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Still There? Nepalese Climbers Say Hillary Step Intact

Nepalese climbers have disputed reports that the iconic rock feature near the summit of Mt. Everest collapsed.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 24, 2017

Everest’s Iconic ‘Hillary Step’ Is No More

Touted as the most difficult feature on Everest, the Hillary Step has collapsed.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 22, 2017

Recreational Drone Pilots: Registration Struck Down

A controversial measure requiring drone hobbyists to register their crafts has been struck down in court.

Written by Sean McCoy May 22, 2017

Kilian Jornet Climbs Everest In 26 Hours

One of the world’s best ultra-runners scaled Mount Everest today, pushing the limits of what is humanly possible.

Written by Nate Mitka May 22, 2017

GJ Week In Review: OR Denver, Rock Climbing Shoes, Most Miles Biked

A recap of top stories for the week of May 14 – May 20, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff May 20, 2017

Denver to Host ‘Outdoor Retailer Snow Show’ Under Pending Deal

Emerald Expositions, the company that owns the Outdoor Retailer (OR) conventions, reached purchased the Snow Industries Association (SIA) Snow Show for $16.7 million.

Written by Sean McCoy May 19, 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 May 18, 2017

Report: Denver One Of Three Finalists For Outdoor Retailer

According to ‘multiple sources,’ Denver is on the shortlist to host Outdoor Retailer, along with two other cities.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2017

The Longest Ride: Woman Bikes 86,500 Miles In One Year

Amanda Coker, 24, just broke the world record for most miles ridden by bicycle in one year. In fact, she crushed it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 16, 2017

Higher Than Ever: Everest Trash Cleanup Scales New Heights

Workers removed more than four and a half tons of garbage from Mt. Everest in an international campaign launched this month.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 15, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Bike Vigilante, Otterbox Cooler, Duluth Pack

A recap of top stories for the week of May 7 – May 13, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff May 13, 2017

Drone Skydiving: World’s Newest Extreme Sport

Fire up the drone and grab your parachute, ‘drone skydiving’ is now a thing.

Written by GJ Staff May 12, 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 May 11, 2017

Bankrupt Retailer Makes Way For America’s Largest Climbing Gym

Earth Trek’s latest gym will repurpose a 52,000 square-foot Sports Authority building into America’s largest climbing center.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 10, 2017

Meet the Vigilante Bringing Bike Thieves to Justice

Combing the internet and the streets, this unassuming cyclist is doing what Minneapolis’s law enforcement can’t: Tracking stolen bikes and the perpetrators responsible.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 09, 2017

Zinke To Visit Bears Ears, Solicit Public Comment

The public can weigh in on the designation of National Monuments beginning Friday.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 09, 2017

Modular OtterBox Cooler Touts ‘Ice For 14 Days’

Bear-resistant. Modular. 14 days of ice: Bold claims highlight the announcement from OtterBox, a brand known for phone cases.

Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2017

Five Kayakers Held Hostage In Post-Peace Deal Colombia

Ben Stookesberry and a team of international kayakers were 300 miles into the first descent of a Colombian river when FARC seized the group.

Written by Nate Mitka May 08, 2017

Global ‘Chase’ Raises More Than $7 Million For Charity

A unique ‘chase’ race format attracted more than 155,000 participants for a simultaneous start around the world.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 08, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Inflatable Cooler, YETI Jugs, ‘Te Araroa’ Trail

A recap of top stories for the week of April 30 – May 6, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff May 06, 2017

Paws On Patrol: Dog Detectives Sniff Out Zebra Mussels

Circle, sniff, sit: Minnesota’s newest crack detectives aim to halt the spread of zebra mussels.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 05, 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 May 04, 2017

Utah Throws Hat (Back) In OR Show Ring

Despite publicly losing the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer show amid controversy, Utah submitted a bid to reclaim the show after 2017.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 02, 2017

Camping World, Inc. Wins Gander Mtn. At Bankruptcy Auction

The nation’s largest RV service center and dealer now owns one of America’s biggest outdoor retail networks.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 02, 2017

Robots Will Build Salomon’s First Custom Shoe

Salomon today announced a new method of manufacturing that will allow the brand to make custom running shoes for the general public, and build them…

Written by Sean McCoy May 01, 2017

Man Claims Record Snowkiting Up Mount Saint Helens

A 42-year-old Oregon man claims his sub-35-minute ascent of Mount Saint Helens by snowkite is the fastest non-motorized ascent of the volcano ever.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 01, 2017

Mountaineering Great Ueli Steck Killed Near Everest

Ueli Steck, a renowned mountaineer known for fast ascents of technical peaks that earned him the nickname “Swiss Machine,” died today near Mount Everest. He…

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2017