Will Brendza
Assistant Ski Editor at GearJunkie
Columnist at Boulder Weekly
News Editor at the Boulder Weekly. Writer. Skier. Professional misfit. Got news tips or stories? Hit me with them here.
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64 Miles, 10,500 Vert, 100 Lbs. of Gear: Summiting Aconcagua Is Filmmaker's 'True Test of Endurance'
6 days ago |
gearjunkie.com | Will Brendza
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Deep in the Principal Cordillera range in Argentina’s Andes Mountains, Aconcagua Peak draws mountain climbers from around the world. It is the highest peak outside of Asia, the tallest in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres, and the second-highest prominence globally. At 22,837 feet, it is a truly imposing mountain.
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1 week ago |
gearjunkie.com | Will Brendza
I had fallen asleep to the pitter-patter of rain on the tent, and when I woke up, it hadn’t stopped. My phone said it was 33 degrees outside — just warm enough that the precipitation wouldn’t turn to snow. I rolled over in my sleeping bag and glanced at my sleeping dog. We could snooze for another 20 minutes inside the Half Dome 2 Plus before venturing into the drizzly desert world outside. I was very content to hang inside a bit longer.
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1 week ago |
gearjunkie.com | Will Brendza
Four of Utah’s largest and most visited national parks and monuments operate from the same office in Moab. This facility is now squarely in the crosshairs of President Trump’s government efficiency cuts. On March 3, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced that it was terminating this office’s lease. This 35,000-square-foot facility in Utah houses engineers, resource crews, search and rescue, archeological surveyors, and more.
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2 weeks ago |
gearjunkie.com | Will Brendza
The original version of this story was published on The Inertia. Vail Resorts announced in September 2024 that it would soon undergo a “two-year transformation plan.” It said the plan is a step toward its new phase of “growth and global expansion.” On April 2, 2025, 64 employees in various Human Resources roles in Broomfield, Colo., were told their jobs would be the first of the company’s layoffs executed as a part of that plan. A Notice of Operating Unit Closure was submitted to the office.
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2 weeks ago |
gearjunkie.com | Will Brendza
Spring is in the air, and ski season is winding down across the northern hemisphere. But that doesn’t mean it’s over if you haven’t had your fill. If you’re still itching to hit the slopes, slash some turns, and stay on snow, the Mountain Gazette‘s Portillo Giveaway is a chance to win 5 days of skiing and lodging for two at Chile’s renowned Portillo ski resort this summer. The lucky winners will also get airfare, ski gear, and more.
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