Running in Baltimore’s Urban Oasis Amanda Loudin|October 24, 2017 Patapsco Valley State Park is a world unto its own, just a few short miles from one of the nation’s largest population centers. To be surro...
Burton CEO Donna Carpenter Prioritizes Gender Equity On and Off the Slopes Annie Fast|October 23, 2017 From contributing to the growth of snowboarding to advocating for women on and off the slopes, learn about Burton CEO Donna Carpenter's impact.
Paul Hlina’s Thru-Hike Cinnamon Janzer|October 23, 2017 In 1995, Paul Hlina became the first person to complete Minnesota's Superior Hiking Trail—and he did it on crutches. Two decades later, loca...
Spain’s Resurgence of Long-Distance Shepherding Lara Hamburger|October 18, 2017 How hiking and shepherding work together to maintain a tradition as old as Spain itself Alejandro Jiménez opens up a gate and whistles, w...
I’ll Always Give Up a Powder Day to Go Skiing with My Kids Rachel Walker|October 18, 2017 Read about the magic of Dilly Dally Alley in Winter Park with your kids! Read about one family's love for skiing together at rei.com
Kilian Jornet’s Mountain Reign Morgan Tilton|October 17, 2017 On suffering, doping and victory: a Q&A with one of today's most famous runners Kilian Jornet hardly needs an introduction. The ski m...
Hayden Kennedy and Inge Perkins: Bright Lights Extinguished Too Soon Chris Van Leuven|October 13, 2017 Read about the inspiring story of Hayden Kennedy and Inge Perkins, two bright lights in the climbing world whose legacies live on.
Trail Sisters: Meet Asheville Renaissance Runner Ashley Hunter Arnold Gina Lucrezi|October 12, 2017 When she's not speeding by on the trails of Pisgah, you can find her teaching yoga, writing and producing running films. The Southeast is...
Hike the Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge Matt Wastradowski|October 10, 2017 If you need your Gorge fix while fire restoration work continues in Oregon, there's good news: The Washington side of the Gorge remains mostly unscathed.
Top 5 Takeaways from Accidents in North American Climbing 2017 Dougald MacDonald|October 10, 2017 Learn from the top 5 rock climbing accidents in North America in 2017. Stay safe and informed with REI's expert analysis.
3 Sisters’ Mission to Transform Nepal’s Mountain Guide Industry Emily Hopcian|October 9, 2017 In the Nepalese Himalayas, the Chhetri sisters are empowering local women and revolutionizing the trekking industry—one female guide at a ti...
The Surprising Frequency of Rockfall in Yosemite National Park Chris Van Leuven|October 4, 2017 Discover the dangers of El Capitan rock fall climbing in Yosemite National Park. Learn how to stay safe and avoid accidents.
