Your Outdoor Love Stories Aer Parris|February 14, 2019 This is the season of love. That's why we asked for your outdoor love stories, and you sent them with abandon! These are our favorites.
Updates Planned for Mountain Bike Trails in North Carolina’s Pisgah Ranger District Graham Averill|February 13, 2019 In the coming year, three iconic mountain bike trails in North Carolina's Pisgah Ranger District will receive critical updates thanks to the Recreational Trails Program.
Hut Couture: Everything You Need to Know for Your First Backcountry Hut Trip Meg Atteberry|February 13, 2019 If you're thinking of taking a backcountry trip to a hut, you'll want to know exactly what to expect and what you should do. Here's some help.
Would You Thru-Hike the PCT for Your Honeymoon? Aer Parris|February 11, 2019 REI members Kathleen Ughetta and Andrew Wood were married December 15, 2018 in Lake Placid, New York. Their love story unfolded in the great...
Should You Wear a Beacon While Skiing the Resort? Ryan Wichelns|February 11, 2019 After a fatal inbounds avalanche at Taos, New Mexico, one skier rethinks his gear setup while skiing the resort.
Making Art as a Couple With Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi Shelby Stanger|February 11, 2019 Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi directed "Free Solo," an Academy Award winning documentary about Alex Honnold free soloing El Capitan. Learn what it takes to create a wildly successful documentary as a couple.
The Athletes Who Brave the Cold for Winter Triathlons Amanda Loudin|February 11, 2019 These triathletes swap road bikes for fat bikes and swimsuits for skis to compete in multisport events year-round.
Why I Don’t Wear My Climbing Shoes too Tight Aer Parris|February 8, 2019 The best climbing shoes are the ones that actually fit your feet and the style of climbing that you want to be doing—whether bouldering, sport or trad.
Phoenix Outdoor Activities: Explore the Southwest Morgan Tilton|February 8, 2019 With perpetual sunshine and a plethora of public lands, it’s easy to see why Phoenix is attracting a growing stream of travelers each year.
A Case for Offline Travel Jenni Gritters|February 7, 2019 The biggest reason that I travel offline is simple: After a week on the road without my cell phone, I return home feeling clear-headed.
How Not To Be *That* Person at the Crag BJ Sbarra|February 6, 2019 In this guide to sport climbing etiquette, discover 16 tips for how to be polite and safe at a crag—so you'll never be *that* newbie.
The Great American Rail-Trail Is on the Way Julie Brown|February 5, 2019 Converting former rail lines to multiuse trails, a nonprofit identifies a route to build a trail separated from the road across the country, from Washington state to Washington, D.C.
