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‘Cross-Country Snowboarding’ (All-Time Classic Video)

This video may be “old” in Internet years, but the 2008 comedy is still hilarious. If you haven’t seen it (or even if you have),…

Written by Sean McCoy January 07, 2014

Read This: Brendan Leonard’s ‘The New American Road Trip Mixtape’ Book

He may be “Semi-Rad,” but Brendan Leonard’s new book is fully-pro. Drawing inspiration from road trip mixtapes, he shares his new autobiography.

Written by Sean McCoy January 07, 2014

Plagued By Injury, Lindsey Vonn Cancels Plan To Race In Olympics

American ski champion announced she will skip the Olympics to focus on recovering her knee. Her plan is to recover and race in Vail at…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 07, 2014

Fat Bike Bling: ‘Snowflake’ Chainring From Boutique Minnesota Brand

Give your fat bike some added flair with a limited edition snowflake chainring.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling January 07, 2014

‘House Size’ Snow Sculpture Took Minnesota Brothers One Month To Build

It took some serious snow gear and 95 hours of work. But three brothers have completed a 16-foot-high snow shark. Their shark snow sculpture was…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 06, 2014

It’s 20-Below Zero. Our Editor’s Advice To Associated Press? Go Running!

The Associated Press interviewed Minnesota resident and GearJunkie founder Stephen Regenold this weekend about his outdoor exercise habits on the coldest winter days.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 06, 2014

No Need To Run 100 Miles. Get Ultra Trophy ‘Leadville 100’ Buckle The Easy Way

You have to run 100 miles over mountains to earn this belt buckle (or just buy it on eBay). Ultra runner starts the bidding for…

Written by Sean McCoy January 06, 2014

Obsessive Cyclist Pops Marriage Proposal Via GPS-Mapped Bike Route

It took Steven Hill about 40 minutes and 7.1 miles of riding to pop the question. A GPS outlined path spells Will You Marry Me?

Written by Stephen Regenold January 06, 2014

Video: Fat Bike Absolutely Shreds Snowy Michigan Singletrack

If you think fat bikes are slow and cumbersome on snow, this video might change your mind.

Written by Sean McCoy January 05, 2014

Futuristic ‘Bike Superhighway’ Network Proposed For London

The goal is to create a 220-kilometer bike network on existing rail infrastructure. This futuristic concept improves the aesthetic and ease of urban London bike…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 05, 2014

Squirt gun And Hot Water: Parlor Trick For Below-Zero Days

People of the frozen tundra are hunting for fun — more than a million have watched this squirt gun and hot water video in the…

Written by Sean McCoy January 04, 2014

Snow Dumped On The East Coast. This Satellite Image Shows View From Space

A storm on the ground looks beautiful from the heavens. States-wide satellite image shows the scale of massive snow storm.

Written by Sean McCoy January 03, 2014

Afraid Of Heights? You Might Want To Skip This New Chamonix Tourist Attraction

Images of a glass room high atop Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix have been going viral for good reason. The attraction, which gives visitors a…

Written by Sean McCoy January 03, 2014

Spike-Equipped, Swedish Wintertime Running Shoes Review

Icebug of Gothenburg, Sweden, offers shoes designed for running all throughout winter.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 03, 2014

Do Not Fall! World’s Tallest Bicycle So Crazy It’s ‘Stoopid’

The Stoopidtaller bike is 20+ feet high and weighs 275 pounds. We got a few photos from the bike’s maiden voyage in Los Angeles.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling January 02, 2014

Century-Old Images of Shackleton Expedition Found in Antarctica

100-year-old photos found in Antarctica were restored to reveal lost images of 1914-1917 Shackleton Expedition.

Written by Sean McCoy January 01, 2014

Minus-13 Degrees. Minnesotans Go Surfing On Lake Superior

Proving that Minnesotans rank among the hardiest of winter warriors, this video shows a group of surfers braving below-zero temps last weekend to ride big…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 01, 2014

Top Ten ‘Most-Read’ Articles On GearJunkie In 2013

These posts are our 10 most-read articles of the year.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling January 01, 2014

Kayak Team Vs. Olympic Rowers On Australian River Sprint (Who Is Fastest?)

Paddling teams face off in an epic race to see who is fastest — rowers or kayakers.

Written by Yoon Kim January 01, 2014

Best Of The Best… ‘Top Gear’ Of The Year

It’s the end of 2013, and as is our annual traditional a time to look back at the best gear we tested this year…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 31, 2013

Women Slackliners In The Buff (To Raise Money For ‘All-Girls Fest’)

Athlete group releases risqué calendar to raise money for its Oregon-based event.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 30, 2013

If You Fall, Get Back Up – You Can Still Win

You’ve heard the expression “fall 10 times, get up 11”? Well, this video illustrates why, when you fall, you’ve got to get back up and…

Written by Sean McCoy December 30, 2013

Nordica Park Ski With All-Mountain Soul Reviewed At Revelstoke

Tested: Nordica’s Soul Rider skis are all-mountain planks for skiers who need a directional twin-tip or like to rip in park.

Written by Sean McCoy December 30, 2013

Weekend Movie: The Alaskan Way

This hour-long film documents life at an Alaskan heli-ski operation and explores the risks of guiding in avalanche-prone terrain.

Written by Sean McCoy December 28, 2013

‘Fat Trike’ Rider Successful On Route To South Pole

A Welsh woman reached the South Pole on a wild looking ‘fat trike’ recumbent cycle.

Written by Sean McCoy December 27, 2013

Failed BASE Jump On ‘Death Road’ Worst Outdoor Stunt Idea Of Year

If mountain biking the infamous “Death Road” of Bolivia isn’t exciting enough, throw on a parachute and … on second thought, don’t.

Written by Sean McCoy December 27, 2013

Satellite GPS Messenger Test: SPOT Gen3

SPOT gives off-grid tracking, emergency connection in a device the size of a hockey puck.

Written by Sean McCoy December 26, 2013

Most Beautiful Bikes Of 2013

Cycle EXIF hosts a “gallery of the world’s most beautiful custom, classic and handmade bicycles.” Here are the site’s top 10 bikes this year.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 26, 2013

Military Tank Smashes Illegal Parked Car In Bike Lane (On Purpose)

You may have seen this video but we still get a kick out of the Lithuanian-style justice…

Written by Sean McCoy December 26, 2013

‘Canvas Commuter’ Bike Backpack a Top Choice for City Riders

This urban pack does everything you need without any frills to get in the way of performance. It’s a heck of a deal, too.

Written by Patrick Murphy December 24, 2013

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