Outdoor

Jack Wolfskin: 9 Tips For Better Backpacking

With dozens of straps, buckles, zippers, and pockets on a good backpack, it can be easy to get lost on what it’s all for. We’re…

Written by GJ Staff May 31, 2017

Utah Unveils ‘Search And Rescue Card’

Buy an annual subscription that covers the costs of non-medical rescue services. It’s like AAA with helicopters.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2017

National Monuments: A Sober Discussion

What would actually happen if Trump rescinded a national monument?

Written by GJ Staff May 18, 2017

In The Spotlight: Jack Wolfskin Brand Profile

Jack Wolfskin is a massive retailer that has been building quality outdoors apparel and gear for adventures in the outdoors for 36 years.

Written by GJ Staff May 15, 2017

Make Hiking Rugged Again

Skinned knees, sweaty brows, and dirt under our fingernails: Sometimes you gotta leave the GPS and autonomous drone at home.

Written by GJ Staff May 11, 2017

Badass Mom Is Bush Pilot To Denali

From heli-ski guide guide to climbing guide, Leighan Falley knows adventure. But, since having a daughter, she’s taken the thrill of Denali to whole new…

Written by GJ Staff May 10, 2017

Zinke To Visit Bears Ears, Solicit Public Comment

The public can weigh in on the designation of National Monuments beginning Friday.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 09, 2017

Everybody’s Thirsty! View From The Bottom Of The Water Bucket

A man hid a camera in a bucket of water. Check out who comes to drink.

Written by GJ Staff May 09, 2017

Watch: Pro Skier’s 270-Mile High Sierra Traverse

Kalen Thorien, a professional skier and adventurer, decided to spend her summer on a 270-mile, 18-day, solo high traverse in the Sierra Nevada.

Written by GJ Staff May 08, 2017

The Extremes Of Fishing Around The World

A new 12-minute film by Columbia Sportswear, Force 12 highlights the extremes that anglers will go to in order to find pristine waters all over…

Written by GJ Staff May 05, 2017

Hike New Zealand’s 2,000-Mile Te Araroa: 10 Tips

In 2011, New Zealand opened up “the long pathway,” an end-to-end hike from the top of New Zealand to the bottom spanning roughly 2,000 miles.…

Written by GJ Staff May 05, 2017

Read The Clouds: 5 Signs A Storm Is Brewing

Spring has sprung and so begins another season of severe summer weather. Here are some telltale signs a storm is brewing.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 03, 2017

Battle Tested: Patagonia’s Rio Gallegos Waders

I’ve spent a couple hundred days in the Patagonia Rio Gallegos Wader while fishing some of the most demanding water in the Pacific Northwest, and…

Written by GJ Staff May 03, 2017

Camping World, Inc. Wins Gander Mtn. At Bankruptcy Auction

The nation’s largest RV service center and dealer now owns one of America’s biggest outdoor retail networks.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 02, 2017

Inflatable ‘Stash’ Coolers Blow Up Like A SUP Board

If an inflatable SUP board and a YETI cooler had a baby, it might look like a Stash.

Written by Sean McCoy May 02, 2017

Zimmerbuilt: My Custom Pack, Hand Sewn In The USA

Want a backpack made to perfectly fit your body with exactly the features you desire? Chris Zimmer will sew one just for you.

Written by GJ Staff April 26, 2017

Trailer: ‘Last Stand’ Of The Mountain Caribou

This could be the final plea to save the critically endangered mountain caribou and the habitat that helps it survive.

Written by GJ Staff April 25, 2017

UK Chain Buys Eastern Mountain Sports

The UK’s largest sports retailer will buy the 50-year-old American outdoor retail brand for $101 million.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 24, 2017

Love Fishing Gear? These 6 Buys Give Back

Anglers love fishing just about as much as fishing gear. But if you want to hit the water and do good for the planet, consider…

Written by GJ Staff April 24, 2017

5 Strange Finds From ‘Leave No Trash’ Cleanup

In honor of Earth Day, Leave No Trace started a hashtag, #leavenotrash, and inspired hundreds of entrants to clean up trash. These are some of…

Written by Nate Mitka April 21, 2017

Plan Your Summer: 27 Western Mountain Town Festivals

Putting together your summer calendar? Check out these 27 mountain town festivals for a fun weekend on the road.

Written by GJ Staff April 21, 2017

Ultra-Heavy Backpacking: Hunter’s Video Reveals Bottomless Pack

How much is too much to pack? How about this much?

Written by GJ Staff April 20, 2017

Ticks: How to Prevent, Spot, and Remove

It’s tick season. Here’s how to prevent, remove, and identify the risks behind these blood-sucking arachnids.

Written by Steve Graepel April 18, 2017

Tarpon ‘Obsession’ Explained In Glorious Black & White

If you’ve ever hooked into a tarpon, you know this is a fish like no other.

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2017

Hudson Woods Brings ‘Eco Cabin’ Community To Rural New York

Warmed by the sun, cooled by the Earth, this rural ‘cabin community’ could be a glimpse at the future of sustainable living.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 17, 2017

Colo. University To Offer ‘Outdoors MBA’

Ready to take your outdoors career to the next level? Western State University will soon launch a Masters of Business Administration program aimed at the…

Written by Sean McCoy April 12, 2017