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Meteorite Shards Embedded In Gold Medals At Sochi 2014 Olympic Games

The ultimate trophy in the world of sports just became out-of-this-world cool.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 21, 2013

Endurance Cycling With The ‘Hardest Biker in America’ (Jay Petervary)

A GearJunkie athlete gets a saddle’s-eye view of what it takes to dominate some of the toughest bike races in the world.

Written by Tom Puzak November 21, 2013

Titanium Lighter To ‘Darn Tough’ Socks: Retail Insider Shares Gift Ideas

This retail buyer really knows his gear — we’ve shared a tent with him. He gives some great gift ideas from online retailer Backcountry Edge…

Written by Sean McCoy November 21, 2013

Ice Climbing Comes To The Olympics

An activity usually practiced in remote wilderness will make a very public appearance on the world stage in Sochi at the Winter Olympics next year.

Written by Sean McCoy November 20, 2013

Video: A Look Into The Life Of Team Salomon Ultra Runner Anna Frost

Watch one of the word’s top ultra runners reconnect with her roots after injuries force her out of the racing circuit.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 20, 2013

Professional Messenger Backpack From Chrome Is High-Cost, High-Quality

Made in the USA, and used by working bike messengers and commuters around the planet, the Warsaw Backpack is an iconic piece of gear. The…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 20, 2013

First Look: ECCO Biom Terrain Boots

We tested these rugged but light hiking boots for a month on snowy hikes and bushwhacking adventures.

Written by Sean McCoy November 20, 2013

First Look: 2014 Topo Shoes Have No ‘Toes’

Just a year old, Topo Athletic entered the market with a unique split-toe design. The brand’s new models have a more classic design and very…

Written by Sean McCoy November 19, 2013

ThermoBall Jacket Subjected To ‘Dunk Test’

A new jacket from The North Face claims to provide unprecedented performance in cold, wet situations. Time for the ThermoBall to go swimming.

Written by Sean McCoy November 19, 2013

Fat Bikes On A Budget. $199 and Up

Fat bikes used to cost at least a couple thousand dollars. But new models have lower price tags to let anyone try out the fat…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 18, 2013

Tiny SPOT GPS Unit Serves As ‘Anti-Theft Satellite Tracker’

Spot LLC is known for its satellite messenger products, which are used mainly in wilderness settings. A new product this month from the brand takes…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 18, 2013

Magnetic ‘Ball-In-Socket’ Dashboard Mount For Tablet Or Phone

A new car mount uses magnetism for easy access to devices for navigation and music apps while keeping hands free for more important things, like…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 17, 2013

10 Top Reader Photos: ‘Take A Hike’ Project

Hundreds of readers this week have participated in our photo competition with ECCO. Here are 10 of our favorite “Take A Hike” photos so far.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 15, 2013

Fat-Biking Iceland: Solo Expedition For 500 Miles On Beach

It takes a special kind of bike – and person – to cycle the 500 tough miles of Iceland’s southern coastline by beach.

Written by Sean McCoy November 15, 2013

Bike/Car Collision Caught On Film. Crazy First-Person View

“Bike crash NYC” is the title of a short YouTube video uploaded today. See the whole scene in chilling point-of-view footage here:

Written by Stephen Regenold November 15, 2013

Behind-Scenes Look Inside ‘Gear Bunker’ Of World’s Top Alpinist

Get ready for your jaw to drop when you see the inside of this world renowned climber’s gear room. It’s a lot more than your…

Written by Sean McCoy November 15, 2013

#OpeningDay Pics Win Columbia Gear (Instagram Contest)

Send us your best shot! We’re giving away $1000+ worth of Columbia Sportswear gear for the best hash-tagged pics starting today…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 15, 2013

The Rubber Tramp Diary: On Water

What do you really need to live and what do you take for granted? Jeff Kish lives in a van. He spent the summer shuttling…

Written by Sean McCoy November 14, 2013

Vote! Readers To Determine NatGeo 2014 ‘Adventurer Of The Year’

National Geographic Adventure unveiled its 2014 “Adventurers of the Year” in a video featuring 10 people in the fields of exploration, adventure sports, conservation, and…

Written by Sean McCoy November 14, 2013

Gift Guide: 7 ‘Tough’ Cameras

Take photos in the rain, snow, under water or during a plunge from outer space. These seven cameras will make a great holiday gift for…

Written by Sean McCoy November 14, 2013

Patagonia Inc. Releases A Beer

New Belgium Brewing and Patagonia Inc. have collab’d on a beer. The brew, called California Route, is a limited-release organic lager.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 13, 2013

First Look: Olympic Uniforms From Under Armour (U.S. And Canadian Teams)

We got a first look at a few items that will grace the world stage at the Winter Olympics on the backs of athletes from…

Written by Sean McCoy November 12, 2013

To Do: Shoot Video, Be Ski Bum

Want to spend three months in Whistler with a bud? Well, here’s your chance, my ski bum friend. Grab that camera and hit record!

Written by Sean McCoy November 12, 2013

5 Readers Will Win! Bow&Arrow Giveaway

To enter our new contest tell us why you or a family member needs a bow and arrow kit now…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 12, 2013

Gallery Lets You Snoop Inside ‘Exploded’ Backpacks Of ‘Global Creative’ Types

People keep some weird stuff in their backpacks. This project asked dozens of people to unbuckle, unzip, and arrange the contents of their daily-carry bags…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 12, 2013

$200+ Flashlight System For Land And Sea

A new U.S.-made flashlight system from Light & Motion uses multiple heads to switch light for various situations from deep in the ocean to the…

Written by Sean McCoy November 12, 2013

First Look: Columbia 2014 Jacket Made With Special ‘TurboDown’ Insulation

We got the scoop on a new type of puffy jacket insulation that Columbia Sportswear will market as “down on steroids.”

Written by Stephen Regenold November 12, 2013

Folding Bike With A Need For Speed

Sure, folding bikes are great for storage and portability, but how about the actual ride? We put Tern’s top-end Verge X10 to the test this…

Written by November 12, 2013

Video: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Explains ‘Why We Explore’

In a new video from The North Face, astronaut Buzz Aldrin explains how humans are driven by curiosity and the need to explore.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 11, 2013

Custom Design, Technical ‘Do-Rag’ From Boulder Brand

At GearJunkie we love our Buffs. This fall we’ve been testing the Pandana, a similar piece of gear from a small new company.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 11, 2013

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