REI — Bloomington

Since 1977, REI Bloomington has been outfitting Minnesotans with quality outdoor gear and clothing. Our current location, which opened in 1997, ranks as the third largest REI store in the country. We've got a 55-foot climbing wall, a test trail for mountain bikes, and a whole lot more. Come let our friendly, knowledgeable staff help equip you for your next adventure!

Where to find us

Address:

750 W American Blvd
Bloomington, MN 55420
(952) 884-4315
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GPS Coordinates

44° 51.6' N
93° 17.333' W
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Store Hours:

M-F 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

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	Date / Time	Classes and Events	Price	Register
1	4/17/20109:30 AM CDT	2010 Earth Day Cleanup Join your friends and neighbors for a day of service and a lifetime commitment to our environment. Help keep our community a beautiful place to live, work and play! Theodore Wirth Park \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	3/30/20107:00 PM CDT	Adventure Racing Basics Are you curious about adventure racing? What sports are involved? What kind of gear do you need? Where can you race? Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 36 spots available
1	3/29/20107:00 PM CDT	Author Presentation - Mighty Miss When Mighty Miss is not exposing the river's dangers, she moves between moments of tranquil beauty and father/son tensions. Come hear the author tell the story of this Mississippi River Experience! Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	5/13/20106:30 PM CDT	Backpacking Basics In this show-and-tell session REI will take the mystery out of backpacking. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 70 spots available
1	4/3/20101:00 PM CDT	Bike Maintenance Basics Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike! Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 51 spots available
1	5/6/20106:30 PM CDT	Bike Maintenance Basics Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike! Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 40 spots available
1	3/31/20106:30 PM CDT	Boundary Waters Trip Planning A jam-packed session on planning and preparing your own BWCAW adventure with trip-tested ideas and suggestions from an experienced REI staff member. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 7 spots available
1	4/28/20106:30 PM CDT	Boundary Waters Trip Planning A jam-packed session on planning and preparing your own BWCAW adventure with trip-tested ideas and suggestions from an experienced REI staff member. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 50 spots available
1	3/27/201010:30 AM CDT	Breast Cancer Ride Info Session Stop in to learn about the third annual Breast Cancer Ride, benefiting Open Arms of Minnesota and Susan G. Komen For the Cure Minnesota Affiliate. Riders, Crew, volunteers and donors wanted. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	3/22/20106:30 PM CDT	Climbing the 7 Summits Success Story Please join us as extreme-endurance athlete, Troy Aupperle, shares his video and pictures from his recent summit of Mt. Everest last May and the completion of his quest for the "Seven Summits". Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 56 spots available
1	3/24/20106:00 PM CDT	Family Climbing Class on the REI Pinnacle REI offers an introductory climbing class taught by a certified Vertical Endeavors instructor. Minimum height for climbing is 42 inches. A parent must participate for children under 14 to attend. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Member: $20.00 Non Member: $30.00	register 13 spots available
1	4/28/20106:00 PM CDT	Family Climbing Class on the REI Pinnacle REI offers an introductory climbing class taught by a certified Vertical Endeavors instructor. Minimum height for climbing is 42 inches. A parent must participate for children under 14 to attend. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Member: $20.00 Non Member: $30.00	register 15 spots available
1	4/11/201011:00 AM CDT	How To Ride The Minnesota Ironman Join Ride Director Jon Ridge for an orientation class on the Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 39 spots available
1	5/10/20107:00 PM CDT	Light and Fast Backpacking Basics Join this class for excellent tips on lightweight backpacking. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 38 spots available
1	4/25/20106:30 AM CDT	MN Ironman Bicycle Ride Join in on the fun for the 2010 Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride. It's the 44th year of presenting one of the finest bike rides in the nation. Join in the tradition! Registration is required. Lakeville North High School \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	3/25/20107:00 PM CDT	MN River Valley Audubon Chapter Presentation Stop in the learn more about this group and stay for the fun presentation! Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	4/18/20108:45 AM CDT	Minneapolis Recycle Run 5K & Kid's Run Join in the fun at beautiful Lake Harriet as we give back to the environment. Burn some energy on a 5K walk or run around Lake Harriet! Please register through Minneapolis Park & Recreation. Lake Harriet Band Shell \| More Info, Directions	Free	register
1	4/19/20107:00 PM CDT	More Efficient Paddling-The Paddle and The Paddler The sure fire way to guarantee more fun while paddling is to use less energy. Join Inland Sea Kayakers to learn how to make the most of your paddling strokes. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	4/7/20106:00 PM CDT	Open Climbing Class on the REI Pinnacle REI offers an introductory climbing class taught by a certified Vertical Endeavors instructor. Must be 14 years or over for this class. Minimum class size is three participants. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Member: $20.00 Non Member: $30.00	register 15 spots available
1	4/21/20106:00 PM CDT	Open Climbing Class on the REI Pinnacle REI offers an introductory climbing class taught by a certified Vertical Endeavors instructor. Must be 14 years or over for this class. Minimum class size is three participants. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Member: $20.00 Non Member: $30.00	register 15 spots available
1	5/5/20106:00 PM CDT	Open Climbing Class on the REI Pinnacle REI offers an introductory climbing class taught by a certified Vertical Endeavors instructor. Must be 14 years or over for this class. Minimum class size is three participants. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Member: $20.00 Non Member: $30.00	register 15 spots available
1	3/24/20107:00 PM CDT	Orienteering Basics Members of the Minnesota Orienteering Club (MNOC) will introduce you to the art and sport of orienteering, in which participants navigate unfamiliar terrain to find a series of checkpoints. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 52 spots available
1	3/27/201012:00 PM CDT	Orienteering Skill Development Event Classes and short courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced to learn and practice the lifetime skill of orienteering. Pre-register for $13 or on-the-day registration is $18. Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, MN \| More Info, Directions	See event details	See event details
1	3/20/201010:00 AM CDT	Scratch & Dent Sale Shop at REI's Scratch & Dent sale for great deals on used and damaged merchandise. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	4/24/201011:00 AM CDT	Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Get Started Meeting Whether you're new to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure or an old pro, your journey begins here. A Get Started Meeting will provide you with the information and inspiration you are looking for! Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	3/27/20101:00 PM CDT	Tour de Cure Info Session Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 43 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Stop in to this info session to learn about the local event. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 74 spots available
1	3/23/20106:30 PM CDT	Twin Cities Trout Unlimited Monthly Meeting Join the TCTU on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	3/26/20107:00 PM CDT	Twin City Tandem Club Meeting The Twin City Tandem Club will hold their anual meeting. Stop in to learn more about this local cycling club. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	4/10/20101:00 PM CDT	Volunteer Recruitment Day at REI Stop in REI between 1pm and 4pm to talk with local community groups about outdoor recreation and environmental conservation volunteer opportunities that might be a good fit for you! Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	3/20/201010:00 AM CDT	Wild Mountains First Ever "Tele Experience" Come join Wild Mountain (WM) and REI as we team up to bring Telemark skiing to Wild Mountain. We will offer a free trial of Telemark Skiing to any intermediate or advanced skiers. Register through WM. Wild Mountain \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	3/20/20101:00 PM CDT	Wild Mountains First Ever "Tele Experience" Come join Wild Mountain (WM) and REI as we team up to bring Telemark skiing to Wild Mountain. We will offer a free trial of Telemark Skiing to any intermediate or advanced skiers. Register through WM. Wild Mountain \| More Info, Directions	Free	No registration required
1	4/12/20107:00 PM CDT	Women's Specific Adventure Racing Basics Are you a woman who likes to be outdoors? Do you enjoy running, paddling and mountain biking? Check out this Adventure Racing for Women class to learn all about the sport of adventure racing. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Free	register 74 spots available
1	4/14/20106:00 PM CDT	Women's Specific Climbing Class on the REI Pinnacle REI offers an introductory women's specfic climbing class taught by a certified Vertical Endeavors instructor. Women only. Must be 14 years or over for this class. Minimum class size is three. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Member: $20.00 Non Member: $30.00	register 15 spots available
1	5/12/20106:00 PM CDT	Women's Specific Climbing Class on the REI Pinnacle REI offers an introductory women's specific climbing class taught by a certified Vertical Endeavors instructor. Women only. Must be 14 years or over for this class. Minimum class size is three. Bloomington REI \| More Info, Directions	Member: $20.00 Non Member: $30.00	register 15 spots available