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5 Swimsuits I'd Like To Wear Cliff Jumping

Summer is here and so is swimsuit season. These five women’s swimsuits are our editor’s favorites to wear while being active in the water.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 26, 2014

8 Ultimate 'Bike Mom' Rigs

These moms take biking with kids to a next level. Check out their rad bike setups. Surly Big Dummy, Urban Arrow, Xtracycle Edgerunners, and more…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 25, 2014

Gear For ‘Girls Only’ At Women’s Story Event

The Women’s Story was the first cycling and outdoor media event highlighting women-specific product lines. GearJunkie was on site to get a peek at this…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 17, 2014

Bike Basket Totes Groceries, Gear

If you use a bike to get around you need something to carry your stuff. Backpacks are fine but can make you groan under a…

Written by Verónica Jaralambides June 16, 2014

Family Bike Gear: Six Essentials

We’ve been testing gear from a few companies that cater to moms and whole families looking to pedal with kids in tow. Here’s a look…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 16, 2014

10 Mountain Bike Tips For Women From Founder Of KEEN ‘Rippin Chix’

A competitive mountain biker and free-ski World Champion shares her tips to build confidence and become a skilled rider.

Written by Sean McCoy June 11, 2014

‘How Mom Inspires Me to Get Out and Live’

Mom taught me to “go out and play” and that “a little dirt won’t hurt you.” Those little lessons changed everything.

Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2014

Around The World… A Woman And Her Favorite Gear For The Road

When you spend as much time on the road as the YogaSlackers, you quickly learn what products must come with and what stays home. These…

Written by Chelsey Magness April 01, 2014

Best Women’s ‘Endurance Sports’ Backpack? New Osprey Put To Test

Accessible to diverse body types and designed for fast-paced endurance events, our racer puts this new Osprey pack through a brutal 41-hour test.

Written by Sean McCoy March 10, 2014

Beauty To Big Air… The Eclectic Instagram Of An Olympic Skier

From the looks of British ski cross racer Pamela Thorburn’s Instagram feed, she leads one interesting life. She allowed us to share some of her…

Written by Sean McCoy January 16, 2014

‘I Ran Until The Day I Went Into Labor,’ says Mother, Ultra Runner

No bed rest for this pregnant mom – featured in an episode of Salomon Running TV. Watch as she waits until delivery day to keep…

Written by Sean McCoy January 15, 2014

Review: MamaBaby Poncho Keeps Mom (or Dad) And Baby Dry

A high-end poncho provides weather protection for parent and child.

Written by Ammi Midstokke January 14, 2014

More ‘Pretty Faces’ Please! All Woman Ski Film Fund-Raising On Kickstarter

Pro big mountain skier Lynsey Dyer wants to make a film “celebrating women’s achievement in the mountains while inspiring girls of all ages to believe…

Written by Sean McCoy January 07, 2014

Your Girlfriend Will Love This Hammock (And 10 Other Gift Ideas)

If you love a woman who loves to camp, check out these ideas, which are sure to make chilly nights under the stars that much…

Written by Sean McCoy November 25, 2013

Custom, Retro-Look Wool Bike Jerseys (We Test A GearJunkie Edition)

Earth, Wind, and Rider offers the option to customize its wool jerseys. We’ve been riding in our Team GearJunkie jerseys this fall.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling November 05, 2013

Gravel Grinder: Biker Reveals Endurance Tips For Racing Long Dirt Roads

Bike racer Monika Sattler focuses on the upcoming genre of gravel-road racing. We asked her for a few tips on making the gravel experience faster…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 21, 2013

Rugged Terrain, Long Desert Trek in ECCO Shoes

“It’s noon in the desert. I’m five miles into the Abajo Mountains of southeast Utah in search of ancient ruins.” In this post, a shoe…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 09, 2013

For the Price of Flowers: Outdoorsy Mother’s Day Gifts

If you’ve been in a Mother’s Day flower rut, how about something outdoorsy? Here are a few of our picks, many in the same price…

Written by Sean McCoy May 08, 2013

1-inch webbing, ‘Highline’ to walk strung across Void

As told by Chelsey Magness: “A few days ago, Jason and I dusted off the comforts of the ground and headed high…”

Written by Stephen Regenold April 28, 2013

Women’s ‘Elite’ snowshoes are light, fast on a Run

Advertised to be the lightest women’s snowshoes on the market, the Elites from Northern Lites feel almost invisible on the feet. We put them to…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 01, 2013

New-School Snow Boot: Light, packable (bootie ‘slipper’ inside)

Where is it written that winter boots have to be heavy, boring toboggans for your feet? That’s a question Teva poses to introduce its new…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 11, 2012

First Look at REI Sleeping Bag for Women

With hybrid construction and a design made for women, REI’s to-be-released Flash 34 might be one of the more noteworthy sleeping bag introductions for next…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 10, 2012

Baby on Board: Climbing Harness made for Pregnant Women

Called the world’s first harness for pregnant climbers, the Mountain Mama by Mad Rock offers support and a design to accommodate the “big with child”…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 06, 2012

Handful of What? Sports Bra Review

Our intrepid female reviewer raced for a week during an event in Chile in a bra from Handful Inc., among other active and outdoor challenges.…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 21, 2012

American Wins World Cup, Keeps 30 pairs of Skis in her ‘Quiver’

Last week, skier Kikkan Randall won the Cross Country World Cup sprint title, a first for an American. We caught up with the XC star…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 12, 2012

Salomon Uma Trois Boots are ‘Sporty, Sexy, Sleek’

The problem: A boot that can brave the winter elements as well as look good out on the town. The solution: Salomon’s Uma Trois women’s…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 11, 2012

Loki ‘Shape-Shifting’ Parka for Women

Superlative warmth, hidden (integrated) mittens, a face shield, and a long, insulated body make the Stockholm Jacket from Loki LLC unique. Our writer gave the…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 03, 2012

Test Ride: Women’s ‘Dolce Comp’ Road Bike

Chelsey Magness, a member of Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers, puts Specialized’s latest women’s road bike to the test on a 50-mile ride up Oregon’s Cascade Lakes Highway.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 12, 2011

FiveFingers go Casual, For Kids

Vibram has announced a line of “lifestyle” models for spring 2012, including FiveFingers shoes made for daily wear and two small toe-shoe models for kids.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2011

Test: ‘Women’s-Specific’ 29er Bike

The Myka HT Expert 29er from Specialized offers big, 29-inch wheels and a gender-specific frame. Our writer gave the bike — which costs only $1,250…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2011

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