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Colorado DOT Will Pay $500K For Ideas To Protect Cyclists

Know how to make roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians? You could win big bucks and save lives in this new competition.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 08, 2016

Rescue Drones, MTB ‘Fox Hunt’, Leatherman Hacks: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 30 – Nov. 5, 2016.

Written by Staff Post November 05, 2016

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 Staff Post November 03, 2016

Popular Mountain Bike Shock Recalled

A popular shock absorber manufactured by Fox and equipped on many full-suspension mountain bikes has been recalled.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 01, 2016

MSR: ‘The Most Important Piece Of Gear Ever Made’

MSR believes this device could help save half a million lives – but it needs your help.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 01, 2016

‘Lightsaber’ Flashlight, Geo-Dome Tent, ‘Skunklock’: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 23 – 29, 2016.

Written by Staff Post October 29, 2016

Patagonia Closes All Stores For Election Day

Patagonia is closing its headquarters, distribution and customer service center, and all U.S. stores on election day.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 28, 2016

Largest Protected Marine Habitat Set Near Antarctica

The world’s largest protected marine habitat was announced today by an international coalition of nations.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 28, 2016

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 Staff Post October 27, 2016

Arby’s Offers Venison Sandwiches In ‘Hunting States’

Careful Bambi, Arby’s will soon serve deer.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 26, 2016

‘Everest Air’ Chronicles First-Of-Its-Kind Rescue Team

A team of Sherpas works to save lives high on Mount Everest. This first-of-its-kind rescue operation is the subject of new reality TV show, Everest…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 26, 2016

Uphill Trend: Eldora Latest Ski Area Open For Climbing

Alpine touring will be allowed this season on a trial basis, and for a price.

Written by Sean McCoy October 25, 2016

Pete Kostelnick Breaks Trans-Continental Running Record

The old record for running across North America stood since 1980, but it fell today to Pete Kostelnick

Written by Sean McCoy October 24, 2016

Booby Traps Found Before High School MTB Championships

Booby traps were again discovered along a biking trail. This time right before 600 riders were to take the course.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 24, 2016

REI To #OptOutside Again On Black Friday

The giant outdoors retailer will close its doors on Black Friday again in 2016 to give employees and customers a day to play in the…

Written by Sean McCoy October 24, 2016

‘UGOAT’ Trailer, Convertible Helmet, ‘Ultimate’ SUV: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 16 – 22, 2016.

Written by Staff Post October 22, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

‘Mountain lollipops’ to bicycle brake lights: Our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by Staff Post October 20, 2016

First Look: ‘Ultimate Connected SUV’ Debuts For 2017

The parent company of Volvo today introduced a new car brand, Lynk & Co. We traveled to Berlin to get a first look at what’s…

Written by Nate Mitka October 20, 2016

truTV Launches ‘Reality Show’ All About Gear

You may know him as Councilman Jeremy Jamm from the show ‘Parks and Recreation.’ In real life, Jon Glaser is a gear aficionado, and his…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 19, 2016

GearDrop: 50+ Winners In Victorinox Swiss Army Scavenger Hunt

Friday, October 14th was the ‘National Day of Adventure,’ and as a part of the festivities, we teamed with Victorinox Swiss Army to launch a…

Written by Staff Post October 18, 2016

‘Shackets’, Wingsuit Ban, New Patagonian Trail: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 9 – 15, 2016.

Written by Staff Post October 15, 2016

Great White Breaches Cage With Diver Inside

Watch as a great white accidentally breaks through a diver’s safety cage – with a diver still inside!

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 14, 2016

‘In The Hollow’: Chilling Tale Of Murder On The AT

The Mountain Man killer stalked two women along the Appalachian Trail in 1988. This is the harrowing story of one’s murder on the A.T. and…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 14, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Egg-shaped drone to Patagonia apparel kit: Our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by Staff Post October 13, 2016

Book Review: ‘Let My People Go Surfing’ (2016)

The revised seminal book, ‘Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman,’ is an inside look at the outdoor business and Patagonia…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 11, 2016

Bear Attack, GoPro Review, Ice Cream Beer: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 2 – 8, 2016.

Written by Staff Post October 08, 2016

Unprecedented Velodrome, Cycling Center Planned For 2019

A proposed $40 million cycling and entertainment center in Minnesota promises to be ‘unlike anything else in America.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 07, 2016

Solar-Charged Bike Path Glows In The Dark

A glow in the dark bike path that’s charged by the sun? It’s real.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 07, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

A peek at emerging products, culled from crowd-source sites like Kickstarter, PR campaigns, and industry scoops on the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear…

Written by Staff Post October 06, 2016