In Tennessee, Teenagers Are Taking On Trail Maintenance Jenni Gritters|September 11, 2019 The story behind how four high schoolers formed a first-ever work crew comprised entirely of women to tackle backlogged projects in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park this summer.
Dog-Friendly Hikes in Colorado Kristen Arendt|September 11, 2019 Get outside and enjoy these treks with your favorite four-legged companion. We've rounded out our favorite dog friendly hikes in CO at the REI Co-Op Journal.
How to Use Bear Spray Joe Pasteris|September 10, 2019 If you’re heading out into bear country, arming yourself with bear spray is a smart move. But, be sure you know how to use it before you go.
Why These Five Outdoor Lovers Embraced Remote Work Jenni Gritters|September 9, 2019 Among the reasons? A chance to chase a passion project, a quest for better work-life balance and freedom to work from, well, anywhere.
Best Hikes in Los Angeles Liz Dengler|September 6, 2019 Escape the city and adventure into nature in one of the top trails to hike in Los Angeles. We have a list of the best hikes in LA at the REI Co-Op Journal.
Elk Are Thriving Again in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Graham Averill|September 6, 2019 The Smoky Mountain Elk Fest planned for September 13–14 celebrates the comeback of a species after nearly 200 years.
Arapahoe Basin: The Coolest Ski Area You Haven’t Been to Yet Heather Hansman|September 4, 2019 Add Colorado's Arapahoe Basin, which is on the Ikon Pass starting this winter, to your list of places you should ski.
Uncommon Challenge: Take a Cot Instead of a Pad Will McGough|September 4, 2019 Backpackers are hell-bent on finding the smallest, most packable mattresses, but what happens when one ultralight purist forgoes his burrito-size sleeping pad for a cot?
Gillian Larson Has Completed the Pacific Crest Trail Twice, on Horseback Aer Parris|August 30, 2019 And, along the way, she’s learned that the key is meticulous planning.
6 Places to Try Fat-Tire Biking This Winter Lindsay Warner|August 30, 2019 Poor conditions for skiing typically lend themselves to fat-tire biking. Learn why these six towns are making the sport part of their identity at the REI Co-Op Journal.
How To Ride Snowshoe Like the World Cup Pros Jess Daddio|August 29, 2019 The biggest event on the mountain bike World Cup circuit is coming to Snowshoe, West Virginia, a four-season resort in Appalachia that’s been waiting for this moment for decades.
Yes, You Need Technical Underwear. Here’s Why. Heather Hansman|August 27, 2019 Wearing all-cotton underwear while you sweat on a high-intensity activity like running will only lead to discomfort. Here's how to solve the problem.
