Entries filed under 'children'

"I Did It, Dad!" Young Mountain Biker Provides Adorable Commentary of His Ride

This video has gotten pretty popular already, but take a look if you haven’t seen it yet. A little boy with a helmet cam tackles the trail at Highland Mountain Bike Park in New Hampshire. The joy he expresses at his accomplishments is priceless. ...

Posted by Steve T on October 8, 2012 9:30 AM & Tagged Cycling, Mountain Biking, New Hampshire and children | permalink | Comments



REI Foundation Funds Initiative to Get More Kids Outside

It has been widely reported that children are not as engaged in outdoor recreation compared to previous generations. As an outdoor retailer dedicated to increasing participation, how do we connect the next generation to the wonders of nature? The REI Foundation, the nonprofit organization supported by REI, is committed to reversing this trend by partnering with nonprofits across the country with youth programs that offer hands-on engagement and exploration of the outdoors. One such ...

Posted by Bethany H on January 10, 2012 2:18 PM & Tagged REI Foundation, The Mountaineers, children, seattle and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Do You Remember Learning How to Ride a Bike?

Think back to when your bike's training wheels came off and you delved into that confluence of balance, momentum and some other still-mysterious factors. Over the past couple weeks, I've watched the below video go viral and, with each reposting from various friends, coworkers, blogs, etc., I've found myself rewatching it with a smile. I think we can all relate to the kid's silly glee, perhaps remembering our own first ride or some other momentous occasion where our excitement overrode our inner ...

Posted by Keith E. on June 24, 2011 1:19 PM & Tagged Cycling, bicycle, children, kid, learning, rock and roll and thumbs up | permalink | Comments