
Enjoy the natural splendors of North America right in your own back yard. From backcountry hiking trips to scenic cycle tours to coastal kayaking, there's an adventure for everyone!
Discover Your National Parks With REI
Join us and explore the amazing places that inspired the Ken Burns PBS film, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea."
See our national parks trips.
Looking for a quick escape? REI Adventures' Weekend Getaways may be just the thing!
Remote wilderness exploration highlights this adventure. Spend days cruising among massive icebergs, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and whale watching in Alaska's spectacular Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Explore the back passages and narrow waterways of the most remote areas of Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. The Juneau to Ketchikan route includes hiking the Baird Glaicer trail, kayaking in Windham and Leconte Bays, and visiting Wrangell's Chief Shakes Tribal House. View Slideshow
Explore the back passages and narrow waterways of the most remote areas of Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. The Ketchikan to Juneau route includes kayaking in Devilfish Bay and to Dawes Glacier, hiking the Trocadero Trail, and whale watching in Frederick Sound. View Slideshow
The highlights of our largest state with the great hiking and paddling opportunities you're looking for — explore the stunningly distinct ecologies of Alaska's coastal and interior regions. View Slideshow
On this unforgettable hiking adventure in northern Alaska, top guide Jody Young leads us on an active exploration of some of North America's most remote and magnificent wilderness regions including Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).View Slideshow
To experience the sheer magnitude and quiet vastness of the Grand Canyon, one must travel by foot through the backcountry. Our small-group journey deep into the heart of the canyon takes us on a challenging and stunning loop from Yaki Point to Grandview along the magnificent Tonto Platform.
Award Winner! A classic family vacation, the Grand Canyon is right on top of everyone's list. Spend a week in a remote and incredibly beautiful part of the Canyon near famed Havasu Falls, camping, exploring, swimming and relaxing. View Slideshow
Explore legendary Havasu Falls on this journey deep into the Grand Canyon, where giant cascades plunge hundreds of feet into azure pools against a backdrop of towering red rock walls. View Slideshow
Grand Canyon Phantom Ranch Hiking — Tackle the legendary rim to rim hike or the classic south rim loop and spend two nights at Phantom Ranch, with a full day to explore the canyon's depths.
Home to the legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold, the Superstition Mountains have long been considered one of the premiere hiking destinations in the southwest. Join us on our northbound, one-way through-hike exploring the eroded rock spires and blocky sheer walled mesas that define this region.
New for 2012! Channel Islands National Park is one of the most unique wilderness destinations on the continent and an ideal destination for outdoor adventure. Aboard a private vessel fully equipped with expedition sit-on-top kayaks, stand up paddleboards, snorkeling and fishing gear and a full staff of naturalist guides, this is not your typical cruise!
Escape to one of the greatest surprises in the West and a biking experience that simply can't be duplicated anywhere else on the planet. Wildlife and wildflowers animate the spaces between salt spires and sand dunes. Join us for a weekend spinning wheels through Death Valley, reviving the soul and opening your mind to the exceptional cycling terrain.
Death Valley's backcountry offers a variety of unique hiking opportunities for the active traveler: narrow, labyrinthine slot canyons cut through polished marble and challenging trails that climb to remote desert summits. Our schedule allows for hiking excursions to many of this vast national park's geological highlights and we now offer fall and winter hotel-based departures as well as springtime camping departures timed to catch the wildflower and cactus blooms. View Slideshow
Marvel at the exposed granite monoliths and rugged mountains of twisted rock in the surreal Joshua Tree backcountry, then rope up and climb them! This one-of-a-kind backcountry climbing getaway in Joshua Tree National Park is as unique and inspiring as the landscape itself.
At 14,162 feet, Mt. Shasta is the second highest volcanic peak in the lower 48 states. REI Adventures features two routes, each one during the appropriate season, in order to accommodate climbers' goals and schedules.
New for 2012! Our pack-supported trek departing from Cottonwood Pack Station and traversing below the western slopes of Mt. Whitney will be a true hike of a lifetime. Being on the summit is just an added bonus!
The old-world landscapes of Napa Valley and Sonoma embody the spirit of living life to its fullest. We'll coast through countless vineyards, learn how wine barrels are made and what an appellation is, sample world-renowned local fare, and enjoy lovely accommodations on this unforgettable cycling tour.
REI Adventures and Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (O.A.R.S.) bring you over fifteen itineraries on nine different rivers from half-day floats to weekend and longer trips.
Carrying only a daypack and lunch we'll explore the varied backcountry terrain of the Tahoe National Forest on this weekend getaway. We'll hike off trail across open granite basins dotted with alpine lakes and walk a ridgetop trail perched on the backbone of the Sierra Crest.
Hiking through fern-carpeted cedar forests carrying only a daypack and a lunch, we explore the "quiet side" of Tahoe on the hidden trails of Tahoe National Forest. At night, we'll relax at our private, 160-acre REI Adventures Eagle Lakes camp, located on the Wild and Scenic South Yuba River.
Explore the "quiet side" of Tahoe as we hike the hidden trails of the Tahoe National Forest on this getaway designed specifically for families with children ages 8-15.
Learn the basics of backpacking in this introductory course. While enjoying the beauty of the Yosemite backcountry, learn route finding using map and compass, establishing a camp while employing minimal impact practices, the basics of packing light, outdoor cookery and menu planning, natural history and personal care. View Slideshow
Yosemite's Half Dome is considered the most iconic rock face in the country! REI Adventures has designed the perfect itinerary for your big climb! Join us for a four day hike along Yosemite's most spectacular ridgeline overlooking the Yosemite Valley, destination: Half Dome.
New for 2012. From your home base of the grand Yosemite Lodge, discover the natural beauty and historic legacy of Yosemite National Park with REI Adventures Top Guide Award-winner Karen Najarian.
Help protect one of America's best known icons: Yosemite National Park. Volunteers are needed to help rangers renovate trails and restore fragile natural resources damaged by visitor use. September is the perfect time to visit Yosemite, with pleasant daytime temperatures, fall colors and fewer visitors than during the summer months. Enjoy the camaraderie of working with other outdoor enthusiasts and have fun while "giving back" to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Our backcountry voyage begins from the Rocky Mountain National Park's quiet western border outside the beautiful town of Grand Lake, CO. Following the superbly designed and maintained Continental Divide Trail we traverse idyllic flower and wild life studded meadows, rushing creeks teeming with trout, tumbling waterfalls and clear alpine lakes surrounded by a sea of craggy peaks reaching heights over 14,000 feet. Join REI in Rocky Mountain National Park on its quiet trails, learning little known secrets from your guides as we help craft your perfect weekend wilderness escape.
REI Adventures and Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (O.A.R.S.) bring you over fifteen itineraries on nine different rivers from half-day floats to weekend and longer trips.
Explore the best of Kauai, Hawaii's Garden Isle. Snorkel or try stand-up paddle surfing in Hanalei Bay, hike the ridges and gorges of Waimea Canyon, and kayak the famous Na Pali Coast.
New for 2012! Once the summer home of the famed Carnegie family, Georgia's Cumberland Island National Seashore is a perfect destination for relaxed kayaking, hiking and cycling. The beautiful live oak and pine forests, pristine beaches, abundant wildlife and fascinating history keep adventurers returning year after year.
New for 2012! Come experience winter on the shores of Lake Superior! This adventure combines amazing snowshoe hikes past frozen waterfalls and sea caves with comfortable lodging in log cabins, cozy fires and fresh organic meals
Journey through the dramatic high peaks of New Hampshire's White Mountains on our guided hut-to-hut hikes. Most of our days will be spent following sections of the famed Appalachian Trail and other classic routes, and fall departures feature spectacular color. View Slideshow
New England winters create the perfect conditions for world-class ice climbs to form consistently each season in the idyllic White Mountains of New Hampshire. For those wishing to discover the thrill of this exhilarating and fast-growing sport, this introductory course features a great environment, furnishes all the necessary technical equipment, and boasts outstanding instruction from experienced guides.
REI Adventures is proud to offer this challenging winter ascent of New Hampshire's legendary peak! At 6,288ft, Mt. Washington is the highest peak in the White Mountains and home to the planet's most severe weather, retaining the world record for wind speed. Join our world class mountaineering guides on this extraordinary winter adventure!! View Slideshow
This hut to hut snowshoeing getaway in New Hampshire's White Mountains will take you on an exceptional loop from picturesque Crawford Notch to the remote, snow-covered Zealand Valley and back. If clear weather prevails, we'll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding forest, peaks and ranges from numerous summits and viewpoints along the way.
New for 2012! The consistent annual snowfall in the Adirondack mountain region provides some of the most stunning and tranquil snowshoeing in the country. Join us for a log-cabin-based winter adventure!
New for 2012! New York State is home to some of the best ice climbing on the east coast, and our guides know all the spots; they literally wrote the book on it. The winter conditions create world-class ice routes on some of the most gorgeous iconic waterfalls of the Catskills.
New for 2012! New York's "Gunks" are one of North America's world-class rock climbing destinations. Located only 90 miles from the heart of the big city, this is a legendary climbing getaway. Our three-day rock climbing program is well suited for beginners and intermediate climbers alike.
The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina are considered by many to be the outdoor adventure capital of the Eastern seaboard, the mountainous region of Western North Carolina is home to some of the best cycling in the country. Join us for ride among the highest peaks in the East, with expansive views and rolling terrain that is sure to be one of your most memorable cycling experiences.
On this introductory course we spend time at two climbing areas in Pisgah National Forest learning rope handling, knots and belaying as well as lots of practice on the rock.
Coastal Carolina barrier islands provide some of the most spectacular wilderness ecosystems in the country, teeming with diverse wildlife and untouched shorelines. Capers Island Heritage Preserve will serve as our ocean front base camp on this expedition style weekend paddle, exploring miles of undeveloped beachfront and over 8000 acres of pristine maritime forest.
The Appalachian Trail through the Great Smoky Mountains offers fantastic hiking and expansive mountain views. We backpack from one primitive shelter to the next on this short section of a classic route to experience a taste of the Appalachian Trail thru-hiker life.
Experience the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains on this backpacking adventure designed specifically for families with children ages 9 and up. We'll carry all we need comfortably on our backs as we take our time enjoying this loop hike among old growth Hemlock and Spruce trees along streams, pools and cascading waterfalls. Spend the weekend with REI Adventures creating family memories to last a lifetime in one of our National Parks where the scenery and resources are protected, and nature is allowed to run its course.
Utah's Arches & Canyonlands National Parks offer an unforgettable introduction to the dramatic grandeur of the Southwest's High Desert. Our new lodge-based hiking adventure led by top-guide Jody Young transports us to the heart of this colorful region where water and wind-sculpted landscapes of enormous scale stretch out to the distant horizon.
Comprised of over 2.1 million acres of unspoiled Southwestern wilderness; Capitol Reef National Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a vast landscape of high plateaus, multicolored sandstone cliffs and narrow twisting canyons. Our hiking routes through this geological playground, personally selected by REI Adventures' top guide Steve Kasper, are decidedly off the grid and absolutely unforgettable.
On one of the many massive steps of the Grand Staircase lies an explorer's paradise: Escalante, a red-dusted anthology of canyons and cliffs, so well-hidden that it claims the noble recognition of being the last mapped place in the continental United States. The elusive Escalante River has carved out a series of incisions on this section of the Colorado Plateau, perfect for an adventure like ours through one of its many nooks and crannies. This weekend escape is reminiscent of a string of old-school summer days spent turning over stones and climbing trees, rambling along in classic young at heart style.
REI Adventures and Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (O.A.R.S.) bring you over fifteen itineraries on nine different rivers from half-day floats to weekend and longer trips.
Southern Utah's geologic wonderland surrounding Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks boasts one of the world's most stunning landscapes for cycling adventure. View Slideshow
After each day's hike through the natural wonders of Utah, relax with a bountiful meal and settle in to a comfortable lodge on a private 1000-acre ranch. View Slideshow
Our mid-winter Zion & Bryce Canyon hiking and snowshoeing adventure provides a unique opportunity to discover these magical national parks when visitors are few and the landscape is filled with an air of tranquility and renewal.
Hiking from one charming country inn to the next is a perfect way to experience the Moosalamoo region of Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest, recognized by National Geographic for its outstanding local heritage, nature conservation and tourism stewardship. View Slideshow
Crescent Rocks and Elizabeth Furnace are the perfect places for beginners to learn the fundamentals of rock climbing. Our introductory course will focus on the essential basics: equipment use, rope handling and movement on the rock. All meals, tent camping, technical equipment and instruction are provided.
Join us for a remarkable backpacking adventure along the storied Appalachian Trail, touring alongside beautiful mountain streams, through lush dense forest, and atop ancient majestic peaks of the Blue Ridge.
Nestled between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains the Shenandoah Valley is home to some of the most scenic and historic stretches of road in the U.S. The Valley is a cyclist's dream consisting of quiet country roads and consists of mostly gently rolling hills.
New for 2012! Poised where snow-covered mountains meet the sea, the pastoral San Juan Islands—with their gently rolling hills and scenic rural roads—are ideal for cycling. Experience the unique flavor of San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Islands on this fully van-supported bike trip.

Washington's San Juan Islands are the ideal destination for a memorable family vacation. We'll hike, bike and paddle some of the islands' best routes, learn about amazing marine mammals and interact with live sea creatures at university labs. After each day's activity, relax in our deluxe tent-cabins and lake front lodge rooms (+1 night island camping). View Slideshow
Hike, bike and paddle Washington's San Juan Islands on this multisport adventure designed for active nature-lovers. Enjoy great routes and an unforgettable whale watch tour. After each day's activity, relax in our deluxe tent-cabins and lake front lodge rooms (+1 night island camping). Come explore the best that the San Juan Islands has to offer. View Slideshow
This three-day sea kayaking adventure features secluded, picturesque camping and world class paddling among the wonders of the San Juan National Wildlife Refuge. When conditions permit, we'll also visit the premier destination in the lower 48 for paddling among orca whales. View Slideshow
New for 2012! The Apostle Islands have long been considered the gem of the Midwest and the quintessential kayaking destination. Join us as we explore the sheltered islands of this awe-inspiring National Lakeshore with its dramatic sea caves, lighthouses, abundant wildlife and idyllic campsites.
Explore the wonders of the world's first National Park with a fun, safe and experienced naturalist guide. Yellowstone National Park is so vast that we visit different sections of the park during each section's own special prime season.
Paddling the lakes of Yellowstone is one of the most exciting and unique adventures in North America! Break away from the crowds and paddle to the remote corners of this stunning environment, take a deep breathe and enjoy one of America's great natural adventures. View Slideshow
Experience a hiking adventure that combines rugged mountain wilderness with pampered relaxation and exquisite food. You set your own pace while learning about the environment as you explore. Our heli-hiking adventures cater to the rank beginner as well as the seasoned mountain veteran. View Slideshow

We know how most kids feel about hiking, so our Heli-Hiking Family Adventure has removed the boring bits to heighten the lasting family memories you'll take home. While kids are busy and entertained by our Family Adventure Leader, adults can choose to participate with the younger set or challenge themselves to a Heli-Hiking day on their own.
In four renowned national parks in Alberta—Yoho, Banff, Jasper and Assiniboine—veteran outdoor guides map out the most exciting and scenic routes for hiking, canoeing and whitewater rafting. View Slideshow
Board the gondola in The Village and continue to the top of Whistler Mountain to hike the beautiful alpine trails overlooking the entire valley below. Delight in flower-filled meadows and spectacular views in every direction as our trail crosses the rolling Musical Bumps and alpine ridgelines on route to Russet Lake. Getaway to the Whistler Alpine with our guides who will share their in-depth knowledge of the areas cultural history and the story of natural forces that have shaped this spectacular landscape.
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