Best Idaho Hikes Near Breweries Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood|April 20, 2018 Home to 19,000 miles of hiking trails and more than 50 craft breweries, Idaho is a hiker’s paradise, with plenty of spots to kick back and relax with a frosty beer once your adventures are through.
How Your New Jacket Got Its Color Laura Read|March 20, 2018 At major outdoor apparel companies, teams of expert color designers work to predict the next perfect tint.
The 8 Best Hiking Apps You Need to Download Now REI Staff|March 15, 2018 We believe in the power of the outdoors—which usually means putting your phone down and getting out there. But sometimes, apps can help.
Rahawa Haile: Defining the Outdoors Greg Dyer|March 8, 2018 Rahawa Haile, REI Co-op member, writer and 2016 Appalachian Trail (AT) thru-hiker, believes there is no single definition for the outdoors.
The Solace of the Sierra Jonathan Olivier|March 6, 2018 Despite a traumatic brain injury, Sara Fry is exploring the High Sierra in an effort to map more than 8,000 miles of hiking trails.
Quiz: Should You Hike the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail? Aer Parris|February 22, 2018 Appalachian Trail versus Pacific Crest Trail is a serious question. But it doesn't have to be. Before you begin your next thru-hike, take this fun quiz.
The Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail: Which Hike Is Right for You? Zach Davis|February 22, 2018 Whether you’re deciding which footpath to tackle for a first thru-hike, you’ve hiked one trail and want to know how it stacks up to the other, or you just have a general curiosity, a fascination with comparing the Appalachian Trail (AT) and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is common.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Outdoor Outreach Shelby Stanger|February 21, 2018 Outdoor Outreach on transforming young lives through the outdoors. If you’re a regular listener to this show, you’ve probably tasted ...
How Old Should My Baby Be To Go Hiking? Shanti Hodges|February 16, 2018 When a baby enters the picture, new parents often have a lot of fears and questions about hiking. Hike it Baby founder Shanti Hodges shares her top tips.
Drawn To High Places: Mountain Artist Nikki Frumkin Charlotte Austin|January 10, 2018 You'll often find Nikki Frumkin hiking or climbing in the Cascades with her watercolors in tow. Learn how she got her start as a mountain artist.
A Trailblazing Wildland Firefighter Provides Training for Women Zoë Rom|December 20, 2017 Bequi Livingston spent her career fighting fires with the most respected crews in the West. Today, she's training more women in backcountry firefighting.
Water Resistant Versus Waterproof Jackets Ken Knapp|December 11, 2017 What’s the difference between a “water-resistant” and a “waterproof” jacket? Learn key rainwear terms so you can stay drier when you head outside.
