Op-Ed: Reflections on Stonewall Rising – LGBTQ March for Black Lives Stephanie Merlo|July 7, 2020 Stephanie Merlo, Minority Veterans of America chapter leader, helped organize a recent LBGTQ+ march for Black lives and shares her reflections.
I Went to an LGBTQ+ Camp. Here’s What Happened. Aer Parris|June 17, 2019 A-Camp is Autostraddle's week-long summer camp for LGBTQ+ adults. I went this year and this is exactly what happened. (Spoiler: It was awesome.)
LGBTQ+ Adventurers, In Their Own Words Aer Parris|June 10, 2019 We talked to more than 30 LGBTQ+ adventurers to get a sense of their lives in the great outdoors. In their own words, here’s what the outdoors means to them.
The First-Ever Teen LGBTQ Outward Bound Trip Aer Parris|August 8, 2018 Blue, pink and white flags waved as thousands of people pressed forward into Dolores Park for this year’s San Francisco Trans March. Among those marching were seven teenagers, aged 15 to 18, and three trip leaders who were taking part in the first-ever LGBTQ Outward Bound trip.
The First LGBTQ Outdoor Summit Aer Parris|October 18, 2017 Why we need to talk about the LBGTQ community when we talk about the outdoors.
Gear Check: Cal Dobbs’ Trans Pride 5K and Run Across America Fiona Lowenstein|September 9, 2024 Cal Dobbs, REI member since 2018, became the first transgender person to run across America in 2023. Here's the gear the athlete and activist brought along to host the first Trans Pride 5K in Los Angeles this summer.
Behind the Designs: Q&A with Bradlee Thielen Tori Twine|May 31, 2024 Meet Bradlee Thielen, the artist behind this year’s REI Co-op Outside with Pride collection. We discuss their artistic vision and favorite outdoor activities.
Which REI Co-op Rain Jacket Is Right for You? Yitka Winn|April 22, 2024 Don’t let a bit of rain stop you from getting outside. Here’s how to choose the best REI Co-op rain jacket for you, with the help of REI designers, prototypers and a former sales specialist turned product copy editor.
Outdoor Brands Are Dropping Gender Labels Amanda Loudin|February 12, 2024 With a push from Gen Z, outdoor clothing brands are dropping outdated binaries and introducing gender-neutral clothing.
What Is the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act? Jacqueline Kehoe|January 5, 2024 The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act aims to safeguard everyone's right to participate in the democratic process. Its passage, along with the Freedom to Vote Act, would have significant implications for life outdoors.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Our National Monuments? Jacqueline Kehoe|September 12, 2023 The United States has 133 national monuments. Test your knowledge about them—and learn how to join REI Co-op in supporting the movement to designate several more.
Running Across the U.S for Trans Rights with Cal Dobbs Shelby Stanger|June 20, 2023 In 2022, Cal Dobbs became the first known transgender person to triple crown, which means he hiked all of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail. Cal's next wild idea involves running across the U.S to raise awareness for trans rights.
