Snow framed me on all sides as I stood in a clearing at Turnagain Pass in Chugach National Forest. Transfixed, I peered through my tiny microscope at the sharp,...
For Seattle-based REI Outdoor School instructor Valerie Cleland, kayaking offers her a chance to unplug, reconnect and explore the outdoors from a new perspecti...
Before March 27, 2017, Whitney Anderson, Valerie Cleland and Vicky Ho were complete strangers. Though they shared a common bond as REI Co-op staff, the three me...
Skis have changed immensely over the last 150 years. Here’s a look back—and a glimpse at what’s coming next.
Ski technology these days seems to move at lightni...
Co-op Journal interviews the filmmakers of Reel Rock 12
Each fall, for just over a decade, Reel Rock has been the second most anticipated event, right behind...
How do you break records for a distance you’ve never run before?
At exactly 7:42 p.m. November 11, 2017, in a pitch-dark Illinois night, Camille Herron raise...
The season of holiday rituals is upon us: a turkey or tofurky on the table, the post-prandial nap, the exchange of gifts, the lighting of candles, the baking of...
The National Park Service is proposing to increase entrance fees at 17 of our most popular national parks during peak season. They’ve asked for public input, an...
The Co-op Cycles team at REI knows how lucky they are to be based in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of many, Washington has seen ...
Cliff’s Wild Idea: To discover what is happening biologically when we are out in nature. And how outdoor enthusiasts are connected to their environment scientifically.
Most parents can recount at least a few dirty diaper fiascos. However, it’s a rare breed that can cop to handling a poop-filled nightmare during the darkest hou...
