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On Friday, Oct. 29, Palisades Tahoe will open its world-class slopes to the pow crowds after receiving more than 3 feet of snow this week.

The post 3 Feet of Overnight Snowfall Prompts Tahoe Ski Resort to Open 1 Month Early appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Biking, Hiking, News, Outdoor, wildlife -

On Oct. 19, a lone cyclist riding in the riverbed of the Jack River in southern Alaska survived a bear encounter at close range. Though he was armed, he deterred the bear without firing a round.

The post Armed Cyclist Fends Off Bear With Kicks, Keeps Gun Holstered appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Endurance, Marathon des Sables, MdS, News, Running -

On Oct. 3, over 700 runners started the 155-mile Marathon des Sables in the Moroccan Sahara. Five days later, one had died and just 353 would finish. Why?

The post 2021 Marathon des Sables: Death, Record DNFs Plague ‘Toughest Footrace on Earth’ appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Backpacking, News, Outdoor, thru-hiking, triple crown -

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail are all feats on their own. Hike all three in your life and you become a Triple Crowner. This year, two youngsters set out to do it all in a calendar year.

The post Two 21-Year-Olds Become Youngest Ever to Complete Calendar Year Triple Crown appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Biking, Climate Change, COP26, Danny MacAskill, fundraiser, MTB, News -

In his latest production, 'Climate Games,' MTB stunt rider Danny MacAskill hopes to elevate the conversation around climate change. And he'll pedal across a wind turbine blade 260 feet in the air to get your attention.

The post Danny MacAskill Debunks Climate Change Myths One Trick at a Time appeared first on GearJunkie.

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