It’s Time We Talk About Online Harassment and the Outdoors Aer Parris|February 13, 2018 Read about the dark side of the great outdoors. Learn how online harassment is affecting outdoor enthusiasts and what you can do about it.
REI Presents: How to Run 100 Miles Brendan Leonard|February 12, 2018 How to Run 100 Miles follows two normal guys as they train for and run their first ultramarathon,100-mile race. Running isn't something that comes naturally to them or to most of us, but at least they have each other. Youʼll laugh, you'll cheer and you'll probably get a lump in your throat.
Cat Bradley is Racing the Only Target That Matters—Her Own Morgan Sjogren|February 9, 2018 After a breakout year winning Western States 100, setting the Grand Canyon Rim To Rim To Rim FKT and going pro, in 2018 runner Cat Bradley is staying focused on her toughest competition—herself.
Big Agnes Debuts New Tiger Wall Tent & Sleeping Gear Aer Parris|February 9, 2018 Lighter, comfier, better. It’s the gear we want this season Big Agnes is a company obsessed with getting you outdoors in comfort. The new...
Squaw Valley Ski Resort Partners with Tesla on Renewable Energy Megan Michelson|February 8, 2018 Squaw Valley ski area announces they'll be turning to 100 percent renewable energy by the end of 2018, a move that represents a growing trend of ski resorts committing to major energy-changing initiatives.
5 Tips for Teaching Your Kid to Ski Anna Quinlan|February 5, 2018 Skiing with your kids is an entirely different kind of adventure than charging with your buddies. Here are five simple steps that will make it a day you both remember for all the right reasons.
DIY: Make Your Own Pulk Sled Ashley Brown|January 31, 2018 From a four-season tent to a warmer sleeping bag, the equipment required to enjoy winter camping can add up, both in bulk and weight. A pulk sled that glides along behind you makes transporting all that extra gear much easier. Learn how to make your own pulk sled.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Mirna Valerio Shelby Stanger|January 31, 2018 Mirna’s wild idea is to run ultra-marathons and advocate for body positivity, showing others that fitness comes in many sizes. Mirna's not just a runner. She’s also a teacher, coach, diversity leader, trained opera singer, mom, wife, and author of A Beautiful Work in Progress.
First Look: Rad Snowsports Gear from Outdoor Retailer 2018 Megan Michelson|January 30, 2018 New outdoor gear technology debuts at 2018 Outdoor Retailer show, from ski boots heated by an app to a jacket with a built-in hydration bladder.
How to Stay Warm in a Sleeping Bag Ken Knapp|January 26, 2018 Even a quality sleeping bag can use a little help. We offer tips on how to prevent heat loss, along with ways to add a little warmth to your bag.
Warren Miller Forever Changed the World of Skiing REI Staff|January 25, 2018 Generations of skiers grew up going to Warren Miller movies at the start of each winter season, and it became a rite of passage for skiers and their families. So when Miller died on Wednesday night, at home in Orcas Island, Washington, at the age of 93, the news impacted skiers of all ages.
The Root Award 2017: Innovative, Sustainable Design REI Staff|January 25, 2018 Sustainability is an important part of everything the co-op does—from gear selection to our hiring practices. With that core value in mind, we are proud to announce the winner of our second annual Root Award, which celebrates the most responsibly designed, innovative new product of 2017: the La Sportiva Mythos Eco.
