Author Bio

Ian Coble

Ian Coble

Ian Coble is a commercial sports photographer based in Seattle, WA. His imagery and style have been used in campaigns for Patagonia, Columbia, Atlas Snowshoes, Brooks Running, Smith Optics, Cascade Designs, Red Bull and many others. A photographer, director and writer by trade, he’s also a skier, runner, yogi, a lousy surfer, amateur chef, beer aficionado, dog lover and a husband. REI Member since 2004.

Stories by Ian Coble...
YETI Tundra 65 Cooler

Gear Review: YETI Tundra 65 Cooler

As part of a video project I was working on recently, I got the chance to get my hands on a new cooler in the YETI line: the Tundra 65. I’d been hearing abou...
Yeti Hopper 30

Gear Review: YETI Hopper 30 Cooler

As part of a video project I was working on recently, I got the chance to get my hands on a couple of the new coolers in the YETI line. Specifically, the Hopper...
Time-Lapse Photography

Photo Tips: Time-Lapse Photography

So far, we’ve only covered still photography in the REI Blog photo tutorials. But for this post, we’re taking a slightly hybridized spin to still photography an...
BioLite Stove

Gear Review: BioLite CampStove

When REI first approached me to review the BioLite stove, I was a little hesitant. The BioLite uses wood as its fuel source, not white gas, propane or butane li...
Snowshoeing Tips

Snowshoeing: Getting Started

If you’ve never tried snowshoeing, this might be the season for you to try. I’m amazed at the number of people who love to hike during the summer months ...
Photography Tips: Getting Started

Photography Tips: Getting Started

As a professional photographer, I’m often asked by friends and strangers alike for my advice on photography. What camera to buy, how did I take a particular sho...