5 Alpine Lakes to Hike to Right Now Matt Wastradowski|August 16, 2017 An essential summer experience? Hiking to an alpine lake. These five are in their prime. There are few more sublime pleasures than arrivi...
7 Off-the-Radar Rides to Beat the Summer’s Worst Heat Leslie Kehmeier|August 15, 2017 These lesser-known trails take you up and away to nature's own brand of air conditioning Heat and crowds got you dying to escape the grin...
How Not to Get Your Indoor Friends Outdoors Aer Parris|August 14, 2017 I’ve (mildly) traumatized my friends. Here’s what not to do. Do you remember your first backpacking experience? I can recall mine with st...
Bikes and Brews: Asheville, North Carolina Graham Averill|August 11, 2017 Read about the best bike brewery tour in Asheville, North Carolina with REI's guide to Bikes and Brews. Explore the city's craft beer scene on two wheels!
Caroline Gleich’s Tips on Supporting the Causes that Matter Most Caroline Gleich|August 9, 2017 It can seem overwhelming to get involved and support a cause. Professional ski mountaineer and environmental activist Caroline Gleich shares her motivation.
Welcome to the Unusual Sport of Burro Racing Morgan Sjogren|August 9, 2017 Discover the Thrill of Donkey Racing, Join the Fun Today! Experience the Unusual Sport of Burro Racing and Learn How to Get Involved.
The Nature Fix: Our Connection to Water Florence Williams|August 7, 2017 What do surfers, anglers, boaters and little kids in the shallow end of the pool know that the rest of us don’t? Playing in or near water is...
Up Your ‘Gram Game With These MTB Photo Tips Steve Mokan|August 4, 2017 A pro photog's top pointers for capturing better mountain biking shots and (maybe) racking up a few more double-taps on Instagram. I’ve b...
8 Essentials for the Perfect Picnic Aer Parris|August 3, 2017 Having a picnic seems easy, right? Think again. Here’s everything you need to pack and everything you need to know about proper picnicking.
Thru-Hiking the CDT for Underserved Kids Enrique Gili|August 3, 2017 A Q&A with the man who's completing the 3,100-mile trail to help get more young people outside On April 28, Michael Hervey began his ...
How to Conquer Elevation Gain (According to the Pros) Morgan Tilton|August 2, 2017 Discover the secrets to conquering elevation gain with expert training tips from top runners. Improve your performance and reach new heights with REI's guide.
10 Tips to Deter Trailhead Theft Aer Parris|August 2, 2017 I had my stuff stolen at a trailhead. Here's how to stop that from happening to you. These are our top tips to keep your possessions yours.
