Entries filed under 'REI Outdoor School'

Want to Be More Active in Winter? You Can Learn Snowshoeing Basics in One Fun Day

Got cabin fever? Hiking doesn’t have to be a spring-through-fall activity in cold-winter locales. Just strap on some snowshoes and go. Last weekend, I joined the REI Outdoor School on one of their Introduction to Snowshoeing classes in Southern California’s San Jacinto State Park. Despite some tumbles, it was an enjoyable and informative day. ...

Posted by Steve T on February 26, 2013 1:15 PM & Tagged REI Outdoor School, Snowshoeing and snowsports | permalink | Comments



Training for a Big Hike? REI Outdoor School Can Help

Are you fairly new to hiking but with a big hiking goal in your future? In Southern California, lots of hikers dream of summiting Mount Whitney (14,496'), the highest point in the lower 48 states. So many, in fact, that the REI Outdoor School created a popular series of "Whitney Training Hikes" to help hikers improve their odds of success. I tagged along on last Saturday's REI Outdoor School hike of San Gorgonio Peak (11,502'), the highest peak in Southern California. The summit trail along ...

Posted by Steve T on July 6, 2012 7:25 PM & Tagged Hiking, Mount Whitney, REI Outdoor School and San Gorgonio Peak | permalink | Comments



REI Outdoor School Instructors Share Their Expertise with Outside Television

Two instructors with the New York Tri-State Area branch of the REI Outdoor School (available in 14 markets nationwide) were recently asked by Outside Television to share their thoughts on a pair of topics: • Packing for a hike • Buying the right kayak • Minimalist running In her presentation Nicole Thurlow discusses the merits of The Ten Essentials and offers tips for carrying them on both day hikes and overnight trips: To learn more you could also check out these resources in the REI Expert ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on June 14, 2012 1:22 PM & Tagged Hiking, Outside TV, Outside television, REI Outdoor School, backpacking, how to, minimalist running and pack a backpack | permalink | Comments



Riding a Bike: It's Never Too Late to Learn

May is National Bike Month, and everyone knows how to ride a bike, right? Most of us learn when we're kids, of course. But, what if for some reason you didn't? What would you do then? The folks at the REI Outdoor School began hearing from adults shopping at REI stores who wanted to learn how to ride. A light bulb went off, and a learn-to-ride class tailored just for adults was born. These classes have been a big hit ever since. I watched one such session held recently at a large, empty parking ...

Posted by Steve T on May 8, 2012 2:26 PM & Tagged Cycling, REI Outdoor School, adults and bicycle | permalink | Comments



Like Riding a Bike? Like Wine? This REI Outing Combines Both

I'm not an expert bike rider. And I'm even less knowledgeable about wine. But last Saturday's inaugural "Winery Touring by Bike" day trip led by the REI Outdoor School turned out to be right up my alley. That's right, we toured wineries using mountain bikes. (Yes, I know what you're thinking and, no, nobody got drunk or crashed their bike into an arbor.)   The REI Outdoor School is offering this and other such trips in response to customers asking for fun and informative outings close to home. ...

Posted by Steve T on February 6, 2012 3:21 PM & Tagged Cycling, REI Outdoor School, Temecula, bicycle and winery tour | permalink | Comments