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A Tribute to the REI 1440 Project

There are 1,440 minutes in a day. That’s 1,440 opportunities to step outside, to experience something new, to see the world a little differently. We wanted to c...
Hangboard Training 101

Hangboard Training 101

Hangboard training can be a time-efficient way to build hand and finger (or “contact”) strength, especially if you can’t train regularly at a climbing gym. Two ...
two skiers scoping out a line in whiteout conditions

12 Backcountry Skiing Tips & Hacks

There’s nothing quite like skiing or snowboarding in the backcountry. You don’t need an expensive lift ticket, there are no lines, and the particular silence of...
Caroline Gleich stands on top of a mountain with skis on her backpack.

How to Stay Warm While Skiing

Over the past 12 years of my career as a professional snowsports athlete and ski mountaineer, I’ve spent countless long days outside in bitter cold temperatures...