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Mt. Everest History: First All-Black Expedition Team Summits World’s Highest Peak

In the early hours of May 12, 2022, an American/Kenyan team of mountaineers became the first all-Black expedition to summit Mt. Everest.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 12, 2022

The Most Powerful Full-Size SUV Revealed: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V

The Escalade roars into V-series status with a 6.2L V8 engine, 682 horsepower, and 653 pound-feet of torque.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 11, 2022

14-Year-Old Races Solo, Beats Out Adult Teams in Adventure Race

Competing against 21 other teams of all ages, 14-year-old Ian Dunlop put on a solo orienteering clinic and nabbed first place at the 2022 Mission…

Written by Austin Beck-Doss May 11, 2022

The Scout Is Back! VW Revives Classic 4×4 Badge in US Electric Market

Once a market mainstay, the Scout SUV line is in for a revival — but in a very different form.

Written by Paul Eisenstein May 11, 2022

‘The Great Danish Paddle’: Casper Steinfath to SUP 900 Miles Around Denmark

‘WTF am I doing?’ We’re also wondering that as we follow along with Casper Steinfath on his latest long-distance adventure.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 11, 2022

Specialized Looks to Cut Out Car Trips With New Globe E-Bikes

Globe e-bikes, a Specialized sub-brand, will focus on affordability. The parent company positions the new bikes to eliminate short car trips.

Written by Sam Anderson May 10, 2022

‘Unprecedented’ Injury Lawsuit Shutters Mountain Biking at Mount Hood Skibowl

Oregon’s Mount Hood Skibowl will close its MTB operations for summer 2022. A man sustained paralyzing spinal injuries there in 2016.

Written by Sam Anderson May 10, 2022

Climbing Colorado’s Most Popular 14er Will Now Cost $50 Just for Parking

Want to become one of the estimated 50,000 hikers who summit Quandary Peak every year? Better line your pockets to pay for parking.

Written by Sam Anderson May 10, 2022

The Fastest Roval Wheels Finally Go Tubeless With New CLX II Models

Two years after Roval Components rolled out its light, speedy carbon Rapide and Alpinist wheelsets, the company announced Tuesday that both wheels are now tubeless-ready.

Written by Mark Wilson May 10, 2022

Adventure Racing Regional Champs 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.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 08, 2022

Digital Nomads Rejoice! Starlink Internet Finally Offers Roaming

Starlink’s long-awaited roaming service finally launched in early May. Here’s everything you need to know about the update.

Written by Sam Anderson May 06, 2022

Santa Cruz Recalls Heckler 9 E-Bikes for Fire and Fall Hazards

The Santa Cruz Bicycle e-bikes’ batteries can either fall off without warning or catch fire. Here’s the vital information on the recall.

Written by Sam Anderson May 06, 2022

Meet the Army Helicopter Crew That’s Helped Set Up Denali Basecamp for 4 Decades

Almost every year since the ’80s, an Army unit loads up helicopters with gear to drop off on Denali, helping the National Park Service and…

Written by Heather Hendricks May 06, 2022

Rent Gear With Guidance From ‘Wizards’: Moosejaw Enters Try-Before-You-Buy Space

Moosejaw’s fully online, free-shipping gear rental program comes with benefits like input from experts the brand calls ‘Gear Wizards.’

Written by Sam Anderson May 06, 2022

Multiple-Amputee Begins Quest for Everest Summit

In 2015, Andrea Lanfri lost both legs and seven fingers to meningitis. Now, he’s on his way up Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.

Written by Sam Anderson May 06, 2022

Nomad Neighborhoods: Van Life, Overland Group Buying Land in West

The van life-centric group is growing rapidly. Soon, Kift will release its first-ever NFT memberships, which come with some uncommon perks.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 05, 2022

Matador Giveaway: Win $1,000 in Ultralight, Packable Gear

Matador Travel Equipment is giving away a solid $1,000 of purpose-built gear as a part of its new Travel Hard campaign.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 05, 2022

World’s Hardest Sport Climb? Seb Bouin Thinks His New Route Cuts It

5.15 climber Seb Bouin holds a handful of unrepeated first ascents 5.15b and harder. He thinks his new route is equivalent to the hardest on…

Written by Sam Anderson May 05, 2022

Cannondale Launches Fully Compostable Bike Bottles

Cannondale is introducing an all-new 100% compostable bottle as an alternative to plastic bottles beginning this weekend at the Giro d’Italia.

Written by Hrisafie Hariklea Hadgis May 05, 2022

Olympic Pentathlon Shakeup: Obstacle Course Racing in, Equestrian Out

The Olympic pentathlon dropped the equestrian component and replaced it with obstacle course racing. This format will debut in 2028.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 04, 2022

How a Fly Fisherman & Chef Found Solace in the Outdoors

Fly fisherman and chef Ranga Perera casts with his whole heart after a health scare. See his story in this Stio short film.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 04, 2022

Skiers, Trade In Your ‘Forever Chemical’ Bad Wax for Safer Stuff: Here’s How

This May, mountainFLOW eco-wax’s takeback program gives skiers and snowboarders two ways to get rid of their toxic waxes all month.

Written by Sam Anderson May 03, 2022

Rivian Could Transform How You Haul Gear, Patents Breakthrough Modular Rack Mount System

A Rivian patent filing shows a new easy-use accessory mounting system that can even transmit power and communications.

Written by Evan Williams May 03, 2022

Whitewater Park Tragedy: Teen Surfer Dies After Being Trapped Underwater

Friends pulled 17-year-old Ben Murphy from the water at the Bend Whitewater Water Park on Saturday; however, it was confirmed he passed away on Sunday.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 03, 2022

‘Pixy’: Meet the Tiny New Drone From Snap(chat)

Snap Inc. (parent company of SnapChat) recently introduced what might be — brace yourself — a tiny disruptor to the drone market.

Written by Sam Anderson May 03, 2022

Budget Brand iROCKER Dives Into Ultralight SUPs: All Around 10′ Ultra Series Paddleboard Review

We tested iROCKER’s new paddleboard model, which debuted online this weekend. Here’s the verdict on the brand’s first ultralight paddleboard.

Written by Mary Murphy May 03, 2022

Huge Course, Massive Air, Insane Action: Watch DarkFEST’s 2022 Return

Gender is no barrier to hitting huge jumps. So women joined the guys at this year’s mountain biking DarkFEST 2022. The result? Equal madness.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 03, 2022

Exclusive: Outdoor Retailer Explains Why It’s Returning to Utah

Outdoor Retailer show director Marisa Nicholson explains why the show is returning to Utah — despite lingering doubt and unrest among some of the industry’s…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 03, 2022