How Hikers Can Combat Climate Change Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood|February 23, 2017 If we don’t act to protect our beloved wild spaces, they’ll be forever altered or lost entirely. As hikers, we often encounter this maxim...
6 Yoga Poses Every Hiker Should Know Katherine Oakes|February 21, 2017 Enhance Your Hiking Experience with These 6 Yoga Poses. Learn how yoga for hikers can improve your trail performance and prevent injuries. Try these poses today!
Training Tips for a Pain-Free Return to the Trails Matt Wastradowski|February 21, 2017 Loosen up with these stretches, routines, and exercises. Slowly but surely, winter is loosening its icy grip on our favorite trails. For ...
Is Breaking in Boots a Thing of the Past? Aaron Bible|February 21, 2017 Discover the truth about breaking in shoes with our expert guide. Say goodbye to blisters and discomfort with our tips. Read now on REI's Hike Blog.
5 Places for Hikers to Get a Head Start on Spring Matt Wastradowski|February 21, 2017 Don't wait for spring to come to you. Grab your pack and escape to these sunny trails. The bad news: Much of the country is still covered...
Joy: The Gift of the Journey Ambreen Tariq|February 16, 2017 The smell of a roaring campfire on a cold night, as you sit around it with friends tracing your breath in the air and sharing old stories. T...
How to Prep for a Long-Distance High Desert Hike ONDA|February 15, 2017 Cold winter days and long, dark nights are the perfect time to start planning your next adventure. We sat down with Renee Patrick, Oregon...
Shinrin-Yoku: The Art of Slowing Down Ashlee Langholz|February 3, 2017 The practice of Shinrin-yoku is to slow down. When we slow down, good things happen. We see more. We hear more. We understand more. We connect more.
Trails and Ales in Northern California Carlos Eliason|February 1, 2017 These five breweries have just what you’re looking for after a long hike. California is a hikers’ and beer-lovers’ paradise with mountain...
The Top 5 Trails in the Virgin Islands’ National Park and Monuments Mikah Meyer|January 27, 2017 Discover the top 5 hiking trails in Virgin Island National Parks and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean. Plan your adventure now with REI.
5 Wilderness Hygiene Tips for Feeling Fresh in the Backcountry Shelby Carpenter|January 26, 2017 Stay fresh on your next backpacking trip with these wilderness hygiene tips, including the best backpacking underwear. Read more on REI's blog.
PCT Gear List: What I Brought But Didn’t Need Aer Parris|January 25, 2017 After months of meticulous research, weighing my bag, editing, and weighing it again, I still managed to fail at Pacific Crest Trail packing.
