Imagining a Greener Future Aer Parris|November 14, 2018 Richard Louv has reported on the connection between family, community and nature for decades. As he looks into the future, he is hopeful.
New Analysis Reveals Top 50 Cities for Access to the Outdoors Caitlin Moran|November 13, 2018 REI and the Trust for Public Land analyzed the top U.S. cities by access to green space. Find out which cities made the list.
Community Stories: Akuna Hikes REI Staff|November 12, 2018 The new short film, “Akuna Hikes,” produced by Stept Studios and presented by Merrell, follows veteran Will Robinson’s journey to healing through hiking.
Guide to Rocky Fork State Park Graham Averill|November 7, 2018 Spend some time poking around and you’ll find towering cliffs, deep swimming holes and expansive views at Rocky Fork State Park in Tennessee.
Green(er) This Year: REI is Minimizing Impact With the Products it Makes Aer Parris|November 7, 2018 The co-op's goal: to transition all of the fabrics and trims in REI Co-op brand gear and apparel to be 100 percent bluesign® certified by 2018.
The Homemade Ski Movies That’ll Make You Want to Go Skiing Megan Michelson|November 7, 2018 Jon Rockwood isn’t a professional filmmaker—he’s a ski coach, a waiter, a new dad—and he doesn’t make money off the annual ski movie he produces every fall. He does it purely for the love of it. Because of that, you’ll love his films, too.
Is the John Muir Trail Being Loved to Death? Sam Morse|November 5, 2018 A new nonprofit foundation, with help from a new Teton Gravity Research film starring Jeremy Jones and Elena Hight, set out to protect California’s historic 211-mile John Muir Trail, which is at risk of degradation due to overuse.
2018’s Best Gifts for Outdoor Adventurers Kelsey Sipple|November 1, 2018 From wilderness-ready wine tumblers to cozy campsite blankets, we’ve got a gift for the outdoorsiest person on your list.
Lhakpa Sherpa Stands on Top of the World Anna Callaghan|November 1, 2018 The accomplished mountaineer shares what it was like to summit Everest for the ninth time and how she sustains herself—working full-time at a Whole Foods in West Hartford Connecticut, caring for her three kids and launching a guiding business—in between climbs.
How to Hike and Climb Kilimanjaro Michaela Trimble|October 31, 2018 Discover why you should climb Kilimanjaro, how to visit, tips for planning your trip and other top sites to check out in Kenya and Tanzania.
5 Adventure Films to Make Your Palms Sweat this Halloween Aer Parris|October 31, 2018 Scare yourself silly this Halloween with five adventure films that will terrify you. From Free Solo to Everest, each film is bound to freak you out!
What’s Up With Speed Climbing? Hilary Oliver|October 31, 2018 The Reel Rock film crew discovers the international appeal of speed climbing—one of the three disciplines climbers will compete in during the 2020 games in Tokyo.
