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Chris Farley’s Family Sues Trek Bikes Over ‘Farley’ Fat Bike

The company run by Chris Farley’s family sued Trek Bikes over the name of its fat bike, the Farley. According to Make Him Smile, the…

Written by Nate Mitka June 06, 2018

Vail Resorts Buys Crested Butte, Stevens Pass

Vail Resorts today announced it will purchase Triple Peaks LLC in a deal that also includes two East Coast ski areas.

Written by Sean McCoy June 04, 2018

GJ Week in Review: Bear Selfies, El Cap Speed Record, Gear Mishaps

A recap of top stories for the week of May 27-June 2, 2018.

Written by GJ Staff June 03, 2018

Zinke Designates 19 National Recreation Trails

The Department of the Interior designated National Recreation Trails in 17 states this week, improving the visibility and funding of lesser-known destinations.

Written by Nate Mitka June 01, 2018

Boy Scouts Reaffirm ‘Duty to God’ at National Meeting

Saying it is ‘absolutely nonsectarian’ is its principles, the Boy Scouts of America recognized and pledged an ‘unequivocal commitment to the Declaration of Religious Principle’…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2018

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff May 31, 2018

Walmart Rod Lands Record-Breaking Catfish

Hauled from a Virginia lake, the catfish ‘Big Earle’ has been dubbed ‘a true river monster.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2018

Honnold, Caldwell Set Speed Record Up ‘The Nose’ of El Capitan

The Nose of El Capitan is one of the most iconic big-wall rock climbs in the world. Today it has a new speed record thanks…

Written by Nate Mitka May 30, 2018

White House Exempts Guides From Minimum Wage Mandate

Guides and outfitters operating on federal lands will not have to abide by the $10.10 minimum wage requirement.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 29, 2018

Climbing Season Closed: A Look Back at Record Year on Everest

2018 will go down as one of the most successful climbing years ever on Mt. Everest.

Written by Kraig Becker May 26, 2018

GJ Week in Review: Cougar Attack, Everest Summit, Overland Expo

A recap of top stories for the week of May 20–26, 2018.

Written by GJ Staff May 26, 2018

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff May 24, 2018

Attacked From Behind, Woman Fights Off Bear

Just one week into her job as a grizzly bear wildlife technician, Amber Kornak found herself in the clutches of an attacking bear. Despite serious…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 24, 2018

Yosemite Half Dome Fatality: Hiker ‘Slipped’ From Cable

The fatality marks the first death at Yosemite National Park this year. It’s the first Half Dome casualty since 2011.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 23, 2018

Man Bitten By Rattlesnake After Pulling It From Water

A South Carolina kayaker is in critical condition after pulling the rattlesnake from the water after mistaking it for a juvenile gator.

Written by Morgan Mason May 22, 2018

Potential World Record: 53-Pound Red Drum Caught From Kayak On Fly

Kayak angler Rob Choi landed a potential world-record 53-pound red drum on May 14 on a fly.

Written by Morgan Mason May 22, 2018

Teen Ordered to Pay $36 Million for Oregon Wildfires

A Vancouver teen will have to adhere to a ‘payment schedule’ to address the $36 million he owes for starting the devastating 50,000-acre Eagle Creek…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 21, 2018

Mountain Lion Kills Cyclist In Rare Attack

In what is being cited as only the second fatal incident in 100 years in Washington state, a biker was attacked and killed by a…

Written by GJ Staff May 20, 2018

Canada Protects 4 New Parks, Forest Now Twice the Size of Belgium

Canada is now home to the largest stretch of protected boreal forest in the world.

Written by Nate Mitka May 19, 2018

GJ Week in Review: Tundra Haul, National Park Guide, Dispersed Camping

A recap of top stories for the week of May 13–19, 2018.

Written by GJ Staff May 19, 2018

Police Follow Strava to Bust Bike Assailant

A man biking on a trail in Northern Virginia intentionally struck another cyclist. Police tracked down the suspect thanks to his Strava feed.

Written by Nate Mitka May 18, 2018

Five US Ultras Go Reusable, Save 140,000 Cups From Landfill

The North Face opts for reusable rubber cups during its Endurance Challenge ultramarathon race series.

Written by Nate Mitka May 18, 2018

Instructor Sentenced in Death of 12-Year-Old Climbing Prodigy

Nicola Galizia was convicted of manslaughter after Tito Traversa climbed on incorrectly assembled climbing hardware, resulting in the young climber’s death.

Written by Nate Mitka May 18, 2018

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff May 17, 2018

‘Demented’ Poaching Ring Busted in Pacific Northwest

Authorities filed more than 200 charges of interstate wildlife poaching after finding dozens of headless animals ‘left to rot.’ Investigators say the case is unlike…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2018

Australian Steve Plain Crushes ‘Seven Summits’ Record

Four years after a spinal injury nearly left him paralyzed, Steve Plain became the fastest person to reach the peak of every continent’s tallest mountain…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 16, 2018