When John Aranson designs a trail, he studies the terrain until he sees where the trail needs to go. “That’s what I call ground mapping,” he says. “The environm...
José Gonzalez discovered his outdoor leadership skills by chance. While a student at UC Davis, he got a job mentoring migrant students in the 4th and 5th grades...
Each year, more than three million people visit Zion National Park for its plunging red cliffs, forested riverside trails and stunning slot canyons. Within the ...
Over the holidays, I visited my family home in Colorado. The snowpack was great and I was able to spend some quality time on the mountain. Wherever you are, I w...
In 2015, co-op members raised their voices about things that matter in the outdoor community. Our members showed the power of a community united by a common pas...
Winter isn’t known as camping season, but just because the temperatures dip, it doesn’t mean you have to pack your tent away. If you haven’t gone camping in the...
If you’re anything like us, when the snow begins to fall in the mountains, you immediately begin dreaming about your adventures in the upcoming winter season.
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In the 1970s, at the Berkeley, California REI, the tradition of roasting twinkies to coax snow to fall from the sky began. Today, many stores, and even REI HQ, ...
What do the mountains mean to you?
“Mountains have become synonymous with my life, ever since I impulsively decided to climb the Seven Summits ten years ago....
Winter solstice is on its way, and if you don’t already have plans, it’s time to make them.
The shortest day of the year, the solstice is the official start ...
Boots take a lot of abuse. When your step tracker shows that you’ve hit 10,000, think about the repetitive stresses your boots take on your behalf—from rocks, s...
Winter is a special time of year for families to get out and enjoy nature together. While short days and cold weather present new challenges, a little extra pre...
