My Wild Jessica Bernhard|October 2, 2023 A new short documentary produced by REI Co-op Studios follows five athletes with disabilities as they face a variety of challenges, showing the importance of adaptive sports.
We’ve Always Been Here: A Healing Journey for a Group of Indigenous Climbers REI Staff|September 29, 2023 For seven Native mountaineers, climbing Tahoma (also known as Mount Rainier) is about much more than reaching the top.
Changing the Face of the Outdoors Erin Berger|September 21, 2023 Meet nine brands from founders who bring fresh perspectives to the outdoor industry by improving access, expanding representation and inspiring more people to get outside.
REI Co-op Studios Presents: Canary REI Staff|September 14, 2023 As climate change turns up the heat on the search for solutions, scientist Lonnie Thompson races to find clues in the ice—while it lasts.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Our National Monuments? Jacqueline Kehoe|September 12, 2023 The United States has 133 national monuments. Test your knowledge about them—and learn how to join REI Co-op in supporting the movement to designate several more.
Finding Our Wild REI Staff|August 14, 2023 A father and son take an overdue camping trip; along the way they discuss family history, culture and what it's like to watch each other age.
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.
First Look: REI Co-op Swiftland MT Trail-Running Shoes Courtney Holden|June 1, 2023 REI’s first-ever trail runner introduces a line of footwear with a lighter footprint.
Good Gear: Inside the Cutting Edge Partnership Between Janji and 37.5® Technology Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 31, 2023 This collaboration combines thermoregulation and biodegradation for running gear that, according to lab tests, could quickly break down in landfills.
Why I Get Outside: Resilience, Community and Understanding REI Staff|May 1, 2023 Four REI members, staff and partners share what the outdoors means to them.
Good Gear: Nocs Provisions and Amelia Winger-Bearskin Partner to Honor Native Lands Carrie A. Back|April 11, 2023 Binoculars brand Nocs Provisions and Indigenous artist Amelia Winger-Bearskin seek to help people see nature differently.