Conrad Anker’s Guide to Footcare Brian Smith|October 26, 2017 If Conrad Anker could be any animal, he’d be a mountain goat. “I’ve seen them climb 5.8 for sure,” he tells me over the phone, relaxing afte...
Behind the Scenes of The North Face’s Summit Series Evolution Matt Whittaker|October 26, 2017 Learn the evolution of The North Face Summit Series Gore-Tex. Explore the behind-the-scenes story of this iconic mountaineering gear at REI's blog.
A Hiker’s Guide to Machu Picchu Monica Prelle|October 26, 2017 Everything you need to know about where to go, when to visit and what to bring to this historic site Along the train tracks next to the Urub...
The Nature Fix: Free Your Mind and Go Outdoors Florence Williams|October 25, 2017 I recently gave an author talk in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, about the mental health benefits of walking in nature. I shared some of the lat...
A Century of Denali National Park Kristen Pope|October 25, 2017 In honor of its 100th birthday, Kristen Pope, who worked there for three summers, breaks down the history and rugged wilderness of this 6-mi...
Paul Hlina’s Thru-Hike Cinnamon Janzer|October 23, 2017 In 1995, Paul Hlina became the first person to complete Minnesota's Superior Hiking Trail—and he did it on crutches. Two decades later, loca...
How to Get More Kids Outside with Hike it Baby Zoë Rom|October 20, 2017 What we can learn from the founder of one of hiking's biggest new movements As a new mother, Shanti Hodges was looking for more ways to ge...
Spain’s Resurgence of Long-Distance Shepherding Lara Hamburger|October 18, 2017 How hiking and shepherding work together to maintain a tradition as old as Spain itself Alejandro Jiménez opens up a gate and whistles, w...
Hike the Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge Matt Wastradowski|October 10, 2017 If you need your Gorge fix while fire restoration work continues in Oregon, there's good news: The Washington side of the Gorge remains mostly unscathed.
3 Sisters’ Mission to Transform Nepal’s Mountain Guide Industry Emily Hopcian|October 9, 2017 In the Nepalese Himalayas, the Chhetri sisters are empowering local women and revolutionizing the trekking industry—one female guide at a ti...
Member Portrait: Ralph “TRLBLZRS” Lee REI Staff|October 3, 2017 In 2014 REI member Ralph Lee created TRLBLZRS, an LA-based hiking group aimed at getting people from all walks of life outdoors and connected to nature.
Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in the Pacific Northwest Matt Wastradowski|October 2, 2017 A hiker's paradise of reds, oranges and yellows Dozens of trails throughout Washington and Oregon hit peak leaf between now and November,...
