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Seeking ‘Mountain Bike Action’ in photo contest with The North Face

We’re offering $1,000+ in The North Face mountain-biking apparel and gear this month as a part of our ongoing “Gear Up + Get Out” campaign.…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 16, 2013

Speed Racer: Giro Bike Helmet Reduces Drag, Slices through Air

It debuted at the Tour de France last summer. This spring, Giro offers its new-generation aerodynamic helmet to the cycling masses.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 15, 2013

Up and Down the World’s Highest Mountain in 36 Hours (that’s the goal)

Seattle-based climber Chad Kellogg has a speed ascent of Mount Everest in his sights. He’s on the mountain now, with a planned summit on May…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 15, 2013

12-Year-Old Kids Kayak Off Waterfalls, Beat Adults In Comps

Ever been beaten by a 12-year-old? If you go against these two whitewater kayak prodigies the chances are good you will come up second best.

Written by Sean McCoy May 14, 2013

Call from Anywhere. SPOT launches Satellite Phone for Outdoors

It’s just 5 inches tall. The body is made rugged for the outdoors. Announced today, Spot LLC will soon start selling a satellite phone.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 13, 2013

Icy Surf Shot, New Zealand Summit Image Win Photo Contest

Last week, in a contest with Sea to Summit, we asked readers to send in an image of their favorite sea or summit shots. Here…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 13, 2013

Dog ‘Athlete’ Can Jump 26 Feet: His Owners Tell Us How

Dock Dogs events like those at the GoPro Mountain Games test the athletic prowess of our four-legged friends. We share some tricks of the trade…

Written by Sean McCoy May 13, 2013

50 Miles in Flip-Flops? Luna sells sandals to ultra-running market

Luna sandals are made with distance runners in mind. Crazy as it sounds, a subset of runners and ultra athletes now tackle great distances in…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 13, 2013

Look for us in the ‘Black Boar’ Van…

This beastly vehicle, an adventure van Gerber calls the “Black Boar,” will serve as a focal point during our project next month at the GoPro…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 10, 2013

Curve of the Earth (and other effects) in ‘Summit Shots’ post

From Utah to Japan (and all around the world), our readers have tagged some wild mountain summits. Here’s a photo spread.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 10, 2013

‘You’ll never guess who I ran into today…’ (caption contest winners)

Last month we challenged readers with a caption contest. We sifted through the hundreds of submissions and picked five winners.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 10, 2013

Photos: A Run Through the Old City of Edinburgh

Fog, narrow city streets, capital buildings, classic structures, castles… the RocknRoll Edinburgh Half Marathon served as a perfect excuse to run through the old city…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 10, 2013

Video: Wild Ride down immense dirt hills (on snowboards and bikes)

Where can you snowboard and ride your bike at the same time? A rock quarry, of course! Watch this crew drop into the dirt on…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 09, 2013

Under Armour Shoe Inspired by Poison Dart Frog

The Toxic Six from Under Armour ranks as one of the most aesthetically “aggressive” shoes we’ve ever come across. In terms of performance, it’s not…

Written by Patrick Murphy May 09, 2013

Ultimate Outdoor Computer? Startup unveils Tablet for Wilderness Pursuits

Sqigle INC. needs $250,000 in crowd-sourced money to make it happen. But if the brand funds its project the outdoor world will have a neat…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 09, 2013

Freeride Bike World Tour coming to GoPro Mountain Games

The Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour hosts 33 events around the planet this year. Vail, Colo., and the GoPro Mountain Games are now on the…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 08, 2013

GearJunkie Hosts ‘Urban’ Adventure Race in Minneapolis

A sprint down a bike path, a climbing wall traverse, clues on a scavenger hunt through GearJunkie headquarters… those were among the feats required of…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 08, 2013

For the Price of Flowers: Outdoorsy Mother’s Day Gifts

If you’ve been in a Mother’s Day flower rut, how about something outdoorsy? Here are a few of our picks, many in the same price…

Written by Sean McCoy May 08, 2013

Jumping dogs, battling kayakers, slackline stunts: Sports of ‘GoPro Games’

The GoPro Mountain Games hosts some of the strangest activities seen in competitive outdoor sports, including dog jumping, SUP board sprints, and boaters in body…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 07, 2013

‘The Gear Junkie on REI’ debuts as New Feature Series

Today marks the launch of a collaboration between GearJunkie and REI. It’s appropriately called “The Gear Junkie on REI.”

Written by Stephen Regenold May 06, 2013

What would you do for All-Expenses-Paid Adventure Trip?

The entries are streaming in for our Ragnar Trail Tahoe sweepstakes, brought to you by Salomon and Suunto. 10 days ’til we pick a winner…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 06, 2013

Study Reveals ‘Least Bike-Friendly State’ In America Is North Dakota

In its annual Bicycle Friendly States Rankings study, the League of American Bicyclists ranked North Dakota dead last. Is it really the worst place in…

Written by Sean McCoy May 06, 2013

Photo Contest: Submit a ‘Sea to Summit’ image to Win Gear

Send us a photo taken on an adventure to either a sea (or any body of water) or a summit for a chance to win…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 06, 2013

Walk in snow, Ford a River, Raft in a pool toy…

As if an adventure race in North Dakota wasn’t unexpected enough, check out these images from the undeniably unique END-SPAR event last weekend.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 06, 2013

Video gives peek into ‘GoPro Mountain Games’

This video gives a quick and exciting look inside the Summer Mountain Games. This year rebranded as the “GoPro Mountain Games,” the fest takes place…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 03, 2013

‘Live at the Games’ project launch (avalanche of content to come!)

Today we launch ‘Live at the Games,’ a one-of-a-kind media experience with Gerber focused on the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colo., this June.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 03, 2013

Magnets Hold Bike Water Bottle In Place

Bike bottles and the cages that hold them onto a frame have remained mostly unchanged for decades. A new option uses magnets for easier access…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 03, 2013

‘I rode my bike 208 miles on gravel roads in Iowa last weekend…’

Our editor rode in the Trans Iowa gravel road bike race last weekend. Here’s her report from the saddle after riding 20 hours on the…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 02, 2013

Control iPhone with a Flat watch device made for sports

A new smartphone control device that looks like a wristwatch allows users to answer calls and control apps without taking a phone out of their…

Written by Sean McCoy May 02, 2013

‘Performance’ Base Layers, now with Superhero motifs

Of course you’re not a superhero. That doesn’t mean you can’t look like one in Under Armour’s new compression gear.

Written by Sean McCoy May 01, 2013

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