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The Chicago Wolfman

Back in 2014 in the midnight alleys in Chicago, people began to encounter something larger than the raccoons and coyote that are sometimes seen around the area....
REI Presents: What’s in a Name?

REI Presents: What’s in a Name?

Short film premieres on REI's YouTube channel at 12 p.m. PT on Wednesday, October 20th. After immigrating from Brazil to the United States as a teenager...
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The Sunnyvale Haunting

In this bonus episode we're gathering around a digital campfire in the new REI Co-op store in Sunnyvale. What's so special about this store? We're glad you aske...
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Hello, Yellowstone

A quick warning: this podcast contains some curse words and may not be suitable for young listeners. Transcript In Yellowstone, Misha asks ...
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The Black Horse Dog

Transcript The eastern part of Montana is flat, empty and full of a subtle kind of beauty. It's a place where the sky is big and the silence is bigger. A pla...
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Hello, Glacier

A quick warning: this podcast contains some curse words and may not be suitable for young listeners. Transcript In Glacier, Misha learns about what i...
Colossal Claude

Colossal Claude

Transcript Imagine that you're huddled on the deck of a ship with the wind and rain beating down on you. The waves are crashing and it feels like the boat is...
A group of friends play basketball on the playground of Eckstein Middle School

What Does It Mean to be Outdoorsy?

For years, the industry has narrowly defined and measured what it means to be an outdoor participant. The Outdoor Foundation’s annual report on outdoor activities, for example, counts skiing, climbing and kayaking, but doesn’t consider sports like basketball. And that exclusivity can overlook experiences like Grayson’s and prompt people to wonder: Is this a place for me?
A woman secures a colorful hat to her head before taking off on a trail run

Good Gear: Janji

Quick, name the world’s most precious resource. Oil? Nope. Gold? Not even close. “It’s water,” says 32-year-old Dave Spandorfer, co-founder of running apparel b...
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Hello, Big Bend

A quick warning: this podcast contains some curse words and may not be suitable for young listeners. Transcript In Big Bend, Misha learns t...