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Renowned Adventure Athlete Dies Attempting 22,000-Foot Wingsuit Jump

Russian extreme sport veteran Valery Rozov died BASE jumping off Mt. Ama Dablam in Nepal. He was 52.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 14, 2017

Camille Herron Breaks 100-Mile Running World Record

In Vienna, Illinois, Camille Herron ran the Tunnel Hill 100-mile in 12 hours, 42 minutes, and 39 seconds. She shattered the women’s 100 mile record…

Written by Nate Mitka November 13, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Wood in the Alps, Big Waves, E-Bike Statement

A recap of top stories for the week of Nov. 5 – 11, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff November 11, 2017

TNF Claims New Hat Sequesters CO2 From Atmosphere

Using ‘net negative carbon impact’ manufacturing, producing this beanie captures more carbon dioxide than it gives off.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 10, 2017

IMBA Softens Stance on E-Bike Non-Motorized Trail Use

The International Mountain Biking Association will now offer a seat at the table for motor-assisted mountain bikes after years of opposition.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 10, 2017

People Are Stumped By a Mysterious Wood Penis Erected in the Alps

Someone actually built a lifelike wooden phallus atop the Austrian Alps. And nobody knows who.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 09, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff November 09, 2017

Hike, Bike, Haul: Patagonia Launches Technical Trail Packs

Hikers, cyclists, and lightweight overnight backpackers take note: Patagonia unveils six different trail packs under the new ‘Nine Trails’ line.

Written by Nate Mitka November 08, 2017

Winter Boots, Jeep Wrangler (2018), No-Wax Skis: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 29 – Nov. 4, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff November 04, 2017

Icebreaker Acquired, to be Sister Brand of The North Face

The New Zealand brand rose to prominence over two decades designing base layers and merino shirts.

Written by GJ Staff November 03, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff November 02, 2017

Gear College: University Degree Puts Focus on Products

Have a great idea for outdoor gear? Turn it into a reality with the 18-month Masters Program at the University of Oregon.

Written by Sponsored Post November 02, 2017

‘Hottest’ Places to Play: Strava Launches Global Activity Heatmap

See where people are logging the most miles running, swimming, biking, and generally getting their sweat on.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 01, 2017

Jeep Teases 2018 Wrangler

Safer, more fuel efficient, more capable: the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is coming.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 01, 2017

Climbing Community Remembers Mountaineering Legend Fred Beckey

Fred Beckey, a prolific North American climber, author, and mountaineer, passed away Monday at 94. He left behind hundreds of first ascents and legions of…

Written by Sean McCoy October 31, 2017

New Tradition: REI to #OptOutside for 3rd Straight Year

REI’s annual Black Friday shutdown will also launch a custom search engine sharing fans’ adventures.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 30, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Hardest Climb Yet, Sleep Gear, Trash Clean-Up Film

A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 22 – 28, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff October 28, 2017

Balloons To Lift ‘World’s Most Ridiculous Air Race’

The next chapter in adventure racing is a step closer. A big step—up.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 27, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff October 26, 2017

$70 Yosemite Entrance? NPS Proposes Doubling Entry Fees To National Parks

Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke aims to renovate the infrastructure of our national parks with increased admission fees at 17 national parks.

Written by Nate Mitka October 26, 2017

Bar Raised: Woman Climbs First 5.15b

Angy Eiter sent ‘La Planta De Shiva,’ rated 5.15b/9b in Spain this past weekend. It’s a full grade harder than what was previously accomplished among…

Written by Nate Mitka October 23, 2017

Gobright, Reynolds Crush ‘The Nose’ Speed Record Up El Capitan

The new record of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 44 seconds knocks four minutes off a record set by Alex Honnold and Hans Florine in…

Written by Nate Mitka October 23, 2017

Avoid the Cubicle: Get an Education in ‘Adventure Tourism’

Get a certificate in outdoor adventure! Colorado State University launches an adventure tourism program for the spring semester that will teach students to manage land,…

Written by Nate Mitka October 23, 2017