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Win Race, Get Sponsored: Enter Merrell’s ‘Get FKT Challenge’ Now

The running shoe brand is hosting a ‘Get FKT Challenge’ in Colorado to see who has what it takes to be Merrell’s next sponsored athlete.

Written by Will Brendza August 09, 2023

Climbing Magazine ‘Summit Journal’ Relaunches for New Generation

Nearly 30 years after the original climbing magazine shut down, Summit Journal aims for a comeback — but still in print.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 09, 2023

This Outdoor Gear Company Is Changing the Way It Communicates About Sustainability

In a push for transparency and consumer agency, UK-based brand Rab is rolling out a program that aims to simplify sustainability info.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 08, 2023

Don’t Miss This Deal: Up to 60% Off LIVSN for 1 Week

If you’ve had your eye on a pair of LIVSN pants for a hot minute, now’s your chance to snag a pair.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 08, 2023

Yellowstone National Park Workers Vote to Unionize

The park’s federal workers join a small but growing movement of unionizing throughout the outdoor industry.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 07, 2023

Dream Job Alert! BackpackingTV Is Looking for New Host

Heliconia is looking for someone with a very particular set of skills.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 07, 2023

Patagonia Team, Yvon Chouinard Build Hay-Bale Homes

Can hay bales headed for the landfill be repurposed as home-building materials? With Yvon Chouinard involved, it’s a no-brainer.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 04, 2023

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Sells to Local Investment Group

The iconic Wyoming resort has been owned by the Kemmerer family for 3 decades. The new owners are also residents of Teton County.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 04, 2023

Scared of Heights? You Can Still ‘Climb’ in ‘Realistic’ Video Games

With two new rock-climbing video game releases, we will soon see how much gamers want to scale mountains in a virtual world.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 03, 2023

Junior USA Mountain Biker Magnus White Killed Ahead of World Championships

Seventeen-year-old USA Cycling athlete Magnus White was killed after being struck by a vehicle while on a training ride in Boulder, Colo.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 31, 2023

‘Switchback at The Running Event’ Returns to Advance the Running, Outdoor Industries

When it comes to growth and idea-sharing in the running and outdoor industries, Switchback at The Running Event might just be the place to go.

Norwegian, Sherpa Climbers Claim Record for Summiting All 14 of the World’s Tallest Mountains

Norwegian skier Kristin Harila and Lama (Tenjin Sherpa) have claimed a stunning new record: summiting all 14 of the highest peaks in just 92 days.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 27, 2023

Frost River Sues Lucasfilm, Filson Over ‘Indiana Jones’ Backpack

Indiana Jones returned to the screen this summer to settle old beefs, but made a new enemy in the process: Frost River gear company.

Written by Will Brendza July 25, 2023

Strava for Rock Climbing? Kaya App Sees Big Opportunity

Kaya aims to offer climbers everything they need in one app, from digital guidebooks and beta videos to gym routes and athletic analysis.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 25, 2023

Bodies Found in Remote CO Campsite Identified, Cause of Death Proposed

A week and a half after three individuals were found deceased near a remote campground in Gunnison County, Colo., answers are slowly trickling in.

Written by Will Brendza July 25, 2023

One Helluva Ride: Bike Poster Show ‘Artcrank’ Says Farewell

After 16 years of blending art and bikes, the worldwide ‘poster party for bike people,’ Artcrank announces its conclusion.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 24, 2023

Fall Hazard: Wild Country Recalls ‘Superlight Rocks’ Cable Chocks

Breaking news for coastal climbers: Some Superlight cable chocks can weaken and break when exposed to ‘seaside conditions.’

Written by Andrew McLemore July 24, 2023

Stromer Promises the Holy Grail: The First Solid-State, Ceramic E-Bike Battery

Stromer announced the first solid-state, ceramic e-bike battery, citing improved safety and speed of charging as some of the advantages.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 20, 2023

Land Tawney, President and CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Steps Down

After a decade of leading one of the most influential grassroots organizations in the outdoors, Land Tawney is stepping away.

Written by Rachelle Schrute July 19, 2023

Four-Man Paddling Team Topples Mississippi River Speed Record

A team captained by lifelong Minnesota native Scott Miller ran the river in a blistering time, breaking the human-powered speed record.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 18, 2023

Courtney Dauwalter Just Set a Slew of Running’s Craziest Records

Setting a new double record in the Western States 100 and Hardrock 100, Dauwalter has once again cemented her place in the history books.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 17, 2023

International Governing Body of Cycling Bans Transgender Athletes in Female Events

Today, the international governing body of competitive cycling, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) banned transgender athletes in female events.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 14, 2023

Hiker Discovers 3 Decomposed Bodies in Remote CO Camp

The three individuals have not been identified, and no cause or manner and death has been announced — but the pending autopsies may provide answers.

Written by Will Brendza July 12, 2023

Best Deal in Bikes: State Bicycle Co. Launches Wireless Shifting Gravel Bike Under $2,500

An affordable electric shift gravel bike? Sign us up.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 11, 2023

Hiker Dies in Wet Slide Avalanche in Calif., Third Snow Fatality in 3 Weeks

After historic snowfall, California’s high country still poses major risks to hikers, climbers, and skiers according to search and rescue teams — a recent avalanche fatality…

Written by Will Brendza July 10, 2023

Rocky Mountain Low? Colorado 14ers See Record Dip in Visits

In 2022, fewer hikers hit the trails of Colorado 14ers than any year since 2015, when a local nonprofit began recording foot traffic.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 10, 2023

Ignik Releases FireCan Elite: More Heat, Better Control, and Canada-Approved

Ignik has made a name for itself with its unique, sustainably minded camping products — and its latest fire pit, the FireCan Elite, is coming…

Written by Will Brendza July 10, 2023

Out of Business: Bluebird Backcountry Announces Permanent Closure

Three winters after its launch, Bluebird Backcountry ski area says its remote location and funding issues have forced it out of business.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 10, 2023

ChatGPT on Wheels: Here’s How the ‘World’s Smartest Bike’ Works

Does anyone actually want ‘a bicycle with a brain’? Urtopia, the brand behind a ChatGPT-enabled bicycle, is betting yes.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 03, 2023

Next-Gen MagnaCut Steel Elevates Leatherman’s 40th-Anniversary Release

The Leatherman brand hits middle age, and celebrates with a limited edition, state-of-the-art multitool creation.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 03, 2023

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