REI’s New Climate Commitment Includes Pledge to Halve its Carbon Footprint by 2030 Sarah Grothjan|September 24, 2020 The co-op plans to reduce its carbon footprint 55 percent by 2030 and offset its emissions beginning with 2020.
Eric Artz: The Fight at the Intersection of People and Planet Eric Artz|September 24, 2020 REI Co-op President and CEO Eric Artz says we must address the greatest existential threat to the future of life outdoors and the co-op: the climate crisis.
Rethinking Access to the Outdoors Amid a Pandemic REI Staff|September 23, 2020 Eric Artz joins two BIPOC leaders from the outdoor community for a discussion about COVID, the healing power of the outdoors, and equity.
Remembering Robert “Bob” Gore, Inventor of GORE-TEX Waterproof, Breathable Fabric Phuong Le|September 23, 2020 His discovery led to hundreds of applications, from rain jackets and hiking boots to spacesuits and medical devices. He passed away at the age of 83.
Let’s Camp! REI Staff|August 24, 2020 Our editors dish their best tips for packing right, pitching a tent, cooking a meal, sleeping well, having fun outdoors and more.
A Major Environmental Law Just Changed. Here’s What You Need to Know. Sarah Grothjan|August 14, 2020 The administration's revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act will limit public review in favor of speeding up permitting processes.
Evolving the Future of Headquarters Work Eric Artz|August 12, 2020 The events of 2020 have challenged us to reexamine and rethink every aspect of our business and many of the assumptions of the past. That includes where and how we work.
President Trump Signs the Great American Outdoors Act into Law REI Staff|August 4, 2020 President Trump signed into law the Great American Outdoors Act, which will allocate billions to public lands.
How to Ride Your Bike Like a Kid Again Graham Averill|July 30, 2020 Forget Strava segments and racing friends. If you want to get better at mountain biking, ride your bike like an 11-year-old.
This Badlands Race Isn’t Canceled Brent Rose|July 30, 2020 Thanks to volunteers, new safeguards and a tractor named Wall-E, the legendary Maah Daah Hey 100 mountain bike race presses on.
How COVID-19 Could Impact Our Outdoor Habits Amanda Loudin|July 28, 2020 Between morning walks and afternoon bike rides, many folks are developing new outdoor habits. Here's what research tells us about whether they could stick.
