The Mother-Daughter Bond at Elevation Sunny Stroeer|August 22, 2017 A lot of parents worry about their children's safety on epic alpine adventures. Gudrun Stroeer used to be one of them. But now, she's summit...
5 Alpine Lakes to Hike to Right Now Matt Wastradowski|August 16, 2017 An essential summer experience? Hiking to an alpine lake. These five are in their prime. There are few more sublime pleasures than arrivi...
How Not to Get Your Indoor Friends Outdoors Aer Parris|August 14, 2017 I’ve (mildly) traumatized my friends. Here’s what not to do. Do you remember your first backpacking experience? I can recall mine with st...
Empowering Women Through Wilderness Skills Amelia Arvesen|August 10, 2017 When Sasha Cox lost her mother, she turned to nature and friends as a way to cope—now she's bringing the outdoors to a new group of friends ...
Thru-Hiking the CDT for Underserved Kids Enrique Gili|August 3, 2017 A Q&A with the man who's completing the 3,100-mile trail to help get more young people outside On April 28, Michael Hervey began his ...
10 Tips to Deter Trailhead Theft Aer Parris|August 2, 2017 I had my stuff stolen at a trailhead. Here's how to stop that from happening to you. These are our top tips to keep your possessions yours.
The Oregon Beach Bill That Forever Changed These 4 Coastal Hikes Matt Wastradowski|July 26, 2017 Read about the story behind the Oregon Beach Bill and how it transformed these 4 coastal hikes. Explore the beauty of Oregon's beaches with REI.
Backpacking with Less: A Personal Introduction to Ultralight Izzie Zahorian|July 24, 2017 Izzie Zahorian—who recently soloed the first 478 miles of the PCT—learned the hard way that less is always more. Here's her story and top tips.
Backpacking Etiquette: How to Not Be *That* Newbie Aer Parris|July 7, 2017 Good manners make life with others a little easier. Here's a list of backpacking etiquette, or more simply, how to be a good human in the woods.
National Monuments: Play, Love, Protect REI Staff|June 30, 2017 What four at-risk areas mean to those who love them most Editor’s note updated July 10, 2017: The public comment period has closed. The na...
Women Behind the Gear: Osprey Designer Cassie Tweed Stacey Cook|June 28, 2017 Cassie is the Osprey design director. Osprey was her first job out of college, and seven years later, she’s still living her dream.
Beers Made by Walking Matt Wastradowski|June 15, 2017 How one group is blending the age-old crafts of foraging and brewing Twenty hikers follow Cody Chambers through the 5,000-acre Forest Par...
