AllGear Digital is proud to announce that Rachelle Schrute, Hunt & Fish Editor for its flagship active outdoor lifestyle publication GearJunkie, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Best Gear Story award at Outdoor Media Summit 2024 (OMS 2024) annual conference for her article Death, Lies, and Destruction: The Awful Irony of Balloons. The story, which highlights the environmental impact of balloons, was celebrated for its exceptional reporting and powerful storytelling.
“The OMS 2024 Judge’s Choice Awards honor exceptional journalism in the outdoor industry,” says Yoon Kim, founder of Outdoor Media Summit. “This year, our panel of 11 judges invested hundreds of hours in unearthing and selecting the outdoor industry’s best-written, most impactful stories, across print and digital platforms.”
Schrute’s win continues GearJunkie’s tradition of excellence at Outdoor Media Summit, with previous accolades including:
- Sean McCoy AllGear Digital Editorial Director – 2020 Best Outdoor Story for “A Griller’s Call to Arms During Weird, Scary Times.“
- Sean McCoy, AllGear Digital Editorial Director – 2021 Editor of the Year
- Adam Ruggiero, GearJunkie Editor-in-Chief – 2022 Editor of the Year
- Stephen Regenold, GearJunkie Founder – 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
“Rachelle Schrute’s recognition at Outdoor Media Summit 2024 is well earned,” said Eric Phung, CEO of AllGear Digital. “Her journalistic excellence and integrity resonate with readers. She has a unique ability to connect with our audience by blending personal experience with impactful narratives. This award is a testament to her incredible talent and hard work.”
Schrute joined GearJunkie as Hunt & Fish Editor in 2022 after several years of freelancing with the publication. With 15 years of expertise in hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor gear, she possesses one of the most respected voices in outdoor media. A native of Montana, she studied Biological & Biomedical Science at the University of Montana Western and is an active member of several organizations.
Schrute accepted the award in person during Outdoor Media Summit (OMS) annual conference, held from October 14-16, 2024, in Missoula, Montana.
ABOUT OUTDOOR MEDIA SUMMIT
Outdoor Media Summit is the premier conference where media and marketing professionals in the outdoor industry gather to exchange insights, forecast trends, and advance their careers. The 2024 event took place from October 14-16, 2024, in Missoula, Montana, bringing together the brightest minds in the industry.
ABOUT ALLGEAR DIGITAL
AllGear Digital owns and operates a diverse set of media properties focused on new products, the outdoors, and active-lifestyle pursuits. Our trusted brands include GearJunkie, Switchback Travel, Pack Hacker, The Inertia, Bikerumor, iRunFar, ExplorersWeb, and WildSnow. AllGear Digital is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, both for the company and in their content.
