A New Role at REI: Inclusion in the Outdoors Aer Parris|August 1, 2018 We created a new role: senior marketing program manager of our For All initiatives. It’s a role that informs and influences all aspects of marketing and consults with other divisions on topics of diversity, equity and inclusion. To find out more, we sat down with Nicole Browning, who occupies the role.
Rebuilding America’s Trails Jonathan Olivier|July 31, 2018 Due to recent legislation, trails on our nation’s public lands are set to get a face-lift with the help of volunteers and private organizations.
Athlete Mariah Gilbert Wins Gold at the Special Olympics After Only Paddle Boarding For a Year Aer Parris|July 10, 2018 Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) made its debut in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. More than 20 athletes from across the country competed, including Mariah Gilbert, 19, who won a gold medal in the 3,200-yard event.
Vermont Plans the East Coast’s First Purpose-Built, Hut-Supported Mountain Bike Route Olivia Dwyer|July 6, 2018 Six chapters of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association are joining forces to plan the Velomont Trail, a 130-mile route proposed from Killington to Stowe through the Green Mountains.
Rewilding Chicago: Bringing the Outdoors Into the City Aer Parris|June 12, 2018 What happens when people start dreaming around an old industrial site? Apparently, one of the biggest bike parks in the country.
How You Can Help Protect 5,000 Miles of River Aer Parris|June 3, 2018 Congress established the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1968 to preserve free-flowing rivers with outstanding natural, cultural and recreational values. Today, the National Rivers System protects 12,734 miles of rivers—less than one percent of American rivers. One initiative is fighting for more protections.
The Lowdown on California’s Proposition 68 Jessica Bernhard|May 17, 2018 On June 5, Californians will vote on Proposition 68, a $4.1 billion bond measure that would fund environmental and restoration initiatives, and water infrastructure and flood protection projects across the state. In addition, the proposal sets aside $1.3 billion for rehabilitating and creating state and local parks.
Climb the Hill: Climbers Speak Up for Public Lands Aer Parris|May 16, 2018 Professional climbers, outdoor advocates and lawmakers alike are making a renewed push for simplifying access to the outdoors through the Re...
REI and Ice Age Trail Alliance Partner for Be Empowered Trail Event REI Staff|May 15, 2018 Last year, REI announced its first ever open call for grant applications with the co-op's Force of Nature Fund. REI invested $500,000 in 26 ...
Explore How We Gave Back in 2017 REI Staff|May 4, 2018 REI Co-op invests in the future of the outdoors by giving back nearly 70 percent of our profits to the outdoor community.
How You Can Help Support Connecticut Trails Caitlin Goettler|April 17, 2018 Although Connecticut may be the fourth most urbanized state in the nation, it also boasts more than 825 miles of trail and ranks first in th...
Parks Lover Bette Wallace Leaves $1M to WA National Parks Jessica Bernhard|April 13, 2018 A recent $1 million gift from the estate of national parks lover Elizabeth “Bette” Ruth Wallace will help fund much-needed infrastructure updates in Washington’s Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks.
