How Trails Helped One Runner Cope with Drug Addiction Corey Buhay|May 22, 2017 If you know Kim Bessler, you probably know her as Half Pint. And if you know Half Pint, you know the name can only apply to her stature, not...
Going the Distance with Liz “Snorkel” Thomas Shawnté Salabert|May 18, 2017 With 15,000 miles of trail under her belt, expert thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas has more than a few tips to share. She discusses her book, her experiences and what she hopes other hikers can learn from both.
A Steelhead Quest: Q&A with Terry Myers Ashlee Langholz|May 17, 2017 A Steelhead Quest: Terry Myers, a steelhead advocate and angler, spent 2015 trying to catch a wild steelhead on a different river each month of the year.
Weekend Project: Mother’s Day REI Staff|May 16, 2017 “A mother is not a person to lean on but a person to make leaning unnecessary.” –Dorothy Canfield Fisher, educational reformer, social activ...
The Nature Fix: Closing the Bravery Gap Florence Williams|May 15, 2017 These days, Arlene Blum often hikes in a skirt. On a rainy trail walk in the hills above her office in Berkeley, California, a few weeks ago...
Venturous Voices: The Rise of the Outdoorsy Female Entrepreneur Gale Straub|May 10, 2017 Venturous Voices explores the rise of the female entrepreneur in the outdoor industry through the stories of four women-lead endeavors.
Weekend Project: The Next Generation REI Staff|May 9, 2017 Last weekend we challenged you to get the next generation outside. You did, and these are the incredible photographic results.
Women Behind the Gear: REI Flash 45 Pack Stacey Cook|May 5, 2017 Right from the start, industrial designer Ash Price noticed that men tend to design gear, while women design apparel. She wanted to change t...
Four Forces of Nature Charlotte Austin|May 5, 2017 Meet four different women that share a powerful belief that taking people into wild places can change the world. They are a force of nature.
The Ultrarunner Look Shawnté Salabert|May 5, 2017 Mirna Valerio couldn't care less what anyone thinks a runner’s body "should" look like. She’s far more interested in using hers to grind thr...
Within Reach: A Documentary About Women’s Equality in Climbing Shelma Jun|May 2, 2017 Shelma, founder of Flash Foxy and Women's Climbing Festival, shares what it means to be a woman in the sport of climbing and in the outdoor industry.
Meet Moab’s Trail Running Guides Amanda Loudin|May 2, 2017 Discover the best Moab running trails with our expert guide. From slickrock to canyons, explore the stunning scenery of Utah's red rock country.
