Hailing from the city that never sleeps, writer and adventurer Aer Parris escaped the hustle during a cross-country cycling trip and never looked back. Happiest while on endurance trips, Aer is making plans for a thru hike of the Continental Divide Trail. REI member since 2012.
Finding the perfect gifts for every outdoor enthusiast in your life can be an anxiety-inducing exercise, and not just for lack of ingenuity—it can break the ban...
Halloween is a day dedicated to bringing ourselves closer to the scary. As you’re dressing up and offering tricks and treats to the local kiddos, take some time...
Today, REI launches Camping Project, an all-new digital guide that allows users to search bookable campgrounds by location and nearby activities. The goal: maki...
For the past two years, the REI community has helped improve outdoor recreation opportunities in our national forests and grasslands through $1 million donation...
K2, called locally Dapsang or Chogori and dubbed the Savage Mountain, is the world’s second highest peak—bested by only 779 feet by Mount Everest. Towering 28,2...
I am River. I have many important jobs. I’m the one who keeps the floors spotless, alerts my family if any intruders get too close to our house and makes sure m...
I moved to Seattle six years ago via bicycle. Right away I heard about a popular trail called Mount Si and wanted to check it out. By car it’s a 45-minute jaunt...
We’ve all made mistakes in the great outdoors. It’s just part of the journey. Maybe it’s a trip over a rock, packing two left climbing shoes or hitting an icy p...
If you’ve been outside in the rain, you’re probably familiar with GORE®, best known for its waterproof, breathable and windproof GORE-TEX® fabrics. Many conside...
Filled-up campsites, parking woes and crowded trails are just part of getting outdoors sometimes. Instead of going to the parks everyone knows about this Nation...
In the last few years, the term “public lands” has been spoken about with increasing regularity. You’ve likely seen it in news articles, documentaries and even ...
When seeking inspiration for a new line of travel packs, KUHL founder Kevin Boyle was drawn to the rugged design of Norwegian military backpacks—boxy waxed-canv...
