Attention Outdoor Startups: Apply to Win Moosejaw’s ‘Accelerator’ Competition
GearJunkie, Camber Outdoors, and more sign on to support the second-annual Moosejaw Outdoor Industry Accelerator.
‘Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act’ Passed Into Law
As part of the recently passed Veterans COMPACT Act, the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act makes therapy via outdoor recreation more readily available to military veterans.
‘Dry Times’: Tracking the Human Toll of California’s Historic Drought
Fire, water, drought: For California, some of its wilderness still hasn’t recovered. The ‘Dry Times’ documentary, released today, tells this story.
OWNYOUR Media Unstoppable Film Festival: Q&A With the Founders
OWNYOUR Media is a BIPOC-owned media company specializing in digital outdoor and adventure film festivals. We sat down with the co-founders to get a behind-the-scenes look at this newly formed company and its upcoming film festival.
5 Colorado Poachers Sentenced After Leaving Elk to Waste
Three adult men and two juveniles pled guilty to multiple charges in the 2019 poaching case.
Nepal, China Announce New Mt. Everest Height
After 2 years of surveying efforts and a decade of controversy, Nepal and China have a new official height for the world’s highest mountain.
Emerging Gear: Deadhead Ski Socks, ‘Purple Cheetah’ Bike, 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.
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REI Updates Product Standards, Pushes Harder on Social Environmental Impact
REI is making a greater effort to work internally, with its partner brands, and with its consumers to better its sustainability goals. The retailer just changed its product standards to help do so.
Meet the Man Who Bikes Around the World on a Penny-Farthing
Picture a 4-foot-tall front wheel, no chain, and solid rubber tires. This is a penny-farthing bicycle. We spoke with maybe the best penny-farthing rider in the world, Joff Summerfield, who’s cycled more than 38,000 miles around the world on his.
BCA Launches Tracker4 ‘Workhorse’ Avalanche Beacon
Backcountry Access just released its newest model, the Tracker4 avalanche beacon. We checked out an early sample — this is what we know so far.
Outdoor Brands Unite for ‘The Common Wild Initiative’
Sixteen diverse outdoor brands joined together in an effort to protect and preserve public lands. They’re calling their effort ‘The Common Wild Initiative.’
MTN DEW Announces Recipients of DEW Outdoor Grants
MTN DEW just pledged $100,000 to nonprofits working in outdoor conservation and preservation. Read on to learn about the winning organizations.
Adventure News of the Week: Fenn Treasure-Finder Revealed, ‘Hero’ Awards, and More
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
Guilty Plea: Booby-Trapper Targets Bikes, Snares Hiker
A Montana man set up a ‘wicked’ booby trap of wood and sharp nails to keep bikers off a trail.
Emerging Gear: Carbon Bike for Kids, Chest Pack for Skiers, 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.
Climbing During COVID: What to Expect and Where You Can Go
Think the outdoor travel industry is still stalled due to COVID? Think again. Borders are open, and now may be the best time to climb.
2nd Monolith Disappears Days After Appearing in Romania
Alas, this monolith was not the work of aliens, but a ‘bad local welder.’
Dick’s ‘Public Lands’ Concept Sets Sights on Serious Gear Shoppers
In a conference call with investors, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ outgoing CEO announced two new ‘Public Lands’ concept stores that will focus on ‘elevated’ camp and outdoor gear.
Season Pass for Gear: Gearo Launches Worldwide Rental Subscription
Gearo, an online outdoor gear marketplace, has created the first global gear rental pass system that aims to provide thousands with accessible rental gear.
Monolith Disappears, Jornet Waylaid by 24-Hour Run: Adventure News of the Week
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
Recall: Santa Cruz, Juliana Warn Mountain Bike Frames Can Buckle
The recall impacts about 3,000 mountain bikes in the U.S. and Canada.
Army Corps of Engineers Denies Alaska ‘Pebble Mine’ Permit
After a 3-year review process, the Trump administration has all but killed a proposed copper-molybdenum-gold mine near Alaska’s famed Bristol Bay watershed.
Emerging Gear: Thanksgiving Shoe, Rainbow Spork, 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.
Canadian Teen Sends Grueling V14 Test Piece in Squamish
Brennan Doyle, 17, just added an amazing climb to his tick list. The V14 route is one of Squamish’s Top 100 bouldering problems.
Mystery Monolith From Space or Very Expensive Litter? Yes
If it doesn’t portend the end of the world, I’m going to be very upset.
A Film Tribute to Family: ‘Captain Scott B and the Ingredients for a Magical Life’
The Scott B film project is an independent feature-length documentary. We sat down with creator Betsy Bertram to learn about the ingredients that make up this story.
Shop With Fjallraven and Win a Free National Parks Pass
Last year, Fjallraven gave away over 1,500 national park passes during its Black Friday National Parks Pass giveaway. This year, shopping may look different, but the same sweet deal is on.
Adventure News of the Week: Hiker Crushed by Boulder, Historic Bike Tunnel, and More
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
End of an Era: Powder Magazine Publishes Final Issue
Last month, Powder Magazine announced that after 48 years it would be shutting down the publication. The final note from Powder’s editor? ‘Powder To The People.’
Emerging Gear: Glowing Solar Jacket, Bluetooth Mask, 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.
America’s Oldest Ultra Still On: ‘JFK 50 Mile’ Race Faces Down Pandemic
The JFK 50 Mile race has been around since 1963. And despite the pandemic, it’s not stopping this year.
