How to Find Solitude in the Great Smoky Mountains Graham Averill|December 1, 2020 The Smokies topped 12.5 million visits last year, but there’s still room to explore under-the-radar areas within the most popular national park.
Good Gear: Protect Your Head and the Planet with a Helmet Heather Balogh Rochfort|October 16, 2020 Bike helmet brand Thousand recently became climate positive, proving that doing good and making gear can work.
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Ski Pass This Year Ryan Wichelns|October 8, 2020 Ski resorts are planning to reopen this winter amidst COVID-19, but it’s going to look different.
Accidents Happen. This Climbing Book Helps Turn Them Into Lessons Learned. Maureen O’Hagan|October 5, 2020 The annual "Accidents in North American Climbing" has became one of climbing's key safety tools.
First Look at the New Co-op Cycles CTY e-Bikes Ken Knapp|September 25, 2020 New this fall, REI Co-op launches a duo of budget-friendly e-bikes. Co-op Cycles designers dish their secrets and explain what sets the new CTY e-rigs apart from other electric bikes on the market.
The Grocery Store Aid Station Heather Hansman|September 21, 2020 How do you feed yourself when you’re “racing” solo, and aid stations are a thing of pre-pandemic times? Experts share their tips.
Staff Picks: The Best Sleeping Bags Ken Knapp|September 14, 2020 We've rounded up our favorite sleeping bags for car-camping and backpacking, including options for every temperature, budget and sleep preference.
Best Hiking in Florida Ryan Wichelns|September 8, 2020 If you’re not hitting the trail in the Sunshine State, you’re missing out. Discover our favorite hiking trails in Florida on the Co-op Journal.
Staff Picks: The Best Sleeping Pads Ken Knapp|September 3, 2020 Our experts identify their 10 favorite sleeping pads for car camping and backpacking, plus their favorite model for kids.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Box of Maps Ryan Wichelns|August 20, 2020 Use a paper map to relive past trips and daydream future adventures when you can't actually go.
How to Ride Your Bike Like a Kid Again Graham Averill|July 30, 2020 Forget Strava segments and racing friends. If you want to get better at mountain biking, ride your bike like an 11-year-old.
The Pansa Boyz: Running for Every Body Cristina Goyanes|June 7, 2020 These New Yorkers, known as the Pansa Boyz, are racing to erase stereotypes. Read their story, which was featured in the latest issue of Uncommon Path.
