Putting the Colorado Trail on the Map Betsy Welch|June 29, 2018 In 1990, Jerry Brown became the first person to bikepack the Colorado Trail. Ten years later, he returned on his bike to survey the trail and make the map that everyone—hikers and equestrians, too—uses on the trail today.
Pete Ripmaster Wins the Iditarod Trail Invitational. What’s Next? Graham Averill|June 26, 2018 Pete Ripmaster, an ultrarunner known for accomplishing 50 races in 50 states, recently won the Iditarod Trail Invitational—an epic race that takes runners, bikers and skiers on a 1,000-mile journey across Alaska’s wilderness, from Knik to Nome. Learn what the athlete is up to now and what he's planning next.
Get Schooled in Outdoor Product Design Morgan Tilton|June 26, 2018 Universities across the West are launching college degree programs to help train the next generation of outdoor leaders and product developers with sustainability at the helm.
The Humble Beginnings of Mountain Bike Racing Tony Gill|June 25, 2018 If you’re feeling the itch to battle adulthood’s drudgery, no matter where you live, what your experience level is or what your bike looks like, go ahead and sign up for a race. It’s time to toe the line. May the trail gods smile favorably upon thee.
Celebrating #OutsideWithPride Aer Parris|June 25, 2018 From D.C. to Seattle, and states in between, we gathered together for Pride parades across the country to show our support of #OutsideWithPride. These are moments from the Washington, D.C. Pride parade that melted our hearts.
Going Somewhere? Put These 5 Mountain Bike Trails On Your List Julie Brown|June 21, 2018 We asked five rippers who live across North America which mountain bike trails they’d recommend on their home turf.
Revival in the Lost Sierra Kurt Gensheimer|June 14, 2018 The Lost and Found Gravel Grinder is not just a 100-mile race for participants to explore the Lost Sierra. It's a strategic effort to build community and revive a struggling railroad town.
How Professional Climber Heidi Wirtz is Sharing Her Love of Travel and Adventure Chris Van Leuven|June 13, 2018 You might know her for holding the women’s speed-climbing record on The Nose (5.9 C2) on El Capitan from 2004 to 2011. Today, Heidi Wirtz, 47—who’s still a devoted climber—is building an international recreation business with an emphasis on personal growth through climbing and yoga.
Yes, You Can Run Underground Morgan Sjogren|June 12, 2018 How to navigate the slot canyons of the southwest to discover the mysterious world of underground trail running.
Rewilding Our Cities Aer Parris|June 11, 2018 At REI, we're on a mission to enable more transformational experiences in the outdoors for all. In 2018 alone, we’ll invest approximately $8.8M in projects, outdoor places and organizations that are increasing access to the outdoors.
The Most Obscure Yet Hotly Contested Ski World Record Megan Michelson|June 8, 2018 It’s been years since someone has touched the world record for most vertical feet skied in 24 hours. But now, suddenly, ultrarunners from Montana to Norway are going head-to-head to earn the most vert.
Rare Fireflies Mesmerize Thousands in North Carolina and Tennessee Graham Averill|June 7, 2018 Your standard firefly serves as a wonderful hallmark of summer in the South, but Western North Carolina has a corner on two species of fireflies that are downright miraculous.
