Katie Bono’s Blistering New Denali Speed Record Nick Mott|June 28, 2017 A conversation about training, risk, Taylor Swift and sparkly star stickers Around 8:46 p.m. on June 13, as T-Swizzle vibrated through he...
A Questionnaire with the Runner Who Just Claimed Second at Western States Abigail Wise|June 28, 2017 Magda Boulet lives it up Last weekend, Magda Boulet (43) crossed the finish line of America's oldest 100-mile race in 19 hours, 49 minute...
Women Behind the Gear: Osprey Designer Cassie Tweed Stacey Cook|June 28, 2017 Cassie is the Osprey design director. Osprey was her first job out of college, and seven years later, she’s still living her dream.
On the Road to Western States 100 Olivia Dwyer|June 23, 2017 An accidental-runner's path to taking on one of America's oldest ultras Dawn breaks through a stand of ponderosa pines, and Sarah Keyes f...
When Life Takes a Front Seat to Racing Chris Van Leuven|June 23, 2017 Why world-class rider Kelly Magelky skipped this year’s 24-hour Solo Mountain Biking Championships—and how he finds balance on and off the t...
Krystle Wright: The Nomadic Filmmaker Behind “Where the Wild Things Play” Chris Van Leuven|June 22, 2017 “I just want to get as many people stoked as I can.” Last week you may have noticed “Where the Wild Things Play,” a four-minute homage to...
7 Backpacking Tips and Hacks Ashley Brown|June 22, 2017 Learn 7 backpacking tips and hacks to make your next adventure a success! From packing to navigation, REI's got you covered. Read on for expert advice.
The Most Important Ride of Rebecca Rusch’s Life Brian Smith|June 20, 2017 A Q&A with mountain biking's "Queen of Pain" Rebecca Rusch is many things to many people. She's a seven-time world champion mountain ...
Summer Camps for Grownups Who Run Corey Buhay|June 19, 2017 Discover the ultimate running camp for adults! Join us this summer and take your running to the next level. Learn from experts and connect with like-minded runners. Register now at REI.com/blog/run.
Black Diamond to Launch Climbing Shoe Line Shannon Davis|June 19, 2017 Three models debut this coming fall—exclusive to REI When Black Diamond's climbing category manager Kolin Powick stopped by our offices i...
Fathers, Sons, and Bike Parks Graham Averill|June 18, 2017 A father balances pride for his son's rapidly improving skillset with the bittersweet reality that he will soon be overtaken Jamaica scar...
Bears Ears: Run to the Sunrise Morgan Sjogren|June 16, 2017 One runner’s search for adventure and a fresh start in our newest—and now at-risk—national monument I’m shivering in the back of my yello...
