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Heroic or Foolish? Man Revives ‘Almost Lifeless’ Bear Cub

‘It wasn’t breathing. It was dying.’ Did this man do the right thing by rescuing a black bear cub near a hiking trail?

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 03, 2017

Tackling An FKT? You’re Eligible For A Grand And Free Gear

Shoot for the record books with a blazing a thru-hike or trail run, and you could land a cool $1,000 and some free gear. And…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 03, 2017

Monday Bargains: Three Steals To Start Your Week

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price. Check out the bargains from Framed, Osprey, and Platypus.

Written by GJ Staff April 03, 2017

Volcanic Skiing: A Photo 5 Years In The Making

To capture this shot, Fredrik Schenholm needed time, patience…and a geology degree.

Written by Paddy O’Connell April 03, 2017

REI Initiative: Commit to ‘Putting Women Front and Center’

An ambitious new effort earmarks $1 million and 1,000 events with the goal to get women and girls into the outdoors

Written by Stephen Regenold April 03, 2017

Carbon Fiber Fanny Pack: This Changes Everything

Long gone are the days of fanny pack ridicule. Bullet-proof and American-made, meet the “Coolest Fanny.”

Written by Nate Mitka April 01, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Hanging Tent, School Bus Life, Climbing Rope

A recap of top stories for the week of March 26 – April 1, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff April 01, 2017

First Look: Black Diamond’s Beefy Mid-Range Rope For All Climbers

The FullDry 9.6 is both heavier and burlier than average, making it an excellent all-around cord. We put the 70-meter version to the test.

Written by Lizzy Scully March 31, 2017

7 Drool-Worthy ‘Easter Safari’ Jeep Concepts

The annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah brings motorheads together for some serious off-roading. We got a sneak peek at these seven concepts from…

Written by Nate Mitka March 31, 2017

Legendary Endurance Cyclist Killed In Accident

Mike Hall, a famed endurance cyclist, died today after a collision with a car while competing in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race in Australia. He…

Written by Sean McCoy March 31, 2017

One Shoe For Every Adventure: Astral TR1 Mesh

The Astral TR1 aims to be one shoe for running, biking, hiking, and paddling. Can it live up to the challenge?

Written by Seth Orme March 30, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From a creative new sleep system to baseball mitt flip-flops, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the cutting-edge of gear.

Written by GJ Staff March 30, 2017

The Most American Thing You’ve Never Heard Of: Tanking

‘Tanking’ is a new way to get your kicks in rural Nebraska.

Written by Nate Mitka March 30, 2017

#VanLife Too Cramped? Try A School Bus

Recently, our editor left on a mysterious mission to bring back ‘a big surprise.’ He wasn’t joking: That surprise was a 38-foot, 11-ton mobile-living monster…

Written by Kyle Nossaman March 29, 2017

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings Of The Week

Outdoor gear deals that are too good to pass up. Click at your own risk! Deals from: Headsweats, REI, Osprey, Big Agnes, Therm-a-Rest, and more.

Written by GJ Staff March 29, 2017

Rusty Blade? These Knife Metals Resist Corrosion

Water is the enemy of knife steel. These materials hold an edge, and hold up against corrosion.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene March 29, 2017

Couch To Ladder: 10 Uses For Old Climbing Rope

A couch, a beer koozie, a ladder, a dog leash, and much more. These creative uses keep old climbing ropes out of the landfill.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 29, 2017

Watch: The Grueling Beauty Of The ‘Toughest Mountain Race’

While it’s hard to specify exactly THE toughest ultramarathon, the UTMB has a strong case.

Written by GJ Staff March 29, 2017

First Look: Fritchi Tecton 12 Touring Binding

The all-new Tecton from Fritchi delivers. Freeride touring, confidence, and power are the three points of the Swiss company’s scepter here.

Written by Paddy O’Connell March 29, 2017

No Ordinary Tent: The Bizarre Constructs Of ‘Burning Man’

A new book provides stunning photographs of the bizarre encampments at Burning Man.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 28, 2017

Bike, Eat, Stay: ‘Getaways’ Is Airbnb For Cyclists

A new company gives cyclists the power to start up their own mountain bike guiding services and connects them with bikers around the globe.

Written by Nate Mitka March 28, 2017

Minnesota Throws Hat In ‘OR Show’ Ring

The Outdoor Retailer tradeshow announced last month it will leave Utah in protest of the state’s public lands policy. Last week, Minnesota added its name…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 28, 2017

How A Rooftop Tent Raised $2 Million On Kickstarter

A relatively unknown rooftop tent maker just raised more than $2 million on Kickstarter. This is how.

Written by Sean McCoy March 28, 2017

First Look: Ultralight Leatherman ‘Skeletool’ Knife

Coming this spring, Leatherman introduces a ‘naked’ Skeletool knife that weighs barely more than 1 ounce.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 28, 2017

In The Spotlight: Duluth Trading Company Brand Profile

Quirky ads, cozy flannels, and durable soft-goods define Duluth Trading Company. Here we put this Minnesota workwear and outdoors brand it’s products in the spotlight.

Written by GJ Staff March 27, 2017