The Best Peaks for Epic Summit Photos Laura Bauer|October 27, 2016 Selfie stick not required Every trail provides something memorable, but it’s that little something extra that keeps us chasing summits: u...
10 #VanLife Truths You Need to Know Mikah Meyer|October 17, 2016 Learn if REI allows overnight parking with our comprehensive guide. Learn the top 10 vanlife truths you need to know before hitting the road.
How to Photograph Beautiful Waterfalls Backpacker Magazine|October 10, 2016 Learn to produce cascade shots that actually do justice to the real thing. Watch the Weather If possible, wait for a cloudy day, which sim...
These Trail Runners Prove Age Is Just a Number Lisa Jhung|October 4, 2016 These guys usually drink beer at the finish line, tell great stories and, you guessed it, are tough as nails. In college, my husband and ...
An Ode to Trail Running by Track Olympian Alexi Pappas Alexi Pappas|September 27, 2016 Trails like Stuffed Animals Stuffed animals are for the lost and the sad for the hopeful, the happy for kid and the dad. Passed t...
What We Can Learn About Life, Death, and Adventure from Ueli Steck Abigail Wise|September 20, 2016 3 lessons from one of the world's fastest mountaineers Ueli Steck is known for his speed. In just 80 days, he bagged 82 peaks—all of whic...
Our Favorite Pow Pics to Get You Stoked for Winter REI Staff|September 18, 2016 Because shredding season is almost here The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and we can't wait for the first flakes to fal...
How Ultrarunner Joe Grant Biked to and Summited All of Colorado’s 14ers Morgan Tilton|September 12, 2016 The best way to explore your home state? Through self-propelled, local adventure. In just over a month, ultrarunner Joe Grant, who finish...
These Podcasts Will Inspire You to Get Out into the Backcountry Abigail Wise|September 8, 2016 Read about the top backpacking podcasts that will inspire your next adventure! Check out our list of the best shows to listen to before hitting the backcountry.
How to Break into the Rewarding Sufferfest of Ultrarunning Billy Hafferty|September 6, 2016 It won't be easy, and you'll probably lose a couple toenails, but Coach Hafferty's tips will carry you across the finish line of your first ...
4 Pieces of Advice to Help You Crush Your Next Trail Marathon Morgan Tilton|August 31, 2016 Plan, prepare, and push hard—but know when to listen to your body At the eleventh hour, the course for the marathon changed. There was st...
You’ve Never Seen the West like This Before Ben Matthews|August 18, 2016 A group of friends explores the wild Cirque of the Towers area in Wyoming's Wind River Range. After arriving at the Big Sandy Trailhead l...
