Semi-Rad: Weeknight Camping Is Worth Your Time Brendan Leonard|July 10, 2017 We often think of camping as a big endeavor, only possible on the weekends. But weeknight camping can be simple, and it's well worth your time.
Backpacking Etiquette: How to Not Be *That* Newbie Aer Parris|July 7, 2017 Good manners make life with others a little easier. Here's a list of backpacking etiquette, or more simply, how to be a good human in the woods.
The Nature Fix: The Awe of the Night Sky Florence Williams|July 3, 2017 The night sky is a disappearing resource. To see it, most of us have to travel far. But it’s worth it, for our mental as well as physical health.
DIY: Use Everyday Objects to Make Three Outdoor Games REI Staff|June 29, 2017 Perfect for car camping or picnics, learn how to make three outdoor games: bowling, washers and campground golf.
Katie Bono’s Blistering New Denali Speed Record Nick Mott|June 28, 2017 A conversation about training, risk, Taylor Swift and sparkly star stickers Around 8:46 p.m. on June 13, as T-Swizzle vibrated through he...
Black Diamond to Launch Climbing Shoe Line Shannon Davis|June 19, 2017 Three models debut this coming fall—exclusive to REI When Black Diamond's climbing category manager Kolin Powick stopped by our offices i...
The Story Behind the Climber in the Unicorn Suit Shannon Davis|June 16, 2017 One of the climbing world's least important mysteries has been solved.
We Need an Extra Day Hilary Oliver|June 15, 2017 Writer and filmmaker Hilary Oliver explores the magic of the three-day effect.
Beers Made by Walking Matt Wastradowski|June 15, 2017 How one group is blending the age-old crafts of foraging and brewing Twenty hikers follow Cody Chambers through the 5,000-acre Forest Par...
What Does Adventure Look Like in Real Life? Lindsey, Jillian, Lianna|June 12, 2017 Laughs, tears, scrapes, rain, shouts, and burritos are all staples in the adventures we take but often only show the positive side of our adventures.
The Significance of Honnold’s Free Solo Shannon Davis|June 6, 2017 On June 3, 2017, Alex Honnold free soloed a main route on the iconic El Capitan without the use of ropes or other safety gear.
An Unofficial Guide to Legendary Camp Monsters REI Staff|May 29, 2017 We have compiled a dossier of some of the most frequently encountered camp monsters in various regions across the United States.
