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REI Co-op invests over $250,000 in National Park Foundation to support women’s fire corps crews

SEATTLE – REI Co-op is investing over $250,000 in the National Park Foundation this year to support all-women fire crews in America's national parks. The support builds on the co-op's longstanding partnership with the National Park Foundation. Each year, the co-op donates 10% of profits of America…

Jun 28, 2021

REI Co-op reports 2020 financials, launches new Cooperative Action initiative to engage members in the fight for life outside

REI Co-op today released its 2020 financials and annual impact report, highlighting strong financial performance and its values-based approach to leading through a global crisis—and beyond.

Apr 14, 2021

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REI Co-op applauds the Biden Administration’s decision to commit to the United States’ re-entry into the Paris Climate Agreement

For all of us who love and appreciate the outdoors, today brings new hope for the future. The past year has demonstrated the importance of time outside in our day-to-day lives, yet it has also shown more clearly than ever that climate change poses an imminent threat to our communities.

Jan 20, 2021

REI Co-op Update On Our Racial Equity Commitments

We believe that the co-op—and the outdoors—should be places where everyone can feel safe and be themselves. And we recognize that we have work to do—as a co-op, as individuals and as a society—to make that a reality. Earlier this year, we announced an initial set of commitments in the fight for…

Dec 9, 2020

REI statement on the passage of the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act

SEATTLE – REI Co-op has long believed in the power of the outdoors to heal and restore, even in the most challenging circumstances. Today, the co-op applauds the passing of the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, a bipartisan measure that will connect veterans to the healing benefits of…

Nov 10, 2020

REI Co-op continues its commitment to the outdoors, announces 2020 grant partners

SEATTLE – REI Co-op today announced its 2020 grant partners, an investment that will total more than $6 million and touch more than 400 nonprofit partners this year. Funds in 2020 will support stewardship work to build and maintain local trails, parks, campgrounds and public lands, and connect…

Aug 24, 2020

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REI Co-op Commitments in the Fight for Racial Equity

We’ve been inspired as the events of the past two months have created a collective pressure and urgency around the centuries-long fight for racial justice. And we’re committed to the profound work that is ahead—for ourselves, for our industry and for our society.

Jul 15, 2020

National Outdoor Groups Release Six “Recreate Responsibly” Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors Safely During COVID-19

SEATTLE and DENVER – In advance of Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of the summer season – a newly formed coalition of outdoor groups created the Recreate Responsibly initiative to share ways for Americans to stay healthy while enjoying public lands, parks, trails, waters, and other…

May 21, 2020

6 steps to recreate outdoors responsibly

DNR Recreation Sites and Public Lands to Reopen May 5

To educate the public about the importance of continued social distancing, DNR and REI Co-op are partnering on the #RecreateResponsibly social media campaign, which will educate visitors about how to stay safe and healthy.

Apr 27, 2020

Recreate responsibly sticker featuring tree illustrations

Statement: REI Co-op applauds Gov. Inslee’s move to reopen public lands, urges citizens to “recreate responsibly”

At REI Co-op, we know that time in nature is essential to our health and well-being, and that social isolation and lack of physical and outdoor experiences can have negative mental, emotional and physical impacts. That’s why we applaud the leadership of Gov. Inslee in beginning to reopen Washington…

Apr 27, 2020