REI Co-op Member Stories

REI Co-op Member Story: Curry Family

REI Co-op Member Story: Curry Family

https://youtu.be/gBh1r5IaGIY?si=_QIr2YXcmsheKN_3 To the Curry family, the outdoors is more than just a place; it’s where REI Co-op Members Whitney and Will ...
A calm lake with a tree-lined shore.

A Poet’s Love Letters to Nature

1. There are days I don’t see much nature. When I say that, what I mean is, there are days when I do not set foot outside my front door. Busy with screens...
A solo snowboarder in a snowy mountain landscape.

Going Downhill—Fast  

Being the oldest in outdoor adventures has never bothered me. In 2012, the kids in my Wilderness Leadership course nicknamed me “Mama,” short for "Mountain Mama...
Picture of a woman's feet in a pair of hiking boots.

My First Piece of Gear

Like a first love, my first gear purchase is etched in my memory: a Gregory J28 pack. I bought it in 2014 in preparation for my inaugural backpacking trip—a mul...
A person bikes along a scenic bike and pedestrian path in North Lake Tahoe.

Finding Nature on a Bike Commute

Summer mornings are glorious in North Lake Tahoe. The sun shines, the winds are calm, the temperatures are mild, and the streets and sidewalks are nearly desola...
A hiker in a puffy vest reaches out to touch the bark of an old tree in the woods

In Praise of Favorite Trees

Nature is often the backdrop for the stories we tell. It’s the glacier lake we jump into; the pillowy snow we send our skis down; the wind that whips at our ten...
A collection of handwritten letters to REI Co-op, spread out on top of each other.

Dear REI: Letters from Co-op Members

Co-op members know that REI is a different kind of company: Not only can you can find top-quality gear and a wide range of expertise to aid your outdoor adventu...