What to Wear on a Hiking Date Aer Parris|September 6, 2017 Friends don’t let friends look too dorky in the woods. High-waisted hiking pants with tucked-in shirts, socks with sandals, cotton dresse...
Jenny Bruso’s Fight for a More Inclusive Outdoor Community Matt Wastradowski|September 5, 2017 “The switchbacks repeated themselves so many times I couldn’t tell what progress I’d made, but there it was, the last one before the crest. ...
Backpacking with Girls Outdoor Leadership Development Aer Parris|September 5, 2017 The YMCA's Girls Outdoor Leadership Development (GOLD) program uses the wilderness and outdoor activities as a way to increase confidence, resiliency, community awareness and wonder in girls ages 11 to 18.
Meet Never Not Collective Shannon Davis|August 31, 2017 Climbing's first all-female production team plans to foster a creative community for women and use the sport they love to talk about broader...
7 Habits of Highly Effective Climbers Julie Ellison|August 29, 2017 Learn the 7 habits of highly effective climbers and take your climbing skills to new heights. Learn from someone who has been there at REI's blog.
How to Lighten Your Backpacking Kit Steven Shattuck|August 29, 2017 Learn the ultimate guide on how to lighten your backpacking load with tips and tricks from REI experts. Enjoy a more comfortable and efficient hike!
The Sunshine Coast Trail Is British Columbia’s Best-Kept Secret Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood|August 25, 2017 Discover the hidden gem of British Columbia with the Sunshine Coast Trail. Hike through stunning scenery and experience nature at its finest. Plan your adventure now with REI.
Sasha Digiulian on Her Hardest Big-Wall Climb Yet Shannon Davis|August 17, 2017 Reflections on Mora Mora, First Female Ascents and What’s Next On July 20, pro climber Sasha Digiulian and her partner, Spaniard Edu Mari...
The Smash-and-Grab School of Weekend Maximization Scott Yorko|August 16, 2017 What you can learn from a vicious new breed of weekend warrior Every self-respecting adventure-head has either lived or dreamt about livi...
5 Alpine Lakes to Hike to Right Now Matt Wastradowski|August 16, 2017 An essential summer experience? Hiking to an alpine lake. These five are in their prime. There are few more sublime pleasures than arrivi...
How Not to Get Your Indoor Friends Outdoors Aer Parris|August 14, 2017 I’ve (mildly) traumatized my friends. Here’s what not to do. Do you remember your first backpacking experience? I can recall mine with st...
Courage: How I Quit Comparing Myself to Others and Got Brave Hilary Oliver|August 14, 2017 Courage looks different for everyone. For Hilary Oliver, it meant setting an audacious goal—one she wasn't sure she could do—and then taking the lead.
