You Don’t Need a Mega Pass to Ski This Winter Brigid Mander|October 17, 2019 North American skiers and snowboarders have had the choice: Epic Pass or Ikon Pass? But what if the answer is neither? Here's a case for skiing the small, independent resorts.
How a Bike Park Helped Berkshire East Perfect the Mom-and-Pop Resort Kirk Kardashian|October 16, 2019 The New England Lost Ski Areas Project is a charmingly antiquated website with lots of information on exactly 604 New England ski hills that...
5 Experts on the Future of Climbing Aer Parris|October 14, 2019 As climbing has gained popularity over the last few years. We spoke to five in-the-known climbers for their take on the future of the sport.
Alexandera Houchin is the People’s Champion of Bikepacking Jess Daddio|October 11, 2019 In her second year of racing, Alexandera Houchin won the women’s Tour Divide and Colorado Trail Race on a singlespeed bike.
New Hampshire Becomes 16th State to Add Dedicated Outdoor Recreation Office Sarah Grothjan|October 10, 2019 The Granite State’s new Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development will focus on boosting its workforce, bringing in new business and improving land access.
Hiker Trash: A Love Letter to the Appalachian Trail Aer Parris|October 10, 2019 A new book offers a rare glimpse into the heart of the thru-hiking community.
7.6 Million Gathered Worldwide for September’s Global Climate Demonstrations—Now What? Sarah Grothjan|October 10, 2019 Here’s what to expect now that the demonstrations are over and the protest signs have been recycled.
Inside the Mind of Ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter Megan Michelson|October 8, 2019 She runs 200-mile races without flinching and has a dogged unwillingness to give up. Here, Courtney Dauwalter lets us in on the inner workings of her brain at pivotal stages of a recent long-distance victory.
Level 1 Productions Makes its Final Ski Film Trevor Husted|October 3, 2019 Level 1 Productions, known for their cutting edge action shots and movies of skiing, has made its last feature ski film. Learn more at the REI Co-op Journal.
5 Things to Watch Following the U.N. Climate Summit James Gaines|October 3, 2019 Talks among world leaders have wrapped up, but the story is far from over.
The California Emissions Waiver Lawsuit—Explained Sarah Grothjan|October 3, 2019 Twenty-three states are suing the Trump administration to maintain California’s ability to set its own emissions standards. What you need to know about the case—and why it matters.
REI Co-op Provides Editorial Transparency, Publishes Guiding Principles Paolo Mottola|October 2, 2019 The co-op holds itself to a high standard of integrity in the editorial content we provide. That’s why today we published our editorial guiding principles.
