The Right to Joy REI Staff|June 19, 2023 In a new REI Co-op Studios documentary, cyclist Izzy Sederbaum pedals his way back to himself after surviving a cougar attack while biking.
Why I Get Outside with Illustrator Brian Rau REI Staff|June 1, 2023 Outside With Pride illustrator Brian Rau shares why (and how) he loves cycling through his home base of Chicago.
Riding Free with Izzy Sederbaum Shelby Stanger|May 2, 2023 In 2018, Izzy Sederbaum was out biking with a friend in Washington State when they were attacked by a cougar. Recovering from the incident was a challenge, and as a trans man, Izzy received a ton of online abuse, along with misunderstanding and speculation. All this hatred has pushed Izzy in a direction motivated by love. Today he's working to make cycling more inclusive for people with marginalized identities.
Gender Inclusive Racing with Cal Calamia Shelby Stanger|April 18, 2023 Cal Calamia has been a runner their entire life, but in 2018, their relationship with the sport changed when Cal came out as trans non-binary. Most races in the US only have two gender categories, men and women, and Cal doesn't fit in either one. In an effort to make space for themself and other non-binary athletes, Cal has become an advocate for gender inclusivity and races across the US.
What Does It Take to Design an Inclusive Running Race? Jessica Bernhard|March 6, 2023 Running events need to change if they want to keep pace with demographic shifts in the U.S. Here’s what athletes are advocating for, and the work that remains.
REI Presents: Venture Out REI Staff|June 24, 2022 Perry Cohen, founder of The Venture Out Project, talks about his journey founding the organization and the REI Presents film, Venture Out.
Life on the Road with Noami Grevemberg Shelby Stanger|June 14, 2022 Noami Grevemberg has been living out of her 1985 Volkwagen Van since 2016. Noami has created a platform to make van life more diverse and accessible.
Road-tripping with Mikah Meyer Shelby Stanger|July 15, 2021 Mikah Meyer set a record by visitng 419 US National Parks service sites in one trip. Since then, he's promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in the outdoors.
A New Chapter: Co-op Journal Rebrands as Uncommon Path Michelle Flandreau|July 8, 2021 In rebranding as Uncommon Path, this change reinforces our commitment to inspire, inform and shift perceptions of time outside.
rabbit: A Running Company Racing to the Top Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 26, 2021 The brand makes clothing by runners, for runners. This season, they're launching a Pride-inspired line with 10% of sales going to the Human Rights Campaign, which advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.
Organizations Bringing Joy Outside REI Staff|May 24, 2021 These individuals and grassroots organizations are building a more inclusive and equitable outdoor community.
How to Support Organizations Working Toward a More Inclusive Outdoor Community REI Staff|June 16, 2020 We are challenging ourselves and co-op members to do more: Listen, learn, reflect, speak up and act against racial injustice in the larger society as well as in the outdoors.
