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‘Pretty Strong’: Kickstarted Climbing Film Debuts Trailer
‘Pretty Strong’ is a climbing film about women, by women, and for everyone. And you can watch the trailer now.
Speed Demon: Hold on Tight for Freeskier’s Captivating Film
Richard Permin, aka ‘the freeskier in the red jacket,’ is back with an insanely mesmerizing ski video.
REI Green Vest Gift Ideas: Top Gear Picks From the Co-op
What would REI’s staff give for the holidays? We spoke with a Co-op sales specialist and gear expert to find out what she’d pick to surprise the camper on your list.
Experience the Sound of Skiing in the French Alps
Sam Favret’s latest film, ‘Natural Mystic,’ aims to capture the essence of skiing — via drone.
Editors’ Take: GearJunkie Talks Holiday Gift Guides
Each week, GearJunkie editors dive into the most provocative headlines of the week. Go beyond the story and hear our take on what’s making news.
‘Last Women Standing’: Nicky Spinks Tackles the Infamous Barkleys
U.K. ultrarunner Nicky Spinks sets out in the crazy Barkley Marathons to prove that a woman can do it.
Insanity on 2 Wheels: Fabio Wibmer’s ‘Urban Freeride’ Is Next-Level Biking
Sit up, click play, and enjoy the most intense 8 minutes of urban mountain biking we’ve ever seen.
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100 Peaks, No Gas: Skier Greg Hill Takes a Fuel-Free Adventure
Follow Greg Hill in ‘Electric Greg’ as he attempts to summit 100 peaks using only human power and electricity for transportation.
Alaska by Ski: Mystery Ranch Backpacks Teases Film Series
Mystery Ranch, a backpack company, was determined to test its packs in all conditions. So it decided to produce a film series about backcountry skiing along the way.
The Faction Collective Releases Full Feature Ski Film
Whether or not you hit the slopes over the holidays, this film is sure to raise the stoke on all things winter adventure.
REI, Pattie Gonia Launch Powerful ‘Everything to Lose’ Film You Have to See
‘Suck on this: Right now, there are more pieces of plastic in the ocean than stars in the Milky Way.’ Instagram sensation, outdoor enthusiast, and inclusivity icon/drag queen Pattie Gonia doesn’t mince words in this stirring, environmental spoken-word film by REI.
‘That Was Gnarly’: Watch Angel Collinson Fall 1,000 Feet Down Alaskan Mountain
Even for the best in the world, big-mountain skiing is dangerous. Thankfully, Angel Collinson lived to tell this tale.
Ride Along With Lael Wilcox on the Tour Divide
The Tour Divide is the grandest North American mountain bike race. And in 2019, Lael Wilcox aimed to win it all.
2-Hour Marathon Pace: Watch Us Try (and Fail) to Run It
We put our editors to the test at a sub-2-hour marathon pace to see how an average person stacks up to the world’s best. This is the sub-2-hour marathon challenge!
Epic Rides: ‘Glacier Express’ Showcases Rails-to-Runs Aventure
Debuting today, ‘The Glacier Express’ presents a five-episode film series tracking an epic travel-snowboarding concept.
‘You Have the Lungs of a 75-Year-Old’: 21 Questions With Bikepacking Badass Lael Wilcox
With each passing multiday, self-supported endurance bikepacking race, it becomes increasingly clear this is Lael Wilcox’s world. We’re just riding in it. But hit her with a few off-the-wall questions — like why Oprah would be her perfect riding buddy — and you uncover a charming and infectiously positive (if relentlessly motivated) person.
Editors’ Take: Lessons From the Backcountry Saga, Best YETI Yet, and Are Shoes Recyclable?
Has Backcountry.com done enough? Does the world want (or need) an $800 YETI? And what do we do after our shoes die? Get all this and more on the GearJunkie Weekly Roundup.
Perfect Turns: Olympian Shreds in ‘Art of Arc’
Two-time Olympian Ted Ligety and X Games legend Antti Autti teamed up to search for the perfect turn.
First Lite’s ‘Annuli’ Film: A Heartfelt Hunt in the Northwest Territories
Hunters Bridget Noonan and Jessi Johnson hunt both caribou and Dall sheep in the high and wide Northwest Territories in this lush and soaring film, sponsored by First Lite.
‘Artifishal’: Patagonia Releases Film Dedicated to Plight of Wild Salmon
Patagonia’s long-term dedication to educating about and advocating for our waters continues with the brand’s third full-length documentary, ‘Artifishal.’ It’s available now.
Ski Film Sends Message: Make Time for What You Love
Whether you like hitting the terrain park, skiing the back bowls, or heading out for a chill day with friends, this video is for you.
Your Brain Is Gear: 21 Questions With Andrew Skurka
Andrew Skurka is something of a god in the world of ultralight backpacking and long-distance solo treks. He visited GearJunkie to answer some of our most burning questions.
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.
Stuck on a Portaledge: ‘The Mentor’ Film Is Emotional Climbing
Marcus Garcia is on a mission to climb a route dedicated to his late mentor — and viewers get to watch the story unfold on video.
You Hallucinated What?! 21 Questions With Courtney Dauwalter
Maybe the only thing more impressive than Courtney Dauwalter’s domination in ultraraces is what she sees after hours of nonstop running.
‘Food and Water Are Overrated!’ 21 Questions With Jay Petervary
When, where, and why was Jay Petervary literally running for his life? And how often does he cry at movies? Find out everything you’ve wanted to know about the endurance bike racing phenom in GearJunkie’s 21 Questions.
Wait, What? Slopestyle Tricks You Won’t Believe
Red Bull skier Jesper Tjader unveils a host of tricks that, frankly, we’ve never even imagined.
‘Dundee’ Brings Laughter to Climbing Film Culture
Full of intense music, the ‘Dundee’ climbing film trailer is misleading — it’s actually a parody film trailer for a movie that doesn’t exist.
‘The Book of Pow’ Will Stoke Your Ski Season Dreams
Colorado is a skier’s paradise. And in ‘The Book of Pow,’ local skier John Spriggs brings us the pow, the moves, and the stoke.
Snow White: Watch Haunting Japow in Monochrome
Germany-based KORUA Shapes makes some pretty uniquely shaped snowboards and splitboards. It also just made a gorgeous ski film.
‘Bro, Turn That $#%& Off!’ 21 Questions With Semi-Rad’s Brendan Leonard
Which president would Brendan Leonard most like to slap? And what has become his latest personal obsession (hint: it has nothing to do with the outdoors)? Here’s everything you’ve wondered about the ‘Semi-Rad’ author, and more, in our 21 Questions.
