn out old gear is another camper’s treasure. Written by Adam Ruggiero October 10, 2017
Wipeout Wearable: Quiksilver’s Inflatable Vest May Save Surfers’ Lives Quiksilver and Aqua Lung team up to develop the Highline Airlift, a CO2-powered PFD. The vest aims to lift surfers who fall on big waves. Written by Sean McCoy October 10, 2017
Bulletproof, Night Vision: This Custom Wrangler Costs $170K The brand calls it ‘The Tank,’ and for good reason. Written by Nate Mitka October 10, 2017
How To Play Safe During Hunting Season Fall is hunting season. Here are some pointers to play it safe when traveling outside during hunting season. Written by Steve Graepel October 09, 2017
Climb Your First Flatiron: Here’s How Want to climb the Flatirons? This guide goes into the necessary gear, approach, route finding, hazards, and more with mountain-guide beta. Written by Nate Mitka October 09, 2017
Monday Bargains: Three Steals To Start Your Week Great outdoor gear at an amazing price. Check out the bargains from Patagonia, Sea To Summit, and ENO. Written by GJ Staff October 09, 2017
Zac Efron Takes His Brother Camping In Columbia Ad From High School Musical to the great outdoors, singer/actor Zac Efron shows his rugged side… with some help from Columbia. Written by GJ Staff October 09, 2017
Brazilian Woman Sets Record for Africa’s Highest Peak Fernanda Maciel shattered the previous fastest known time up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro by nearly three hours. Written by Adam Ruggiero October 09, 2017
Watch the Moment of Impact In Withheld Yosemite Rockfall Footage “If I was one day later, I would be dead.” Amazing footage, but a little NSFW language. Written by GJ Staff October 09, 2017
Head-to-Head Test: Enduro vs. Downhill MTB Acceleration, braking, climbing, and tail-whipping: In a head-to-head test, which comes out on top? Written by Adam Ruggiero October 08, 2017
GJ Week In Review: Best Flannels, Bike Shake Weight, Surf Austin A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 1 – 7, 2017. Written by GJ Staff October 07, 2017
Trailer: Blue Planet II Is Coming And We Are Stoked! The long-anticipated sequel to Blue Planet is just around the corner. Here is one minute of stoke, all narrated by the velvet-voiced Sir David Attenborough. Written by GJ Staff October 06, 2017
‘Wakesurfing’ Opens Door to Endless Wave On the lakes of Austin, Texas, pro wakesurfer Morgan Lohmeier rides an endless wave behind a boat. Written by Sponsored Post October 06, 2017
Hammock Camping: Kammok Koala Underquilt Review The Koala underquilt is a popular choice for hammock campers. The new synthetic version is as nice as its feathered cousin at fraction of the price. Written by Jake Ferguson October 06, 2017
This Carhartt Ad Just Might Make You Cry Who knew the actor who plays tough guys Khal Drogo and Aquaman could be so sentimental? No, we’re not sad, just allergic … to feelings. Written by Adam Ruggiero October 06, 2017