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Office to Adventure: Suunto Adds Titanium to 9 Peak Sports Watch

The Suunto 9 Peak Full Titanium Black watch belongs in the board room or on the surfboard. The capable model update drops this spring.

Written by Sam Anderson April 11, 2022

Adventure Racing Season Kicks Off, Janja Climbs to 32nd Career Gold, & 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 April 10, 2022

Haaland Announces $9.5 Million in Grants for Migratory Wildlife Protection

In a big win for wildlife and wildlife lovers, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) detailed a conservation funding plan on April 7.

Written by Sam Anderson April 08, 2022

The Man’s Still Got It: Chris Sharma Onsights 5.14b

At 40 years old, the inimitable strongboi from Santa Cruz sent ‘V for Vendetta,’ 5.14b/8c, with no prior knowledge of the route. It’s his sixth…

Written by Jilli Cluff April 08, 2022

Banned: Russian, Belarusian Runners Forbidden From Boston Marathon

America’s storied Boston Marathon will exclude runners who currently live in Russia and Belarus. Entry fee refunds for banned athletes are expected.

Written by Heather Hendricks April 08, 2022

Inside the ‘Outerverse’: Understanding Outside’s Foray Into NFTs, Crypto, & the Metaverse

Outside says its new ‘Outerverse’ will encourage people to live ‘real’ lives. GearJunkie asked: how?

Written by Sam Anderson April 08, 2022

Emerging Gear: World’s Coolest Shirt, Sweet Spot Seat Pack, 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.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss April 08, 2022

Upcycle, Recycle Your Shoes: Merrell Launches ‘ReTread’

If successful, Merrell’s new ReTread footwear reclamation program will prevent 600,000 shoes from being thrown away by 2025.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 08, 2022

‘Record-Breaking’ Public Response Delays Contested Utah Gondola

A record 14,000 public comments halted progress on a controversial traffic mitigation project in Salt Lake City’s Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Written by Sam Anderson April 07, 2022

Biggest Wave Ever Surfed? Watch Mason Barnes Shred Legendary Swell

Mason Barnes surfed an absolute monster at Nazaré this month. Watch this raw footage of what might be the new world record.

Written by Sam Anderson April 07, 2022

70-Year-Old Plans New Everest Route With No O2

Veteran mountaineer Marc Batard will attempt to climb a new route up the world’s tallest mountain without supplemental oxygen.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 06, 2022

Vibin’ Out and Sendin’ Routes (or Boulders) With Brooke Raboutou

Allez! Brooke Raboutou climbed a slew of classic, mega-hard boulder problems in Ticino, Switzerland, this winter. This video rounds them up and chills them out.

Written by Sam Anderson April 06, 2022

Olympian Bode Miller Launches Ski Brand: Meet Peak Ski Company

Six-time Olympic medalist and famed alpine ski racer Bode Miller and ski resort exec Andy Wirth have teamed up to create a direct-to-consumer ski brand,…

Written by Mary Murphy April 06, 2022

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Gravel Bike Goes Bigger, Adds Safety Features

Cannondale updates the Topstone Carbon gravel bike for long-haul adventure with suspension and clearance updates to smooth out the ride.

Written by Sam Anderson April 05, 2022

FOX Unveils Its Lightest Suspension Fork Ever, and It’s for Gravel

The new FOX suspension fork, the 32 Taper-Cast, is the brand’s lightest ever in the category. It looks to help gravel riders stay out longer,…

Written by Sam Anderson April 05, 2022

Adventure Racing: GearJunkie Named ‘Official Media Partner’ of USARA

After years of covering (and participating in) the sport, this year GearJunkie has been named the ‘official media partner’ for the U.S. Adventure Racing Association.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 05, 2022

Buy a Yellowstone Park Pass for Your Great-Grandkid: ‘Inheritance Pass’ Valid for Entry in 2172

Want to give your kids’ kids’ kids a good excuse to celebrate the beauty of Yellowstone? We’ve never seen anything like the Inheritance Pass.

Written by Sam Anderson April 05, 2022

40 MPG: Dramatic Boost to Fuel Economy Standards Mean Big Changes for Automakers, Car Buyers

U.S. passenger vehicles will need to deliver at least 40 miles per gallon by 2026, according to new federal mandates, which translates to major changes…

Written by Paul Eisenstein April 04, 2022

Ski Teams Tackle CO’s Grand Traverse, Park Ranger Retires at 100, 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 April 03, 2022

Tour de France Netflix Docuseries Confirmed — Without Pogačar

Box to Box Films partners with Tour organizers to produce a pro cycling docuseries, similar to its popular Formula 1 doc ‘Drive to Survive.’

Written by Sam Anderson April 01, 2022

Rooftop Tents for Dogs and More Great April Fools’ ‘Products’

Ah, April 1. The day that brings a little levity to our mornings each year. We’ve rounded up our favorite brand and gear spoofs for…

Written by Mary Murphy & Jilli Cluff April 01, 2022

Washington Commits to Nation’s Earliest Gas Car Ban

HB 1204, or ‘Clean Cars 2030,’ bans the sale, purchase, or registration of any non-electric vehicle with the model year of 2030 or later.

Written by Sam Anderson March 31, 2022

A Slopeside Taproom: The Traveling ‘BeerCat’ Is Back This Weekend

This snow-traveling pub is bringing suds to the slopes — literally. Meet the brewery built into a custom 1987 traveling snowcat.

Written by Mary Murphy March 31, 2022

No More Free Streaming of Sport Climbing World Cups

Effective April 8, the deal between IFSC and Discovery Sports will place the bouldering, lead, and speed World Cups behind a paywall.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 31, 2022

Colorado, Rivian Announce Ambitious State Park EV Charging Plan

Two new EV charging stations in one Colorado state park may not sound like much. But the Rivian chargers are among the first outposts in…

Written by Sam Anderson March 30, 2022

Oru’s New Lake Origami Kayak Is Its Lightest and Simplest Yet

The Lake is the lightest non-inflatable kayak in the world and Oru’s most affordable boat to date. What else? Unfolding the two total parts takes…