Remembering Doug Walker, an Outdoor Industry Leader REI Staff|January 6, 2016 We are sadden with a loss of Doug Walker, an outdoorsman and conservationist. REI employees share how Doug's outdoor passion was contagious.
Top 7 Gifts Ideas For Avid Climbers REI Staff|November 29, 2015 For the climbers on your holiday shopping list that eyeball every vertical surface as a potential climb, here’s a list of gifts used at the crag.
Gear Up for Lead Climbing Outdoors Shelby Carpenter|October 16, 2015 Exhausted all the top rope routes at your local crag? Start lead climbing with either sport or trad climbing. Here are a few tips to get started.
Frank and the Tower Brendan Leonard|October 12, 2015 Frank Sanders is a climbing guide who has climbed Devil's Tower more than 2,000 times and, in 47 years of climbing, has learned a thing or two.
Rock Climbing Outdoors, Step by Step Shelby Carpenter|September 29, 2015 Take your indoor rock climbing skills outdoors and give top roping a try. With the right instruction, it is time to scale that rock face.
Rock Climbing Indoors, Step by Step Shelby Carpenter|September 23, 2015 Rock climbing can be fun and a new way to get in a workout and scale new heights. Check out some tips and gear for getting started indoor rock climbing.
Echoes at High Altitude: REI’s Second Climb for a Cause Benefits More than Charity Adam Setzer|August 24, 2015 REI employees go to new heights as they climb for a cause up one of the United States's tallest volcanoes. Three climbers share why they attempted to summit.
Famous U.S. Summits: Denali, Alaska Brendan Leonard|August 18, 2015 Whether you are visiting the park or attempting a climb, Denali (or Mount McKinley), the tallest North American mountain, leaves many in awe on a clear day.
Gear Review: Mammut Tatoosh Jacket Shelby Carpenter|August 10, 2015 REI Member Shelby Carpenter took the Mammut Tatoosh Jacket out for a field test. Read her review.
Famous U.S. Summits: Mount Rainier, Washington Brendan Leonard|July 30, 2015 Washington's Mount Rainier draws climbers from all over the world. Climb to Camp Muir or to the summit and experience once of the U.S. tallest peaks.
Famous U.S. Summits: Mount Hood, Oregon Brendan Leonard|July 17, 2015 Hike, climb or ski Oregon's Mount Hood or venture the surrounding area to see the conical volcano from afar.
Why Climbing is the Perfect Activity for Your Kids Rory Moulton|July 9, 2015 Harness the energy of your kids and introduce them to an outdoor sport the whole family can enjoy. Here are a few reasons why climbing as a family is fun.
