Lowering Accidents on the Rise, American Alpine Club Finds Dougald MacDonald|September 25, 2018 The American Alpine Club has observed an increase in the number of lowering accidents. Here are some takeaways to help climbers stay safe.
Despite Investigation, Questions Remain Following June Deaths of Two Elite Climbers on El Capitan Julie Ellison|September 25, 2018 In late August, Yosemite rangers released details about the accident that claimed the lives of Jason Wells and Tim Klein.
REI Presents: Safe Haven Jonathan Olivier|September 25, 2018 Memphis residents are embracing an outdoors lifestyle by climbing, cycling and paddling in an effort to inspire their communities, reduce poverty and lead healthier lives.
West Ridge Nature Preserve: A Hidden Oasis at One of Chicago’s Busiest Intersections Seth Putnam|September 21, 2018 There are precious few places in Chicago where you can truly lose yourself in green space. West Ridge Nature Preserve is one of them.
Melise Edwards On Bouldering, Brain Science and Giving Back Ashley Brown|September 20, 2018 Sponsored climber Melise Edwards is a neuroscientist who spends her free time volunteering and advocating on behalf of inclusion in the outdoors.
There’s No Running in Forest Bathing Monica Prelle|September 20, 2018 Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is spending time outdoors under the canopy of trees. Recent studies show that it holds myriad benefits for humans.
Comparing the New GoPro HERO7 Black, Silver and White Cameras Yitka Winn|September 20, 2018 GoPro just announced the launch of its new HERO7 cameras, available September 30, and we’re here to help you understand the differences between them.
How the Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the U.S. Earned Their Rank Julie Brown|September 19, 2018 The Places for Bikes City Ratings put Fort Collins, Colorado and Wausau, Wisconsin at the top of the list. Learn why, and see how your hometown stacks up.
On the Trail Again: 50 Years Later Jonathan Nesvig|September 18, 2018 Two brothers reprise a backpacking trip they took, 50 years later in their original, external frame REI packs. Click to read the heartwarming story.
The App That Helps Runners Who Are Visually Impaired Find Their Way Megan Michelson|September 18, 2018 Craig Slagel was a runner with a bad sense of direction who created a running app with turn-by-turn audio navigation to prevent him from getting lost. He had no idea who the app would benefit the most: runners who are visually impaired.
7 Ways to Rekindle Your Sense of Awe Outside Kate Siber|September 17, 2018 Interested in boosting your own sense of awe outside? Here are seven ways to spark this powerful and healing emotion—and why it's important.
How Ski Movies Are Really Made Griffin Post|September 14, 2018 Turns out, it’s not all glitz, glam and heli-ski budgets. Teton Gravity Research athlete Griffin Post reveals how this year’s new film, Far Out, really got made.
