Top Stories The EXPLORE Act Has Passed in the Senate—With Your Help One of the U.S.'s largest outdoor recreation bills has passed in Congress, thanks to your advocacy. Jacqueline Kehoe | December 19, 2024 I told my anxiety to take a hike. Here’s how it went. McKenna Ownby | December 23, 2024 Telling Jokes on the Trail with Matt Lyons Shelby Stanger | October 15, 2024 My #OptOutside Tradition REI Staff | September 27, 2024 My First Piece of Gear REI Staff | September 24, 2024
Better Together: The REI Cooperative Action Network Community Celebrates Historic Wins Ever Meister|December 23, 2024 This year, REI Co-op members used their voices to increase funding for trails, state parks, e-bikes and more.
Going Downhill—Fast Lisa Michelle|December 10, 2024 Being the oldest in outdoor adventures has never bothered me. In 2012, the kids in my Wilderness Leadership course nicknamed me “Mama,” shor...
Numb Fingers and Toes? It’s Not Frostbite, But Raynaud’s Can Still Be a Pain to Deal With Ken Knapp|November 7, 2024 Raynaud’s syndrome, where fingers turn white and get numb, is uncomfortable. Learn the causes and ways to manage it during your outdoor activities.
23 Emerging Outdoor Brands to Shop This Holiday Season Jessica Bernhard|October 30, 2024 Find outdoor essentials for everyone on your list—and support companies that are bringing new designs, inclusivity and innovation to the outdoor industry.
Gifts That Do Good Sarah Grothjan|October 28, 2024 Here are eight suggestions for gifts that do good, give back and can create lasting memories—no wrapping paper required.
My #OptOutside Tradition REI Staff|September 27, 2024 REI Co-op Members and employees share their favorite ways to celebrate time outside each year.
6 Tips to Make an Outdoor Habit Stick Building fresh air and movement into your schedule can help you stay on a healthy track. Maddie Wilcox|December 23, 2024
Understanding Goggle Lens Colors Goggles can make or break a day on the slopes. We help you find the right goggle lens color for your skiing or riding conditions. Aaron Potvin|November 14, 2024
Numb Fingers and Toes? It’s Not Frostbite, But Raynaud’s Can Still Be a Pain to Deal With Raynaud’s syndrome, where fingers turn white and get numb, is uncomfortable. Learn the causes and ways to manage it during your outdoor activities. Ken Knapp|November 7, 2024
How to Make Sustainability Part of Your Running You might be surprised at the many ways you can lessen your environmental impact through running. Amanda Loudin|September 24, 2024
In Praise of Playing Hooky Feeling burned out? We asked REI Members, partners and staff how they recharge by skipping work to spend time where it really matters: outdoors. Courtney Holden|July 23, 2024
Three Classic Cocktail Recipes—With a Camp Twist A camp cocktail is a great addition to a night spent outside. Here are three classic recipes you can try on your next camping trip. Courtney Holden|July 13, 2024
Finding Our Wild REI Staff|August 14, 2023 A father and son take an overdue camping trip; along the way they discuss family history, culture and what it's like to watch each other age.
The Right to Joy REI Staff|June 19, 2023 In a new REI Co-op Studios documentary, cyclist Izzy Sederbaum pedals his way back to himself after surviving a cougar attack while biking.
Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS REI Staff|February 4, 2023 Sidney Baptista went from a stressful corporate job to being the founder and CEO of the streetwear-inspired running apparel brand PYNRS, seeking to transform the running community with help from the Path Ahead Ventures Navigate program.
