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Wikipedia Slams The North Face for ‘Manipulating the Site’

The North Face and ad agency Leo Burnett Tailor Made deliberately replaced images on Wikipedia with its own branded photos to reach the top of…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2019

Emerging Gear: ‘Cyclops’ Eyewear, 100 Year Vest, Danner x Old Spice

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Click through to explore the slideshow.

Written by Nate Mitka May 31, 2019

‘Future of Tires’: Continental to Launch Dandelion Rubber at Tour de France

Continental Tire has been testing and developing ‘dandelion rubber’ for several years. Now, the brand will unveil the first dandelion bike tire at this year’s…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2019

Outdoor Research Opens 2nd U.S. Factory, Doubles Domestic Workforce

Seattle-based brand Outdoor Research opened a new factory in California, bringing its domestic manufacturing workforce to 200 people.

Written by Sean McCoy May 30, 2019

Hikers Beware: Search Is on for ‘Aggressive’ Bear That Bit Woman

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials raised an alert for Aspen residents this week after a bear charged and bit a hiker.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 29, 2019

Everest Rule Change: Nepali Government Responds to Overcrowding, Deaths

Citing ‘the issue of inexperienced climbers,’ Nepali officials said there will be changes to climbing the world’s highest peak.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 29, 2019

Mountain Lion Killed After Attack on 4-Year-Old Boy

California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said they ‘dispatched’ the mountain lion, suspected of attacking a group of hikers, after it showed no fear…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 29, 2019

Rapha Launches $750K Fund to Boost US Cycling

Five organizations received the first round of funding from the Rapha Foundation. The move will aid underserved cycling communities, including youth and women’s-only programs.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 29, 2019

New Filipino Law Requires All Students to Plant 10 Trees to Graduate

An unprecedented law will require nearly 18 million students — at all levels, from elementary through college — to plant 10 trees each in order…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 28, 2019

This Week in Adventure: Ocean Plastic Swim, Hiker Rescued After 17 Days

From the inspiring to the tragic, catch up on the news of exploration and launch your week with ‘This Week in Adventure.’

Written by Sean McCoy May 28, 2019

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, May 19-25, 2019.

Written by GJ Staff May 26, 2019

Uber Launches Submarine ‘Rideshare’ Along Great Barrier Reef

scUber allows sight-seers in Australia to hail a two-person submersible and view one of the seven natural wonders of the natural world.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 24, 2019

Emerging Gear: $1,600 Chalk Bag, Waterproof Sock Shoes, Suunto 5

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Click through to explore the slideshow.

Written by Nate Mitka May 23, 2019

Exploding Portable Speakers Spur Sweeping Recall

Hydrogen gas can leak from the battery during charging, potentially leading to an explosion.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 23, 2019

Nepali Sherpa Breaks Record for Most Everest Summits

Kami Rita Sherpa beat his own record with a second summit of the world’s highest peak in just one week.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 21, 2019

US Government, DJI Clash Over Drone Data Security

A leaked document from the Department of Homeland Security warns Chinese-made drones can send sensitive data to the Chinese government. DJI says that’s not the case.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 20, 2019

‘Cliffhanger’ Movie Reboot Takes Shape With Female Lead, Director

The 1993 blockbuster climbing-thriller trades a muscled-up Sylvester Stallone for a to-be-named female lead and heads to Cannes to secure funding.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 20, 2019

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, May 12-18, 2019.

Written by Nate Mitka May 19, 2019

Only Known Time: Rebecca Rusch Shreds 1st Bike Traverse of 1,000-Mile ‘High Country Trail’

Logging 1,041 miles over 8 days, 3 hours, 33 minutes, renowned athlete Rebecca Rusch set the fastest — and first — known time on Arkansas’…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2019

This Week in Adventure: Mount Everest, Deepest Ocean, Rebecca Rusch FKT

From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘This Week In Adventure’ presents the top news in the world of exploration and adventure.

Written by Sean McCoy May 17, 2019

Emerging Gear: Endless-Power RV, 40MPH Scooter, Hitch-Mounted Tent

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Click through to explore the slideshow.

Written by Nate Mitka May 16, 2019

Trump Administration Opens BWCA Watershed to More Controversial Mining

The U.S. Department of the Interior today renewed two mining leases near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The decision opens what many consider a…

Written by Sean McCoy May 15, 2019

Mount Kilimanjaro Could Get a Cable Car If Controversial Plans Materialize

Ride a cable car to the top of Africa’s highest mountain? A plan revealed by Tanzania’s deputy minister of tourism could make this a reality.

Written by Sean McCoy May 13, 2019

Man Arrested in Fatal Appalachian Trail Machete Attack

One man died and a woman was seriously injured after a man attacked them with a machete while they hiked the Appalachian Trail.

Written by Sean McCoy May 13, 2019

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, May 5-11, 2019.

Written by Nate Mitka May 12, 2019

This Week in Adventure: Kilimanjaro, Atlantic Crossing, 50-Mile Running Record

From an FKT on Mount Kilimanjaro to terrorist attacks canceling the Adventure Racing World Championship to a barrel-crossing of the Atlantic, here are the adventures…

Written by Nate Mitka May 10, 2019