Outdoor

Bushwhacking Encouraged: Denali Strives To Eliminate Ad Hoc Trails

The park is discouraging the sharing of GPS waypoints in an effort to limit human impacts on the terrain.

Written by Ryan Wichelns August 14, 2015

Goose Follows Truck To Lake

The goose seems intent on following this man to a lake as he drives a truck. We’re not quite sure why, but it’s cute.

Written by Staff Post August 14, 2015

Vote To Fund: REI To Spend $500,000 On 10 Trails

Each vote gives a trail $5, up to $75,000 maximum per trail. You can vote now.

Written by Sean McCoy August 14, 2015

Trail Running & Bows: ‘Archer’s Paradox’ Is New Kind Of Race

Racers carry bows through a race, shooting at five stations to avoid time penalties for poor accuracy.

Written by T.C. Worley August 13, 2015

Bear Vs. Electrified Deer Carcass

When researchers electrify a deer carcass to see how bears react, the bruin shows a lot more smarts than you might expect.

Written by Staff Post August 11, 2015

Hiker Encounters Mountain Lion

This is how we’d expect most run-ins with a mountain lion would pan out.

Written by Staff Post August 03, 2015

Deck Of Cards Illustrated With Colorado 14ers

Modern, made-in-USA playing cards have a custom illustration of each Colorado’s 53 fourteeners.

Written by Jake Ferguson July 31, 2015

First Goliath Grouper Caught From S.U.P. Board

The seven-foot fish gives the Captain quite a fight.

Written by Staff Post July 30, 2015

Summer Hiking Gear From Huckberry & GearJunkie

Huckberry and GearJunkie have partnered to bring you a selection of handpicked gear for day hikes and summer adventures.

Written by Jake Ferguson July 27, 2015

ICAST: 5 New Fishing Products

These products from the annual fishing convention caught our eye.

Written by Yoon Kim July 24, 2015

Relaunch of an Icon: Dana Designs to Mystery Ranch

If you’re under 30 years old, you probably don’t remember Dana Designs. If you’re over that age, how could you forget?

Written by Paul Vincent July 24, 2015

Man Saves Injured Hammerhead Shark

When a man sees and injured shark near the beach, he jumps into action.

Written by Sean McCoy July 24, 2015

How To Build Primitive Hut From Scratch

This guy’s primitive construction skills are incredible. Watch and learn.

Written by Sean McCoy July 22, 2015

‘Squat Strap’ Is Hilarious, Just Might Work

Here’s another way to #2 in the woods.

Written by Sean McCoy July 22, 2015

20 Years Later, EPA To Study ‘Roundup’ Herbicide

300 million pounds of glyphosate are used in the U.S. each year, but its impacts are largely unknown.

Written by Gloria Dickie July 21, 2015

First Look: Tough, Easy-Access, Affordable Backpack

Mountainsmith makes accessibility, durability and price top priorities with 2016 Mayhem packs.

Written by Sean McCoy July 21, 2015

E-Bikes, Swedish Axe, ‘Revolutionary’ Merino Wool… GearJunkie Week In Review

[leadin]Recap: Top stories on GearJunkie, week of July 11-17, 2015.[/leadin] 1) Patagonia Unveils ‘World’s Most Advanced Base Layer’ — What sets it apart? The Merino Air…

Written by Staff Post July 17, 2015

Swedish Steel: Hand-Forged ‘Damascus Steel’ Hatchet

This axe by a Hults Bruk master forger won’t be easy to buy, but its little brothers will be in stores in the U.S. soon.

Written by Sean McCoy July 16, 2015

Freeing The Snake: Protecting America’s Pristine Salmon Rivers

The Snake River could be one of the country’s most pristine salmon rivers.

Written by Eric Lemke July 15, 2015

Suspended Sitting: ‘Chammock’ Is New Backcountry Chair

A light, portable camping chair lets you hang in the breeze far from the car.

Written by Eric Lemke July 15, 2015

Hike The PCT In Three Minutes

A Pacific Crest Trail through hiker captured the epic trail in one-second videos, spliced together to experience the hike in just a few minutes.

Written by Staff Post July 15, 2015

Beached Great White Shark Saved

A juvenile great white beached itself while trying to catch seagulls off Chatham, Massachusetts. Thanks to the harbor master and beach-goers, this shark was saved.

Written by Staff Post July 15, 2015