Taste of Fresh Air: Four Hikes and What We Ate Katherine Cusumano|June 10, 2022 The best meals eaten outdoors aren’t always perfect, but there’s something about camp cooking that makes every bite even more memorable.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Cast Iron Skillet Lily Krass Ritter|June 10, 2022 Without fail, when pondering the next recipe to try, I always turn to my 12-Inch Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. Whether it’s frying up a round of home-prepped mushroom potstickers, pouring out batter for banana chocolate chip pancakes, searing elk burgers or stirring together a heaping pan of spicy pork sesame noodles, it’s the ultimate skillet for plein air cooking.
The SWEAT Crew Is the Toughest Team on the Appalachian Trail Graham Averill|May 27, 2022 Each year, millions of backpackers and day hikers set out to tackle all or part of the Appalachian Trail. This is the team tasked with stewarding the 71-mile section that winds through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Amphipod Xinglet Running Vest Jessica Bernhard|May 24, 2022 One REI Co-op Member’s ode to the lowliest piece of gear in her running kit.
10 of the All-Time Best Running Hacks Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 23, 2022 Some tried-and-true methods can help you work smarter while getting stronger. We’ve gathered our favorite pro tips to make the activity more pleasurable.
Bringing the Joy of Cycling to More Riders Courtney Holden|May 23, 2022 How Zize Bikes makes two-wheelers that work for every body.
Best Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area Liz Dengler|May 4, 2022 Stunning views, refreshing breezes, family-friendly strolls and rugged trails make these 10 hikes some of the best rated in the Bay Area.
Best Bike Trails in Bay Area Trevor Husted|May 4, 2022 From ocean-side cruises to tough hill climbs to urban singletrack, these are some of our favorite bike rides in the City by the Bay.
The Perfect Kit: Go Biking with Your Kids Graham Averill|April 19, 2022 Spin the pedals with our go-to bikes, apparel and accessories for kids ready to shred.
Good Gear: The Sweet Secret Behind Big Agnes’ Cushy Hiking Pads Heather Balogh Rochfort|March 31, 2022 The Colorado-based company looked to the footwear industry to produce a sleeping pad and hiking seat made with 60% sugarcane resin.
The New Outdoors REI Staff|March 11, 2022 From becoming a weekly hiker to appreciating gentle landscapes, our editors and members share how the pandemic changed their perspectives on getting outside.
The Perfect Kit: Interval Training for Running David Gleisner|March 8, 2022 Improve your strength and speed as a runner with interval training. These 14 gear picks from the Co-op Journal will get you started.
