Entries filed under 'backpacking'

Is This Your Year to Hike the Grand Canyon?

Almost everyone agrees that that the Grand Canyon is a spectacular sight. But if you really want to experience it, you need to hike into it. Need convincing? Here are REI Adventures' guide Todd Wiggins' 5 reasons to say yes. ...

Posted by Todd Wiggins on March 11, 2013 10:00 AM & Tagged Grand Canyon, backpacking and national parks | permalink | Comments



F-Train to Alaska: GirlTrek Volunteer Takes a Life-Changing Trip

Erica Wynn is a college student from Queens, New York. Like some college students, Erica works as a waitress to pay her tuition. Unlike most, Erica is volunteering 12 months of her life to serve as a “healthy role model “with an organization called GirlTrek. ...

Posted by Steve T on January 3, 2013 11:15 AM & Tagged African Americans, Denali, GirlTrek, alaska, backpacking, fitness and walking | permalink | Comments



Start Planning Now: An Insider’s Guide to Desert Backpacking

Have you experienced a night under the stars in the desert backcountry? While the holidays are on most people’s minds, now is also the time to plan a springtime trip to some of America’s great desert wilderness areas. ...

Posted by Todd Wiggins on November 26, 2012 2:30 PM & Tagged Grand Canyon, Hiking, REI Adventures, Travel, backpacking and national parks | permalink | Comments



Discover the Small Surprises of the Big, Blooming Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon may be colossal, but, surprisingly, some of the most exquisite beauty to be found there is not. As a guide for REI Adventures, I’m continually surprised by the amazing diversity of plants that have adapted to thrive in the canyon’s harsh environment. Here are some of my photos that show this living wave of color. ...

Posted by Todd Wiggins on November 7, 2012 11:30 AM & Tagged Grand Canyon, REI Adventures, Travel, backpacking, national parks and wildflowers | permalink | Comments



Hiking Boot Shopping? Our New Expert Advice Video Gives You Guidance

If your hiking boots are well-worn from last summer or if you are new to hiking or backpacking, you may be considering new boots. REI’s in-store footwear specialists are a great resource, but before you talk to them, get prepped with our new Expert Advice video, Hiking Boot Basics. ...

Posted by Steve T on October 24, 2012 8:30 AM & Tagged Expert Advice, Hiking, backpacking, hiking boots and video | permalink | Comments