8 Innovative Pieces of Snowsports Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2019 Robert Pursell|February 4, 2019 This year, the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show introduced ski and snowboard fans to a slew of new innovations, from Bluetooth-enabled avalanche beacons to ski goggles for pups to the grand return of an iconic freeskiing brand.
Ruffwear Rethinks Guide Dog Harnesses Aer Parris|February 1, 2019 Guide dog harnesses haven’t changed in decades. Until now.
How to Trek to Everest Base Camp Morgan Tilton|January 31, 2019 Reaching Everest Base Camp is a peak for trekkers—where the journey in the heart of the Himalayas is just as amazing as the reward. Learn more at the REI Co-op Journal.
A Race Through the Polar Vortex Jonathan Olivier|January 31, 2019 Nearly 150 ultramarathoners braved subzero temperatures during the 15th annual Arrowhead 135, which traces a route through the frigid Northern Minnesota backcountry.
Las Vegas Outdoor Activities: Explore the Southwest Jenni Gritters|January 31, 2019 Starting your trip from Las Vegas means you’ll have great access to some of the most beautiful national parks and public lands in the United States.
REI Presents: I Am Here Yesenia Castro|January 31, 2019 REI Presents: I Am Here. A story about Yesenia and her journey in discoverying the outdoors and feeling welcome in it. Watch now.
How to Explore Big Bend National Park Jonathan Olivier|January 31, 2019 Experience the best of southwest Texas’ diverse terrain in this monumental park straddling the border with Mexico at a curve in the mighty Rio Grande.
Why Has No One Completed a Winter Thru-Hike of the CDT? Aer Parris|January 30, 2019 The Continental Divide Trail, a long-distance trail running 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada, has yet to be completed in the winter months.
How Anita Naidu Connects Mountain Biking to Social Change Leslie Hittmeier|January 30, 2019 A professional mountain biker and coach, Anita Naidu is inspiring a generation of women—both in Western and Eastern cultures—to break the rules.
Why Ralph Backstrom Gave Up Snowboarding For Coffee Megan Michelson|January 28, 2019 You won’t find elite snowboarder Ralph Backstrom on a mountain these days. Instead, he’s focused on a new gig: running his own small-batch coffee roaster.
10 Relationship Tips For Traveling Couples Kiona|January 25, 2019 If you’re wondering how to keep a relationship alive while traveling, here are some hard-earned tips to help overcome the inevitable hiccups along the way.
Top Picks for North Carolina Fall & Winter Camping Graham Averill|January 24, 2019 North Carolina is a geographically diverse state—from its sand dunes to its jagged peaks. Here are some of N.C.'s top fall & winter camping destinations.
