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Archive for 'November 2012'

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



Time for New Skis? Here Are Tips to Consider

If you're in the market for new skis, some tips found in the REI Expert Advice library of articles and videos could answer some of your key questions: Are you matching your skis the terrain you most often travel? Do you know what sidecut radius tells you? Is camber or rocker more your style? ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 23, 2012 4:00 AM & Tagged downhill skis, skiing and skis | permalink | Comments



A Thanksgiving List, Hiker's Edition

Think about a world with no national parks, no guidebooks, no trail crews, no rangers, no helpful volunteers, no trail angels, no viewpoint or wildflowers. Ugh; I'd rather not. Instead, on this Thanksgiving Day, here's a list of things that lead me, a hiker, to give thanks. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 21, 2012 3:30 PM & Tagged Hiking, Thanksgiving, national parks and trails | permalink | Comments



Presenting a Few Tips for Snowboard Shopping

With fresh snow and lots of ski resorts in both the East and West opening for the season, you may be in the market for a new snowboard. In this post we offer a few shopping tips that can make the process more efficient for you. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 21, 2012 6:30 AM & Tagged REI Expert Advice, Snowboarding, snowboard boots, snowboards and snowsports | permalink | Comments



Ignacio’s Big Cycling Adventure: Across the USA in 30 Days

Back in late September, The REI Blog shared the story of Ignacio Anaya, an avid REI member from Tijuana, Mexico, who was riding his bike from New York City to Tijuana. We’re happy to report that Ignacio safely completed his big ride and has graciously provided us with a follow-up report about his trip. ...

Posted by Steve T on November 20, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged Cycling and bike touring | permalink | Comments