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.
Best Beach Camping Spots in California Jen Murphy|August 20, 2019 California has miles of coastline with ocean-front campsites perfect for any adventure. Learn our favorite beach campspots at the REI Co-Op Journal!
Will the Colorado Classic Change Women’s Cycling Forever? Jen Murphy|August 20, 2019 The Colorado Classic pro cycling race made a bold move to drop the men’s races and majorly upgrade every aspect of the women’s event. Its aim? To redefine female professional cycling.
These Trail Runners Are Changing The World Clare Gallagher|August 19, 2019 Ultrarunner and activist Clare Gallagher profiles four other runners making a difference in the world and suggests ways that you can make an impact, too.
What to Do in Acadia National Park Jenni Gritters|August 14, 2019 Acadia National Park, a wondrous stretch of Maine coastline, contains mountains, oceans and forests. Learn the must-see spots at the REI Co-Op Journal.
