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Paul's Boots Katahdin

Paul’s Boots: Update From the Trail

Last winter, we received an email from M’Lynn Markel. Her late husband, Paul, had a dream to hike the Appalachian Trail. He never made it to the AT–but, M’Lynn ...
rei1440project

Weekend Project – Campsite Showdown

Campsites are a special place. It’s a home-away-from home; a place for creativity, personalization and discovery. No matter what season, a campsite is comprised...
How to Prevent Over-Use Injuries

How to Prevent Over-Use Injuries

Rule #1: Listen to your body. Injuries are the bane of many a runners' existence. But aside from being a frustration, injuries are also purveyors of valuable f...
Christina Member Portrait

Member Portrait: Christina

REI Member since 2011 Favorite activities: Running, Hiking, Backpacking 1. Why is “outside” important? Living and growing up in Okinawa, I was always surrounded...