Memories of my first time peering into the Grand Canyon are fuzzy. I was barely 4 years old, but the photo I still have of my mom and me on the rim with that li...
Being an REI member is like being a part of a big muddy family of outdoor enthusiasts. Last weekend we asked our Instagram community to share what they love abo...
For photographer Jillian Lukiwski, everything is better if it’s done outside. “Eaten outside, sipped outside, created outside,” she says. So she’s built her lif...
It's the perfect time of year to take the family out exploring the beautiful national parks our country has to offer. For many families, that also includes Fido...
It’s that time of the year to start the transition from winter to summer. In the summer, I find myself outdoors as much as possible to soak up the long daylight...
Ever had a photo pop up in your Instagram feed and thought, Hey, I’ve seen that before? Someone standing in the same spot, looking at that same mountain in the ...
Since 23 mountaineering friends founded the co-op, REI has always been about the joy of a life lived outside. Our co-op model allows us to support that passion ...
For some people, winter is not just a season but rather a lifestyle. From snowshoeing and winter camping, to split boarding and ski touring, there's something a...
If you meet Conrad Anker, one of the most iconic athletes in alpine climbing, you’d think he’s a little quiet, somewhat stoic, and altogether polite. But when i...
REI Member since 1987
Favorite activities: Climbing, hiking
Meet Eddie, a man with a passion for the outdoors that’s nothing less than contagious. A scuba dive...
REI Member since: 1992
Favorite activities: Swimming, biking
Lucrecia will say her life changed when she decided to become a swimmer, at the age of 50. At firs...
Member since: 2012
Activities: Hiking, backpacking
Meet Karen, a Texas transplant that found her passion for the outdoors in 2013 while on a hike of The Enchan...
