The Nature Fix: Why We’re Hardwired for Adventure Florence Williams|December 6, 2017 Florence Williams explains why the thirst for new, exciting experiences is part of our DNA, and how adventuring can be powerful for our psyches.
“Going Home” Doesn’t Mean “Staying In” For The Holidays Hilary Oliver|December 6, 2017 How to keep your outdoorsy ways during holiday travel season When you dream about winter holidays, do you picture outdoor adventure as mu...
How to Gear Up and Get Your Kids Started Camping and Backpacking Michael Lanza|December 5, 2017 Hard-earned, age-specific tips from parents for camping and backpacking with kids, including what kind of gear to bring. Learn more on the Co-op Journal.
Op-Ed: Why Now—More than Ever—We Must Live by Leave No Trace Patrick Kandianis|December 5, 2017 In a time when more and more people are embracing outdoor recreation, here's how to combat the destruction of the wild places we love. La...
Tips and Tricks for Unleashing Your Inner Yogi REI Staff|December 1, 2017 Whether you’re just getting into yoga or you’re a longtime practitioner, here are some tips and tricks to help you stick with a yoga routine.
DIY: Paracord Survival Bracelet Ashley Brown|November 30, 2017 Paracord is one of the most useful items to have on an adventure. DIY survival bracelets make great gifts since you can personalize the size and color.
Semi-Rad: An Ode to Ski Resort Food Courts Brendan Leonard|November 29, 2017 Maybe you’ve had one of those ski days: 7 inches of powder, very little wind, mild temperatures and a somehow uncrowded mountain where you’r...
This Debut Event Aims to Make Off-Road Cycling More Inclusive Morgan Tilton|November 28, 2017 The Women’s Off-Road Cycling Congress aims to create an intellectual, informative dialogue among cyclists and gather qualitative data for the bike industry.
REI Cyber Week Deals REI Staff|November 27, 2017 All the things you need/want at incredible prices. In 1938, Mary and Lloyd Anderson couldn’t find well-made, reasonably priced mountaineerin...
Finding Home in Alaska’s Backcountry Shannon Kuhn|November 24, 2017 Korean-Alaskan Adventurer and REI member Shannon Kuhn shares how backcountry skiing helped her see Alaska, her home state, from a new perspective.
Behind the Lens of Reel Rock, Climbing’s Best Film Tour Shannon Davis|November 20, 2017 We caught up with the directors of each of the four films in Reel Rock 12 to learn more about the stories they’re telling, the creative process and what most excites them about climbing today.
Camille Herron’s 100-Mile World Record Aer Parris|November 16, 2017 How do you break records for a distance you've never run before? We talk to Camille herself to find out. It comes down to science and joy.
