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As the Greenwood, John Elk, and Whelp Fires burn, the US Forest Service in Superior National Forest closed the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness for 7+ days.

The post Emergency Closure: Boundary Waters Evacuated Amid Wildfire Danger, ‘Extreme Drought’ appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Patagonia stakes its reputation on environmental stewardship. So, when an owner at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort hosted the House Freedom Caucus, it cut ties.

The post Patagonia Ditches Jackson Hole Ski Resort After Owner Hosts GOP Fundraiser appeared first on GearJunkie.

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A short and sweet weekly wrap-up of top news in exploration and adventure. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.

The post Ultra Rookie Wins Leadville 100 Run and 5 More Stories to Start Your Week appeared first on GearJunkie.

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President Biden just nominated an Oregon resident and tribal citizen, who would be the first Native American Director of the NPS.

The post Biden Nominee Could Be First Native American to Head National Park Service appeared first on GearJunkie.

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The North Face and Spinnova will partner to develop a way to spin tree-derived fiber into apparel that's both ultra-sustainable and adventure-capable.

The post Can The North Face Make Outerwear From Trees? appeared first on GearJunkie.

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