Restoring Our National Forests: How REI Co-op Members Are Giving Back Aer Parris|October 22, 2018 Thanks to your support, REI donated $1 million to the National Forest Foundation. Take a look at the 10 projects that were supported.
Making The Case For Life Outside Jerry Stritzke|October 19, 2018 #OptOutside has always been about choice. The choice to put people ahead of profits, the choice to close our doors on the biggest day in ret...
Why You Should Plan This Winter’s Ski Trip Right Now Olivia Dwyer|October 19, 2018 Looking for the best deals on flights, lift tickets and lodging for a ski trip for this winter? Experts agree: Book early.
40 Years Later: The Story Behind the First American Ascent of K2 Aer Parris|October 18, 2018 Discover the incredible story of the first person to climb K2, the world's second-highest mountain. Read about the historic American ascent on REI's blog.
Summiting at 17,000 Feet: My Climb of Kilimanjaro with Outdoor Afro Brittany Leavitt|October 18, 2018 On June 20, 2018, an 11-person expedition became the second all-Black U.S. team to summit Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Brittany Leavitt, a 29-year-old preschool teacher and REI Outdoor School instructor, recounts her experience here.
Aspen’s 30-Year-Old Cycling Club is a Community Hub Tess Weaver Strokes|October 18, 2018 In Aspen, weekly races are a community gathering thanks to the longstanding tradition of the Aspen Cycling Club.
The 9 Best Experience Gifts for Outdoorsy Types Susan Tanabe|October 12, 2018 Why gift another thing they'll outgrow or never use? Here are 10 experience gift ideas that no amount of tape and wrapping paper can contain.
This Winter’s Coolest New Boot Was Built by a Skier Devon O’Neil|October 10, 2018 How Canadian pro skier Eric Hjorleifson created this winter's most revolutionary backcountry ski boot, the Dyanfit HOJI Pro Tour.
Two Cities Make Strides Toward Car-Less Transit to Trails Aer Parris|October 9, 2018 Without a car your options for getting to trails around you are limited. Seattle and Los Angeles are working to change that with public transit.
14 Epic Funny Outdoor Fails We Can All Relate To Aer Parris|October 5, 2018 We’ve all made mistakes in the great outdoors. They're funny! That’s why we’ve collected the best of the best from REI employees and members.
Headwaters State Forest Is Open to Hikers Graham Averill|October 2, 2018 In September, a 6,730-acre tract along the North Carolina-South Carolina border known as Headwaters State Forest was opened to the public.
Hilaree Nelson, Jim Morrison Ski First Descent of Lhotse Couloir REI Staff|October 2, 2018 The 7,000-vertical-foot ski line is said to be one of the most aesthetic descents of the world’s tallest mountains.
