Backpacking with Girls Outdoor Leadership Development Aer Parris|September 5, 2017 The YMCA's Girls Outdoor Leadership Development (GOLD) program uses the wilderness and outdoor activities as a way to increase confidence, resiliency, community awareness and wonder in girls ages 11 to 18.
Big City Mountaineers: Finding a New Perspective Outdoors Brendan Leonard|August 31, 2017 Semi-Rad's Brendan Leonard shares his experience of working for Big City Mountaineers and his lessons learned from sharing the privilege of adventure.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Climbers Julie Ellison|August 29, 2017 Learn the 7 habits of highly effective climbers and take your climbing skills to new heights. Learn from someone who has been there at REI's blog.
How to Lighten Your Backpacking Kit Steven Shattuck|August 29, 2017 Learn the ultimate guide on how to lighten your backpacking load with tips and tricks from REI experts. Enjoy a more comfortable and efficient hike!
The Strangest Race You’ve Never Heard Of Morgan Sjogren|August 28, 2017 Read about the bizarre world of the strangest race you've never heard of! Read our article on REI's blog and prepare to be amazed.
The Sunshine Coast Trail Is British Columbia’s Best-Kept Secret Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood|August 25, 2017 Discover the hidden gem of British Columbia with the Sunshine Coast Trail. Hike through stunning scenery and experience nature at its finest. Plan your adventure now with REI.
Women’s Equality: “The Outdoor Industry Can Be a Leader” Michelle Flandreau|August 25, 2017 Deanne Buck of Camber Outdoors talks women’s leadership and the influence of the outdoor industry on the nation.
78 Degrees North: What I Learned from Organizing an Expedition Rachel Reich|August 24, 2017 5 women, 3 weeks, 1 mission—and 5 helpful tips to help you plan an adventure of your own I watched the dense clouds part as the fourth fl...
Sarah Uhl: Illustrator, Adventurer Chris Van Leuven|August 24, 2017 Once poised for the Olympics for track cycling, today, after a decade of searching for her greater purpose, Sarah Uhl shares her creativity ...
DIY Car-Top Solar Camp Shower Ashley Brown|August 23, 2017 Stay clean wherever your adventure takes you. Learn how to build your own car-top 'solar' camp shower.
Photos: Riding Through Totality with Neko Mulally Derek DiLuzio|August 22, 2017 When photographer Derek DiLuzio realized his backyard trails were within the path of totality, he knew he needed to shoot this rare event. ...
5 Lessons I Took Home from REI Outessa Kirkwood Meghan Young|August 22, 2017 Editor’s note on April 9, 2019: Our commitment to create unique experiences for women, by women is steadfast. We will not be announcing 2019...
