It’s not every day a motley crew of climbers buys a whole mountain, but when the biggest chunk of granite on the East Coast was in danger of development, the Ca...
The key? A balanced fitness approach that includes strength and agility exercises in addition to trail and road time.
The stereotypical body of elite runners...
Start 'em young and forget the training wheels
Is your kiddo begging you to let them ride a bike because they want to be just like their older sibling? Perhaps...
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“I think all of us – dad, me, my brother–recognized a window of opportun...
Plan, prepare, and push hard—but know when to listen to your body
At the eleventh hour, the course for the marathon changed. There was still a wall of snow i...
A few years ago, I was one of two volunteer leaders of a backpacking trip with six inner-city teenagers. It was their first time in the backcountry, and just be...
The National Park Service centennial is more than a celebration of the country’s most iconic outdoor places. It’s a time to step up and help the parks stay heal...
Because there's no better training buddy than your four-legged friend
If you run with a dog, you already know the rewards. If you never have, you should experie...
REI respects a diversity of opinions on topics such as access to public lands, and we encourage passionate voices in the outdoor community to speak up. The foll...
REI respects a diversity of opinions on topics such as access to public lands, and we encourage passionate voices in the outdoor community to speak up. The post...
Get stronger, go farther, and become generally more badass.
Being a trail runner means finding a natural surface somewhere and simply running. Anyone can do it...
The national parks are one of the most precious treasures we have the privilege to experience. For some, the parks bring back fond childhood memories of family ...
