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Cooler Review: Ice ‘Death Match’ Challenges with 90-Degree Heat

In our review, we put two high-end coolers up against a more affordable model in a head-to-head challenge. See which unit kept its cool after…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 13, 2013

Expeditions of the ‘Eco-Immersion’ Type. Q&A with Travel Company Founder

We interview a climber, ex-teacher, and now owner of travel company Chill Expeditions, which manages more than 70 trips a year to Costa Rica and…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 12, 2013

USA Pro Challenge Bike Race Rockets Thru Downtown Denver

Denver was “Bike City USA” yesterday as the final stage of the USA Pro Challenge raced through the town. We were there to capture the…

Written by Sean McCoy August 26, 2013

Man Wins ‘Ultimate Mountain Challenge’ Race 7th Time in a row

The Ultimate Mountain Challenge includes a kayak race, a 10K trail run, a mountain bike race, and a time-trial bike sprint. Meet the man who’s…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 11, 2013

Race report: ‘Ultimate Mt. Challenge’ a leg-killer, lung-crusher in Vail

Our contributing editor raced for three days last weekend in Vail. The occasion was the Winter Mountain Games, and the events spanned Nordic, Ski Mountaineering,…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 14, 2013

Hills, Mud, Rain define ‘The North Face Endurance Challenge’ 50-Mile Race

GearJunkie editor Stephen Regenold reports from soggy Marin County, Calif., after running his first 50-mile ultra race this weekend, The North Face Endurance Challenge 50…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 02, 2012

EPIC Award: John Wordin built ‘Ride 2 Recovery’ to help wounded vets

Today we announce the recipient of our fifth EPIC award this year. John Wordin of Ride 2 Recovery has helped build an organization that gets…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 20, 2012

Grand Finale: USA Pro Cycling Challenge in downtown Denver

There was plenty of cowbell in downtown Denver on Sunday afternoon as American Christian Vande Velde sprinted to the top of the podium in the…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2012

Tahoe Rim Trail Run Record

Ski mountaineer and ultra-marathoner Kilian Jornet made his first trip to the United States this month to challenge Tim Twietmeyer’s record circumnavigation of the 165-mile…

Written by September 30, 2009

Quechua 2-Second Tent

Last week I reviewed three high-end tents made for minimalist hikers who need to go fast and light through the wilds. This week’s featured shelter,…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2006

Who Owns a Sport? Debate Around Adventure Racing World Series Heats Up

The Adventure Racing World Series organization cites a ‘deliberate copy’ of its name and an attempt to ‘rewrite history’ as a new race series plans…

Written by Kristen Arendt December 21, 2021

Ultimate AR Backpack

Mike Kloser, a god in the sport of adventure racing, has founded a new company and designed a backpack. Gear Junkie got an exclusive first…

Written by January 24, 2011

Adventure Racing Redux

In an effort to “turn a page in the sport of adventure racing,” a new program offers an alternative to the long-standard USARA rankings and…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 22, 2009

Primal Quest Adventure Race 2008

The news is out on Primal Quest 2008: it’s going to take place. But the info on PQ’s site is a bit vague, and as…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 31, 2007

Iconic Overland Camper Company EarthCruiser Out of Business

Overland camper builder EarthCruiser is shutting its doors. Here’s what we know so far.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 25, 2024

The Best Jumper Cables of 2024

Jumper cables are a lifesaver when your car fails to start due to a weak or dead battery. Here are our top picks for a…

Written by Derek Mau April 25, 2024

Beavers Can Do Better: Oregon Hand Crew Builds Dams to Attract Beavers for Habitat Health

One crew of volunteers is building natural dam ‘replicas’ to attract beavers who will build on what the people started, and stick around to improve…

Written by Will Brendza April 25, 2024

Walmart Gravel Bike Review: I Rode the Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer 300 Mountain Miles

Walmart’s Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer gravel bike costs less than $250. We tested this impressively affordable rig over 300 miles for this review.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl April 24, 2024

Kona Bicycle Brand for Sale After Dropping Out of Sea Otter Bike Show

At one of cycling’s biggest events, the surprise shuttering of Kona’s booth kickstarted conversations about what the industry downturn might mean.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 23, 2024

The Best Beach Wagons of 2024

Is it just us, or does it feel like every time you go to the beach, you must run a mini-marathon, transferring all of your…

Written by Rebecca Parsons April 23, 2024

3 Days, No Sleep: Wisconsinite Sets FKT on ‘North Country’ Trail

After setting an FKT on the Superior Hiking Trail in 2023, Andrea Larson set her sights on the Northern Country Scenic Trail, Wisconsin Section —…

Written by Will Brendza April 23, 2024

The Best Fire Pits of 2024

From camping in rugged terrain to chilling in the backyard, here are our top picks for the best fire pits of 2024.

Written by Christian Dashiell April 23, 2024

Arctic Expeditions Ain’t What They Used to Be: Lonnie Dupre’s Gear Tell-All

When polar explorer Lonnie Dupre is on the back of a dogsled, kayaking through glacial ice, or making a first winter ascent on an Alaskan…

Written by Shauna Farnell April 22, 2024

The Best Hiking Boots for Women in 2024

We tested the best women’s hiking boots of 2024 with options for every budget. Top picks include SCARPA, Merrell, and more!

Written by Morgan Tilton, Miya Tsudome and Kylie Mohr April 19, 2024

The Best Car Covers of 2024

We tested car covers for indoor and outdoor use in various climates and on a broad range of vehicles to find the best options.

Written by Derek Mau April 18, 2024

$100K: Gates Belt Drive Offers Huge Bounty for World Cup Downhill Win

Think you’ve got what it takes to win a downhill race with a belt drive? If so, Gates will give you $100,000 for a victory…

Written by Andrew McLemore April 17, 2024

The Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2024

We hit the trail and traveled over everything from ice to sand to find the best hiking shoes for women. Whether you’re looking to go…

Written by Micah Ling April 17, 2024

The Best Snow Shovels of 2024

Winter is slowly descending across the country, and we’re bracing for colder temperatures and accumulating snowfall. Be prepared for the winter ahead with the best…

Written by Constance Mahoney and Nick Bruckbauer April 17, 2024