Wild Ideas Worth Living: Catra Corbett Shelby Stanger|May 23, 2018 Read about the inspiring story of Catra Corbett, the ultrarunner and adventurer, on Instagram. Listen to her interview on the Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Karen Ramos and Adriana Garcia Shelby Stanger|May 16, 2018 Karen’s and Adriana’s wild idea: To encourage diversity in the outdoors and change how the media portrays who plays outside.
Outessafest: The Next Step in Celebrating Women Outdoors Laura Chapman|May 16, 2018 Editor’s note on April 9, 2019: Our commitment to create unique experiences for women, by women is steadfast. We will not be announcing 2019...
GirlTrek Honors Harriet Tubman by Walking 100 Miles Along the Underground Railroad Aer Parris|March 16, 2018 The Black health and wellness advocacy nonprofit followed in the footsteps of Harriet Tubman, who walked her way to freedom in 1849.
Newly-Retired Ski Racer Julia Mancuso Plans Her Next Move Megan Michelson|March 13, 2018 For the last 15 years, Julia Mancuso has been one of America’s most decorated ski racers. She announced her retirement from the sport this winter. What now?
Force Of Nature: EmpowHER is Inspiring the Next Generation of Outdoor Advocates Caitlin Goettler|March 9, 2018 Through the Force of Nature Fund, REI awarded $1 million in grants to 29 organizations. Learn how National Parks Conservation Association, one of the recipients, is connecting young women to the outdoors.
The Solace of the Sierra Jonathan Olivier|March 6, 2018 Despite a traumatic brain injury, Sara Fry is exploring the High Sierra in an effort to map more than 8,000 miles of hiking trails.
Meet 4 Women Who Broke Barriers in the Outdoors Aer Parris|March 5, 2018 For Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at four women who reshaped the landscape of the great outdoors. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today.
REI Partners with Athleta to Offer Its Latest in Hike, Yoga and Swim Aer Parris|February 26, 2018 We strive to bring our members the best gear to help outfit them for a life outdoors. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce we’re now offering an Athleta collection.
Introducing More Styles for More Women Aer Parris|February 23, 2018 Through Force of Nature, our public effort to level the playing field for women outdoors, we’ve made a commitment to provide quality gear that fits women of all sizes. It’s been a journey to change the shrink-it-and-pink-it mentality among the outdoor industry over the past few years.
I Would But: I Am the Only Person of Color Ambreen Tariq|February 22, 2018 Ambreen Tariq, founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, shares how she is overcoming the “minority barrier" in the outdoors and hopes to inspire others.
Outessa Retreats: What to do While You’re in Town Morgan Tilton|February 19, 2018 Lake Tahoe, California, and the White Mountains of New Hampshire have a bottomless variety of outdoor adventures, creating the perfect settings for the 2018 REI Outessa retreats. We rounded up some of the top spots to visit while you’re in town.
