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$10K for 10-Year-Olds: ‘Young Heroes’ Are Doing Big Things Outdoors

Each year the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes awards children doing big things. 2018 winner Robbie Bond wants his classmates to speak up for…

Written by Julie Kailus September 21, 2018

Dirty Kanza Gravel Bike Classic Acquired by Life Time Fitness

America’s most famous gravel endurance ride now falls under the Life Time Fitness banner. Now, speculation swirls about what this means for the future of…

Written by GJ Staff September 21, 2018

All Aboard! ‘Winter Park Express’ Train Tickets on Sale for 2019

Fares for the Winter Park Express start at $29 each way between Denver Union Station and Winter Park Resort.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 20, 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 September 20, 2018

GoPro HERO7 Black: 3 New Features You Need to Know

Time Warp, HyperSmooth, and Live Stream — here are the big callouts for GoPro’s newest action camera, The HERO7 Black.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 20, 2018

Audi Finally Goes All-Electric With the e-tron SUV

The Audi e-tron five-passenger premium SUV is Audi’s first all-electric vehicle. It should hit U.S. showrooms in mid-2019, with prices starting around $75,000. And you…

Written by Bryon Dorr September 19, 2018

Man Smashes Superior Hiking Trail FKT With Fractured Leg

With his 310-mile self-supported speed hike, Ajay Pickett now holds the overall fastest known time along the northern Minnesota trail. That’s even with breaking his…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 19, 2018

Response to Walmart: Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Pens Open Letter

On Sept. 7, Eoin Comerford, Moosejaw CEO and president of Walmart Outdoor, wrote an open letter to the outdoor industry. Today, the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…

Written by GJ Staff September 18, 2018

Salsa Warbird 2019: The Original Gravel Bike Gets Better

The Salsa Warbird is the original gravel race bike. For 2019, it loses weight, gains a wheel size, and gets more capable.

Written by GJ Staff September 17, 2018

184 MPH on a Bicycle! Woman Sets New Speed Record

Denise Mueller-Korenek smashed the paced bicycle speed record along Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats by more than 16 miles per hour.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 17, 2018

‘Boardie’ Builds a Better T-Bar: It’s About Time

Boardie is a wider crossbar for existing T-bar systems. It’s a simple idea that makes quite a bit of sense from a skier’s or rider’s…

Written by Sean McCoy September 17, 2018

Unsafe Bottles? Study Finds ‘BPA-Free’ Plastics May Also Be Harmful

A researcher first uncovered the toxic effects of BPA two decades ago. Now, she claims ‘BPA-free’ plastics may carry the same risks.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 17, 2018

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

From Alex Honnold climbing in New Jersey to the Kia 2020 Telluride, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of September 9-15,…

Written by GJ Staff September 16, 2018

LWCF Set to Expire: House Advances Bill to Reauthorize

The Land and Water Conservation Fund has protected access to public lands for decades. Sixteen days from its expiration, the House of Representatives voted to…

Written by Sean McCoy September 13, 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 September 13, 2018

Hiker Likely Killed by Cougar: First Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in Oregon

A search-and-rescue crew found a missing hiker’s body on Monday. Officials now say she was likely killed by a mountain lion.

Written by Sean McCoy September 13, 2018

100,000 People Are Watching Hurricane Florence Live. Join Them Here.

Hurricane Florence is a massive storm. If you’re not living under a rock, you’ve seen the news. And now, you can watch its torrential progress…

Written by GJ Staff September 13, 2018

Declassified: ‘Super Magnesium’ Lighter Than Titanium, Stronger Than Steel

Until this month, Allite Super Magnesium was only available for military and aerospace applications. Now available for consumer product manufacturers, it has the potential to…

Written by Sean McCoy September 13, 2018

Oru Kayak Launches ‘Haven,’ the First Tandem Folding Kayak

The origami-inspired folding kayak company, Oru, now offers pairs a way to get on the water. The Haven is the world’s first folding kayak for…

Written by Nate Mitka September 12, 2018

Adventure Racing World Series Aims to Outrun Hurricane Florence

Most of the United States’ eastern seaboard is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Florence, a Category 4 storm. And one group of athletes prepares…

Written by GJ Staff September 12, 2018

2020 Kia Telluride: Luxury SUV Goes From Concept to Creation

Kia gave us a sneak peak of its new luxury full-size crossover SUV at New York Fashion Week. The 2020 Kia Telluride took the stage…

Written by Bryon Dorr September 10, 2018

Trump Administration Cancels Environmental Study, Lifts Mining Ban Near BWCAW

Environmental groups cry foul on the U.S. government’s decision to open Rainy River watershed to mining interests. They say it ‘broke its word.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 10, 2018

Alex Honnold Free Solos Jersey City Skyscraper, Bails Halfway

The mayor of Jersey City, N.J., said he was drunk when he first suggested Alex Honnold climb a 69-floor apartment building.

Written by Nate Mitka September 10, 2018

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

From our review on the Buck Rival II to an off-road dream truck, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of September…

Written by GJ Staff September 09, 2018

America’s Largest Climbing Gym: What It’s Like

Earth Treks new location near Denver, Colo., is the largest climbing gym in the United States. We visited and were impressed the gym invested equally…

Written by Nate Mitka September 07, 2018

Walmart Outdoor Manager Pens Open Letter to Outdoor Industry

Last week, Walmart launched its Premium Outdoor Store curated by Moosejaw, a small outdoor retailer it purchased last year. In response, several brands withdrew their…

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2018

KUIU, Sitka Founder Jason Hairston Has Died

Jason Hairston, a former college and NFL football player who founded two outdoor brands, has died. He was 47 years old.

Written by Seiji Ishii September 07, 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 September 06, 2018