In 1951, Indiana University hosted its first Little 500—a track cycling competition modeled after the Indy 500 and depicted in the 1979 Oscar-nominated film Breaking Away. But the first women’s race wasn’t held until April 22, 1988. The four freshmen riders of the victorious Willkie Sprint team—Kerry Hellmuth, Kirsten Swanson, Amy Tucker, and Louise Elder—were considered underdogs. In the following...

　　As frequent trail runners, hikers, road runners, and adventure racers, the GearJunkie team logs a lot of miles. From Colorado mountain trails to long Oregon road runs and everything in between, we love running. And as soon as the temps climb, we live in running shorts. 　　The primary things we look for in a running short are that it doesnt...

　　Spring is in the air. The snow is melting in the high country, daily temps are rising, days are stretching longer, and short sleeves and sandals are emerging in the wild from hibernation. These are all signs that one of the best times of the year is right around the corner. The days of car camping, backpacking, tent pitching, fire...

　　Bigger isnt always better. But when it comes to dive watches, they tend to be, well, bigger. But with the introduction of the 39mm SUB 200T, DOXA shrinks its classic SUB 300 model as a nod to modern trends, even if it gives up a little real estate on its face. 　　It also gives up a little less on the...

　　YouTubes favorite philanthropist has now given the gift of transportation. Thanks to a generous donation from Lectric eBikes, Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast, asked his following (the biggest on YouTube) to send videos explaining why they need an e-bike. After reviewing thousands of submissions, his philanthropy team chose the 600 lucky winners and made the above video to showcase the most...

　　It was cold and slightly breezy as I ran, but all I needed underneath my Outdoor Research (OR) Deviator Hoodie was a summerweight wool T-shirt. The lightweight jacket kept me warm enough and safe from the occasional chilly gust. But I also knew it would dry out quickly when I stopped, despite having worked up a sweat on my favorite...

　　OnX Offroad continues to build out and upgrade its impressive mapping software. Its latest update brings with it a color-coded Guided Trails Rating System, eight distinct terrain classifications, and some refined points of interest icons. 　　We’re really proud of these new features that we have launched, they enhance user safety as well as the overall experience. This is just the...

　　Kayaking has been a part of the human story for thousands of years. And if youre looking to jump into the sport, the options can seem overwhelming. Luckily, weve taken the plunge and dipped our paddles in the best the market has to offer, testing more than 20 kayaks for three years now with an eye toward beginner-friendly models. 　　There...

　　Five miles deep in the backcountry west of Crested Butte, Jeff Banks stopped the group. The 49-year-old IFMGA guide was leading me and five other skiers around Kebler Pass. He had asked us to set the skin track, and we were aiming for a benign-looking rollover. But avalanche danger was “considerable” and the slope in front of us was roughly...

　　The bad news is trout aren’t getting dumber. More flies on the surface and extra boots in the water mean you have to approach these fish with stealth and finesse. The good news: our 2024 gear selections won’t make the cast or catch a fish for you, but they sure help level the playing field. Last summer and fall, four...

　　While most watches are geared toward adults, there is a select market of fitness trackers designed specifically to help kids get active in a fun and exciting way.Over the past few years, weve had kids ranging from ages 3 to 13 test activity trackers in a variety of settings to determine the best kids fitness trackers. 　　Some went for walks,bike...

　　Across the 429 parks, monuments and historic sites managed by the National Park Service, only 76 are named after women, or otherwise center women’s history. This is a problem, because women have—and this should be obvious—played vital roles not only in the preservation and study of nature, and our nation’s history, but also because women are essential to the operation of...