When Does Women-Specific Gear Matter? Ann Bieri|April 20, 2017 When does women’s-specific gear truly make a difference in fit and performance? We asked some REI experts to weigh in.
Hiking in the Name of Science Enrique Gili|April 13, 2017 Nature nerds take to the woods as citizen scientists. It started with a meltdown on the Appalachian Trail in 2004. After a bruising day t...
Introducing Co-op Cycles and Cooperative Design Aer Parris|April 11, 2017 Passion transforms good gear into great gear. At the co-op, we put our members at the center of everything we do. Meet Co-op Cycles.
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...
