DIY: Make a Hangboard for Indoor Climbing Workouts Ashley Brown|March 30, 2020 There’s nothing like a hangboard to take your climbing to the next level. Finger strength is critical for tackling difficult crimps, edges and jugs. Follow these easy steps to make your own DIY hangboard that can be personalized to fit your climbing style and routine.
How to Take Your Next Conference Call from Your “Tent” Sarah Grothjan|March 25, 2020 Add a little fun to your next digital meeting with these outdoorsy Zoom backgrounds
Kentucky’s Elusive Ice Climbing Is the Subject of a New Film Graham Averill|February 21, 2020 A documentary with screenings this month reveals a local zeal for sending frozen pillars of ice when conditions are prime.
5 Nail Trends Every Climber Should Try Aer Parris|January 21, 2020 Have you ever wanted to paint your nails before crushing the crux? You're in luck. These are the styles you'll need for the year ahead.
Top Climbing Areas in Europe Liz Dengler|January 17, 2020 Check out these top climbing areas across Europe, then explore more on your own with REI’s Mountain Project.
This Isn’t Your Average Photo Book Megan Michelson|December 11, 2019 Stories Behind the Images, a new book release from renowned outdoor photographer Corey Rich, is as captivating to read as it is to look at.
Scene From the Film: ‘Return to Mount Kennedy’ Aer Parris|November 5, 2019 Music and mountaineering come together in the full-length doc.
Op-Ed: How Outdoor Recreation Can Help Rural U.S. Communities Tom Adams|November 1, 2019 Tom Adams, Utah's director of outdoor recreation, says communities across the country can benefit from outdoor recreation.
Why You Need to Go Bouldering in the Southeast This Fall Graham Averill|October 16, 2019 Cool weather and retreating poison ivy lure back into the woods during fall in the American Southeast. Check out our favorite spots at the REI Co-op Journal
CorePower Yoga x REI: Yoga for Your Climb REI Staff|October 16, 2019 Yoga is a great way to bring mindful movement to your outdoor pursuits. We partnered with our friends at CorePower Yoga to learn more about integrating yoga into climbing.
5 Experts on the Future of Climbing Aer Parris|October 14, 2019 As climbing has gained popularity over the last few years. We spoke to five in-the-known climbers for their take on the future of the sport.
REI Presents: Return to Mount Kennedy Film REI Staff|October 3, 2019 In 1965 Jim Whittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late president, JFK. Fifty years later, the sons of the original climbing team embark on an expedition to the mountain to celebrate the special bond that connects them all.
