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.
Literally, Just a List of the Grossest Things We’ve Eaten Outdoors Aer Parris|August 11, 2017 Not all of them tasted bad… Things slow around the campfire? In the middle of an awkward first date? Here’s a sure-fire way to kickstart ...
Empowering Women Through Wilderness Skills Amelia Arvesen|August 10, 2017 When Sasha Cox lost her mother, she turned to nature and friends as a way to cope—now she's bringing the outdoors to a new group of friends ...
Welcome to the Unusual Sport of Burro Racing Morgan Sjogren|August 9, 2017 Discover the Thrill of Donkey Racing, Join the Fun Today! Experience the Unusual Sport of Burro Racing and Learn How to Get Involved.
The Nature Fix: Our Connection to Water Florence Williams|August 7, 2017 What do surfers, anglers, boaters and little kids in the shallow end of the pool know that the rest of us don’t? Playing in or near water is...