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Black Bear Attacks 3-Year-Old Girl Inside Tent at Montana Campground
The girl's condition remained unclear by Tuesday afternoon. Officials found and euthanized the bear shortly after the attack. A young girl was attacked by a bear at a Montana campground on Sunday, state wildlife officialssaid.
Man Dies in Death Valley After 1-Mile Hike in 119-Degree Heat
Returning to his vehicle from a short hike in Death Valley, a California local died from overheating after a short hike in the National Park's extreme heat. Peter Hayes Robino arrived at the Natural Bridge trail’s parking lot in Death Valley on August 1 after a short hike in the desert. That afternoon, the National Park’s Furnace Creek weather station recorded a peak temperature of 119 degrees. Death Valley said it was likely that hot when Robino returned from the 1-mile hike. Within a couple of hours, he would be dead from heat exposure.
Gold Medal Shoes: Winning Kicks of the Olympic Games
What shoes did Olympic gold medalists use to win sprints, triathlons, sport climbing, and other events? Read on to find out. Every shoe brand claims to make us run faster and jump higher. Nothing communicates this better than The Sandlot scene where the baseball-loving rascals watch in envy as their teammate laces up his “secret weapon” — a pair of PF Flyers.
‘Historic’: Conservation Fund Makes Largest Outdoor Investment in Half-Century
The National Park Service will continue encouraging states to pursue projects that include tribal leaders and cater to underserved communities. Your local park might be getting some improvements thanks to a new injection of funding from the federal government. The National Park Service announced a record-breaking $325 million allocation from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) on Thursday. Each state will receive at least several million dollars, as well as additional funding for U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, in an effort to improve access at federal public lands and warters across the U.S.
Why Nissan Is in Formula E and Why You Should Care
We got the full Formula E experience in Portland, Ore., and discovered why Nissan is all-in on this electrified race series. Nissan is the only mass-market OEM in Formula E. It’s also the only Japanese automaker in the series, and is committed to it through 2030.
Questions Swirl After Athlete Drowns During CrossFit Games in Texas
WARNING: Video from the race was widely available on social media Friday morning. It appears to show Đukić struggling without help from nearby safety personnel. Tragedy struck the CrossFit Games at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth on Thursday morning when 28-year-old Serbian athlete Lazar Đukić drowned during a competition.
Olympic History: Watch Texas Teen Scorch Speed Climbing World Record
Sam Watson, 18, scaled the 49-foot speed climbing wall in a blistering time of 4.75 seconds. An 18-year-old from Texas just set a new world record for speed climbing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. American athlete Sam Watson just broke his own world record on his way to the quarter-finals of the speed climbing competition, which will conclude on Thursday.
Tour de France Winner to Help Slovenian Flood Victims
Revered as one of the greatest cyclists of all time, Pogačar will now use his success to help fellow Slovenians impacted by 2023 flooding. In August 2023, Slovenia suffered massive floods that affected two-thirds of the entire country. At least seven people died, with property damage amounting to billions of euros.
Janja Garnbret Is the Simone Biles of Climbing: You Need to See It to Believe It
Janja Garnbret earned a near-perfect score of 99.6 during a thrilling performance at Tuesday's semifinals for Olympic bouldering. Janja Garnbret; (photo/IFSC)Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More.
Trail of Terror: ‘Monarch’ Podcast Summons Creepy Horror-Hiking Genre
'Monarch' unleashes the dark corners of a thru-hiker's imagination in a captivating, scary story backpackers won't want to miss. Have you ever been hiking along a trail and had that distinct sensation of being followed? It’s the moment when your sixth or seventh sense kicks in, and you pause, holding your breath, listening, and turning to check that no one’s around. There’s always a sense of relief when you realize it was just your imagination. You aren’t being stalked or pursued.
‘Save Sweetwater Lake’: Controversy Hangs Over Colorado’s Newest State Park
Controversy surrounds the prospective Sweetwater Lake State Park — the local community doesn't want it and is dug in for a fight. The best view of Sweetwater Lake is from the tall rock outcrop on its north side. From there, you can see the twinkling water below, the raptors’ nesting cliffs, the horseback stables of AJ Brink Outfitters, and the adjacent historical buildings that once housed true Western outlaws. You can even make out the trail across the lake that leads back to a cave that Native Americans used centuries ago.
Ballot Measure to Ban Lion Hunting Divides Colorado
Animal rights activists want voters to ban mountain lion hunting. Opponents say science should lead the way. Colorado residents will have a new issue to vote on this November: whether to continue to allow the hunting of mountain lions and bobcats.
Editor’s Picks: Top 5 Favorite Films from Telluride Mountainfilm Festival
Out of a sea of more than 100 documentaries at the 2024 Telluride Mountainfilm Festival, here are a few inspirational, educational standouts. Despite being a 46-year-old event, Telluride Mountainfilm and its curation continue to deepen and evolve. Jaw-dropping sports footage on bikes and skis is always exciting to watch, and those professional athletes deserve accolades. But enriching, complex human stories exist beyond that high performance on dirt, rock, and snow.
‘Skier of the Impossible’ Sylvian Saudan Dies at Age 87
One of extreme skiing's great pioneers and inspirations, Sylvian Saudan, died of a heart attack in France on Sunday, leaving an epic legacy behind. On July 14, 2024, Sylvian Saudan, one of the pioneers in big-mountain extreme skiing, died at the age of 87 in Les Houches, France. The Swiss alpine skier collected 23 first descents and set numerous world records in his life, skiing some of the biggest and steepest mountains from the Alps to the Himalayas, Alaska, British Columbia, and beyond. His wife told Dauphiné Libéré that he died of a heart attack.
Buy Your E-Bike Now — Biden Tariffs Already Hiking Prices
Larger tariffs on China won't just make e-bikes more expensive, according to industry advocates. They're also a public safety problem and an environmental setback. It’s no secret that the bike industry has struggled to maintain profitability in the last few years — and now it will get even worse.
Florida Man Identified in Fatal Yellowstone July Fourth Shooting
Following a deadly shootout at a popular tourist spot in Yellowstone on July 4, an employee of a contractor who worked for the park has been identified. The identity of the man who was killed after opening fire on Yellowstone National Park law enforcement rangers on July 4 has been released. Twenty-four-year-old Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner of Florida was reported by witnesses after he was seen at the popular visitor area known as Canyon Village, wielding a firearm and making threats.
Richard Carapaz, Biniam Girmay Make History With Tour de France Victories
Inspiring Tour de France news on Monday: Girmay becomes the first Black African to win a stage, and Carapaz earns Ecuador its first yellow jersey. No matter who wins the Tour de France this month, Biniam Girmay and Richard Carapaz will return home as heroes.
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