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Timelapse: Log Cabin Built By Hand

Watch a man build a primitive rustic log cabin alone in the woods – in five minutes. It’s as serene, and inspiring, as it sounds!

Written by GJ Staff January 11, 2018

CES 2018: Top Tech for Active and Outdoor Lifestyles

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) concentrates the best of today’s (and tomorrow’s!) tech into four days of gear demos and product launches. We combed…

Written by GJ Staff January 11, 2018

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 Mountain Hardwear,…

Written by GJ Staff January 10, 2018

First Look: YETI Camp Chair, Cooler Backpack

YETI announces new products for spring 2018. Headlining the charge are two brand firsts: the Hondo camp chair and Backflip cooler backpack.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 10, 2018

El Cafe-tan? Outcry Against Proposed Starbucks in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park will soon be home to a Starbucks. But outdoor enthusiasts oppose the plan, and launched a petition to block it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 09, 2018

From Runt to Record-Holder: Kilian Jornet’s Lifetime of Training

The world’s fastest ultra-endurance athlete gives an inside look into how his life as always revolved around training.

Written by GJ Staff January 09, 2018

Planting Soon: Wall of Forest Across England, Coast to Coast

In light of the rising population and “dramatically low” tree planting rates in England, officials urged a need for change. The Northern Forest is a…

Written by Nate Mitka January 09, 2018

Columbia Makes ‘Difficult Decision to Depart Outdoor Retailer’

The Portland-based gear and apparel giant didn’t say if it would return to the massive bi-annual event. And it won’t be the only brand missing…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 08, 2018

Security Flaw: Google ‘Free Bikes’ Stolen by the Hundreds Each Week

Google’s campus bike program has a significant theft problem – so the Silicon Valley behemoth is cracking down.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 08, 2018

GoPro Discontinues ‘Karma’ Drone, Lays Off 250 Employees

After the fourth quarter 2017 earnings report, GoPro announced today it would cancel production of its Karma Drone and exit the drone market.

Written by Nate Mitka January 08, 2018

Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

Looking for great outdoor gear at an amazing price? Check out these discounts and sales from MSR, Hestra, and Cabiniste.

Written by GJ Staff January 08, 2018

Crazy Russian Hacker Opens Canned Sleeping Bag From 1952

YouTube’s Crazy Russian Hacker peels open a giant sardine can from 1952. But inside is no snack; it’s a U.S. military-issue sleeping bag.

Written by GJ Staff January 08, 2018

Lined With Gold: Columbia Unveils Olympic Ski Uniforms

The 2018 Winter Olympics are just six weeks away, and some athletes have additional inspiration with gold-color insulation inside their Columbia jackets.

Written by Sean McCoy January 08, 2018

GJ Week In Review: Gander Outdoors, Bomb Cyclone, LASIK

A recap of top stories for the week of Dec. 31, 2017–Jan. 6, 2018.

Written by GJ Staff January 06, 2018

Next-Gen Fitness Tracking Wearable Is a … Man Bra?

Distance, max speed, work load – the SPT2 fitness wearable provides athletes and coaches deeper levels of performance analysis. Call it high tech, call it…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 05, 2018

Copper-Nickel Mine Threatens Lake Superior, Opponents Say

The proposed Polymet mine would create jobs—and sulfuric acid—near the Lake Superior watershed. The mine could serve as a model for another mining project near…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 05, 2018

New World Record: Watch 1,393.7-Foot Rope Jump

Watch as Carlos Muñoz attempts to set the world record for a rope jump.

Written by GJ Staff January 05, 2018

No Bird Included: This Falconry Set Costs $120K

Stop killing rodents the old-fashioned way. This year, do it in style—with a blinged-out falcon.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 05, 2018

Meet Your New Hobby: Alpine Ice Skating

What’s a die-hard skier to do when the peaks are bare and the temps remain bone-chilling? Consider alpine ice skating, a great hobby for snow-free…

Written by Morgan Sjogren January 04, 2018

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 January 04, 2018

Tow Your Kids While Cross-Country Skiing: Pulk 101

Go nordic skiing with a baby in tow. We bought a pulk, or sled for pulling gear (or child) behind you while you travel over…

Written by Eric Chandler January 04, 2018

Gander Outdoors to Open Dozens of Stores Nationwide

Gander Outdoors owner Marcus Lemonis took to Facebook to announce the “rapid opening” of dozens of new shops across the United States.

Written by Sean McCoy January 04, 2018

Gnarliest MTB Trail in the World? Hint: It’s Really Steep

This POV video of a steep white-knuckle trail will make your palms sweat. Thankfully this nervous mountain biker was brave enough to get it on…

Written by GJ Staff January 04, 2018

Reality TV: Steve-O, Chuck Liddell, & Motley Celebs Climb 20,000-Foot Peak

The latest ‘celebrities in the wild’ TV-show appears to be anything but expected. “Ultimate Expedition” premieres January 17 on Youtube Red.

Written by GJ Staff January 03, 2018

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 REI, Gerber,…

Written by GJ Staff January 03, 2018

My Best Outdoors ‘Gear’ Investment Yet? LASIK

Corrective eye surgery changed the way I play outdoors. LASIK removed one of the more arduous elements of camping, hiking, mountaineering, and hunting.

Written by Sean McCoy January 03, 2018