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Four Months After Rescue, Hiker Found Dead In Same Park

In February, Bryan Skilinski was rescued after getting lost in the Great Sand Dunes National Park. But his second time lost in the park ended…

Written by Nate Mitka June 30, 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 June 29, 2017

Study Finds: Head Outside For The Happiest Workout

Spend three hours hiking outside versus walking on a treadmill and you’ll have more energy, a better mood, and less anxiety. Those results published last…

Written by Nate Mitka June 28, 2017

EPA, Army Corps Move To Lift ‘Clean Water Rule’

The agencies proposed redefining a two-year-old amendment to the Clean Water Act, potentially removing protections from wetlands, headwaters, and tributaries that feed public water supplies.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 28, 2017

House Bill Axes Monument, Opens Public Lands To Logging

H.R. 2936 would remove federal protections from public lands, potentially clearing the way for logging interests, and rescind national monument designation from Oregon and California’s…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 27, 2017

Brown Bear Attack Stopped By Pepper Spray

Two cyclists were attacked by a grizzly bear near Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday. But both survived after one deployed bear spray to stop the attack.

Written by Sean McCoy June 27, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Wall Of Death, Euro Outdoor Show, Leatherman Rescue

A recap of top stories for the week of June 18 – 24, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff June 24, 2017

Future Gear: 2017/18 Winners at Euro ‘OutDoor’ Show

Get a peek at the award-winning products from one of the largest gear expos in the world, Outdoor Friedrichshafen in Germany.

Written by GJ Staff June 23, 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 June 22, 2017

Black Diamond’s First Climbing Shoe Will Be Knit

Black Diamond just announced a line of four new climbing shoes. One of them stands out with a fully-knit upper

Written by Nate Mitka June 21, 2017

Columbia 2018: Shiny ‘Sun Deflector’ Shirt Cools Wearer

Columbia aims to limit the sun’s oppressive power with Omni-Shade Sun Deflector technology. Thousands of small reflective dots not only prevent UV rays, but limit…

Written by Nate Mitka June 21, 2017

Bear Kills Alaska Teen During Trail Race

The 16-year-old victim texted his family that he was being chased by the bear during the race.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 19, 2017

Runner Drowns Rabid Raccoon To Save Her Thumb

‘I’ve never killed an animal with my bare hands,’ she said. ‘I’m a vegetarian.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 15, 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 June 15, 2017

Violent Whitewater Hospitalizes ‘Roll-Cage’ Raft Inventor

Darren Vancil, inventor of the bizarre-looking Creature Craft, landed in the emergency room with serious injuries after capsizing in a violent set of rapids.

Written by Nate Mitka June 13, 2017

Camping On Campus: MN University Opens Campground

At the University of Minnesota Duluth, six campsites are available for overnight stays and bonfires under the stars.

Written by Nate Mitka June 12, 2017

GJ Week In Review: El Cap, Tool Tales, Retro Boots

A recap of top stories for the week of June 4 – 10, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff June 10, 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 June 08, 2017

China ‘Closes’ Mount Everest, Fall Season Cancelled

A strange season continues on Mount Everest. The closure will affect climbers hoping to summit from the north side of the mountain this fall.

Written by GJ Staff June 08, 2017

Alex Honnold Free Solo Climbs El Capitan

Today, Alex Honnold became the first climber to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan.

Written by GJ Staff June 03, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Offroad Upgrades, Algae Shoes, Bouldering Therapy

A recap of top stories for the week of May 28 – June 3, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff June 03, 2017

5 Great Outdoor Films Streaming on Netflix Now

Netflix is a treasure trove of awesome outdoor films, some that we never even knew existed.

Written by GJ Staff June 02, 2017

Real Threat? ‘New’ Deadly Tick-Borne Disease Sparks Worry

Everyone associates tick season with Lyme disease risk. Yet a potentially fatal virus spread by ticks is starting to make headlines. Here’s what you need…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 02, 2017