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Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products – Week of 6-9-18

Gyda Outerwear, Cotopaxi Tents, Vi Personal Trainer, Wanderwatch, Linky Fold-up Longboards and more. A peek at emerging products from the cutting-edge (and sometimes quirky) world…

Written by Staff Post June 09, 2016

Copper Mountain Owner Acquires Eldora Resort

The closest ski area to Boulder, Colo., will now fall under the Powdr umbrella of mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy June 06, 2016

Bottled Air, Bear Spray Backpack, Glamping Pods: Gear Junkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, May 29 – June 4, 2016.

Written by Staff Post June 04, 2016

Mount Everest Is Brutal, Strava Data Proves It

How hard is Everest? Two men just finished summiting the crag without supplemental oxygen, and they tracked it all on Strava for you to see.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 03, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

An ultra-light water filter, automatic bike lock, and Kenyan running shoes are among emerging products this week.

Written by Sean McCoy June 03, 2016

EPA Orders Utah Power To Clean Up Its Air

A coalition of more than 150 outdoors businesses demanded that Utah’s largest power provider clean up two coal-fired power plants. The EPA listened.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2016

Runner On Pace To Break Decades-Old ‘Across America’ Record

Two marathons and a light jog every day for over a month are the recipe for this Brit’s shot at a decades-old American running record.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2016

Mega-Outdoors? Bass Pro, Cabela’s Merger May Be On Horizon

An $8 billion mega-chain would be the result of the merger, which could put a lot of power in a single brand.

Written by Sean McCoy May 31, 2016

Biker Vs Spectator: Nasty Crash At Giro D’Italia

Unstoppable biker Sonny Colbrelli met an immovable spectator during the final stage of the Giro d’Italia and the results were not pretty.

Written by Staff Post May 31, 2016

Mountaineer Dies On Denali Descent

The Czech climber was descending by ski when he fell about 1,500 feet.

Written by Sean McCoy May 30, 2016

Car-Top Tents, Kids Bikes, Super Value Smartwatch: Gear Junkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, May 22 – 28, 2016.

Written by Staff Post May 28, 2016

Mount Everest: American Woman Summits Without Supplemental O2

In becoming the first woman to summit Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, Melissa Arnot climbed Mt. Everest for the sixth time.

Written by Sean McCoy May 23, 2016

Got Hemp? New Growing Law Endorsed By Patagonia

A documentary about an upcoming bill that would legalize industrial hemp farming in the U.S. has Patagonia pushing for public awareness and support.

Written by Guest Author May 23, 2016

‘Cramping,’ Toxic Tents, Cheese-Ball Machine Gun: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, May 15 – 21, 2016.

Written by Staff Post May 21, 2016

‘Big Cotton’ Conspiracy? Untangling Industry Mislabeling

Advances in DNA testing and a new process called fibertyping raise questions about cotton purity, quality, and advertising. Are consumers really getting what they pay…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 19, 2016

Camping Tents Toxic? Duke Study Reveals Troubling Chemical Exposure

Could setting up a tent be a hazard to your health? A Duke University study reveals known carcinogens present in tent fabric from five brands.

Written by Staff Post May 17, 2016

No-Nose Bike Seat, Spring Sandals, Ski Heroes: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, May 8 – 14, 2016.

Written by Staff Post May 14, 2016

30 Young Adventure Leaders You Need To Know

30 of the outdoor industry’s most promising young talents are recognized for their achievements with a new ’30-under-30′ award. These are the names you should…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 13, 2016

Tentmaker ‘SlingFin’ Among First To Tap Crowdfunding Law Change

New laws go into effect on May 16 that could help gear junkies take ownership in sweet startups.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 12, 2016

Drone Fishing, PCT Cleanup, ‘Palace’ Tent: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, May 1 – 7, 2016.

Written by Staff Post May 07, 2016

Fiery Escape: Dash Cam Shows Raging Canadian Wildfire

Tense footage: Evacuating wildfire-stricken Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada.

Written by Staff Post May 04, 2016

MSR Recalls 2,000 Avalanche Probes

The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended.

Written by Sean McCoy May 03, 2016

In Utah, Fight For Bears Ears Monument Heats Up

In a place where history, culture and geography intermingle, ‘local’ can be hard to define.

Written by Jonathan Thompson May 03, 2016

Massive Wreck At Major Fixed Gear Bike Race

Ouch! Watch as a stalled motorcycle leads to a pile-up for the ages during a major New York fixed gear bicycle race.

Written by Staff Post May 02, 2016

Hoverboard Flight Crushes World Record

Franky Zapata piloted his ‘Flyboard Air’ more than a mile in front of spectators, blowing the old record out of the water.

Written by Sean McCoy May 02, 2016

Bear Spray, Hover Bike, Climbing Prodigy: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, April 24 – 30, 2016.

Written by Staff Post April 30, 2016

Stop Texting: Nearly 1,000 Drivers Ticketed During MN Crackdown

Pedestrians and bikers beware: Nearly 1,000 Minnesota drivers were fined for texting in just seven days.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 28, 2016

Hammock Tent, Tour Divide MTB, Instant Fire: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, April 17 – 23, 2016.

Written by Staff Post April 23, 2016

Alert: Climbing Harness On eBay Has ‘Risk Of Death’

Yikes. A batch of destroyed Petzl climbing harnesses for sale online were ‘crudely stitched’ together in a malicious act that could result in equipment failure.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 23, 2016

Insanity Plea For Famed Aspen ‘Chairlift-Pusher’

Skier who pushed snowboarder off chairlift pleads insanity.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 21, 2016

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