20 Top Reader Photos: ‘Take A Hike’ Project
Hundreds of readers this week have participated in our photo competition with ECCO. Here are 20 of our favorite “Take A Hike” photos so far.
Video: One Brave, Skilled Longboarder
This skateboarder shows some serious skills as he bombs a steep hill into oncoming traffic. Enjoy from the safety of your own home.
ECCO ‘Take A Hike’ Photo Contest Site Launch (30 Readers Will Win!)
This week we launch a microsite for a photo contest with ECCO, including a grand prize trip to Canyonlands National Park! In addition, 29 gear prizes will be awarded…
Weekend POV: Launch Ramp Into Lake
Well this looks fun. Ski jump built into pond — antics ensue.
‘Crystal Infusion’ Technology In New Skateboard Line
A California company uses modern manufacturing techniques to build a skateboard so techy it has us yearning for a boardwalk and a sunny day.
Symmetry In Nature: Contour Line ‘Concentricity’ On Volcanic Cone
A volcano with incredibly even slopes results in a topographic symmetry rarely seen. We look at the cartographical technology behind a new map of Wizard Island.
Students Film Adventure Race For University Credit
A new course offered by the University of Cincinnati sends students to shoot, edit, script, and produce a documentary about the infamous Gold Rush Expedition Race.
Video: Cycling, Swimming, Running LeBron James Gets Outside
We love to see superstar mainstream athletes pedaling and running through city streets even if it is in an ad from Nike.
Back Story Of #followmeto Travel Photo Series
These photographs, shot on an iPhone and shared with the world on Instagram, will get the travel bug biting.
Man Walks 704-Foot Highline Between Two Cliffs
Watch as Jerry Miszewski shatters a world record walking 704 feet on a thin strip of webbing high above a valley floor.
$7 Keychain Gizmo More Than Simple Bottle Opener
This tool from Gerber is the size of the ubiquitous bottle opener but useful in many ways.
10 Questions: Todd Spaletto, President of The North Face
We met up with the headman at The North Face last week at the brand’s new headquarters campus in Alameda, Calif.
Men Destroy Ancient Rock Formation, Could Face Felony Charges
A group of men are currently under criminal investigation after posting a video of themselves pushing over an ancient rock formation in Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park.
Man Attacked By Coyotes In Colorado
A man was attacked by three coyotes on Monday morning in a rare incident near Boulder, Colorado.
Chicken Cam!
Inspiration is often drawn from the most unlikely of places. That’s the ultimate message of this comical video.
CamelBak/GearJunkie Costa Rica Adventure Trip Won By Colorado Woman
We have a winner! Our trip winner was drawn randomly from the thousands of entrants in the “Off Gird & All Clear” Costa Rica contest.
New Pack Raft Model Weighs 35 ounces. We Put To Full Test
A new packraft from Klymit is among the lightest ever made. It weighs just 35 ounces and packs super small. We tested it on a trip down the Oregon coast.
Costa Rica Adventure Travel: Ultimate ‘Eco-Immersion’ with Chill
We caught up with veteran adventure-travel company Chill Expeditions to have them pick three “eco-immersion” experiences Costa Rica can offer a visitor searching for once-in-a-lifetime type memories.
Watch This, Then Plan Your Next Adventure
Need to stoke the fires of adventure? This short flick will fan the flames.
Art School Displays Custom Gear Designed by Will Steger
Gear made or adapted by polar explorer Will Steger is on display this month at an art museum in Minneapolis. We got a closer look.
$250,000 Purse In Obstacle Race. We Interview Co-Founder
We interview Joe De Sena, a co-founder of the Reebok Spartan Race, to learn how the series attracted more than 650,000 people in 2013 to culminate in a $250,000 world championship.
All-Natural Mud Race Has Course Thru Swamps, ‘Quicksand-Like’ Mud
What happens when racers get trapped in mud on your course? “Volunteers ended up tossing ropes and physically dragging racers out,” said the event organizer at last weekend’s Uff-Da Mud Run.
Expeditions of the ‘Eco-Immersion’ Type. Q&A with Travel Company Founder
We interview a climber, ex-teacher, and now owner of travel company Chill Expeditions, which manages more than 70 trips a year to Costa Rica and other “eco-oriented” locales.
Costa Rica ‘Machete Man’ Contest Winners!
Last week, as a part of our “Off Grid & All Clear” project, we challenged readers to come up with a caption for the image at right. And the winners are…
Gaps, Highlines, Great Heights at ‘All Girls’ Slackline Fest
Slacklining has been a male dominated sport. So last month slackline veteran and GearJunkie athlete Chelsey Magness helped launch the first U.S. All Girls Slackline Festival.
‘Machete Man’ Contest: $900 Prize Purse For Best Captions
Enter your caption to win! GearJunkie, CamelBak, and Chill Expeditions have teamed to give away All Clear bottles and more…
Modified Ford Festiva is Home, Office, Transport for Traveling Couple
Since 2009, Sam Salwei has lived in a 1988 Festiva. A solar panel on the roof gives power. The seats fold down into a bed. We take a look inside…
Video: Obstacle Race Pits Marines Against Endurance Athletes
Two members of Team GearJunkie traveled East last month to compete in the “Extreme Wolverine,” an obstacle race held at Stratton Mountain in Vermont. This video captures the action.
Winner! ‘Day of the Knife’ Grand Prize
The votes are in. Much respect to Nick Gajewski of Chicago, our 2013 “Day of the Knife” Grand Prize winner!
Red Bull ‘Illume’ is Best Adventure Photography Contest on Planet
The annual Illume photo competition wraps up this month. More than 28,000 images have been submitted thus far. Here’s a look at a few of our favorites.
Today is ‘Day of the Knife!’
It’s the official Day of the Knife! For the past 30 days we’ve encouraged readers and knife junkies from around the world to contribute photos, enter contests, and win SOG gear…
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