Middle Fork Trail – Follow the Newly Paved Road Ali Carr Troxell|August 14, 2015 Washington agencies work to create a sustainable mecca of outdoor recreation as paved road widens access to Middle Fork Trail.
8 Contingencies to Plan for on a Multi-day Backpacking Trip Rory Moulton|August 12, 2015 It is always fun to be on a multi-day backpacking trip until something goes wrong. Check out how to plan for contingencies commonly seen on the trail.
Gear Review: Mammut Tatoosh Jacket Shelby Carpenter|August 10, 2015 REI Member Shelby Carpenter took the Mammut Tatoosh Jacket out for a field test. Read her review.
Wild Footsteps: Backpacking A Section Of The PCT With Women Only Hilary Oliver|August 5, 2015 Don't have months to backpack the Pacific Crest Trail? Consider joining an REI Adventures PCT weekend backpacking trip to get a taste of life on the trail.
The Surprising Secret to Successful Backpacking: Weight Training Shelby Carpenter|August 3, 2015 Prepare for your next backpacking trip with these helpful weight training exercises to help you hoist and carry that heavy backpack.
Gear Review: Merrell Moab Mid Waterproof Boots Michael Lanza|July 30, 2015 A seasoned hiker take the Merrell Moab Mid Waterproof hiking boots on an adventurous trip to Idaho. See how the boot performed during long hikes in Idaho.
21 Appalachian Trail Statistics That Will Surprise, Entertain and Inform You Zach Davis|July 28, 2015 Thinking about heading out on a long thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail? Here are some fun stats to know before you go.
Famous U.S. Summits: Mount Hood, Oregon Brendan Leonard|July 17, 2015 Hike, climb or ski Oregon's Mount Hood or venture the surrounding area to see the conical volcano from afar.
Choosing Mount Rainier’s Wonderland Trail – My First Backpacking Trip Joseph Concannon|July 7, 2015 A first-time backpacker shares his experience crossing valleys, forests and alpine along the 93-mile Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail.
Coon Creek to Bear River Trail System – 50 Miles and Counting Megan Michelson|July 3, 2015 A new trail system in Auburn, California, the aptly-named “Endurance Capital of the World,” will soon give runners and bikers 50 miles of continuous trail.
Camping Tips for Summer Solstice Julie Murrell|June 20, 2015 Summer Solstice means long hours of sunlight and the official start to summer. Celebrate the long days with hiking or camping activities.
Famous U.S. Summits: Mount Whitney, California Brendan Leonard|June 19, 2015 Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain in the continental United States. Climbers and hikers head to its trails to stand on the summit.
