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Could This 24-Year-Old Be The ‘Best Skier In The World’?

You may not have heard of this young skier yet, but his big mountain lines have some calling him the best in the world. Watch…

Written by Sean McCoy February 17, 2014

Lit Up, ‘Glow-In-Dark’ Ice Provides World’s Weirdest Climbing Experience

Lights strung behind massive pillars of ice make these frozen waterfalls glow.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 17, 2014

Three-Day Race Across Belize. Team YogaSlackers/GearJunkie 1st Place!

It took 200 miles of biking, trekking, and canoeing — plus around-the-clock strategy and map and compass navigation — but our team won!

Written by Stephen Regenold February 16, 2014

How Wolf Reintroduction Is Changing Yellowstone Rivers

Wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park beginning in 1995 and 1996 after a 70-year absence. This brief video explains their profound effect on the…

Written by Sean McCoy February 16, 2014

You Can Run But You Can’t Drive: 1 Inch Of Snow Spells Doom In South

Video shares comedy and calamity that 1 inch of snow can cause in warm climates.

Written by Sean McCoy February 14, 2014

Excalibur Isn’t The Tallest Climbing Wall, But It Might Be The Coolest

The spire soars 121 feet to test climbers high above the Netherlands.

Written by Sean McCoy February 14, 2014

‘Speed Beads’ To Special Zippers: Secrets Of 2014 Winter Olympic Uniforms Unveiled

This article offers a breakdown of standout features on the uniforms seen for the first time this month in Sochi at the Winter Olympic Games.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 14, 2014

Cupid Is A Skier: Shred Some Pow, Get Married On V-Day

They don’t call it Loveland for nothing.

Written by Sean McCoy February 13, 2014

Couple Will Live In Car For 30,000-Mile Trip

To say goodbye to an old friend, two YogaSlackers plan to drive a 1988 Ford Festiva to 49 states and nine Canadian provinces this year…

Written by Sean McCoy February 13, 2014

Gold Medal In Olympic Slopestyle (and the gear it took to win)

On Tuesday, Dara Howell won the first gold medal in women’s freeski in Olympic history. This is the gear she relied on for her winning…

Written by Sean McCoy February 13, 2014

Fat Bikes May Be Habit Forming

Did you know that the average fat bike owner spends an average of 76 days riding each year? That and a ton of more interesting…

Written by Sean McCoy February 13, 2014

Jaw Dropping Video: ‘Hardest Ropeless Climb In History’

Alex Honnold is the world’s best free-solo climber. Watching this will make your palms sweat.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2014

Camera On Bike Watches Your Back, Records Bad Drivers

This small, seat-post mounted camera/tail-light combo records behind you while you ride.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2014

Ultra Runner Kilian Jornet Voted ‘Adventurer Of Year’

Ultra runner, sky runner, ski mountaineer… whatever you call him, Jornet is one of the top endurance athletes on the planet today.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2014

18 Biological Siblings (Almost All Grew Up To Be ‘Outdoor Guides’ In Costa Rica)

Their names are Enrique, Madgalena, Sonya, Meri, Marielos, Sandra, Laura, Felipe, Santiago, Antonio, Diego, Eva, Abraham, Pablo, Ormidas, Ricardo, Manuela, and Gabriel…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 12, 2014

Video: BASE Jumper Hesitates, Then Leaps Off Precipice Through Clouds

He can’t see the ground but jumps into a cloud anyway.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2014

First Look: Replaceable Panels, ‘Floating’ Chamois Set High-End Assos Bib Apart

A new, high-end cycling bib from Assos provides road-riding comfort for our reviewer.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2014

Lake Superior Frozen Over (first time completely covered in decades)

The great inland sea is covered in ice. Not seen since 1994…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 12, 2014

Med Student, Outdoor Enthusiast Wins Final Grand Prize In ‘Checkpoint MN’

Statewide scavenger hunt wraps up with a 25-year-old student taking the prize…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 11, 2014

Fat-Biker Fined By National Forest Service For Riding On Snowmobile Trails

Fat-bikes were banned from some winter trails in a National Forest by “special order.” Nobody bothered to spread the news.

Written by Sean McCoy February 11, 2014

Luggage By Backpack Brand Ready For Expeditions, Years Of Abuse

Rugged rolling luggage design makes it easy to transport gear in any situation.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 11, 2014

Top ‘Durable Person’ Chosen (Wins Trip With GearJunkie Crew!)

Our project with CORDURA® Brand asked readers to submit a photo of someone “doing something durable.” Today, we picked the grand prize winner and three…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 10, 2014

Hate To Shovel? Plow In Your Pajamas With Remote Controlled Robot

This 400-pound plow is a new, expensive alternative to a neighbor kid.

Written by Sean McCoy February 10, 2014

Tragic: Newlywed Killed In Zion BASE Jump (chute did not properly open)

Her husband jumped second but was unable to reach her.

Written by Sean McCoy February 10, 2014

Video: It Is (Almost?) Impossible To ‘Skyline’ Between Two Hot Air Balloons

“We still don’t know if it’s going to work or not…”

Written by Sean McCoy February 10, 2014

Deep Powder Weekend Leads To ‘Worst Traffic In Ten Years’

This is what happens when powder-starved skiers all decide to go to the mountain at the same time.

Written by Sean McCoy February 10, 2014

Lover Loves The Outdoors? Try These Valentines Gifts They’ll Adore

Ditch the candy and fancy dinner this year. Instead check out one of these gifts.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 10, 2014

Popular Urban Running Routes Represented In Stunning ‘Data Maps’

Collective data from thousands of running routes is put into an amazing display.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 10, 2014

This Video Of The Sochi Downhill Course Will Make Your Heart Race

The 2014 men’s downhill race was today. This is what it looks like to ski the insane Rosa Khutor course from their perspective.

Written by Sean McCoy February 09, 2014

‘Absolutely Gripped.’ Video Reveals Insane, 1500′ Free Solo Climb On Mexican Cliff

“No rope, nothing but hands and feet — a slip-you-die face and he lived to tell the tale…”

Written by Stephen Regenold February 08, 2014

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