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.
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 the planet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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 biggest brands.
Watch a Lone Man Fish, Camp on Remote Rock Surrounded by Sea
Watch this guy get dropped off somewhere in the ocean for some camping and fishing — alone, on a rock, in the middle of nowhere.
Adam Ondra and Eva Hammelmuller Take Gold in Prague and Still Crush Outdoors
Adam Ondra and Eva Hammelmuller took gold in the Prague, Czech Republic European Continental Championship over the weekend.
30th Anniversary Edition Land Rover Pays Tribute to First Defender in North America
Land Rover has picked the perfect spec to really showcase all of the mud you blast your Defender 30th Anniversary Edition through.
Under-Promise and Over-Deliver: Ford Ups F-150 Lightning’s Power, Payload, and Range
When it comes to the new F-150 Lightning, Ford has under-promised and over-delivered. The automaker has revised key metrics for its all-electric pickup, revealing that the Lightning will beat original estimates on horsepower, payload, and range.
Still Shredding: 96-Year-Old Skier Nails Goal, Skis 96 Days This Season
At almost 100 years old, Utah native Junior Bounous has skied more lines in a single season than most of us could ever dream of.
Adaptive Athlete Runs 104 Marathons in 104 Days & 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.
Pedal Against Arthritis: Epic California Bike Ride Has New Twist for Charity
May is National Bike Month and National Arthritis Awareness Month. Join the causes with this 525-mile in-person or (new this year) remote bike ride on Highway 1.
Who Belongs on a Bike? In ‘Beyond the Binary,’ the Answer Is Unequivocal
Black queer cyclist KC Cross uses their power on the pedals to understand their own identity — and interpret the sport on their own terms.
Inaugural ‘Gravel Royale’ Will Pit Cyclists Against the Rockies in Epic Stage Race
On Aug. 22, gravel race riders will line up at British Columbia’s Panorama Mountain Resort for a long-delayed start.
Patagonia Joins Lawsuit Against Forest Service to Stop Logging in Los Padres Nat’l Forest
Patagonia and a slew of other businesses and environmental groups say the U.S. Forest Service’s California logging project breaks multiple laws.
President Biden Signs Long-Awaited MAPLand Act Into Law
The MAPLand act will open up 16.4 million previously inaccessible acres of public land. President Biden signed it into law today.
See How America’s Largest Packaging Producer Is Ditching Plastic
How can the U.S.’s largest packaging company fight ocean pollution? Find out in ‘Journey to a New Earth,’ episode 1.
Fire Causes ‘Total Loss’ at Former Olympic Venue Ocoee Whitewater Center
Southeast Tennessee’s Ocoee Whitewater Center attracted up to 300,000 visitors per year. Early Tuesday, a fire consumed it.
ENVE ‘All Terrain Bicycle Challenge’: Watch Gravel Riders Struggle, Strive, Survive
E01 of ENVE’s three-part ‘All Terrain Bicycle Challenge’ premiered on April 28, 2022. It’s intense. It’s hilarious. And you should watch it.
Seemingly Impossible: Woman Frees El Cap 3 Months After Learning to Crack Climb
A lot of climbers dream of sending on El Cap as soon as they throw their first hand jam. For Soline Kentzel, the dream became real at lightspeed.
World’s Best Drone Shot? Pucker Up for This Urban Downhill MTB Run
Warning: The following edit may cause you to pucker — par for the course when watching possibly the world’s best drone shot.
After 33 Years, Grand Targhee Cat Skiing Makes Way for Lift Access
The legendary and beloved cat skiing experience at Grand Targhee will run no more.
Big-Box Chain Jumps Into the Used Outdoor Gear Game With ‘Out&Back’ Partnership
Used outdoor gear seller Out&Back and major retailer DICK’s Sporting Goods partner up to bring pre-owned gear to the masses.
Woman Hears ‘Snoring’ Under House, Discovers 5 Bears Hibernating
An ‘odd rumbling’ coming from below one Lake Tahoe resident’s house turned out to be about as off-beat as it gets.
