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Outdoor Afro and REI Launch Collab Hiking Apparel Line

The companies’ partnership led to an array of outdoor clothing, bags, and accessories. The focus: ‘celebrating Black joy in nature.’

Written by Sam Anderson September 14, 2022

Yvon Chouinard Steps Down: Patagonia Founder Leaves Company in Effort to Halt Climate Change

Today, seminal rock climber and entrepreneur Yvon Chouinard waved goodbye to Patagonia, the brand he helped start.

Written by Sam Anderson September 14, 2022

Oregon Confirms New Wolf Pack in Northern Cascades

The wolf family excited advocates for the apex predators, which had been experiencing slow growth on the West Coast in recent years.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 14, 2022

‘Fleeting Time’: Snowboarder & Director Ben Ferguson Debuts First Film

With a long list of snowboarding legends on board, Red Bull and Ferguson aim to deliver “an action-packed snowboard movie for our times.”

Written by Andrew McLemore September 14, 2022

You Can Help Decide Who Gets Gnarly’s ‘Fuel for Life’ Grant

Vote by Sept. 15 to determine who snags the cash in Gnarly Nutrition’s Fuel for Life grant sweepstakes for organizations that support endurance athletes.

Written by Sam Anderson September 14, 2022

‘Silence’ Q&A With Stefano Ghisolfi: Yes, It’s ‘Probably’ a Real 9c

Wake up, climbing nerds! The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Stefano Ghisolfi posts his first YouTube Q&A.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 14, 2022

Keep Your Head Up, Runners! App Pairs Apple Watch With ‘Smart’ Glasses

French tech company MicroOLED launches Augmented Reality platform that brings Apple Watch data to smart eyewear.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 14, 2022

Review: ‘Broad Peak,’ Now Playing on Netflix

Premiering today, Netflix’s ‘Broad Peak’ is a snowy, desolate date with high-altitude mountaineering destiny.

Written by Angela Benavides September 14, 2022

Legendary MTB Race Slices Through Deep-Woods Wisconsin: What Is Chequamegon?

The Chequamegon mountain bike race kicks off on Sept. 16. Here’s everything you need to know to hit the dirt at the legendary race.

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

Pinarello’s ‘Depth of Calm’ Part 2: Wertz Bikes the Dolomites

After learning about gravel rider Brennan Wertz’s life story in Part 1, we now see him exploring the legacy of his chosen sport.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 13, 2022

Red Wing Throwbacks on Sale: Shop Limited-Edition ‘Same Old’ Classics

Boots both old and not-that-old make a comeback with Red Wing’s latest campaign of vintage-themed wares.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 13, 2022

‘Private Air’ Worth $7.75 Million? WY Corner Crossing Lawsuit Continues

Can corner crossing from one piece of public land to another, without touching the ground of a neighboring private property, cause $7.75 million in damages?

Written by Rachelle Schrute September 13, 2022

Trek Domane Gets Racier, Looks to Keep Reputation for Comfort

Trek cut up to 1.5 pounds of frame weight off the Domane, its all-around road bike that cyclists have long known for a comfy ride.

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

Shell Oil E-Bikes? Corporate Giant Hops on the Bandwagon

If you thought an oil company would never market a bicycle, you might be mistaken, based on a recent report.

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

Drive the Globe’s Not So ‘Tiny’ Home on Wheels

When a YouTuber tells you the inside of an overland rig “is not what you’d expect,” the natural inclination might be to roll your eyes.…

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

Still ‘Uber’: Alex and Thomas Huber Keep Crushing in Their 50s

Alex Huber just established a six-pitch 5.14 climb in the Tyrolean Alps. Will the Huber brothers ever stop pushing their climbing limits?

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

Go ‘Behind the Lens’ With Legendary Photographer Chris Burkard and Black Diamond

A marketing photoshoot never looked so good — and to our knowledge, never rendered such salient life lessons.

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

IFSC Unveils 2023 Competition Climbing, Olympic Qualifying Schedule

It’s not too soon for athletes to start looking ahead to the Paris 2024 Summer Games. Climbing’s governing body just released its 2023 schedule.

Written by Sam Anderson September 13, 2022

UK Authorizes Traffic Control Device for ‘Bike Bus’; It May Never Reach the US

Under approval from Scottish officials, one device allows Bike Bus chaperones to control traffic lights while a large group of children bikes to school.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

Bluebird Backcountry Offers Overnight Lodging for First Time, Joins Indy Pass

Colorado’s only non-lift-served ski resort dropped good news for Indy Pass holders and weekenders — and announced deep discounts.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

Fans Rescued This Women’s Pro Cycling Team After a Funding Debacle

One Australian cycling team gave in to financial pressure in July. Unwilling to throw in the towel, the women’s team’s new race director stepped up.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

This Speed Solo Climb on the Piz Badile Will Make Your Palms Sweat

Watch Filip Babicz scamper up airy slabs, trot across broken knife blades, and edge on narrow ramps on his way to a speed record. Yikes.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

Remembering Queen Elizabeth’s Indelible Mark on Mt. Everest

Britain crowned Queen Elizabeth II and learned two climbers had summitted Mt. Everest on the same day. Soon, a changed United Kingdom emerged.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

Record Broken: One of the Hardest FKTs in the US

Sansone crushed the women’s supported Nolan’s 14 FKT on Sept. 10-12, dropping the time from nearly 49 hours to under 46.

Written by Staff Post September 12, 2022

Meet the First Afghan Woman Who Will Compete in the IRONMAN World Championships: Zeinab Rezaie

Zeinab Rezaie trains for the IRONMAN World Championship in Utah this October — while raising money for Afghan women and seeking asylum for herself.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 12, 2022

New Speed Ascent by Benedikt Böhm, Prakash Sherpa on Himlung Himal

Could you climb 7,400 feet in 7 hours to reach a 23,379-foot summit? ‘Cause that’s what Benedikt Böhm and Prakash Sherpa accomplished on Sept. 4.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 09, 2022

‘Handy MacAskill’ Slays MTB. Don’t Believe It? Try Us.

Not many MTB riders are more sick or better-rounded than Danny MacAskill. A main rival? Himself, as five fingers and a tiny bike.

Written by Sam Anderson September 09, 2022

Climbing Meets Climate Change in Patagonia’s ‘The Scale of Hope’

A former climate advisor to President Obama stars in this politically charged documentary set in the Alaska Range.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 08, 2022

‘Rafting Robots’ Reign Victorious at First US-Held Red Bull Rapids

This Red Bull ‘whitewater competition’ might be the zaniest vehicle race we’ve ever seen — Flugtag included.

Written by Sam Anderson September 08, 2022

Singletrack Stoke: Adaptive MTB With Bowhead Athletes Gene Wey, Dave Sagal

Watch new hosts of the Loam & Gravel Society’s web series hit the MTB trails of Vancouver Island with adaptive athletes.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 08, 2022

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