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You Can Use Fishing Nets To Make Rad Gear

In this episode of the GearJunkie Podcast, we sit down with Bureo Co-Founder & CEO David Stover. Bureo converts plastic ocean pollution into recycled fibers…

Written by Sam Morse Feb 15, 2024 6:00 a.m. ET

Episode 9

Chris Sharma and Drew Ruana Speak on the State of Climbing

Climbing has changed a lot since Chris Sharma came on the scene over two decades ago. Now in his early 40s, Sharma has born witness…

Written by GJ Staff Feb 01, 2024 6:00 a.m. ET

Episode 8

Athletic Brewing CEO Bill Shufelt Is Increasing Beer-Drinking Occasions

Editor’s Note: In this edition of the GearJunkie Podcast, we sit down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing, Bill Shufelt, to learn about…

Written by GJ Staff Jan 25, 2024 10:30 a.m. ET

Episode 7

Hunting Big Cats: Baskin’ in Big-Cat Misinformation

Hunting big cats can be controversial — just ask GearJunkie Hunt & Fish Editor Rachelle Schrute. In a recent opinion piece, Schrute took infamous big-cat…

Written by GJ Staff Jan 11, 2024 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 6

Print Media Ain’t Dead: Reviving the Mountain Gazette

Spanning numerous owners, iterations, and identities, Mountain Gazette is now in the capable hands of Mike Rogge.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Dec 18, 2023 5:23 p.m. ET

Episode 5

Bourbon Tasting With Ray Walker, Founder of Saint Cloud

Adam interviews Ray Walker, founder of Saint Cloud Bourbon.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Nov 14, 2023 10:35 a.m. ET

Episode 3

The Editor’s Take: B Corp Gone Bad? One Company’s Fight Against a Beneficent Giant

B Corps may not be the social and environmental darling we thought they were.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Sep 05, 2023 10:32 a.m. ET

Episode 4

Courtney Dauwalter’s Pain Cave and the Hardrock 100

Courtney Dauwalter on her unprecedented, record-setting year.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Aug 23, 2023 10:45 a.m. ET

Episode 2

The Editors’ Take: Deadly Balloons, Vicious Comment Sections, and the Fate of Outdoor Retailer

Are balloons the new plastic straws? Is Outdoor Retailer past its prime? Sean McCoy, Rachelle Schrute, and Adam Ruggiero discuss.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jul 06, 2023 5:35 p.m. ET

Episode 1

The Editors’ Take: A YETI Too Far & the Subtle Art of Getting Older

The GearJunkie editors break down some of the week’s biggest stories.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jun 23, 2023 4:08 p.m. ET

Episode 11

Polar Explorer Eric Larsen: The Values That Survive

Eric Larsen carries a new perspective after his most harrowing challenge yet.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2023 11:14 a.m. ET

Episode 10

Moving Mountains With Sasha DiGiulian

Sasha DiGiulian — the literal climbing icon (on your phone) — recounts the long road to today.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Apr 07, 2023 3:39 p.m. ET

Episode 10

The Secret Life of Alpinists: Andres Marin

Climbers are daring. Endurance athletes are masochists. So alpinists, as hungry connoisseurs of both danger and pain, are … different.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Mar 22, 2023 12:45 p.m. ET

Episode 9

Cesar Millan: Be Your Own ‘Dog Whisperer’

Cesar Milan discusses calm surrender and how to become your own ‘Dog Whisperer.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero Mar 03, 2023 2:33 p.m. ET

Episode 8

Jay Getzel: Finding Your Path, Facing Mortality, and Keeping Perspective

Having your dream career — and life — in the outdoors nearly terminated by a genetic roll of the dice would change anyone’s priorities. And that’s…

Written by Adam Ruggiero Feb 16, 2023 5:04 p.m. ET

Episode 7

Xavier Abdullahi: Reel Climbing Talk With @daddyxclimbs

In a sport of big sends, major milestones, and difficult challenges, Xavier Abdullahi spreads positive vibes and celebrates simple achievements.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Feb 02, 2023 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 6

Get to ‘No’ Faster: Basecamp Outdoors Co-Founder Jenna Celmer

Here’s everything you’ve wanted to know about work life in the outdoor industry!

Written by Adam Ruggiero Dec 29, 2022 2:29 p.m. ET

Episode 5

Vollebak Co-Founder Steve Tidball: The Most Extraordinary Gear on Earth

Steve Tidball helped launch a brand that completely reshapes how people think about the gear they wear, and where it can take them.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Dec 15, 2022 1:55 p.m. ET

Episode 4

Paul Mumford: Leadville’s Resident Wildman

Hop into Leadville Ski Country to rent gear, and you’re likely to run into one of the most interesting shopkeeps you’ll meet.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Dec 01, 2022 12:38 p.m. ET

Episode 3

The Hiking Viking: Now ‘Liking Biking’

The wild man of thru-hiking has now become the wild(er) man of long-distance bikepacking.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Nov 10, 2022 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 2

Will ‘Akuna’ Robinson: True Trailblazer

Will Robinson went from couch to thru-hike almost overnight — and in so doing, soon became the first Black man to complete the Triple Crown.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Oct 28, 2022 2:15 p.m. ET

Episode 1

Drink Better Beer: Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione

Imagine being at the forefront of the craft beer craze. Sam Calagione has been riding that wave for nearly 30 years.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Oct 13, 2022 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 14

Chris Burkard: Adventure Photographer, Explorer & So Much More

Living the dream life with the dream job is no easy task.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jul 08, 2022 10:28 a.m. ET

Episode 13

Justin Simoni: How to Experience ‘Radical Presence’

The Long Ranger, Justin Simoni, is as much about the journey as the destination.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jun 23, 2022 12:59 p.m. ET

Episode 12

Alex Honnold: Full Send to Fatherhood

The world’s most renowned climber stays grounded and talks about his new objective — world’s greatest dad.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jun 02, 2022 11:45 a.m. ET

Episode 11

Running for Justice: Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel

She sparked disbelief and much-needed dialogue around the outdoor industry and beyond with a silent, shocking run at the Boston Marathon.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 19, 2022 2:43 p.m. ET

Episode 10

Emily Ford Is a Winter Sojourner

Being a role model is a weird gig. Backpacker Emily Ford knows this as well as anyone.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 05, 2022 5:00 a.m. ET

Episode 9

Embrace the Elements: Polar Expert Jerry Kobalenko

You might not expect a polar explorer to hold the secret to true love. But that’s because you haven’t met Jerry Kobalenko.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Apr 21, 2022 5:10 a.m. ET

Episode 8

‘I Hate Drones’: Iconic Climbing Film Director Peter Mortimer

Name your favorite climbing film. Odds are, Peter Mortimer directed it or showed it to the world.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Apr 07, 2022 6:09 a.m. ET

Episode 7

‘Aquaman’ Matt Moseley Dives Into Stormy Seas of Social Change

Matthew Moseley’s open-water swimming feats are so impressive, even Hunter S. Thompson — the Hunter S. Thompson — took notice.

Written by Adam Ruggiero Jan 20, 2022 3:50 p.m. ET

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