Follow Through: Caroline Gleich’s Dream to Ski Utah’s Most Difficult Lines Ashlee Langholz|October 1, 2017 We talked with Caroline Gleich about her new film, Follow Through. She opens up about dreaming big despite doubts.
How Latino Outdoors is Removing Barriers and Connecting Communities Ashley Brown|September 25, 2017 We recently announced the recipients of the Force of Nature Fund, a $500,000 investment supporting organizations that use the outdoors to em...
Inspiring Girls Expeditions: Becoming a Mentor in the Mountains Claire Giordano|September 22, 2017 REI Force of Nature Fund recipient Inspiring Girls Expeditions brings together science, art and wilderness for high school girls. Learn about the program.
5 Women You Should Know from the No Man’s Land Film Festival Sarah Knapp|September 20, 2017 These women are changing the world of adventure film, outdoor sports and beyond. This past weekend, the No Man’s Land Film Festival took ov...
Angel Collinson’s View From the Summit Leslie Hittmeier|September 19, 2017 Rather than basking in the glory of past accomplishments, Collinson is focusing on self-improvement and making a positive impact. “When I...
REI Extended Sizing Update: More Sizes, More Women, Right Now Aer Parris|September 14, 2017 For the outdoor industry to claim we’re inclusive, we need to outfit all women. This is what we're doing and when we're doing it.
Bethany Lebewitz Uses Instagram to Grow Inclusion in Climbing Cameron Fenton|September 12, 2017 @Browngirlsclimb is one of the many social media accounts changing the face of climbing.
Jenny Bruso’s Fight for a More Inclusive Outdoor Community Matt Wastradowski|September 5, 2017 “The switchbacks repeated themselves so many times I couldn’t tell what progress I’d made, but there it was, the last one before the crest. ...
Backpacking with Girls Outdoor Leadership Development Aer Parris|September 5, 2017 The YMCA's Girls Outdoor Leadership Development (GOLD) program uses the wilderness and outdoor activities as a way to increase confidence, resiliency, community awareness and wonder in girls ages 11 to 18.
Member Portrait: Outdoor School Instructor Asia REI Staff|September 1, 2017 Member since 2012 Tell us about yourself. I am Asia (Á-see-á) Arana, a 33-year-old, big-little kid who seeks adventure every chance I can ...
Meet Never Not Collective Shannon Davis|August 31, 2017 Climbing's first all-female production team plans to foster a creative community for women and use the sport they love to talk about broader...
Women’s Equality: “The Outdoor Industry Can Be a Leader” Michelle Flandreau|August 25, 2017 Deanne Buck of Camber Outdoors talks women’s leadership and the influence of the outdoor industry on the nation.