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REI Co-op to Opt Outside year-round: Co-op kicks off the summer with 300+ free classes and events across the country

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op is doubling down on its bold commitment to Opt Outside by calling a time out when life feels like it is on autopilot. REI will host 300+ free classes and day tours on Saturday, June 15 to highlight how the co-op supports its members and broader outdoor community…

Jun 3, 2024

REI Co-op expands multiday travel offerings with return to Canada and new U.S. destinations; doubles paddling locations that offer guided day tours and rentals

Leading outdoor experiences operator REI Co-op continues to expand its rentals, day tours and multiday adventures. The growth supports a multiyear strategy for its experiences business to help three million people get outside each year.

Jul 24, 2023

REI Co-op to open new store in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in spring 2020

REI Co-op will open a new store in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in spring 2020, bringing quality outdoor gear, rentals, expertise and experiences to the region. Designed to be a gateway to outdoor adventures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the new 21,500 square-foot store will offer numerous…

Nov 21, 2019

REI Co-op to open new store in North Conway, New Hampshire on Sept. 27, invest $20,000 in local outdoor community

REI Co-op is opening its first New Hampshire store in North Conway on September 27. As a gateway to outdoor adventures in the White Mountains, REI North Conway will feature a new retail experience that combines top-quality outdoor gear, guided outdoor experiences and a wide variety of equipment for…

Sep 17, 2019

REI expands partnership with NOLS to create two-day Wilderness Safety Training courses perfect for weekend warriors

REI Co-op and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) are launching a first-of-its-kind wilderness preparedness course offering Wilderness Safety Training to the general public. These programs allow students to benefit from NOLS field curriculum on a weekend timeframe, closer to home – ideal for…

Aug 15, 2019

Family camping with a tent in front of a lake.

REI Co-op and AutoCamp partnership brings guided day experiences to Yosemite National Park

REI Co-op and AutoCamp are bringing new immersive experiences to Yosemite National Park. REI has launched six fully guided day tours for visitors to fully experience the wonder of one of the nation’s most epic natural places.

Jul 9, 2019

REI Co-op acquires guided adventures and travel partner Arizona Outback Adventures (AOA)

REI Co-op announced today the acquisition of its long-standing adventure travel partner Arizona Outback Adventures (AOA). For more than 15 years, REI and AOA have partnered to deliver fully guided active adventures in national parks and iconic destinations across the Western United States. The…

Feb 26, 2019

REI Co-op to open its first experience center in North Conway, New Hampshire in fall 2019

Co-op's new first-of-its-kind location will be a hub for outdoor gear and experiences in the White Mountains

Dec 20, 2018

Best Coast to headline REI Outessafest

Best Coast joins REI Outessafest as a headliner at Patuxent River Park in the Washington D.C. area and, along with Mavis Staples, at Shakori Hills in North Carolina.

Aug 13, 2018

PVRIS and Mavis Staples to headline REI Outessafest

REI today announces the music lineup for Outessafest – two new festivals at Patuxent River Park in the Washington D.C. area and Shakori Hills in North Carolina. Tickets are on sale now for the festivals that celebrate women and the outdoors through music, speakers, activities and more. Though…

Jun 19, 2018