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Best Hatchet, Tiny Rod, Man Fights Bear: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories in the world of outdoors sports and gear, week of Oct. 5 – 9, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy October 10, 2015

Columbia Sportswear Hires ‘Directors Of Toughness’

This might be the best job in the outdoors world.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 07, 2015

‘One Tough Mother’ Returning To Columbia Pitch

Gert Boyle, the Chairwoman of Columbia Sportswear, will return to her iconic role in the brand’s advertising.

Written by Sean McCoy October 07, 2015

October Snow: Powder Turns Today In Colorado

At least one person has got a few powder turns in Colorado so far this year.

Written by Sean McCoy October 06, 2015

Man Fights Off Grizzly By Shoving Arm Down Its Throat

Man says unorthodox method passed down from grandmother’s magazine clipping may have saved his life.

Written by Sean McCoy October 06, 2015

Chance Of A Lifetime: Expert Climbers Seek Young Protégés

The Alpine Mentors program is seeking applicants for a free, two-year mentorship program with some of the world’s top climbers.

Written by Sean McCoy October 06, 2015

Camp Mistakes, Inflatable Snowshoes, Dozing Daredevils: GearJunkie Week In Review

19 of the week’s top articles in one place. A recap of stories, week of Sept. 25 – Oct 2, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy October 03, 2015

Will Colorado’s New Toll Lane Ease ‘Ski Highway’ Misery?

Would you pay $30 to skip 13 miles of bumper to bumper traffic? Colorado officials think some people might.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2015

Land Grab? Myths Of The American National Monument

Uproar, anger and emotions often fuel debates about federal management of public lands. But what is a National Monument or Park, really?

Written by Kyle Nossaman October 01, 2015

Riders Injured, More Than 1 Million Bikes Recalled

If not closed, the quick-release lever can wedge into the disc-brake rotor, causing a bike to abruptly stop.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 30, 2015

AT Record, Tent In Wind, ‘Secret’ TNF Line: GearJunkie Week In Review

20 of the week’s top articles in one place. A recap of stories, week of Sept. 18 – 25, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy September 26, 2015

Woman Sets New Unsupported Record On Appalachian Trail

Heather ‘Anish’ Anderson covered the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail in 54 days, 7 hours, and 48 minutes.

Written by Sean McCoy September 25, 2015

Wild Fight: The East’s First Wilderness National Monument

The fight is on to make Birthplace Of Rivers a flagship National Monument, the first of its kind in the East.

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 24, 2015

Early Snows, Hunting Knives, Bike Industry Sexism: GearJunkie Week In Review

26 of the week’s top articles in one place. A recap of stories, week of Sept. 14 – 18, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy September 19, 2015

Colorado To Spend $100 Million On Bike Infrastructure

Colorado wants to be the best state for biking, and it is investing to improve bike lanes, educate drivers, and give more people access to…

Written by Sean McCoy September 16, 2015

Most Graffitied National Parks, By The Numbers

More than 600 incidents of graffiti have been reported in National Parks since 2013.

Written by Sean McCoy September 15, 2015

Felon Swims ‘Wilderness Crossing’ To Get Into USA

Thousands of people cross illegally into the United States from Mexico each year. But in this odd case, a man decided to swim in from…

Written by Sean McCoy September 14, 2015

Grill Hauler, Cool Kids Rides, Portable Camp Stove: GearJunkie Week In Review

26 of the week’s top articles in one place. A recap of stories, week of Sept. 4 – 11, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy September 12, 2015

Vet Firefighter’s View: Inside the Washington Wildfires

A firefighter medic working at the North Star Fire in Washington state tells the story of Pacific Northwest fires from the inside.

Written by Sean McCoy September 11, 2015

Cannondale Recalls 23,000 Mountain Bikes

Cannondale has recalled 23,000 mountain bikes between $2,000 and $10,000 with the brand’s ‘OPI’ stem/steering tube.

Written by Sean McCoy September 09, 2015

Quiksilver Files For Bankruptcy

The surf, skate and mountain apparel brand lists debts of $826 million.

Written by Sean McCoy September 09, 2015

Mount Everest: ‘Open’ For Fall Climbing Season In Nepal

Nobokazu Kuriki of Japan will be the first person to attempt Everest’s summit after massive earthquakes hit Nepal last spring.

Written by Sean McCoy September 08, 2015

Man Carries Grill 4.5 Miles To Propose Marriage

This guy hauled a giant grill into the backcountry to make a romantic dinner. While the effort pulls at the heartstrings, hasn’t he heard of…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 08, 2015

Ultralight Camper, Grappling Hooks, Crocobiner: GearJunkie Week In Review

A week’s outdoors news all in one place. A recap of top stories on GearJunkie, week of August 28 – Sept. 4, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy September 04, 2015

Why Is Obama Getting Dirty With Bear Grylls?

President Obama’s recent trip to Alaska to stump for his climate change initiative brings with it the odd partnership with Bear Grylls.

Written by Patrick Murphy September 01, 2015

Denali Name Restored to Famed Alaskan Mountain

Denali, you’re officially ‘The Great One’ one again.

Written by Sean McCoy August 30, 2015

‘Baked’ Gloves, Bike Locks, Backpacking Gear… GearJunkie Week In Review

A week’s outdoors news all in one place. A recap of top stories on GearJunkie, week of August 21 – 28, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy August 29, 2015

Repair Kit, Briefcase Stove, Purify Water With Sun: GearJunkie Week In Review

A week’s news, all in one place! We recap the top stories on GearJunkie, week of August 14 – 21, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy August 22, 2015

Animas River Spill ‘Caps 150 Years Of Pollution’

Interactive map shows the other threats to the Animas and San Juan Rivers.

Written by Sean McCoy August 19, 2015

Columbia Sportswear Hiring ‘Directors Of Toughness’

This is a gear junkie dream job, a six-month contract that involves traveling the world and testing gear.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 17, 2015

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