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Apr 27, 2025

Trango Agility Duo Dry 9.1 Review: Sendy, Spendy, and Extra Safe

　　Coming up on 2 decades of climbing, I’ve never been seriously injured. I chalk it up to consistently safe practices, great climbing partners, and a lot of luck. I have a few friends who haven’t been so lucky. They live with life-altering spinal injuries, partial paralysis, and chronic pain. These are a result of the most common climbing accident —...

Apr 27, 2025

Wildly Light, Fast, and Expensive: Yeti ASR T5 Ultimate XX SL Transmission Review

　　Yeti Cycles is a brand with a rich and storied racing history. Surprisingly, Yeti hasnt had a full-blown cross-country race bike in its lineup since it stopped making the ASR in 2018 — until it launched the all-new ASR in March 2024. 　　Yeti went all-in to make the new ASR a thoroughbred MTB XC race machine capable of going toe-to-toe...

Apr 27, 2025

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Apr 27, 2025

These Are the Best Meals You Can Eat While Skiing

　　Everyone knows a skier who prides themselves on skiing through lunch, only to fuel up on pocket jerky and maybe a PBR on the lift. But during a long day on the slopes, we’re never opposed to warming up our toes and refueling in the lodge. 　　Of course, many lodge cafeterias offer an exceptionally average $30 plate of a burger...

Apr 27, 2025

I Just Like Standing on Summits. All Summits.

　　My wife, Hilary, was essentially handing me a gift, and I didn’t know what to do with it: She was taking our toddler, Jay, to the Oregon coast for a week, and I was invited to not join them. 　　Meaning: I had a full week to do anything I wanted, for the first time since Jay was born 14 months...

Apr 27, 2025

I Tried the Viral Sea Moss Smoothie. It Wasn’t Worth the $20.

　　A few months ago, I went to Los Angeles for a long weekend with my friend Becca to visit her relatives and soak in some sunshine. We both live in Bozeman, Montana and wanted to take a quick break in balmy southern California during the long, frigid northern winter. 　　Los Angeles tends to be at the vanguard of any health...

Apr 27, 2025

How to Improve Your Belaytionship

　　My whole perspective on “belaytionships” (and how to improve them) changed when a friend referred to the task as a “sacred duty.” It’s common to view our turn on the ground as nothing more than filler time between pitches, or worse: a burden that we must bear in exchange for the joys of climbing. But belaying is more than just...

Apr 27, 2025

Bringing the Right Traction Could Save Your Winter Hike—or Your Life

　　Next to not bringing enough warm enough layers and forgetting to check the weather, hitting the trail without appropriate traction is among the most common and dangerous mistakes that hikers make in the winter. It’s one that’s easy to miss until it’s too late, too: Trails that climb from lower elevations may be bare at the beginning but covered in...

Apr 27, 2025

Beer? More Like, Brrrr: East Rock Winter Lager Review

　　If youre observing Dry January, the team at GearJunkie —and BeerJunkie —stand in solidarity! Know that well continue reviewing full ABV brews each week so that you can cannonball into February with a full slate of beers to try (#teamwork). 　　This week, our Master of Ceremonies, Paul Pabst, continues the theme of winter beers with the Winter Lager from East...

Apr 27, 2025

The Hottest Trend in Knives: Everything You Need to Know About Pocket Fixed Blades

　　There’s always something new trending in the knife world, and thats doubly true when it comes to the everyday carry and outdoor enthusiast crowds. New knife steels are a prime example: We’re in a phase where affordable knives meet higher standards and with more premium materials. 　　But very rarely do we see an entirely new knife category. One might assume...

Apr 27, 2025

Conquer Icy Trails with These Favorite Slip-On Spikes for Running Shoes

　　In the foothills of Colorado, winter creates a wide range of (sometimes dangerous) running conditions. The one I like to avoid the most is the indoor treadmill. I’m an outdoor animal. Like my yellow lab, Lulu, I sleep and lounge indoors but need to breathe fresh air, run on a natural surface, and be among the trees to ensure consistent...

Apr 27, 2025

Veteran Lands 700-Lb. Bear in First Louisiana Hunt in 35 Years

　　A 54-year-old Army veteran just harvested one of the biggest black bears in Louisiana state history. Born and raised in the Sportsmans Paradise, Deron Santiny thought hed seen just about everything among Louisianas varied hunting and fishing opportunities. But then came Dec. 17, when Santiny watched a 696-pound black bear saunter out of the Tensas Parish woods and into the...

Apr 27, 2025

Saving Shames: In ‘Heart of a Mountain,’ a Community Rallies Around Its Local Ski Hill

　　Mom-and-pop ski areas seem to be getting scarcer by the year. Maintaining the high cost of operation is tough, especially for small business owners who dont have a corporate bankroll. 　　In many cases, like at Shames Mountain Ski Area, it eventually becomes too much for the owners to uphold. Without some kind of saving grace, in 2008, this local Canadian...

Apr 27, 2025

Save Big on Sports Cameras, Hunting Gear, Sleeping Bags, and More in Winter Sales

　　Insta360: Save Up to $200 　　　　(Photo/Cameron Martindell) You can save some bucks by taking advantage of a winter sale from Insta360. Last years GearJunkie review said the brands latest models might be the best 360 action camera. The latest features on these bad boys blow away the competition, according to reviewer Cameron Martindell. 　　Right now, some winter bundles allow...

Apr 27, 2025

A Skier Is Suing Vail Resorts After a Patrol Strike Disrupted Operations at Park City

　　It’s always a bummer when your vacation doesn’t go as planned. Still, a spoiled trip isn’t often cause for legal action. But for Christopher Bisaillon, a guest at Park City Mountain Resort in Utah over the holidays—where operations were disrupted as a result of the ski patrol union strike—the distance was just too great between the vacation he’d planned and...

Apr 27, 2025

The Best 2025 Electric Vehicles for Towing

　　If you’re looking for the best electric vehicle for towing acamping trailer or a boat, you’re in luck.Going electric doesnt mean giving up on your favorite recreational activities, at least not anymore. There are more electrified cars and trucks on the market today than ever before, and many of them are designed, engineered, and capable of towing a substantial amount...

Apr 27, 2025

‘The Fish Thief’ Explores a Crisis in the Great Lakes Caused by the Sea Lamprey

　　If you grew up on any one of the Great Lakes, like I did, you may have heard of the sea lamprey—a vampiric creature that literally sucks the life out of a lake trout. As a kid, I thought they were a myth, a horror story that parents liked to tell kids on fishing trips. I wasn’t aware of the...

Apr 27, 2025

Nostalgic Watches on a Budget: Timex Launches National Park Collection

　　You can keep it classy in the Great Outdoors with this sweet new watch line from Timex. 　　The iconic watchmaker just released a line of watches featuring six of Americas national parks. Say youre a super fan of the Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Acadia, Zion, or Great Smoky Mountains national parks. This ones for you. The collection celebrates the...

Apr 27, 2025

Dyneema Puffy, Diving Flashlight, Deadstock Fashion, and More Emerging Gear

　　Most of the time, real innovation isnt about a single moment of Eureka! It more often occurs over time, with small advances gradually added to larger ones. 　　Thats evident from todays selection of new outdoor gear, which includes several product drops from brands tightening their core focus. For starters, weve got updated Dyneema puffer jackets from British boutique Vollebak, which...

Apr 27, 2025

Power, Comfort, Utility in a Capable Package: 2024 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Review

　　Utility vehicles dont often offer a ton of comfort. Thats sort of implied when a rig is labeled a utility vehicle. They are meant for work and a bit of play but often miss the mark of being cozy. Typically, you have to choose between a luxurious ride and a capable workhorse. 　　The 2024 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 bridges the gap...