Meet the First Openly Gay Woman to Complete the Seven Summits Aer Parris|December 14, 2018 On June 23, 2018 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado stood on the summit of Denali, having become the first openly gay woman to reach each of the Seven Summits.
Pattie Gonia, Backpacking Queen, Releases Her First Full-Length Video Aer Parris|December 10, 2018 The world's first backpacking queen has made a splash in the outdoor community. Now she's strutting in six-inch heels in her first full-length video.
Jerry Stritzke: Congress is so Close to Ensuring More People Can Enjoy the Great Outdoors Jerry Stritzke|December 7, 2018 REI's CEO says leadership, courage and opportunity exist in Congress today to pass a historic outdoor recreation legislation before this Congress ends.
For a Disease Often Triggered by Stress, Two Adventurers Find Solace in the Outdoors Emily Hopcian|December 6, 2018 Epilepsy is a neurological condition marked by unprovoked, recurrent seizures. These two athletes are continuing to pursue a life outdoors with epilepsy.
Urban Rivers Plans a Mile of Floating Gardens on Chicago River by 2020 Seth Putnam|December 5, 2018 The Wild Mile—native wetlands, forest, public walkways and kayak access points suspended on floats—aims to be the first mile-long floating eco-park.
Explore the National Parks for Free on These Days in 2019 Jenni Gritters|December 4, 2018 For five days in 2019, you'll be able to get into any national park in the United States, for free.
Put Silverton Mountain On Your Bucket List Heather Hansman|December 4, 2018 Silverton Mountain, the counterculture ski hill in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, has a special kind of magnetism. The mountain boasts high-elevation steeps, endless powder and a tough, do-it-yourself vibe. And this winter, the place is already pulling in major storms.
Four of the Toughest Trail Builders Around Jess Daddio|November 29, 2018 These trail builders contend with the toughest of elements in the name of conservation and recreation.
The Wilderness Society: Speak Up to Protect Your Favorite Outdoor Places Jonathan Asher|November 27, 2018 Jonathan Asher, co-chair of the LWCF Coalition, explains why it’s crucial that lawmakers work together to reauthorize and permanently fund LWCF.
What’s New at Ski Resorts This Winter? Caitlin Moran|November 27, 2018 Inside information from the country’s most well-informed chairlift operator.
Jane Kibii is the Next Top Women’s Runner Jess Daddio|November 23, 2018 Kenyan runner Jane Kibii lives and trains in the U.S. while using her competition earnings to build her family an off-the-grid home in Kenya.
REI: Closing on Black Friday for Good Jerry Stritzke|November 20, 2018 Through #OptOutside, we're embracing our collective potential to leave a positive mark that will pay off in the decades ahead, for future generations.
