It’s that time of the year again: There’s a newfound crispness in the air, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves on the trees are starting to show off so...
Young gun Drew Ruana talks Olympics, his definition of success, and what he plans to do now that he’s got a driver’s license–and a bolt kit.
It takes a sharp e...
Because after logging grueling miles, nothing tastes better than a cold one.
In 2012, Caitlin Landesberg was working as a product marketer at Strava and feas...
We recently opened our newest distribution center in Goodyear, Arizona, that will support more than 40 percent of the co-op’s sales. It’s one of the most sustai...
The towering peaks of the Teton Range have drawn generations of hikers and climbers to explore its more than 200 miles of trails. If you’re ready to head into t...
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 ...
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...
The jagged mountains of the Teton Range soar above the surrounding valley, with eight summits topping more than 12,000 feet. Below the snow-capped peaks are gla...
3 lessons from one of the world's fastest mountaineers
Ueli Steck is known for his speed. In just 80 days, he bagged 82 peaks—all of which measured over 13,0...
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...
“Difficult to see. Always in motion is the future.” —Yoda
Here’s one of life's terrible paradoxes:
When you look into the future, it helps you be confiden...
REI Member since 2011
Favorite activities: Running, Hiking, Backpacking
1. Why is “outside” important?
Living and growing up in Okinawa, I was always surrounded...
