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Molly Huddle Sets New US Half Marathon Record

The two-time Olympian set a U.S. record of 1 hour, 7 minutes, 25 seconds in the half marathon at the Houston Half Marathon.

Written by Sean McCoy January 15, 2018

GJ Week In Review: Yosemite Starbucks, Columbia OR, YETI Camp Chair

A recap of top stories for the week of Jan. 7–13, 2018.

Written by GJ Staff January 13, 2018

Most Impactful Climbers: 2018 American Alpine Club Awards

Margo Hayes, Alex Honnold, and Sally Jewell were among the recipients for the American Alpine Club’s annual climbing awards.

Written by Nate Mitka January 12, 2018

Apparently You Can Get Mauled By a Bear in Florida

A Naples, Fla., man says he’s lucky to be alive after a bear attack in his backyard left him with 41 stitches across his face.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 11, 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 January 11, 2018

CES 2018: Top Tech for Active and Outdoor Lifestyles

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) concentrates the best of today’s (and tomorrow’s!) tech into four days of gear demos and product launches. We combed…

Written by GJ Staff January 11, 2018

First Look: YETI Camp Chair, Cooler Backpack

YETI announces new products for spring 2018. Headlining the charge are two brand firsts: the Hondo camp chair and Backflip cooler backpack.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 10, 2018

El Cafe-tan? Outcry Against Proposed Starbucks in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park will soon be home to a Starbucks. But outdoor enthusiasts oppose the plan, and launched a petition to block it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 09, 2018

Planting Soon: Wall of Forest Across England, Coast to Coast

In light of the rising population and “dramatically low” tree planting rates in England, officials urged a need for change. The Northern Forest is a…

Written by Nate Mitka January 09, 2018

Columbia Makes ‘Difficult Decision to Depart Outdoor Retailer’

The Portland-based gear and apparel giant didn’t say if it would return to the massive bi-annual event. And it won’t be the only brand missing…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 08, 2018

Security Flaw: Google ‘Free Bikes’ Stolen by the Hundreds Each Week

Google’s campus bike program has a significant theft problem – so the Silicon Valley behemoth is cracking down.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 08, 2018

GoPro Discontinues ‘Karma’ Drone, Lays Off 250 Employees

After the fourth quarter 2017 earnings report, GoPro announced today it would cancel production of its Karma Drone and exit the drone market.

Written by Nate Mitka January 08, 2018

Lined With Gold: Columbia Unveils Olympic Ski Uniforms

The 2018 Winter Olympics are just six weeks away, and some athletes have additional inspiration with gold-color insulation inside their Columbia jackets.

Written by Sean McCoy January 08, 2018

GJ Week In Review: Gander Outdoors, Bomb Cyclone, LASIK

A recap of top stories for the week of Dec. 31, 2017–Jan. 6, 2018.

Written by GJ Staff January 06, 2018

Copper-Nickel Mine Threatens Lake Superior, Opponents Say

The proposed Polymet mine would create jobs—and sulfuric acid—near the Lake Superior watershed. The mine could serve as a model for another mining project near…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 05, 2018

New World Record: Watch 1,393.7-Foot Rope Jump

Watch as Carlos Muñoz attempts to set the world record for a rope jump.

Written by GJ Staff January 05, 2018

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 January 04, 2018

Gander Outdoors to Open Dozens of Stores Nationwide

Gander Outdoors owner Marcus Lemonis took to Facebook to announce the “rapid opening” of dozens of new shops across the United States.

Written by Sean McCoy January 04, 2018

‘Bomb Cyclone’ Is Sharknado of Snowstorms

As a “bomb cyclone” moves toward the East Coast, news coverage will encourage you to panic. Maybe just grab a shovel and some warm clothes…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 03, 2018

Polish Climbing Team Attempts First K2 Winter Ascent

This January, a veteran Polish team will try and make history by scaling one of the world’s most dangerous mountains during the worst season of…

Written by Nate Mitka January 02, 2018

Montana Warns Wyoming Elk Feeding Could Spread ‘Catastrophic Disease’

After the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease was reported in November, Montana wants to proactively avoid “a catastrophic disease event.”

Written by GJ Staff January 02, 2018

Brompton Recalls More Than 8,000 Folding Bikes

Brompton’s folding bikes may have a faulty bottom bracket that can break during use.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 02, 2018

GJ Week In Review: Fat Tire Grooming, Frostbite, Top Stories

A recap of top stories for the week of Dec. 24–30, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff December 30, 2017

Most Read: GearJunkie’s Top 5 Stories of 2017

From Outdoor Retailer shakeups to record-breaking performances and heart-breaking tragedy, you’ve helped highlight the biggest stories of 2017.

Written by GJ Staff December 29, 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 December 28, 2017

Free ‘First Day Hikes’ Kick Off 2018 in All 50 States

The First Day Hikes program aims to get people outside, exercising and connecting with nature—on day one of the New Year.

Written by Nate Mitka December 28, 2017

Target Nods to ‘The North’ with Outdoors-Inspired Collab

The big-box chain partnered with Askov Finlayson to release products, back a regional movement for renaming part of the Midwest, and offer a winter-activity grant…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 26, 2017