What Makes a Great Bike? NAHBS Judge on Finding ‘Best In Show’
Symmetry, utility, ‘je ne sais quoi’ — it’s all part of the mysterious art of building, and judging, a beautiful bicycle.
Women’s Bike Race Gets Massive Backing From Colorado’s Newest Outdoor Magnate
VF Corporation will be the title sponsor of the Colorado Classic, an all-female road cycling stage race with a long but bumpy history in the state.
Denver Hosts First US Ice Climbing World Championship
Athletes from around the world traveled to Denver to climb in the heart of downtown. It was the first time the U.S. hosted the UIAA Ice Climbing World Championship.
‘Quit Your Job’: Eagle Creek Will Send You on Outdoor Sabbatical
American workers forgo 700 million vacation days each year. Eagle Creek wants to change that with its national Quit Your Job campaign.
Would You Drop? Watch Massive MTB Jump Course ‘Darkfest’
Brendan Fairclough and Clemens Kaudela are in the air for a long, long time in this POV edit of the Darkfest mountain bike course.
ISPO Gold: 2019 Snowsports Winners
What are the greatest products in all the (European) land? ISPO, held yearly in Munich, is the largest outdoor industry show in the world. These are the ISPO Gold snowsports winners for 2019.
ISPO Gold Awards 2019: Euros Crown Outdoor Winners
While Outdoor Retailer provides America its first peek at the latest and greatest gear, ISPO provides Europeans a similar showcase of outdoor wares (with a few unique additions). These are ISPO’s 2019 Gold award winners for the Outdoor division.
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Outfit Your Rig: Top Gear From Overland Expo East 2018
Outfit for the road less traveled with the new adventure gear we spotted at Overland Expo East 2018. The annual gathering of the overland crew in Asheville, N.C., once again grew in size despite rain, deep mud, and bitterly cold temperatures.
CA Wildfires Force Cancellation of The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships
All events, including the preeminent 50-mile ultrarace, will be scrubbed this year due to ‘unhealthy air quality levels’ from the Camp Fire.
15 Crazy Jeeps From SEMA 2018
SEMA is the world’s largest car show. Though it showcases every type of vehicle you can think of, the Jeep has reigned supreme for the past nine-plus years.
SEMA 2018: Hot New Off-Road Gear for Your Truck, Car, or Van
Recovery gear, refrigeration, and light bars, oh my! The annual SEMA Show puts some of the coolest new products for the overlanding and automotive world center stage. These are some of our favorites.
Big Hair, Big Heels, Big Fun: Tea Brand Launches Adult Summer Camp
From high-heel hikes to axe throwing, Camp TAZO welcomes everyone to ‘get out of your comfort zone.’ But organizers note that if you’re uncomfortable around drag queens, it might not be your cup of tea.
Welcome to the Insane World of Off-Road ‘Ultra4 Racing’
Super-rugged terrain, souped-up trucks, and high speed: Welcome to the world of off-road Ultra4 Racing.
Super League Triathlon: Wildest Multisport Series You’ve Never Heard Of
The Super League Triathlon race series is an aggressive, unpredictable, fast, and unconventional take on the triathlon.
7 Secrets for Self-Supported Ultramarathons
Self-supported ultramarathons require perfect gear and preparation. Stage racing veteran Jax Mariash shares her tips for finishing a self-supported ultra.
‘Refuge’ Camp Fest Offers Outdoor Community for People of Color
At the Refuge Outdoor Festival, an inaugural campout for inclusion, participants got into the nitty-gritty of hiking, camping, bird watching — and relating to one another. They came away a community eager for next year’s event.
The Leadville 100 Trail Run Is Brutal: How I Finished
The Leadville 100 ultramarathon pretty much kicked my ass. But I came away with a few tips I’d like to share. Treat this as a guide from one person’s experience, complete with the gear I used, my running strategy, and ultra secrets.
E-Bike Showcase: Electrifying Tech from 2018 Interbike
This year’s bike industry trade show offered a greater focus on e-bikes. New battery tech, control systems, and integration into a range of different bike styles marked an e-bike coming of age at Interbike.
Interbike 2018: 6 Helmets That Crashed the Show
At Interbike this year, we found some top-quality skull buckets for road and mountain biking. One can record two hours of video, another has clips for your sunglasses. Read on for more innovative examples of the future of cycling helmets.
Iditarod Footrace Champ on Running Down Depression
Pete Ripmaster won the 1,000-mile 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational footrace in 26 days, 13 hours, 44 minutes.
Cult Classic: ‘Mountain of Storms’ Re-Release Hits Patagonia Stores Nationwide
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic outdoor film — starring the founders of both Patagonia and The North Face — Patagonia will launch the first wide release of ‘Mountain of Storms’ at dozens of events.
Dirty Kanza Gravel Bike Classic Acquired by Life Time Fitness
America’s most famous gravel endurance ride now falls under the Life Time Fitness banner. Now, speculation swirls about what this means for the future of the event, its riders, and its hosts.
Telluride Film Fest First to Screen ‘Free Solo’ This Weekend
Let the unveiling begin. The much-anticipated documentary of Alex Honnold’s renowned free-solo of El Capitan makes its world premiere this weekend in Telluride.
Red Bull Rampage Launches Campout Experience for MTB Fans
This year the Red Bull Rampage launches a camp experience for spectators who want to get up close and personal with one of the world’s craziest mountain bike competitions.
A Dirty Good Time in Colorado: Todd’s Durango Dirt Fondo
Durango, Colorado, is a bit of a Valhalla for shredding mountain bikers. And for those who want to rub elbows with legends, there’s not much better event than the fourth annual Todd’s Durango Dirt Fondo. The ‘big ride’ will take place on September 15.
8 Surprising Trends From Mammoth ‘Outpost’ Retreat
What will next year look like in the outdoors? We attended an active lifestyle branding event called The Outpost and came away with eight observations.
Try It: Denver ‘Trade School’ Offers OR-Themed Events
In Denver this week? Brands, artists, athletes, and enthusiasts convene during Outdoor Retailer for five days of ‘outdoor-themed’ events. And you can go!
Adult Summer Camp: Get Outside at the Pursuit Series
The CamelBak Pursuit Series offers adults the opportunity to learn outdoor skills and find a community of like-minded active people.
Top Tips for Running the UTMB: An Expert’s Guide
The UTMB is among ultra-running’s storied races. We spoke with running legend Eric Lacroix for five tips to complete the UTMB.
Kelty Wander Lost Tour: GearJunkie #VanLife Events
Love Van Life or want to learn how to start? Kelty and Gearjunkie’s ‘Wander Lost’ tour aims to inspire the mobile-adventurer in all of us.
‘Packing It Out’ Tour Begins! Event And Cleanup Schedule
Today, the Packing It Out duo embarks on a 5,025-mile bike tour. Along the way, they’ll host REI store events and local cleanups. Check out their schedule here and join the cause!
