Roanoke Hosting GearJunkie.com Treasure Hunt

June 11, 2010

by: editor

Originally named Big Lick due to a large salt outcropping that attracted wildlife, the name Roanoke is said to have originated from an Algonquian word for "money". Fast forward to July 11, 2010, we’re proposing a new nickname for Roanoke that stays true to the translation: Big Booty. Not referrin… Read More

'LiNO': Chasing Down the Perfect Wave

June 09, 2010

by: editor

We recently wrote about heading south for a weeklong surf trip to chase down perfect waves. Thanks to French surf artist and surf instructor Karim Rejeb, who is also on a search for the perfect wave, we have some amazing stop-motion footage from his latest barrel-induced fantasy titled 'LiNO'. Shot… Read More

PENTAX Optio W90

June 08, 2010

by: editor

There aren’t many places where a reasonable human might travel, where this highly efficient and extremely durable camera won’t take great photos or HD video. The PENTAX Optio W90 digital camera is waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and coldproof, and looks every bit as rugged as it is. This came… Read More

Teva Mountain Games: Day 4

June 07, 2010

by: editor

The final day of the 2010 Teva Mountain Games wrapped up under sunny skies and raging rivers. Here's a recap of the slopestyle event, road bike time trial, and the U.S. Men's Rafting Team.… Read More

Rafting and Meteors in the Grand Canyon

June 07, 2010

by: editor

A right of passage for many adventurers, rafting the Grand Canyon is no doubt on the a-list for anyone serious about outdoor adventure. Whether you’re floating on a neoprene raft or in a hard-hulled dory, the whitewater ranges from mild to wild and trips can be as short as four days or as long as … Read More

The Carbonwood Bicycle: Art or Design?

June 07, 2010

by: editor

Design is about compromise. Art doesn't know the word. Design needs to respond to vagaries of a mass market. Art is more unfettered -- the idea comes first, the audience later. Design acknowledges the dictates of function (even it doesn't always abide by them). Art bows down only to the altar of for… Read More

Teva Mountain Games: Day 3

June 06, 2010

by: editor

Day 3 was stock full of jumping dogs, freestyle kayaking, World Cup bouldering, the notorious mud run and some after party action.… Read More

Chattanooga: model metropolitan for outdoor lovers

June 05, 2010

by: AbbeySmith.VentureThere.com

Chattanooga: model metropolitan for outdoor lovers.… Read More

Teva Mountain Games: Day 2

June 05, 2010

by: editor

Here's a recap of day 2, featuring whitewater rafting and the freeride dual course.… Read More

IF MODE Foldable Bike

June 04, 2010

by: editor

Looking like something an eco conscious storm trooper might toddle into work with to spite his warp drive guzzling co workers, the F MODE Foldable Bike’s ($2,200) futuristic design belies its practicality. That is if you can afford to own one. Built for city commuters looking to exercise and do t… Read More