The Best Parts of an Uphill Hike, Ranked Sara K. Runnels|April 16, 2024 From agreeing to the hike to the post-trek shower, our writer ranks the 10 best parts of lacing up and getting out on the trail.
First Look: REI Co-op Trailmade Collection Courtney Holden|April 1, 2024 Next-gen and longtime outdoors-lovers alike are looking for fun hiking and backpacking experiences. That’s exactly what the new REI Co-op Trailmade collection is designed to inspire.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Arc’teryx Beta LT Jacket Lily Krass Ritter|February 6, 2024 We all have a few items in our gear closet that we hang onto far longer than gear shops recommend. There’s that sleeping bag pocked with hol...
Best Hikes to See the 2024 Solar Eclipse Matt Wastradowski|January 25, 2024 Whether you’re looking for a short walk or an escape into nature, here are five scenic trails on which to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
How to Hike the Camino de Santiago Kade Krichko|January 17, 2024 The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, is an epic Catholic pilgrimage to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela.
Photo Diary: REI x HOKA at UTMB REI Staff|December 22, 2023 REI staffers traveled to the French Alps to join HOKA for the 2023 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, ultra running's ultimate bucket-list race.
In Praise of Camping in the Cold Ryan Wichelns|December 19, 2023 Cold-weather camping can be incredibly hard. But that’s part of what makes it so beautiful.
In Praise of Slowing Down Courtney Holden|October 19, 2023 The world seems to be telling us to speed up in everything we do, including when we spend time outside. What if we didn't listen?
A Journey to Complete the Pacific Crest Trail REI Staff|October 13, 2023 Jasmine Star undertook her first section of the PCT at age 50. Over a decade later, the completion of her goal is within sight.
Gear Check: Alan Ortega’s Running Journey Courtney Holden|October 2, 2023 The REI Store Manager has always loved hitting the trail. Now he’s exploring what possibilities await down the road, from 5Ks to marathons.
What is Dispersed Camping? Jess Daddio|September 27, 2023 Escape the crowds (and the potable water) by camping outside of a designated site. Here's everything you need to know about dispersed camping.
When a First-Time Camping Experience Goes Horribly Just Fine Sara K. Runnels|September 12, 2023 Being “outdoorsy” has never been my scene—nor my scenery. When I hear the call of the wild, I usually send it to voicemail. I am a bona fide...
