Top Gear From the Big Gear Show: Custom Bikepacking Helmet, Swiveling Camp Chair, and More
On the heels of the massive Outdoor Retailer trade show in June, the comparably small Big Gear Show in August surprised us with some fresh gear concepts.
Reports of Injured Bystanders Trigger Onewheel GT Footpad Recall
Future Motion has received 813 reports of its Onewheel GT self-balancing skateboard failing to stop after the rider dismounts. It is now recalling over 20,000 units.
Arapahoe Basin Via Ferrata Is North America’s Highest: We Climbed It & You Should Too
Arapahoe Basin’s via ferrata is the ultimate high alpine adventure. This week, we strapped on harnesses and helmets to experience it for ourselves.
The Man Who Built SRAM Is Retiring: What’s Next for the Cycling Icon?
After nearly three decades, SRAM’s first CFO will finally step down. His replacement will fully take over later this year.
Bliss Out to 30 Minutes of Gorgeous Swiss Alps Drone Footage of This Hike
Having a hectic week? Maybe some peaceful, verdant hiking footage is the cure your stressed-out brain needs.
Doping Not Dead in American Competitive Cycling, but Another Athlete’s Career Is
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) banned Jackson ‘Huntley’ Nash for life based on seven separate rule violations.
PCT FKT: Josh Perry Demolishes Self-Supported Record
After denying almost a decade of assaults by hikers from around the world, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) has a new self-supported speed king.
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Extreme Flooding Requires Extreme Training: Next-Level Houston Facility Being Built
Houston Community College begins work with S2O Design and Engineering on a 75,000-square-foot swift-water rescue training facility.
Ford Lines Up Largest Solar Energy Deal in US History
Ford has committed to the largest solar energy deal in U.S. history, to power all its Michigan facilities by 2025, with other renewable energy plans.
‘Dangerous & Irresponsible’: Safety Advocate Calls on Feds to Ban Tesla’s Full Self-Driving System
Long-time auto safety advocate Ralph Nader has joined the growing list of critics of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology.
‘Adventure of a Lifetime’: World’s Largest Hiking Event Series Comes to US
In the movie, ‘there can be only one.’ But the HIGHLANDER hiking series isn’t a race — and you don’t have to be immortal to reap the benefits.
Get Ready for Jimmy Chin’s Next Masterpiece With Nat Geo
Outdoor sports’ most prominent cinema auteurs return with a new series that looks as highly dramatized and visually arresting as ever.
‘1,000-Year’ Death Valley Flood Temporarily Traps 500 Visitors
Massive flooding in the hottest place on Earth stranded hundreds of visitors at Death Valley National Park over the weekend.
Watch Out, Strava: MTB Gold Medalist and Tour de France Stage Winner Tom Pidcock Launches New App
Gold medal and Tour de France stage winner Tom Pidcock soft-launched a cycling app last year. With help from investors, Link My Ride is ready for more.
Joseph Gray Beats His Record on Mt. Elbert, Runs 4,000-Foot Gain in an Hour
Professional runner Joseph Gray seems determined to constantly improve his records — even if it’s only by a few seconds.
Cannondale Goes Ultralight With SuperSix EVO ‘Leichtbau’ Limited Frame
Dropping another 10% off the already-light hi-mod carbon frame, the new 750g SuperSix EVO Leichtbau is a featherweight flyer.
Zipp Deep Section Wheels Roll Out for Triathletes, Time Trialists
The brand says its new wheels ‘epitomize’ its drive to make you ride faster. Zipp’s played the role of innovator before, and it might have just done it again.
Win a Hardtail in the 2022 Esker Ride Scholarship
The Montana-founded bike brand acknowledges that the threshold of entry tends to be a little high in MTB. One big reason: buying a bike.
Search-and-Rescue ‘Hot Map’ Aims to Predict Mountain Accidents, Speed Emergency Aid
When, where, and why do most accidents happen in the mountains? One Colorado search-and-rescue organization orchestrated extensive data research to find out.
Jeep, QuietKat Unveil Longer-Range ‘Rubicon’ E-Bike
E-bike-maker QuietKat and Jeep collaborated on one of the burliest e-bikes you could get.
Infamous ‘Death Road’ Becomes Wildlife Sanctuary in Bolivia
When a safer alternative to the perilous ‘Camino de la Muerte’ opened, new traffic appeared on the old road: endangered wildlife.
E-Bike Battery Explosion Kills 2 in New York Apartment Blaze
Two people died after an e-bike battery exploded in a New York apartment on Aug. 3. As e-bikes become more popular, the problem is growing.
Youngest Athlete to Finish IRONMAN on 6 Continents Had No Coach and a Side Hustle
A 26-year-old Canadian man has become the youngest person to complete an IRONMAN on six continents. Instead of a coach, he used YouTube.
World Triathlon Allows Trans Women to Compete Under Rigid New Policy
The World Triathlon executive board’s new policy allows trans women to compete in the female category under moderately strict rules.
‘Smart’ Sunglasses, Inflatable Catamaran, Camera Fanny Pack, and More Emerging Gear
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Horrific Track Cycling Crash Hospitalizes a Fan, Prompts Safety Review
An ugly wipeout at the Commonwealth Games over the weekend put three riders and a fan in the hospital, exposing organizers to scrutiny.
Extremes on Mont Blanc Prompt Mayor to Seek ‘Funeral Deposit’ for Climbers
A rescue or body recovery on Mont Blanc would cost €10,000; the remaining €5,000 would cover climbers who paid the ultimate price.
Classic Climbs Closed: Record Heat Cancels European Alps Tours
The sweltering, dry conditions in the European Alps have turned glacier areas and classic routes into deadly traps.
Driver Accused of Killing 2 Cyclists ‘Didn’t Understand Severity’ of Incident, Attorney Says
The woman who allegedly killed two cyclists during a charity event failed to comprehend what she’d done, according to a prosecutor.
Visit World’s Tallest Tree, Get a $5K Fine and 6 Months in Jail
Starting this month, Redwood visitors seeking to see the tallest tree in the world will risk serious penalties.
In Wake of Murder, Group Seeks Aid for Family of Slain Wildlife Ranger
Several people murdered one of South Africa’s best rhinoceros protectors in his own home in July. Now, a conservation group starts a memorial fund.
