Trail Running’s Southern Roots Andrew Boyd Hutchinson|April 11, 2017 How trail running below the Mason-Dixon Line grew from a curiosity to a world-class destination When you think of trail races, the iconic...
My Friend Sarah Alexi Pappas|April 6, 2017 Sarah Attar is an Olympian and professional runner—and so much more. I first met Sarah in Mammoth Lakes, California, an epic mountain enc...
Summiting Old Rag Made Me Fall in Love with Solo Adventures Kassondra Cloos|April 5, 2017 Kassondra Cloos shares how hiking alone changed her life forever.
5 Tips for Managing Group Dynamics Shelby Carpenter|March 30, 2017 Being on the same page in the outdoors is key to safety and speed. A mountain guide shares group communication tips to consider when out on the trail.
DIY: How to Build an Adirondack Chair Out of Skis REI Staff|March 24, 2017 Get creative with your outdoor furniture! Learn how to make an Adirondack chair from skis with this DIY guide. Perfect for ski enthusiasts. REI Blog has the details.
What Makes a Hike? Hatie Parmeter|March 24, 2017 Discover what truly defines a hike and how to plan your next adventure. Learn about the essential elements that make a hike a hike.
My Biggest Takeaways from Running in Ethiopia Becky Wade|March 22, 2017 5 tips to help you glean more joy and fulfillment from the sport than ever before Running is my gateway to the world. Thanks to the Thoma...
Elation: A Cattle Dog’s Story of Outside Aer Parris|March 16, 2017 I know where we are going when my person puts on the dirty shoes—the ones that smell amazing. They smell like a thousand trips into the moss...
Creating Community, One Hike at a Time Martha Roskowski|March 7, 2017 Girls Who Hike launched its Oregon chapter late last year, and it's since taken off. Our writer spoke with a few of its members about why th...
DIY: The Shot Ski 2.0—and Other Clever Uses for Old Sticks REI Staff|March 1, 2017 Upgrade your après-ski game with a DIY shot ski! Learn how to make one and discover other clever uses for old ski poles. Get inspired at REI Co-op Journal.
Stick With It: NEMO’s Founder Chases Mastery Cam Brensinger|February 28, 2017 Yesterday, I went ice climbing with some coworkers from NEMO. At the end of the day, as we were packing up, one of the novice climbers said,...
The Scottish Secret to Riding Through Winter’s Worst Weather Syd Schulz|February 21, 2017 Damp. Cold. Muddy. These three words send many a mountain biker into hibernation (or worse, onto the trainer), but not the Scots. For them, ...
