

Today’s guest blogger, REI employee Ching Fu, recounts the soaring highs and chilly lows of her bike tour of the entire Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway last summer: It had been raining for 3 days straight, and I was ready to just be home. But I had to keep pedaling. The bitter cold rain was an unwelcome surprise, especially since it was July in the southeast... ...
A colleague tells me REI has received inquiries about the locations and music on display in new videos now showcased on the REI.com homepage. We're happy to share, but before we serve up the big reveal, take a shot at guessing the places and the musical backdrops used in the clips. It's fun to imagine being at such lovely places, such as this gorgeous spot: Hint: All 3 videos were shot in open spaces near Las Vegas. Can you identify specifically which nearby wild spaces were captured in these ...
Posted by T.D. Wood on June 1, 2012 4:56 PM & Tagged Hiking, Las Vegas, Mountain biking and paddleboarding | permalink | Comments
At first glance, Las Vegas and REI may seem like polar opposites. One is glitzy and, uh, resource intensive; the other is outdoorsy and low impact. But, get beyond the Strip and you'll soon discover that the Vegas area is actually a great outdoor gateway. Red Rock Canyon is a scenic treasure just west of town, Lake Mead is nearby and the amazing Zion National Park is an easy 3.5-hour drive away. REI has 2 stores in the area, the Boca Park and Henderson locations. "Not many people realize that ...
Posted by Steve T on June 21, 2011 7:55 PM & Tagged Cycling, Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Rock Climbing, Zion National Park and rei | permalink | Comments
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