New Record on Denali, Tour Divide Gets Gnarly: This Week in Adventure
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘This Week in Adventure’ presents the top news in the world of exploration and adventure this week.
MeatEater Inc. Acquires First Lite, Adds Hunting Retail to Growing Portfolio
With its latest acquisition of the popular hunting brand First Lite, MeatEater Inc. continues to pave new roads toward what it means to be an outdoor lifestyle brand in the hunting industry.
Arc’teryx Launches ‘Rock Solid’ Used Gear Program
Arc’teryx aims to reduce its environmental impact by half with a buyback program.
First Look: ‘Future Gear’ From the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Show
We got the scoop on exciting new gear before the doors open at North America’s largest outdoor industry trade show. The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held each year in Denver, highlights summer sports such as hiking, camping, trail running, and climbing.
2020 RAM EcoDiesel: Be a Rebel, Get a Diesel
Not only is the RAM EcoDiesel engine option back, but it’s also now available in the RAM Rebel. RAM started the modern diesel half-ton truck segment, with this latest third-generation 3.0L V6 set to make it top dog once again.
Man Swims Manhattan, 10-Year-Old Climbs El Cap: This Week in Adventure
After a weekend in the great outdoors, catch up on the headlines you may have missed and get the week started with This Week in Adventure.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, June 9-15, 2019.
YETI Launches Charleston Store, Aims at National Expansion
Known first for its coolers, YETI is growing as a mass-market consumer company. It plans to open stores across America that ‘immerse customers in the brand.’ We visited its grand opening in Charleston to learn more.
Emerging Gear: Yakima Fishing, 600mm Lens, New Garmin GPS
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Hardrock 100 Canceled for 2019
Organizers have canceled the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run, one of the most storied ultramarathons in the world, due to historic snow conditions in the Colorado high country.
Black Diamond Launches Z4 Camalot: What You Need to Know
Black Diamond crafted one of the most versatile pieces of trad climbing protection with its ingenious new Z4 Camalot.
Climbing World Cup, Heli Crash Survivor: Weekend’s Top Adventure News
As summer ramps up the weekends are getting busy with adventures and misadventures big and small. We are here to catch you up on the news.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, June 2-8, 2019.
Emerging Gear: ‘Combat Wool,’ Classic Airstream, Cutting-Edge Stool
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Black Diamond Enters ‘Performance Footwear’ With Approach, Lifestyle Shoes
Four new shoes mark Black Diamond’s entry into everyday footwear for both technical and casual pursuits.
Bicycle ‘Dream Team’ will Raffle Gorgeous Custom Build to Benefit Trails
Argonaut, Mosaic, Sklar, Stinner, and McGovern — you pick which custom builder you want to make your perfect bike.
Free Repairs: Borrow Bike Tools With Denver Library Card
Denver Public Libraries will offer bicycle repair kits for checkout at all 26 branches.
This Week in Adventure: Top Headlines From the Weekend
From the inspiring to the tragic, catch up on the news of exploration and launch your week with ‘This Week in Adventure.’
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, May 26-June 1, 2019.
Wikipedia Slams The North Face for ‘Manipulating the Site’
The North Face and ad agency Leo Burnett Tailor Made deliberately replaced images on Wikipedia with its own branded photos to reach the top of Google search results.
Emerging Gear: ‘Cyclops’ Eyewear, 100 Year Vest, Danner x Old Spice
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Click through to explore the slideshow.
‘Future of Tires’: Continental to Launch Dandelion Rubber at Tour de France
Continental Tire has been testing and developing ‘dandelion rubber’ for several years. Now, the brand will unveil the first dandelion bike tire at this year’s Tour de France.
Outdoor Research Opens 2nd U.S. Factory, Doubles Domestic Workforce
Seattle-based brand Outdoor Research opened a new factory in California, bringing its domestic manufacturing workforce to 200 people.
Hikers Beware: Search Is on for ‘Aggressive’ Bear That Bit Woman
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials raised an alert for Aspen residents this week after a bear charged and bit a hiker.
Everest Rule Change: Nepali Government Responds to Overcrowding, Deaths
Citing ‘the issue of inexperienced climbers,’ Nepali officials said there will be changes to climbing the world’s highest peak.
Mountain Lion Killed After Attack on 4-Year-Old Boy
California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said they ‘dispatched’ the mountain lion, suspected of attacking a group of hikers, after it showed no fear of humans.
Rapha Launches $750K Fund to Boost US Cycling
Five organizations received the first round of funding from the Rapha Foundation. The move will aid underserved cycling communities, including youth and women’s-only programs.
New Filipino Law Requires All Students to Plant 10 Trees to Graduate
An unprecedented law will require nearly 18 million students — at all levels, from elementary through college — to plant 10 trees each in order to graduate. And it may represent a crucial piece of solving the world’s greenhouse gas crisis.
This Week in Adventure: Ocean Plastic Swim, Hiker Rescued After 17 Days
From the inspiring to the tragic, catch up on the news of exploration and launch your week with ‘This Week in Adventure.’
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
Here’s a recap of popular stories this past week, May 19-25, 2019.
Uber Launches Submarine ‘Rideshare’ Along Great Barrier Reef
scUber allows sight-seers in Australia to hail a two-person submersible and view one of the seven natural wonders of the natural world.