The eddy catapults us river left, into a safe zone, and away from the adrenaline-pumping drop. Parallel to our raft, the sweep boat—a 27-foot-long inflatable ca...
Colorado is known for its abundant sunny weather, mountain views and nearly year-round hiking opportunities. Hikers will enjoy pleasant spring weather along the...
On November 3, some of the world’s best boaters will converge on Asheville to battle head-to-head in what is arguably one of the most intense kayaking competiti...
Have you ever hit the trail unprepared for the mechanical calamities that might unfold? Don’t let your visions of perfect singletrack cause you to set out with ...
Earlier in 2018, we published Force of Nature—a Collection of Art and Stories Celebrating Fearless Women. Its pages are filled with submissions from talented, b...
Editor's note: We would like to be clear that we understand opinions on the midterm elections vary and that REI maintains a strongly nonpartisan stance across a...
You know those hard-to-shop-for people who live and breathe the great outdoors. Fueled by fresh air, these adventure-seekers would rather spend a weekend—or an ...
On the hunt for the perfect gift for the travel enthusiast on your list? Whether the giftee you’ve got in mind is on a mission to explore all the corners of the...
Science is the language that brings understanding to our experience on Earth, and the ways we are connected, as a vast community of plants and animals, with our...
Johan Steene, a 44-year-old ultrarunner from Stockholm, Sweden, was lounging in his motel room outside of Nashville, Tennessee, watching TV on Wednesday evening...
"It's crazy to me that we have all of this beauty and nature around us, and some people don't even see it. For me, I get to appreciate it sober. Something I did...
Jacob Urban’s depression started after the helicopter crash. It was February 15, 2012, and a helicopter carrying rescue workers from Wyoming’s Teton County Sear...
