‘Arcade’ Climbing Wall Trains With Interactive, Light-Up Games
Arcade Climbing aims to change the sport for beginners and veterans alike with its new motion-responsive, light-up climbing holds.
Cannondale, EF Pro, USAC Saddle Cycling Teams for Historically Black, Tribal Colleges and Universities
Aiming to bring more racial diversity to the sport, Cannondale, EF Pro Cycling, and USA Cycling are launching a program called Cycling is for Everyone.
Biden Blocks Boundary Waters Mine: Twin Metals May Face 20-Year Ban
On Wednesday, the Biden administration dealt a significant blow to the proposed copper mine just upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the latest in its long history of controversy.
Emerging Gear: Laird Hamilton Beer, Art Skis, Tiny Mighty Power Station, and More
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
Dug Up in the Desert: Buy This Ancient Mountain Bike and You’ll Own Its Patent Too
Anti-dive mountain bikes are rare birds. But if you’ve got cash and a ride to Palm Springs, Calif., you might be able to get your hands on just such a bike — and its accompanying patent.
Toyota ‘Tacozilla’ Camper Concept Reboots ’70s Chinook
Remember the Chinook? The badass sunset-themed Hilux popup fueled adventure addicts back when van life was young. Now, Toyota re-introduces the concept at the Las Vegas SEMA trade show with the Tacoma-based ‘Tacozilla.’
Harvey Lewis Breaks ‘Backyard Ultra’ World Record, Runs 354 Miles in 3.5 Days
On Oct. 19, 2021, endurance runner and high school teacher Harvey Lewis set a new ‘backyard ultra’ world record by running 354 miles in under 4 days.
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Millions in Funding, Dozens of Job Openings at Camping App
In a recent funding round, The Dyrt secured $11 million in venture capital. What does that mean for users? For one thing, a lot more job opportunities.
‘Eat My Dust’: Diamondback Gravel Scholarship Returns
This month, female, nonbinary, and trans riders can apply for Eat My Dust Gravel Scholarship to win a Haanjo 8C gravel bike and more.
Meet the Winners of the First Eddie Bauer ‘One Outside’ Film Grant
This year, Eddie Bauer launched its new One Outside Film Grant, which provided $60,000 in grant funds to eight BIPOC filmmakers. Learn more about the films and when and where to watch them.
Return of the Kanken: Fjallraven Launches Fully Customizable Backpack
‘Kanken Me!’ If backpacks could talk, that’s apparently what this one would say. Fjallraven now offers a full customization program for its iconic Kanken backpack.
Skydiving at 300 MPH, the Most Masochistic Ultra, and More Stories to Start Your Week
A wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure. Here’s what you missed this weekend, and a few things to look forward to.
Recall: Specialized Warns Deep Potholes Can Crack Tarmac Road Bikes
If you have a Specialized SL7 Tarmac frame, take it to your local dealer for a free repair — but don’t ride over any potholes on your way there.
Upstart ‘Badass’ Rooftop Tent’s Build Category’s Lightest, Thinnest Hardshell
You don’t call your company ‘Badass’ without emanating a certain vibe. The startup rooftop tent builder enters the market with five patent entries (moonroof!) and an intriguing ‘lightest and fastest hardtop’ claim.
Wolf Creek, Arapahoe Basin First Colorado Ski Areas to Open This Season
The race to be the first resort to open gets a little more thrilling — and competitive — each year.
Man Arrested for ‘Damaging’ Stonehenge During Illegal Metal Detector Session
A 30-year-old man drew local authorities’ attention by unlawfully removing objects from Stonehenge with a metal detector. Strangely, his arrest also involved marijuana and explosives possession.
Emerging Gear: Extra-Minimalist Boot, Rich Roll Running Gear, and More
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Patagonia Offers Extra Credit for Worn Wear Trade-Ins This Month
Through the end of October, Patagonia is offering 50% extra store credit and free shipping for your Patagonia-made Worn Wear trade-ins.
Setting the Stage: Officials Announce Women’s Tour de France, Route Details
A women’s version of the Tour de France hasn’t happened in years. Here’s all you need to know about the first Tour de France Femmes, happening in 2022.
Hurdle Cleared: Obstacle Racing Steps Closer to Olympic Sport Status
World Obstacle, the international sports federation for competitive obstacle racing, is officially one step closer to Olympic eligibility.
Most-Stolen Cars in the US: Is Your Vehicle a Target?
Today, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released its annual list of the United States’ most-stolen cars and trucks. Ford trucks top the ‘Hot Wheels’ report for the second year in a row.
Mopar Teaser Concept Sketches Have Us Dreaming of Nighttime Off-Road Adventures
The annual SEMA Show is coming up quickly, and Mopar just dropped some concept sketches in our lap. Mopar offered no more insight into what’s shown in the sketches, but we’re intrigued!
‘Lo-Res’ Lambo on Auction to Benefit Alternative Fuel Org
From now until Oct. 15, you can bid on this rare, ‘lo-res,’ Countach-looking EV. It might not be street legal, but it is charitable. Half of the auction proceeds will benefit hydrogen fuel cell research.
‘The More You Move, the More You Hear’: Clif Bar Releases Motion-Activated Music
Through ‘Remix in Motion,’ Clif Bar and multiplatinum musician Mike Posner are teaming up to raise money for social justice. And they want you to join in on the movement — quite literally.
Craft Feels for You: Brand Offers US Discount for Expensive Healthcare; Thanks?
The niche Swedish running brand Craft just dove into one of America’s most complicated political issues. But hey, we get a discount!
Win Lachlan Morton’s ‘Alt Tour’ de France Bike, Signed Jersey
Morton’s ‘Alt Tour’ may have made more news than the 2021 Tour de France itself. And you can enter to win the bike he did it on.
A Jersey With a Message: One Cyclist Weaves His Story Into Lycra
You could look at this jersey and chalk it up to just another artist collaboration. Or you could dive deep into the story behind it.
Alpine Achievement Awards, 2 High-Risk Ultras, and a Few More Stories to Start Your Week
A short and sweet weekly wrap-up of top news in exploration and adventure. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.
‘Mad Max’-Style Off-Road Race: Your Guide to Rebelle Rally 2021
The Rebelle Rally is a weeklong all-terrain auto race through the American desert. No cellphones, no GPS — just a compass, a map, and some old-fashioned camaraderie. It kicks off Saturday, Oct. 9.
Ford Expedition Timberline Off-Road Concept Targets Overlanding Families
Ford debuted the 2022 Expedition Timberline today at the Overland Expo East in Arrington, Va. The build is loaded with off-road capability and overlanding comfort features.
Biden Fully Restores Bears Ears, Escalante National Monuments
President Biden plans to sign proclamations to restore the original boundaries of two major national monuments in Utah today.
