Poler Is Back: Retailer Will Relaunch With New Gear, Apparel
The brand behind #campvibes will return with new investment, new leadership, and a new team. But, the brand told us, version 2.0 “will go back to its roots.”
Rare ‘Mega Moose’ to Drifting Ice Danger: Adventure News This 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.
Mending Fences: Backcountry Partners With Backcountry Babes
Backcountry will partner with another of its former trademark targets in a step to make amends with small businesses, consumers, and the outdoor industry at large.
Lions, Tigers, and … Oh Boy: The Comedy Wildlife Awards Are Here
Each year, Comedy Wildlife hosts an online photography competition featuring some of the funniest and surprising animal encounters in nature.
Wool-Insulated Cooler Offers ‘Fully Recyclable’ Option
The Wooly Mammoth Cooler claims to be the world’s first completely recyclable cooler.
Patagonia Opens First ‘Worn Wear’ Clothing Store
Patagonia’s newest pop-up shop is breathing life back into apparel worn beyond repair.
Sleeping Pad for Pooches: Rumpl Launches Camp Dog Bed
Today, Rumpl launched a new blanket on Kickstarter aimed to please a different audience — our dogs.
First of Its Kind: YETI Launches Vacuum-Insulated Cooler
Stainless steel, double-wall vacuum insulation sets YETI’s newest cooler apart as the first of its kind. And yes, it comes with a mind-bending price tag.
National Parks Will Offer Free Admission on Veterans Day
The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day on November 11 with free admission in parks nationwide.
Deadly Avalanche in Austria, Autonomous Surfboard: 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.
Backcountry Fires Law Firm, Drops All Lawsuits, Begins Rebuilding Relationships
No more lawsuits, no more lawyers. In an interview with GearJunkie, Backcountry CEO Jonathan Nielsen reaffirmed the company made a mistake and is committed to meaningful action.
Backcountry Lawsuits: Small Brand Offers Its View in ‘Editors’ Take’
On this week’s roundup, Wild Barn Coffee founder Jenny Verrochi talks with us about having to rebrand her company, formerly Backcountry Nitro coffee, after Backcountry.com sent her a cease-and-desist letter.
Recycle This Shoe: Salomon’s Footwear Program Makes It Possible
Pretty soon, Salomon will be able to turn running shoes into ski boots by recycling the materials.
Oh God, No! Trail Runner ‘Catches’ Parasitic Worms in Her Eyes
In a nightmarish turn of events, a 68-year-old woman discovered that a cloud of flies she ran through actually left worm larvae in her eyes.
‘We Made a Mistake’: Backcountry Responds to Public Debacle
Following days of vehement backlash from angry consumers, Backcountry today released a statement about its ‘backcountry’ trademark lawsuits against small brands.
Movement Gym Joins El Cap, Expands America’s Largest Climbing Network
Movement Climbing + Fitness just joined umbrella company El Cap, our country’s largest climbing gym network.
No More ‘Baked’ Insulation: PrimaLoft Redesigns Manufacturing
Insulation maker PrimaLoft just launched P.U.R.E, a new manufacturing technology that could reduce carbon emissions by almost half.
Snow Peak Holds Massive Sale to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Snow Peak is running a 20-percent-off sale on everything to celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary and its customers.
Ford Drops a Big Ol’ Bronco Hint
Hinting at the upcoming Bronco production model, Ford’s Bronco R race prototype debuted in the desert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rod Hall’s historic Baja 1000 win. And it has us drooling.
Boycott Backcountry: Customers Slam Retailer Over ‘Strongarm Tactics’
Last week, news broke that Backcountry is suing dozens of brands that use the word ‘backcountry’ in their name. And customers are outraged.
NYC Marathon Results, Rickshaw Racing: 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.
Columbia Chairwoman Gert Boyle, ‘One Tough Mother,’ Passes Away at 95
The outdoor apparel industry lost an icon on Sunday morning. Gert Boyle, known for her gritty presence as ‘one tough mother’ in Columbia commercials, died today at age 95.
Missing Car Campers Write SOS Message in Snow
After getting stuck, two campers wrote an SOS message in the snow. The message helped search-and-rescue workers find them.
Google Enters Wearable Device Market, Buys Fitbit
Today, Google announced it would acquire Fitbit, a fitness tracker brand valued at $2.1 billion.
Overland Expo Coming to Colorado: New Location for 2020
The preeminent overland gathering in North America is expanding with a third event in Loveland, Colorado, in August 2020. This new event will be called Overland Expo Mountain West.
New GORE-TEX: Stretch and More Coming in 2020
An industry-standard outerwear fabric will get an upgrade next year. GearJunkie was on site in Canada for a launch and early test of 2020 GORE-TEX PRO.
World’s Tallest Climbing Wall Opens This Month
CLYMB Abu Dhabi will challenge climbers with a 140-foot wall — in the same facility as the world’s widest skydiving chamber.
Winter Park Opens Saturday for Earliest Season on Record
Thanks to a cold autumn and early snowfall, Winter Park Ski Resort will celebrate the earliest opening day in its 80-year history.
Alex Elizabeth Sets Female FKT on Superior Hiking Trail
Alex Elizabeth is a motivated endurance athlete. And despite heavy obstacles last week, she set a new record on the Superior Hiking Trail.
Epic Record Set: Nirmal Purja Just Completed an Alpine Masterpiece
Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja broke an incredible mountaineering record: summiting the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000 m in one season.
Red Bull Rampage, Child Climbs El Cap: 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.
