Wildfire Devours Legendary Climbing in Oliana, Spain
Over the holiday weekend, footage surfaced on social media showing the limestone cliffs above Oliana, Spain, engulfed in a wildfire.
Vollebak Creates ‘Equator Shirts’: Lightweight Technical Shirts for a Warming Earth
Created for extreme environments and everyday use, Equator Shirts are engineered to keep you cool.
UCI Announces First Official Gravel Racing World Championships
The first-ever UCI Gravel World Championships will hit the dirt this October. The UCI also canceled one race and added several women’s events.
Cycling’s International Governing Body Changes Transgender Athlete Rules
Transgender cyclists will observe new UCI rules starting July 1. Already ‘stricter’ than the IOC’s guidelines, the new rules are even tighter.
World’s Hardest Trad Route? Could Be, Thanks to Teen Connor Herson
It’s not every day someone climbs 5.15 on gear — in fact, it had never happened before June 12, but Connor Herson may have pulled it off.
Behind the Scenes of The Traka 360: Europe’s Brutally Beautiful Gravel Race
The Service Course’s latest film project, The Traka 360, follows the story of their own mechanic and aspiring gravel racer Diederik Deelen on his quest to win the gravel race.
Raging River, Rising Community: The Yellowstone Flood of 2022
Less than a week ago, I was tucked in a sleeping bag next to the Yellowstone River. Today, that campsite is likely gone, as is the bridge that stood next to it.
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Seresto Flea Collar Linked to 2,500 Pet Deaths; Feds Advise Recall
Research links the highly popular collars to pet deaths, plus almost 100,000 reported incidents of what the EPA calls ‘unexpected effects from the use of a pesticide.’
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Top Gear From 2022 Summer Market
The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market hosted its final show in Denver, and we were on hand to check out the cutting-edge equipment hitting shelves.
Rivian Delays Delivery Again, Musk Forecasts Bankruptcy
Some Rivian R1S reservation holders have already waited almost 3 years to take delivery. Now, Rivian says (again) they’ll have to keep waiting.
Mo Wilson Murder Suspect May Be Using an Alias
Private investigators say fugitive Kaitlin Marie Armstrong may using an assumed name. One former FBI agent said it’s likely she’s receiving help.
Ford Recalls 2.9 Million Vehicles That Might Roll Away When Parked
If one of the almost 3 million vehicles in Ford’s recall looks like it’s in park, it might actually be in a different gear. That could allow it to roll away.
Most Expensive Camera in the World: Leica Just Set a Record
The Leica 0-series no. 105 just sold at auction for $15 million, making it the most expensive camera of all time.
Trail Races With No Laces: Naked Launches Slip-On Running Shoe
The Naked T/r trail racing shoe features a laceless design, a knit cuff that functions as a built-in gaiter, and more.
Explore More Than 25 Waterfalls on WV’s First Statewide ‘Waterfall Trail’
West Virginia launches the first-ever statewide Waterfall Trail, a new system that links 29 of the over 200 waterfalls in the state.
Black Girls Do Bike: Community Through Mountain Biking
Professional mountain biker Britt Greer and Black Girls Do Bike co-leader Brooke Goudy find commonality and support through their shared love of mountain biking.
Mountain Biker Dies After ‘Heat-Related Illness’ on Strenuous Colorado Trail
A mountain biker died on Colorado’s 32-mile’ Palisade Plunge’ after running out of water while riding alone on Saturday. Temperatures in the area soared to a record 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add This ‘Smartfin’ to Your Surfboard to Collect Data, Protect Oceans
Get the ‘raddest ride’ and help gather critical ocean data just by replacing your board’s fin? Enter Smartfin.
IFSC Climbing: Flohé Crushes for First Win, Grossman Keeps Dominating
Germany’s Yannick Flohé surged to his first win of the 2022 IFSC Boulder season, and American Natalia Grossman won for the fourth time in five tries.
Historic Flooding Closes Yellowstone National Park, Montana Roadways
Tourism shuts down in parts of Montana as extremely hazardous flooding conditions continue across the state.
Former Mayor Found Dead in Tent at Tennessee National Recreation Area
A joint search effort found the remains of Lyndon Baines, 58, inside a tent at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on June 8.
Best in Show: Award-Winning Gear From Outdoor Retailer Summer 2022
In a farewell to Denver, brands convened for an Outdoor Retailer exhibition that felt like the good old days. And the gear did not disappoint.
Aussie Woman Crushes Antarctic Sailing Record and More Stories to Start Your Week
This is GJ’s wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
Packraft Brand Kokopelli Launches Waterproof Bike Bags
Kokopelli designs a true waterproof line of bikepacking and packrafting bags to function just as well on the saddle as with the paddle.
‘True Aloneness,’ Tour Divide Updates Rules, Forbids Personal Media
If you do the Tour Divide while a media crew films you — à la Lael Wilcox, famously — do you really do it? A new rule says ‘no.’
Victorinox Celebrates 125th Anniversary of Swiss Army Knife With Replica Build
This month marks the 125th anniversary of the original Swiss Army knife, produced in 1897. Victorinox marks it with a replica of its first-ever build.
Dial a Friend: Merrell Activates ‘Walk & Talk’ Hotline Hiking Companions
This past week, Merrell launched its ‘Walk & Talk’ hotline to help connect people with nature for the duration of June (Great Outdoors Month).
Sign Petition, Help Fallen Patagonia Climber Korra Pesce’s Family
Bureaucratic formalities currently prevent Corrado ‘Korra’ Pesce’s daughter from accessing the rights she’s due in the wake of his death.
‘Betting on a Sunny Day’ Could Win You a Polaris Prize Pack; Here’s How
‘Betting on a Sunny Day’ on National Get Outdoors Day could win you a Polaris discount, plus a whole lot more. Here’s how.
Goodyear Tire Recall: Authorities Investigate Fatal Tire Failures
Goodyear recalled 170,000+ tires on Tuesday in the wake of a long federal investigation that shows the tires led to eight deaths and 69 injuries.
Kammok ‘3-Second Car Awning’ Crushes Funding Goal in 1 Hour
Given the fickleness of most awnings, perhaps it’s no surprise that Kammok’s Kickstarter for its new 3-second car awning surpassed its $10,000 funding goal within an hour.
