Why Skiing and Snowboarding Need New Recruits Olivia Dwyer|March 28, 2018 To remain relevant, skiing and snowboarding need to appeal to a broader audience. Here’s what the industry is doing to ensure the longevity of the sport—but is any of it working?
How to Have a More Eco-Conscious Camping Trip Aer Parris|March 27, 2018 Greener camping is not too much different than greener living—it just takes a desire to do better by the planet, with a little planning.
How Your New Jacket Got Its Color Laura Read|March 20, 2018 At major outdoor apparel companies, teams of expert color designers work to predict the next perfect tint.
The 8 Best Hiking Apps You Need to Download Now REI Staff|March 15, 2018 We believe in the power of the outdoors—which usually means putting your phone down and getting out there. But sometimes, apps can help.
Newly-Retired Ski Racer Julia Mancuso Plans Her Next Move Megan Michelson|March 13, 2018 For the last 15 years, Julia Mancuso has been one of America’s most decorated ski racers. She announced her retirement from the sport this winter. What now?
Kai Lightner’s Journey to The Top Kai Lightner|March 13, 2018 The 18-year-old professional climber reflects on the obstacles he has overcome as he works toward his dream.
Big Sky is Building America’s First Eight-Person Chairlift Megan Michelson|March 12, 2018 Welcome to chairlifts of the future—they fit eight people and come with huge, heated seats and a stormproof shield. What will lift manufacturers think of next?
DIY: Make Your Own Bucket Bike Panniers Ashley Brown|March 9, 2018 Transform your kitty litter buckets into bike panniers with this DIY guide! Learn how to make your own functional and stylish panniers at home.
Ibrahima Diouf: At Home Outside REI Staff|March 8, 2018 Like many people, REI Co-op member Ibrahima Diouf—Ibou for short—sees the outdoors as an antidote to the stresses of the modern world.
Rahawa Haile: Defining the Outdoors Greg Dyer|March 8, 2018 Rahawa Haile, REI Co-op member, writer and 2016 Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hiker, believes there is no single definition for the outdoors.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Kimmy Fasani Shelby Stanger|March 7, 2018 Kimmy Fasani on confronting fear, going big and getting paid to eat cookies and snowboard. Kimmy Fasani is a well-respected athlete, ...
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Brendan Leonard Shelby Stanger|March 2, 2018 Brendan Leonard on how to run 100 miles, get paid to write books and blogs, and make movies and cartoons about adventure. Brendan Leo...
