Mountain Biking Visionary Jacquie Phelan Reflects on 30 Years of Never Taking The Sport Too Seriously Robert Pursell|April 4, 2019 Jacquie Phelan pioneered the early days of modern women’s mountain biking and introduced some of the first women-specific mountain biking camps and clinics. Now, as women’s participation in the sport is growing, what can be learned from the 'Godmother' of Women’s Mountain Biking?
The Coolest Friendships in the Outdoors Kade Krichko|March 28, 2019 Whether it’s rock climbing or backcountry skiing, many outdoor sports you simply can’t do alone. Lucky these for these well-known duos, they’ve found a close friend to join in on the adventure.
Heather Hansman’s Solo Paddle Down the Green River Julie Brown|March 28, 2019 Heather Hansman's book, 'Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West,' has plenty to share about policy and government, but it also offers a glimpse into the things we learn about ourselves and our community when we head toward the wilderness.
Steve Swenson On Playing The Long Game In The Mountains Kelly Cordes|March 26, 2019 In his fifth decade of climbing, Swenson is still aiming for unclimbed peaks and finding joy in the process.
Beyond the Grind Aaron Gulley|March 26, 2019 The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, and other new events like it, want to make gravel (more) fun.
Atlanta’s First Urban Mountain Bike Trail System Jess Daddio|March 22, 2019 The “City in a Forest” is about to open its first mountain bike trail system within city limits.
Op-Ed: New Mexico’s State Office of Recreation Will Improve Outdoor Access for Kids Gabe Vasquez|March 14, 2019 Op-Ed contributor Gabe Vasquez on the importance of the New Mexico Legislature's recent passage of a law to create an Outdoor Recreation Division.
10 Important Lessons I Learned Teaching My Kid to Ski Emily Stifler Wolfe|March 14, 2019 A parent teaches her kid to ski but ends up learning valuable lessons herself.
Landmark Public Lands Package Becomes Law REI Staff|March 12, 2019 The president signed into law a bill that secures protections for more than 2.5 million acres of public lands and more than 500 hundred miles of river.
This Vermont Ski Area Wants You To Go Backcountry Skiing Olivia Dwyer|March 8, 2019 New—and original—owners of Vermont’s Bolton Valley ski area tap into resort-accessed backcountry terrain to grow their business.
Our Fight for Life Outdoors: Help us Decide Where to Invest in Your Community Greg Dyer|March 7, 2019 Through a new program, co-op members can help REI decide how to invest $1 million in local stewardship projects.
See How #REIEmployee Spent #OptOutside in 2018 REI Staff|December 14, 2018 How did you #OptOutside this year? See what happened through #REIEmployee. https://vimeo.com/307106573...
