Why John Kircher Decided to Sell Washington’s Crystal Mountain Megan Michelson|September 7, 2018 Just one year after purchasing Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington from his family’s Boyne Resorts, John Kircher decided to sell his ski area to Alterra Mountain Company, now making Crystal an Ikon Pass destination. Here’s why he did it.
Meet Two Outdoor Enthusiasts Who Aren’t Letting Diabetes Stop Them Emily Hopcian|September 7, 2018 We spoke with Sydney and Ben to learn about their diagnoses, how they prep for outdoor adventures, and what resources they’ve found helpful.
Emelie Forsberg’s Climb to the Top Morgan Tilton|September 6, 2018 The decorated Swedish runner talks about sustainable farming, injury recovery, the benefits of yoga and equal pay for women.
How Nordic Culture Has Influenced the Outdoors Aer Parris|September 4, 2018 Nordic countries— Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden—have long lived in tandem with their rugged landscapes, and that outdoor influence has slowly crept across the globe.
Glamping 101: How to Go from Camping to Glamping Ashley Brown|September 1, 2018 Ever wondered what glamping is all about? Learn the ins and outs of glamping, plus get tips on how to take your next outdoor adventure from camp to glamp.
Here’s How the Popular Itusi Trail is Getting an Overhaul Graham Averill|August 31, 2018 Learn the exciting changes coming to the popular Itusi Trail! Read about the overhaul and get ready to hit the trails with REI's latest blog post.
How to Explore Bryce Canyon National Park Patrick Hutchison|August 31, 2018 Towering hoodoos erupt out of a red-rock amphitheater and dark nighttime skies afford unreal views of the stars in this national park in southwestern Utah.
Bikepackers Chase Adventure First, Glory Last Olivia Dwyer|August 30, 2018 Each September, The Adirondack Trail Ride (TATR) brings endurance cyclists deep into New York’s wild forests.
Karel Sabbe Sets New Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail Jonathan Olivier|August 29, 2018 Moving at an astonishing pace, the Belgian ultrarunner smashed the previous Fastest Known Time on the AT by more than four days.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Alex Honnold Shelby Stanger|August 29, 2018 Alex’s wild idea: To climb El Capitan without ropes and tackle some of the world’s most challenging routes, setting records, inspiring others, and giving back through his foundation.
The Lady Shred Spirit is Alive and Growing in Wydaho Tony Gill|August 28, 2018 How the festival manager of the Wydaho Rendezvous in Driggs, Idaho, is making the festival more inclusive to women.
New Survey Finds Nearly One-Third of Respondents Have Experienced Sexual Harassment or Assault While Climbing Julie Brown|August 27, 2018 #SafeOutside released the results of a survey that found that nearly one-third of respondents have experienced sexual harassment or assault while climbing.
