National Park Service Announces 6 Fee-Free Days for 2025
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More The U.S. National Parks are some of the most beautiful, expansive, and protected places…
The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2024
Venturing off-road can provide a mental lift to your weekly routine and reap huge fitness gains. While we’ve all taken our road shoes to the trail, having the best trail…
Seven Snow-Free Winter Hikes in the Seattle Area
While winter storms cover trails across the country in snow, Seattle’s mild coastal climate offers outdoor enthusiasts a unique opportunity for ample snow-free hiking throughout the colder months. Thanks to…
The Best Hiking Socks of 2024
Hiking lesson number one: Any time you hit the trail, be sure to grab a solid pair of hiking socks first. Socks are critical to keeping feet dry and comfortable.…
The Best Hiking Boots of 2025
Keeping your feet dry and protected is mission-critical in the wilderness. A successful hike starts with the feet, and our guide to the best hiking boots highlights the latest models…
Black Diamond Validates Recycled Aluminum in Hard Goods
Many outdoor brands have launched sustainability programs lauding recycled textiles and other materials. Black Diamond is taking another step with third-party validation of the recycled aluminum content in hard goods.…
First Attempt, No Falls: Babsi Zangerl Achieves First Flash of El Capitan
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Babsi Zangerl climbed Freerider (VI, 5.13a) on El Capitan in Yosemite this past weekend,…
Watch Shauna Coxsey Evolve in ‘First Mama Ascent’
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Shauna Coxsey is one of, if not the, most successful British competition climbers in…
My Favorite Ice Climbing Gear for Alaskan Epics
I’ve been chasing frozen formations to climb for decades. I started making forays into the 49th state in the ’90s. Ropes were fat, and ice climbers tethered straight-shafted axes to…
24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell Climbing Competition
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Rock climbing competitions aren’t new, but they are almost always held indoors and tightly…