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Why I Get Outside

Why I Get Outside

Four members and employees share what the outdoors means to them through the lens of motherhood, a new hobby and more.
REI Staff | March 7, 2023

Nature Heals: “Give me back the life out there.”

Meghan McCallum | March 6, 2023
A group of True North Treks backpackers on a hike in Yellowstone

Ask An Outsider: My boyfriend and I have different trail objectives. How can we find common ground?

Karla Amador | February 7, 2023
Ask An Outsider: My boyfriend and I have different trail objectives. How can we find common ground?

What’s In My Pack with Ibraheem Basir of A Dozen Cousins

REI Staff | February 1, 2023
Ibraheem Basir is pictured with a line of A Dozen Cousins products

Easy Is a Feeling

Fiona Lowenstein | December 20, 2022
Illustrated image of a person running across text that reads "Stress, patience, heat, effort, wind, progress, loneliness, recovery, illness, healing, sleep"

News & Features

Four people run during an REI-sponsored event, including senior sales manager Alan Ortega.

What Does It Take to Design an Inclusive Running Race? 

Jessica Bernhard|March 6, 2023
Running events need to change if they want to keep pace with demographic shifts in the U.S. Here’s what athletes are advocating for, and the work that remains.
Exploring National Parks By E-Bikes

Exploring National Parks By E-Bikes

Lornet Turnbull|February 2, 2023
Bicycling wasn’t supposed to be the centerpiece of a six-week RV trip across the country—but it turned out to be a highlight.
The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad Anker

The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad Anker

Shelby Stanger|January 24, 2023
Conrad Anker is a legendary mountaineer and one of the most prolific explorers alive today. He has successfully ascended and completed dozens of major mountain expeditions, including summiting Mount Everest three times. In today’s episode, Conrad shares with us the wisdom gained along the way.
Climbing K2 with Lisa Thompson

Climbing K2 with Lisa Thompson

Shelby Stanger|January 17, 2023
Lisa Thompson has climbed 14 mountains in the last 14 years. She has reached the seven highest summits on each continent, scaled many mountains in the Himalayas, and in 2018 she became the second American woman to climb the treacherous K2 in Pakistan.
A voter grabs a slice of pizza while waiting in line

Outside Matters: Protecting Your Community’s Right to Vote

Sarah Grothjan|January 12, 2023
Small actions can lead to big change. Learn about how to strengthen your community by volunteering to get out the vote.
Ask An Outsider: How Can I Enjoy Winter More?

Ask An Outsider: How Can I Enjoy Winter More?

REI Staff|January 12, 2023

Gear

A person with an "Honor Simplicity" tattoo on their arm puts on a pair of the Atreyu Base Trail running shoes.

Atreyu Running Shoes Get the Job Done

Sarah Grothjan|March 23, 2023
50 Ways to Get Your Outdoor Gear in Shape

50 Ways to Get Your Outdoor Gear in Shape

Phuong Le|March 14, 2023
Three kids inside a tent.

The Perfect Kit: Camping with Kids

Becky Kivlovitz O’Connor|March 8, 2023
Tent with string lights in the desert.

The Perfect Kit: Cozy Up Your Campsite

Sheeka Sanahori|March 2, 2023
A backpacker walks along a snowy trail behind her dog.

What’s In My Pack with Emily Ford

Emily Ford|January 11, 2023
The Perfect Kit for a Chilly Day on the Slopes

The Perfect Kit for a Chilly Day on the Slopes

Drew Zieff|January 9, 2023
A man wearing a red jacket and using trekking poles runs down rocky mountain terrain in Washington State

Gear Check: Running the Wonderland Trail at Mount Rainier

Courtney Holden|January 2, 2023
The Perfect Kit for E-Bike Riding

The Perfect Kit for E-Bike Riding

Courtney Holden|December 27, 2022
Brooks Caldera 6 Trail Running Shoe Review — Max Cushion and Max Confidence!

Brooks Caldera 6 Trail Running Shoe Review — Max Cushion and Max Confidence!

REI Staff|December 14, 2022

How To

DIY: Dog Bed

DIY: Dog Bed

This do-it-yourself tutorial uses an old foam pad and sleeping bag to make a lightweight dog bed for your pup's next camping adventure
Ashley Brown|March 14, 2023
A Couple’s Guide to Camp Cuisine

A Couple’s Guide to Camp Cuisine

Good To-Go founder and chef Jennifer Scism designs the perfect Valentine's Day date night for the trail or summit.
Jennifer Scism|February 9, 2023
Best Places to See Stars

Best Places to See Stars

Little light pollution and panoramic views make these some of the best places to see stars in the U.S.
Matt Wastradowski|August 11, 2022
Woman with brown hair in a ponytail run across a field covered in pink flower petals. She's wearing a red and blue hydration vest and black athletic clothing.

10 of the All-Time Best Running Hacks 

Some tried-and-true methods can help you work smarter while getting stronger. We’ve gathered our favorite pro tips to make the activity more pleasurable.
Heather Balogh Rochfort|May 23, 2022
sky and trees with fall colors

How to Meditate Outdoors

Three exercises to tune into your surroundings outdoors—even if you’re just walking around your neighborhood
Jenni Gritters|April 22, 2022
Micha Boxer reading journal content at Cowles Mountain, San Diego, Mission Trails

Your Guide for Journaling in Nature

Combining journaling with time outside offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature while, processing your thoughts and emotions.
Karla Amador and Mandi Carozza|April 22, 2022

Co-op Cinema

Founder Spotlight: Livio Melo and Jennifer Jacobsson, allmansright

Founder Spotlight: Livio Melo and Jennifer Jacobsson, allmansright

REI Staff|February 4, 2023
From one corner of a 500-square-foot apartment to the inaugural cohort of the Path Ahead Ventures Navigate program and beyond, allmansright seeks to help all people reconnect with the outdoors.
Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS

Founder Spotlight: Sidney Baptista, PYNRS

REI Staff|February 4, 2023
Sidney Baptista went from a stressful corporate job to being the founder and CEO of the streetwear-inspired running apparel brand PYNRS, seeking to transform the running community with help from the Path Ahead Ventures Navigate program.
Introducing: Evelynn Escobar and Hike Clerb

Introducing: Evelynn Escobar and Hike Clerb

REI Staff|October 17, 2022
This intersectional women's outdoors group aims to get more Black, Indigenous and women of color outside to enjoy, reconnect with and find healing in nature.
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