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.
How One Designer Makes Mountain Bike Clothing for Women That Actually Fits Julie Brown|September 28, 2018 Seeing a need for well-designed and smart-fitting apparel for women in skiing and mountain biking, Wild Rye fills the gap.
How to Peep the Fall Foliage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Jonathan Olivier|September 27, 2018 Now is the time to hit the road in search of fall colors and adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and this guide helps you plan your trip.
Learning How to Mountain Bike As a 30-Something, An Illustrated Story Kate Hourihan|September 26, 2018 It's not easy to learn a new sport, especially one as technically challenging as mountain biking. But you have to start somewhere.
Lowering Accidents on the Rise, American Alpine Club Finds Dougald MacDonald|September 25, 2018 The American Alpine Club has observed an increase in the number of lowering accidents. Here are some takeaways to help climbers stay safe.
Despite Investigation, Questions Remain Following June Deaths of Two Elite Climbers on El Capitan Julie Ellison|September 25, 2018 In late August, Yosemite rangers released details about the accident that claimed the lives of Jason Wells and Tim Klein.
Outdoor Recreation Is 2.2 Percent of the U.S. Economy, New Report Finds Jessica Bernhard|September 21, 2018 The outdoor recreation industry is an economic force, contributing $412 billion of U.S. GDP in 2016, a report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals.
Melise Edwards On Bouldering, Brain Science and Giving Back Ashley Brown|September 20, 2018 Sponsored climber Melise Edwards is a neuroscientist who spends her free time volunteering and advocating on behalf of inclusion in the outdoors.
There’s No Running in Forest Bathing Monica Prelle|September 20, 2018 Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is spending time outdoors under the canopy of trees. Recent studies show that it holds myriad benefits for humans.
