No Lifts, No Lines: Bluebird Backcountry Opens Reservations for First Full Season
Beginning today, skiers and snowboarders can buy day passes, rent gear, and more at Bluebird, Colorado’s first ‘in-bounds backcountry’ ski area.
Adventure News of the Week: Marathon Record, Lifetime Ban, and More
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
Travis Rice Announces ‘Natural Selection’ Snowboard Tour to Crown World’s Best
The Natural Selection Tour aims to be the highest echelon of competitive snowboarding, and its focus is on the backcountry.
Burglars Break Into Specialized HQ, Steal $160K in Collector Bicycles
Specialized posted a $25,000 reward for the arrest of those responsible and the return of the one-of-a-kind bikes.
Deb Haaland Poised to Be First Indigenous American to Lead Interior
President-Elect Joe Biden named Rep. Deb Haaland to pilot the Department of the Interior. If confirmed by the Senate, Haaland will become the first Indigenous leader of the department.
Gear of the Year: GearJunkie’s Top Picks From 2020
It’s the end of 2020, and, as is our annual tradition, it’s time to look back at the best gear we tested this year. Of the hundreds of products GearJunkie staff and contributors reviewed, these items stood out as some of the best.
Fire Hazard: Goal Zero Recalls Yeti Power Chargers
Goal Zero recommends owners immediately stop using certain Yeti power stations and seek free repairs.
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Adventure News of the Week: Americans Row Across Atlantic, Cannondale Raffles Bikes, and More
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
Attention Outdoor Startups: Apply to Win Moosejaw’s ‘Accelerator’ Competition
GearJunkie, Camber Outdoors, and more sign on to support the second-annual Moosejaw Outdoor Industry Accelerator.
‘Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act’ Passed Into Law
As part of the recently passed Veterans COMPACT Act, the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act makes therapy via outdoor recreation more readily available to military veterans.
‘Dry Times’: Tracking the Human Toll of California’s Historic Drought
Fire, water, drought: For California, some of its wilderness still hasn’t recovered. The ‘Dry Times’ documentary, released today, tells this story.
OWNYOUR Media Unstoppable Film Festival: Q&A With the Founders
OWNYOUR Media is a BIPOC-owned media company specializing in digital outdoor and adventure film festivals. We sat down with the co-founders to get a behind-the-scenes look at this newly formed company and its upcoming film festival.
5 Colorado Poachers Sentenced After Leaving Elk to Waste
Three adult men and two juveniles pled guilty to multiple charges in the 2019 poaching case.
Nepal, China Announce New Mt. Everest Height
After 2 years of surveying efforts and a decade of controversy, Nepal and China have a new official height for the world’s highest mountain.
REI Updates Product Standards, Pushes Harder on Social Environmental Impact
REI is making a greater effort to work internally, with its partner brands, and with its consumers to better its sustainability goals. The retailer just changed its product standards to help do so.
Meet the Man Who Bikes Around the World on a Penny-Farthing
Picture a 4-foot-tall front wheel, no chain, and solid rubber tires. This is a penny-farthing bicycle. We spoke with maybe the best penny-farthing rider in the world, Joff Summerfield, who’s cycled more than 38,000 miles around the world on his.
BCA Launches Tracker4 ‘Workhorse’ Avalanche Beacon
Backcountry Access just released its newest model, the Tracker4 avalanche beacon. We checked out an early sample — this is what we know so far.
Outdoor Brands Unite for ‘The Common Wild Initiative’
Sixteen diverse outdoor brands joined together in an effort to protect and preserve public lands. They’re calling their effort ‘The Common Wild Initiative.’
MTN DEW Announces Recipients of DEW Outdoor Grants
MTN DEW just pledged $100,000 to nonprofits working in outdoor conservation and preservation. Read on to learn about the winning organizations.
Adventure News of the Week: Fenn Treasure-Finder Revealed, ‘Hero’ Awards, and More
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
Guilty Plea: Booby-Trapper Targets Bikes, Snares Hiker
A Montana man set up a ‘wicked’ booby trap of wood and sharp nails to keep bikers off a trail.
Climbing During COVID: What to Expect and Where You Can Go
Think the outdoor travel industry is still stalled due to COVID? Think again. Borders are open, and now may be the best time to climb.
2nd Monolith Disappears Days After Appearing in Romania
Alas, this monolith was not the work of aliens, but a ‘bad local welder.’
Dick’s ‘Public Lands’ Concept Sets Sights on Serious Gear Shoppers
In a conference call with investors, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ outgoing CEO announced two new ‘Public Lands’ concept stores that will focus on ‘elevated’ camp and outdoor gear.
Season Pass for Gear: Gearo Launches Worldwide Rental Subscription
Gearo, an online outdoor gear marketplace, has created the first global gear rental pass system that aims to provide thousands with accessible rental gear.
Monolith Disappears, Jornet Waylaid by 24-Hour Run: Adventure News of the Week
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
Recall: Santa Cruz, Juliana Warn Mountain Bike Frames Can Buckle
The recall impacts about 3,000 mountain bikes in the U.S. and Canada.
Army Corps of Engineers Denies Alaska ‘Pebble Mine’ Permit
After a 3-year review process, the Trump administration has all but killed a proposed copper-molybdenum-gold mine near Alaska’s famed Bristol Bay watershed.
Canadian Teen Sends Grueling V14 Test Piece in Squamish
Brennan Doyle, 17, just added an amazing climb to his tick list. The V14 route is one of Squamish’s Top 100 bouldering problems.
Mystery Monolith From Space or Very Expensive Litter? Yes
If it doesn’t portend the end of the world, I’m going to be very upset.
A Film Tribute to Family: ‘Captain Scott B and the Ingredients for a Magical Life’
The Scott B film project is an independent feature-length documentary. We sat down with creator Betsy Bertram to learn about the ingredients that make up this story.
