Nate Vince, the suddenly famous Yosemite locksmith who lost his job thanks to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s recent slew of layoffs, texted me while hanging off the side of El Capitan on Saturday afternoon: “Yeah, Buddy, we’re up here! The teamwork to get this done was unreal.” 　　I reached out to Vince as a friend of a friend...

　　Given that GearJunkie already crowned the Scarpa Drago the best climbing shoe for steep routes and boulders, it was a surprise when the Drago XT showed up in the mail. I couldnt see how Scarpa could improve such a beloved, high-performing shoe, or why it would introduce another Drago model that could sully the line. 　　So, I put myself on...

　　It’s that time of year, when we all become obsessed with bettering ourselves. Rather than a health-focused resolution this year, one of mine involved getting a handle on organizing my garage full of outdoor gear and simplifying the process of packing for trips. 　　Before diving into what I did, let me give you a little background. I’ve always been a...

　　Snow swirled all around Denver, causing road closures, flight delays, and general travel chaos as brands and journalists descended upon the Mile High City for this years Outdoor Market Alliance (OMA) winter media show. The vibes were high as GearJunkie ping-ponged from one showroom to another, one meeting to the next. There was a smorgasbord of rad gear — new...

　　In certain Porsche circles, any modification to the venerable 911 approaches the horrors of absolute heresy. Purists believe everyone should just put their utmost trust in the wizards of Weissach and respect the original performance of the 911 as produced in that period. 　　I love Porsches in general, and have owned multiple models. Yet I can still recognize that modern...

　　A fishing expedition off the coast of New Castle ended in tragedy when 58-year-old Paul Barning was pulled overboard by a large mako shark. Authorities have suspended the search after 3 days of extensive efforts. 　　The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Sunday during the Game Fishing Associations state tournament near Port Stephens. Barning, an experienced fisherman and secretary of...

　　The canoe has always been part of Canadas national mythology — but its a complicated history. For thousands of years, these diverse watercraft provided essential transportation through the vast wilds of North America for the continents great diversity of Indigenous peoples. 　　Then those same vessels became tools of colonial expansion during the voyageurs fur trade era, displacing native communities and...

　　Mikaela Shiffrin made history this weekend. On Sunday, February 23, the 29-year-old downhill ski racer became the first person to break into the FIS Downhill World Cup triple-digit club when she bagged her 100th race win in Sestriere, Italy. 　　For perspective, the next most accomplished, actively competing alpine skier is Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland, with 46 wins. The previous record...

　　Fifteen years ago, almost to the week, I first met Dave Harriton and Dave Yegge — DH and DY, as they’re known in shorthand. Harriton, the founder of American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), and Yegge, the engineer who ensures that all AEV vehicles are built to world-class standards. Back then, we were in Moab filming an episode for the now-shuttered Speed...

　　The first training runs I ever did were bare-wristed. 　　I was in sixth grade, at my middle school’s cross-country practice. Our coach told us to run a lap around the school, maybe three-quarters of a mile. I sauntered around with my friends, unencumbered by any pressure to perform, as our coach smoked a cigarette in the parking lot. Eventually, we...

　　The Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition (RRGCC) secured 718 acres and 14 miles of cliffline at the Red River Gorge (commonly called The Red). The RRGCC first began to pursue access to this additional area over 10 years ago. In 2015, the coalition, in partnership with Access Fund, submitted a proposal to allow climbing on the land, but to no avail....

　　Italys Excalibur route begins by stepping off a boulder onto the wall. Italian climber Stefano Ghisolfi started investigating the potential moves below the top of the boulder, which would produce a direct start. 　　Ghisolfi believes this low start is harder than any move on Excalibur, and he grades this section V14. This V14 would link to a V13, then into...