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.
Vela To Serve As Acting Director of the NPS, Effective Immediately Jenni Gritters|October 1, 2019 Raymond David Vela will lead the Park Service effective October 1, 2019, Interior Department Secretary Bernhardt announced with the signing of Order 3345.
Your Best Outdoorsy Dad Jokes Aer Parris|September 27, 2019 We asked our members and friends for their best dad jokes, and they did not disappoint. These are the best. And they're so bad, they're good.
Low-Cost Green Energy Comes to Texas Aer Parris|September 26, 2019 REI teams up with an energy provider to purchase local, green energy directly from the source.
