coronavirus

The GearJunkie’s Guide to Social Distancing

We get it. It’s a confusing time for all of us. Use this handy tool to keep a safe distance while practicing #socialdistancing.

Written by GJ Staff March 26, 2020

11 Simple Home Projects to Bang Out During Quarantine

Because your home is now your workplace, gym, coffee shop, and primary care facility, you’ll need to keep it in good working order.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 26, 2020

Eddie Bauer to Produce Surgical Masks to Aid Doctors

The 100-year-old outdoor gear manufacturer will provide 15,000 masks for medical professionals battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 24, 2020

Colorado Sheriff Bans All Backcountry Recreation

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office called these ‘extreme measures in these extraordinary times.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 23, 2020

Olympics Postponed: Official Says 2021 Likely

A veteran International Olympic Committee member said, ‘postponement has been decided.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 23, 2020

National Parks Coronavirus Closures: Icons Lock Gates

Two of the most spectacular landscapes in the United States, Rocky Mountain National Park and Yosemite National Park, closed their gates in response to Coronavirus.

Written by Sean McCoy March 22, 2020

National Park Service Temporarily Suspends Entrance Fees

U.S. national park services and programs have been drastically cut due to coronavirus. But visits just got a whole lot cheaper.

Written by Sean McCoy March 18, 2020

Moab Doctor Warns National Parks Should Close Amid Outbreak

‘I don’t think this is the time to encourage people to take cross-country road trips,’ said Dr. Dylan Cole, Moab Regional Hospital chief medical officer.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 17, 2020

Canada Closes All National Park Services to Fight Coronavirus Spread

In a drastic but perhaps predictable move, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suspended all visitor services at Canada’s national parks.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 17, 2020

REI Closes All Stores, Will Pay Employees

Outdoor sporting goods shop REI will close the doors at all its 162 retail stores nationwide.

Written by Sean McCoy March 16, 2020

As Coronavirus Slams Retailers, This Brand Will Share Online Profits

Toad&Co’s CEO says the brand will ‘stand shoulder to shoulder’ with independent retailers until ‘life returns to normal.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 10, 2020

coronavirus

The GearJunkie’s Guide to Social Distancing

11 Simple Home Projects to Bang Out During Quarantine

Eddie Bauer to Produce Surgical Masks to Aid Doctors

Colorado Sheriff Bans All Backcountry Recreation

Olympics Postponed: Official Says 2021 Likely

National Parks Coronavirus Closures: Icons Lock Gates

National Park Service Temporarily Suspends Entrance Fees

Moab Doctor Warns National Parks Should Close Amid Outbreak

Canada Closes All National Park Services to Fight Coronavirus Spread

REI Closes All Stores, Will Pay Employees

As Coronavirus Slams Retailers, This Brand Will Share Online Profits

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