Is the John Muir Trail Being Loved to Death? Sam Morse|November 5, 2018 A new nonprofit foundation, with help from a new Teton Gravity Research film starring Jeremy Jones and Elena Hight, set out to protect California’s historic 211-mile John Muir Trail, which is at risk of degradation due to overuse.
10 Top Hikes in Colorado Kristen Arendt|October 30, 2018 Check out these 10 popular hikes to explore some of the best scenic trails that Colorado has to offer.
The Rescuer In Need of Saving Megan Michelson|October 25, 2018 What happens when a highly trained search and rescue volunteer from the Tetons sees one too many accidents in the field? It sends him into an emotional spiral he says he could barely climb out of.
How Ada Hatch Helped Change the Field of Archaeology for Women Morgan Sjogren|October 22, 2018 A profile of Ada Hatch, 76, who spent the summer of 1962 working as one of the Southwest’s first woman archaeologists on the Glen Canyon Salvage Project.
Summiting at 17,000 Feet: My Climb of Kilimanjaro with Outdoor Afro Brittany Leavitt|October 18, 2018 On June 20, 2018, an 11-person expedition became the second all-Black U.S. team to summit Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Brittany Leavitt, a 29-year-old preschool teacher and REI Outdoor School instructor, recounts her experience here.
New Ruffwear Jackets Get Two Paws Up Aer Parris|October 12, 2018 A dog's view of the new Ruffwear Stumptown and Wind Sprinter jackets, made for in-town and backcountry use. Spoiler: She loved them!
Two Cities Make Strides Toward Car-Less Transit to Trails Aer Parris|October 9, 2018 Without a car your options for getting to trails around you are limited. Seattle and Los Angeles are working to change that with public transit.
14 Epic Funny Outdoor Fails We Can All Relate To Aer Parris|October 5, 2018 We’ve all made mistakes in the great outdoors. They're funny! That’s why we’ve collected the best of the best from REI employees and members.
The Rigorous Testing Behind GORE® Gear Aer Parris|October 4, 2018 GORE®, known for its waterproof GORE-TEX® fabrics, tests all gear other companies create with their fabrics before it gets put in stores.
Headwaters State Forest Is Open to Hikers Graham Averill|October 2, 2018 In September, a 6,730-acre tract along the North Carolina-South Carolina border known as Headwaters State Forest was opened to the public.
How to Peep the Fall Foliage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Jonathan Olivier|September 27, 2018 Now is the time to hit the road in search of fall colors and adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and this guide helps you plan your trip.
West Ridge Nature Preserve: A Hidden Oasis at One of Chicago’s Busiest Intersections Seth Putnam|September 21, 2018 There are precious few places in Chicago where you can truly lose yourself in green space. West Ridge Nature Preserve is one of them.
