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‘We Made a Mistake’: Backcountry Responds to Public Debacle

Following days of vehement backlash from angry consumers, Backcountry today released a statement about its ‘backcountry’ trademark lawsuits against small brands.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 06, 2019

Movement Gym Joins El Cap, Expands America’s Largest Climbing Network

Movement Climbing + Fitness just joined umbrella company El Cap, our country’s largest climbing gym network.

Written by Mary Murphy November 06, 2019

No More ‘Baked’ Insulation: PrimaLoft Redesigns Manufacturing

Insulation maker PrimaLoft just launched P.U.R.E, a new manufacturing technology that could reduce carbon emissions by almost half.

Written by Mary Murphy November 05, 2019

Snow Peak Holds Massive Sale to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Snow Peak is running a 20-percent-off sale on everything to celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary and its customers.

Written by Mary Murphy November 05, 2019

Ford Drops a Big Ol’ Bronco Hint

Hinting at the upcoming Bronco production model, Ford’s Bronco R race prototype debuted in the desert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rod Hall’s historic…

Written by Sean McCoy November 04, 2019

Boycott Backcountry: Customers Slam Retailer Over ‘Strongarm Tactics’

Last week, news broke that Backcountry is suing dozens of brands that use the word ‘backcountry’ in their name. And customers are outraged.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 04, 2019

NYC Marathon Results, Rickshaw Racing: 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.

Written by Mary Murphy November 04, 2019

Columbia Chairwoman Gert Boyle, ‘One Tough Mother,’ Passes Away at 95

The outdoor apparel industry lost an icon on Sunday morning. Gert Boyle, known for her gritty presence as ‘one tough mother’ in Columbia commercials, died…

Written by Sean McCoy November 03, 2019

Missing Car Campers Write SOS Message in Snow

After getting stuck, two campers wrote an SOS message in the snow. The message helped search-and-rescue workers find them.

Written by Mary Murphy November 01, 2019

Google Enters Wearable Device Market, Buys Fitbit

Today, Google announced it would acquire Fitbit, a fitness tracker brand valued at $2.1 billion.

Written by Mary Murphy November 01, 2019

Fabric Spoke Bike Wheel, Jolly Roger Watch, Bison Jacket: Emerging Gear

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid below or click through for a slideshow.

Written by Mary Murphy October 31, 2019

Overland Expo Coming to Colorado: New Location for 2020

The preeminent overland gathering in North America is expanding with a third event in Loveland, Colorado, in August 2020. This new event will be called…

Written by Bryon Dorr October 31, 2019

New GORE-TEX: Stretch and More Coming in 2020

An industry-standard outerwear fabric will get an upgrade next year. GearJunkie was on site in Canada for a launch and early test of 2020 GORE-TEX…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 30, 2019

World’s Tallest Climbing Wall Opens This Month

CLYMB Abu Dhabi will challenge climbers with a 140-foot wall — in the same facility as the world’s widest skydiving chamber.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 30, 2019

Winter Park Opens Saturday for Earliest Season on Record

Thanks to a cold autumn and early snowfall, Winter Park Ski Resort will celebrate the earliest opening day in its 80-year history.

Written by Sean McCoy October 30, 2019

Alex Elizabeth Sets Female FKT on Superior Hiking Trail

Alex Elizabeth is a motivated endurance athlete. And despite heavy obstacles last week, she set a new record on the Superior Hiking Trail.

Written by Mary Murphy October 29, 2019

Epic Record Set: Nirmal Purja Just Completed an Alpine Masterpiece

Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja broke an incredible mountaineering record: summiting the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000 m in one season.

Written by Mary Murphy October 28, 2019

Red Bull Rampage, Child Climbs El Cap: 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.

Written by Mary Murphy October 28, 2019

Winter Cycling Boots, Diver’s Watch, Moon Shade: Emerging Gear

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid below or click through for a slideshow.

Written by Mary Murphy October 24, 2019

Hikers Find Human Skeleton in Sierra Nevadas

Tyler Hofer and his hiking partner had planned to summit California’s Mount Williamson that afternoon — not to discover a body.

Written by Mary Murphy October 23, 2019

#OptOutside Is Not Enough: REI Ups Black Friday Ante

For its fifth year running, REI will close its stores, cease processing online payments, and pay all of its 13,000-plus employees to ‘Opt Outside’ for…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 23, 2019

‘Spider-Woman’ Breaks 7 Seconds in Speed Climbing Record

Rahayu set a new women’s speed climbing record at 6.995 seconds, also being the first woman to break the 7 second mark. And she did…

Written by Mary Murphy October 23, 2019

Banana Runner and ‘Heavy Water’ Champions: 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.

Written by Mary Murphy October 21, 2019

Editors’ Take: Behind This Week’s Biggest Headlines

Each week, GearJunkie editors dive into the most provocative headlines of the week. Go beyond the story and hear our take on what’s making news.

Written by Mary Murphy October 18, 2019

Emerging Gear: Full-Squish Fat E-Bike, Headphone Ski Helmet, Waterproof Scarf

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid below or click through for a slideshow.

Written by Mary Murphy October 17, 2019

Yellowstone Hires First Female Chief Ranger Ever

Sarah Davis, a 20-year National Park Service veteran, will become Yellowstone National Park’s first female chief ranger in history.

Written by Mary Murphy October 16, 2019

Ski Art Masterpiece: ‘The Man Behind the Maps’ Showcases Stunning Niehues Paintings

James Niehues is a mountain guide and photographer. But he’s most widely known as the man behind ski maps across the world.

Written by Mary Murphy October 15, 2019

Celebrate Fair Trade Month With Awesome Fall Gear (on Sale!)

Support sustainable, socially responsible, environmentally conscious gear — and get a great deal!

Written by Mary Murphy October 15, 2019

Travel With Arc’teryx: Brand Launches ‘Trips’ for Adventurers

Arc’teryx Trips help you experience remote and magical outdoor playgrounds while honing technical skills.

Written by Berne Broudy October 15, 2019

Back in Business: Ibex Merino Reboots Operations

After shuttering operations in 2018, Ibex — the famed merino brand — will relaunch this month.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 14, 2019

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