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Elk Hunter Mauled by Grizzly Near Yellowstone, Blinds Self With Bear Spray
Bob Legasa survived the attack thanks to his hunting partner’s quick thinking. But not before a debilitating bear encounter in Gallatin National Forest.
Mountain Biker Shot Dead by Hunter in French Alps
The French town of Montriond has temporarily banned all hunting as officials investigate the gunman on suspicion of aggravated manslaughter.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
From an affordable outdoor smartwatch to REI’s gear swap, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of October 7-13, 2018.
DIY E-Bike Kit Explodes, Burns Down Home
Two lithium-ion battery terminals made contact, sparking a two-alarm fire that consumed a single-family home.
Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Wolf Creek for the Win! Ski Resort Will Open This Weekend
Thanks to a big early-season snowstorm, Wolf Creek Ski Resort will be the first Colorado resort to open in 2018.
Small to XL: Cannondale Aims for Same Ride With ‘Habit’ Line
Cannondale first brought you the Habit and Bad Habit mountain bikes back in 2015. And if those didn’t grab you, the brand will launch a new Habit in 2019 that may finally hook you.
Massive Bike Heist: 160 High-End Mountain Bikes Stolen
Rocky Mountain Bicycles confirms thieves made off with 160 brand new bikes, all destined for dealer floors.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
From a heated mountain bike frame debate to the new climbing film ‘Free Solo,’ here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of September 30 to October 6, 2018.
Walmart Recalls 246,000 Axes, Heads Detach
Owners of the $8 Ozark Trail camp axe should stop using the tool immediately.
Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week
From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
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.
Expired: Congress Fails to Reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund
Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund just expired. The lapse could affect air, water, and recreation in open spaces ranging from national parks to local ballfields.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
From zip-on bike tires to the new Hennessey Goliath 6×6 truck, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of September 23-29, 2018.
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.
Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week
From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
5 Projects Highlight Importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is critical to the American experience and will expire on September 30, 2018. The House is moving forward to reauthorize the fund, but that still might not be enough to save it.