Cat Bradley is Racing the Only Target That Matters—Her Own Morgan Sjogren|February 9, 2018 After a breakout year winning Western States 100, setting the Grand Canyon Rim To Rim To Rim FKT and going pro, in 2018 runner Cat Bradley is staying focused on her toughest competition—herself.
Force of Nature: How Girls Inc. Catalyzes Growth and Success Shelby Gonzalez|January 31, 2018 Almost there. Finally. On a steep section of trail in the southern portion of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the preteen and teenage gir...
Outdoor Industry Works To Close Gender Gap in Leadership Michelle Flandreau|January 31, 2018 In a new report, “Women in leadership: From backcountry to boardroom,” outdoor execs weigh in on the state of women’s leadership in the industry and how they’re creating more opportunities for women.
18 Ways to Rock Your Force of Nature Bandana REI Staff|January 10, 2018 A woman's place is in the wild. A bandana's place is amping up your style. Show off your support of gender equity by displaying...
Drawn To High Places: Mountain Artist Nikki Frumkin Charlotte Austin|January 10, 2018 You'll often find Nikki Frumkin hiking or climbing in the Cascades with her watercolors in tow. Learn how she got her start as a mountain artist.
Force of Nature: This is Just the Beginning Laura Swapp|December 22, 2017 REI’s director of next gen marketing Laura Swapp reflects on the start of Force of Nature and what’s to come in 2018 and beyond.
A Backcountry Ranger Shares Her Passion for Wilderness Charlotte Austin|December 20, 2017 Through our Keepers of the Outdoors series, we'll introduce you to people who protect and care for our wild places. “I’m fascinated b...
A Trailblazing Wildland Firefighter Provides Training for Women Zoë Rom|December 20, 2017 Bequi Livingston spent her career fighting fires with the most respected crews in the West. Today, she's training more women in backcountry firefighting.
Two Skiers Set Out to Make a Film About Life and Loss Megan Michelson|December 18, 2017 A new film about pro skiers Eva Walkner and Jackie Paaso documents the losses they suffered, the joys they rediscovered and the ways a sport can shape you.
This Debut Event Aims to Make Off-Road Cycling More Inclusive Morgan Tilton|November 28, 2017 The Women’s Off-Road Cycling Congress aims to create an intellectual, informative dialogue among cyclists and gather qualitative data for the bike industry.
Camille Herron’s 100-Mile World Record Aer Parris|November 16, 2017 How do you break records for a distance you've never run before? We talk to Camille herself to find out. It comes down to science and joy.
Fastest Known Mom Shawnté Salabert|November 14, 2017 Record-setting long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis slows down to help bring families outdoors—including her own.
