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Mending Fences: Backcountry Partners With Backcountry Babes

Backcountry will partner with another of its former trademark targets in a step to make amends with small businesses, consumers, and the outdoor industry at…

Written by Sean McCoy November 18, 2019

Smokeless Fire Pit, Titanium Gravel Bike: Emerging Gear

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 Mary Murphy November 14, 2019

Wool-Insulated Cooler Offers ‘Fully Recyclable’ Option

The Wooly Mammoth Cooler claims to be the world’s first completely recyclable cooler.

Written by Sean McCoy November 14, 2019

Patagonia Opens First ‘Worn Wear’ Clothing Store

Patagonia’s newest pop-up shop is breathing life back into apparel worn beyond repair.

Written by Mary Murphy November 14, 2019

Sleeping Pad for Pooches: Rumpl Launches Camp Dog Bed

Today, Rumpl launched a new blanket on Kickstarter aimed to please a different audience — our dogs.

Written by Mary Murphy November 13, 2019

First of Its Kind: YETI Launches Vacuum-Insulated Cooler

Stainless steel, double-wall vacuum insulation sets YETI’s newest cooler apart as the first of its kind. And yes, it comes with a mind-bending price tag.

Written by Sean McCoy November 11, 2019

National Parks Will Offer Free Admission on Veterans Day

The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day on November 11 with free admission in parks nationwide.

Written by Mary Murphy November 11, 2019

Deadly Avalanche in Austria, Autonomous Surfboard: 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 11, 2019

Backcountry Fires Law Firm, Drops All Lawsuits, Begins Rebuilding Relationships

No more lawsuits, no more lawyers. In an interview with GearJunkie, Backcountry CEO Jonathan Nielsen reaffirmed the company made a mistake and is committed to…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 08, 2019

Backcountry Lawsuits: Small Brand Offers Its View in ‘Editors’ Take’

On this week’s roundup, Wild Barn Coffee founder Jenny Verrochi talks with us about having to rebrand her company, formerly Backcountry Nitro coffee, after Backcountry.com sent…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 08, 2019

Recycle This Shoe: Salomon’s Footwear Program Makes It Possible

Pretty soon, Salomon will be able to turn running shoes into ski boots by recycling the materials.

Written by Mary Murphy November 08, 2019

Internal Heat Wetsuit, ‘Beast’ Fleece, and More: Emerging Gear

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 Mary Murphy November 07, 2019

Oh God, No! Trail Runner ‘Catches’ Parasitic Worms in Her Eyes

In a nightmarish turn of events, a 68-year-old woman discovered that a cloud of flies she ran through actually left worm larvae in her eyes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 07, 2019

‘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

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