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REI Announces New CEO Following Stritzke Resignation

After Jerry Stritzke announced he would resign as REI CEO amid an internal investigation in February, REI today announced Eric Artz would fill the leadership…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 06, 2019

Best Bike Cities of 2019: Colorado Dominates, Small Towns Gain Ground

Some surprise cities (Lawrence, Kansas?) and some veterans of ‘best-of’ lists (looking at you, Portland, Oregon) topped out a survey that assessed more than 500…

Written by GJ Staff May 06, 2019

Running World Record: Jim Walmsley Sets Fastest 50-Mile Time

The 36-year-old 50-mile record fell to Jim Walmsley running in a pair of HOKA ONE ONE’s Project Carbon X, a shoe release focused on breaking…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 06, 2019

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

Check out Dierdre Wolownick’s memoir, a ‘modular’ camper, YETI’s latest product launch, and more popular stories this past week, April 28 to May 4, 2019.

Written by GJ Staff May 05, 2019

This Week in Adventure: Highs & Lows From Around the Globe

From the highest mountains to the lowest trenches of the sea, people are exploring. Adventures big and small play out in epic and subtle ways…

Written by Sean McCoy May 03, 2019

Boy Scout Dies While Hiking in State Park

Authorities were unable to resuscitate the 16-year-old boy, who collapsed suddenly while hiking down from Picacho Peak.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 03, 2019

Man Remarkably Survives Fall Into Kilauea Volcano

A 32-year-old soldier remains in stable condition after he climbed over a guardrail and fell over a 300-foot cliff at Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 03, 2019

Emerging Gear: Volcano Book, Rob Krar Vest, Solar-Powered Water Bottle

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by Nate Mitka May 02, 2019

Death of the Smart Car: Mercedes Will Halt Sales of the Tiny Auto

Mercedes-Benz dealers just got the news that after 2019 there will be no more Smart cars sold in North America.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 30, 2019

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

Check out the ‘other’ Arches park, our favorite camp stoves, the change to Yosemite’s Camp 4, and more popular stories this past week, April 21-27,…

Written by GJ Staff April 28, 2019

Virginia’s Trophy Rockfish Season Is Canceled

Virginia Marine Resources Commission officials closed the popular trophy season for striped bass in the state. This is why.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri April 26, 2019

Emerging Gear: Tammock Tent-Hammock, LifeProof Cooler, Recovery Lotion

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by Nate Mitka April 26, 2019

2019 Camp Gear Test: Why We Sent Our Editors Into the Mountains

Our entire editorial staff spent 3 days in the woods relentlessly testing tents, sleeping bags, cookstoves, and more.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 25, 2019

Hate Styrofoam Coolers? Igloo Launches First Biodegradable Alternative

Igloo launched a pulp-based cooler this month. Its sturdy build, $10 price tag, and biodegradable nature could disrupt the one-time-use market currently dominated by EPS…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2019

Montana Removes Knife Restrictions

Did you know that Montana had restricted automatic knives to blades of less than 1.5 inches? Neither did we. Now, lawmakers have removed that archaic…

Written by Sean McCoy April 24, 2019

Rivian Reaps $1.2 Billion in Last 3 Months to Fund Electric Pickup Truck

Upstart Tesla rival Rivian speeds toward production of the first all-electric pickup truck and SUV after major investments by Amazon and Ford.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 24, 2019

Dream Job: Keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse

The Minnesota Historical Society will soon seek applicants for a job so rare it hasn’t opened up in decades: keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 24, 2019

Boy Scouts Scandal: Staggering Rates of Sexual Abuse Come to Light

Court documents outline alleged sexual abuse cases that number 10 times greater than previously thought.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 24, 2019

Watch Out for Bombs on Colorado Trails, DoT Warns

Unexploded avalanche ordnances may be dotting the Colorado landscape this spring.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 23, 2019

Jeff Garmire Sets FKT on 800-Mile Arizona Trail

Jeff Garmire hiked and ran the 800-mile Arizona Trail, which stretches across the entirety of Arizona, faster than anyone else. For the feat, he averaged…

Written by Nate Mitka April 23, 2019

Renowned Alpinists Confirmed Dead in Canadian Avalanche

Rescue personnel confirmed on Sunday that American climber Jess Roskelley and Austrian alpinists David Lama and Hansjörg Auer perished in an avalanche.

Written by Sean McCoy April 22, 2019

NPS to Hold First Lottery for Yosemite’s Famous Camp 4

Yosemite’s iconic dirtbag campground has become ‘inefficient and has contributed to wildlife issues,’ according to the National Park Service.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 22, 2019

Emerging Gear: American-Made Timex, Vans Surf Boot, EDC Cleaver

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by Nate Mitka April 19, 2019

Alpinists David Lama, Hansjörg Auer, and Jess Roskelley Feared Dead in Canadian Avalanche

David Lama and Hansjörg Auer have been reported missing after an avalanche in the Canadian Rockies, according to early reports from Austrian newspaper Tiroler Tageszeitung.

Written by Kurt Barclay April 18, 2019

Big-Mountain Skier Dave Treadway Dies After Fall In British Columbia

Dave Treadway, a Canadian professional freeskier, died Monday after a fall while skiing near Rhododendron Mountain in Pemberton, British Columbia.

Written by Kurt Barclay April 17, 2019

Sea Otter 2019: The News From America’s Bicycle Show

Sea Otter is one of the largest gatherings of bicycle brands and cyclists in North America. This is the news that was buzzing at the…

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2019

The North Face Campaigns to Make Earth Day a National Holiday

‘Log off, turn off, sign off, unplug,’ The North Face wants to make April 22 a digital-free day.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 16, 2019

Skimo Meets Freeride: I Survived the Red Bull Raid

Race to the top of a mountain, then huck cliffs for a high score on the way down. Red Bull Raid offers backcountry skiers and…

Written by Nate Mitka April 15, 2019

Cactus the Dog Finishes Stunning Desert Ultramarathon, Wins the Internet

Mauricio Odio Truque Diggedy, nicknamed ‘Cactus,’ became the first four-legged finisher of the grueling, 140.7-mile Marathon des Sables.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 15, 2019

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

Check out Jeep’s Easter Safari truck concepts, a $6,000 Walmart bike, our review of the Leatherman FREE multitool, and more popular stories this past week,…

Written by GJ Staff April 14, 2019

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