Estamos Aquí: New Resolution Celebrates Latino Leadership in the Outdoors José González|June 6, 2018 A new California resolution recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting and conserving public lands. The founder of Latino Outdoors explains the significance of this measure and efforts to pass similar ones across the country.
Meet the Women Who Are Helping Create a More Inclusive Climbing Community Julie Ellison|May 30, 2018 Editor's note: REI is a sponsor of both of Flash Foxy's Women's Climbing Festivals this year: Bishop on March 22-24, 2019 and Chattanooga (d...
Outdoor Afro Connects Participants to the Outdoors and to Black History Krista Karlson|April 10, 2018 A kayaking trip on Alabama’s Coosa River reflects the organization’s mission to empower Black communities by uncovering the history of the land on which trips take place.
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.
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.
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.
It’s Time We Talk About Online Harassment and the Outdoors Aer Parris|February 13, 2018 Read about the dark side of the great outdoors. Learn how online harassment is affecting outdoor enthusiasts and what you can do about it.
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.
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 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.
