Outdoor

Outdoor Hazards: Wildfires

If a wildfire were to ignite while you were hiking, would you know what to do? Learn what to do in a wildfire when you’re…

Written by Steve Graepel September 08, 2017

Meet Duluth, America’s Next Best Adventure Town

Climbing, MTB, hiking, kayaking, and more. Duluth has it all — all within city limits.

Written by Sponsored Post September 07, 2017

AT Crushed: ‘Stringbean’ Sets Fastest Speed Record

Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy set a new record on the Appalachian Trail today, beating both unsupported and supported times. He hiked the 2,190-mile route in a fastest…

Written by Sean McCoy August 31, 2017

‘The Shot’: Climbers Capture Iconic Eclipse Photo

Perhaps no place was better to view this week’s historic solar eclipse than the birthplace of American sport climbing: Smith Rock.

Written by GJ Staff August 25, 2017

Outdoor Hazards: Rattlesnakes

It’s been a hot year. And in many areas, that means snakes! Here are some tips to identify and avoid rattlesnakes.

Written by Steve Graepel August 25, 2017

Lean-To Shelter: First Look At ‘High Side’ Tent

Bigger than a bivy, but tighter than a traditional tent, the 2018 ‘High Side’ shelter shoots for the weight-to-space sweet spot.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 23, 2017

Profile: Penn Newhard Builds Brands In A Mountain Town

Some say the dream of bumming in the mountains is no longer possible. Not true. But it takes a lot of hard work. Penn Newhard…

Written by Paddy O’Connell August 22, 2017

Ultralight Titanium Tool Digs Perfect Poo Holes

The forests are full of people, and people are full of poo. Address a gross problem with Vargo’s 1.2-ounce Titanium Dig Dig Tool.

Written by Sean McCoy August 17, 2017

British Columbia Ends Trophy Hunting For Grizzlies

Effective November 30, 2017, trophy hunting for grizzly bears in the province of British Columbia will end.

Written by Nate Mitka August 16, 2017

Behold, The $500 Carbon Fiber Camp Chair

GCI built this $500 carbon fiber chair for glamping, overlanding, and (probably) yachts.

Written by Sean McCoy August 11, 2017

The Best Gear That Costs Almost Nothing: Ziploc Bags

Good old-fashioned simplicity is often the most attractive solution.

Written by Lee Crosson August 10, 2017

Bear Attack Survivor Recounts Harrowing Ordeal

Last year, a grizzly bear attacked Todd Orr twice in one day. Now he shares the rest of the story.

Written by Sean McCoy August 09, 2017

Photos: Filson Campaign Celebrates Wildland Firefighters

Filson recently collaborated with the US Forest Service. The products are eye-catching, and photographer Cole Barash’s look at wildland firefighters pulls back the curtain on…

Written by Nate Mitka August 08, 2017

Fisherman Files Federal Request To Reveal Secret Fishing Spot

A fisherman in eastern Ontario went to extreme measures to try and find a secret fishing spot he saw on a YouTube video. He filed…

Written by Nate Mitka August 08, 2017

Outdoors Spending By State: Surprises From OIA Report

For example, Florida generates more than double Colorado’s total outdoors recreation spending.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 04, 2017

Scientists In Bear Suits Study Human Pee-Goat Link

Scientists explored how goats respond to predators by donning a bear costume and trying to spook them away from places people pee.

Written by Nate Mitka August 04, 2017

Watch: Grizzly And Two Cubs Follow Hiker On Alaska Trail

What’s spookier than being followed by a grizzly bear? Being followed by a grizzly momma and her two cubs.

Written by GJ Staff August 02, 2017

Hiker ‘Knotts’ Binde Claims Self-Supported Appalachian Trail Record

Dan ‘Knotts’ Binde claims to have set a new self-supported Appalachian Trail speed record for the 2,190-mile route of 53 days, 22 hours, 57 minutes.

Written by Sean McCoy August 02, 2017

Easier Hauling: ‘Polymule’ Rethinks The Wheelbarrow

Polymule aims to reinvent the stagnant product category of wheelbarrows and garden carts.

Written by Nate Mitka August 01, 2017

Grander Slam: Fly Fish Urban Waters For 162 Species

Catch, take a photo, hashtag, release. The ‘Grander Slam’ is an urban fly-fishing contest where diversity of fish nets you the prize.

Written by Sponsored Post July 31, 2017

Haul Big Kings: How to Catch Salmon in Alaska’s Ship Creek

Anchorage, AK. The name conjures vast wilderness, but it should also conjure a muddy ‘ditch’ that’s full of salmon, ready to catch. Here’s how to…

Written by Sponsored Post July 18, 2017

In-City Adventure: Documenting ‘Urban Outdoors’ Trend

‘How to find adventure within city limits.’ That’s the premise of our new Great Urban Outdoors series, launching this month.

Written by Sponsored Post July 17, 2017

Fantasy Becomes Reality In Planned Turkish Park

Wide open meadows, miles of paved walkways and dirt trails, hidden sculpture gardens—even a house made of water, Istanbul’s Parkorman greenspace aims to draw urbanites…

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 12, 2017

$8 Million Tick Study Aims To Curb Lyme Disease

A five-year study involving 2,400 homes in New York could, if successful, lower Lyme disease risk across the nation.

Written by Nate Mitka July 06, 2017

Four Months After Rescue, Hiker Found Dead In Same Park

In February, Bryan Skilinski was rescued after getting lost in the Great Sand Dunes National Park. But his second time lost in the park ended…

Written by Nate Mitka June 30, 2017

YETI’s Latest Innovation Is… A Bucket?!

Those of you who honestly, truly, never-ever use a bucket should feel free to skip this article and carry on with your bucketless life. But…

Written by Mallory Paige June 29, 2017

Beat The Heat: 12 Unorthodox Tricks To Keep Cool

Summer is here. But heat does not need to slow you down. Follow a few simple tips to stay cool outdoors, no matter what the…

Written by Sponsored Post June 28, 2017

Study Finds: Head Outside For The Happiest Workout

Spend three hours hiking outside versus walking on a treadmill and you’ll have more energy, a better mood, and less anxiety. Those results published last…

Written by Nate Mitka June 28, 2017