REI Co-op Journal

How to Reduce Your Impact As a Skier

Lily Krass//January 24, 2020

We asked pro skiers and snowboarders for their tips on being more green. Read More...

An adult and child smile while eating at a picnic table at camp.

These Plant-Based Meat Camp Recipes Taste Like the Real Deal

Aer Parris//January 22, 2020

Elevate your camp game with gourmet meals designed to be meat-free (but not taste like it). Read More...

Editors’ Picks: Outdoor Books for Kids

Aer Parris//January 21, 2020

These tales about snowy city days, travels to the top of the world and the importance of conservation have captured our hearts. Read More...

5 Nail Trends Every Climber Should Try

Aer Parris//January 21, 2020

Have you ever wanted to paint your nails before crushing the crux? You're in luck. These are the styles you'll need for the year ahead. Read More...

Can Technology and Forest Bathing Go Hand in Hand?

Sarah Grothjan//January 17, 2020

Experts weigh in on how our relationship to our devices affects the mental and emotional rewards of time outside. Read More...

A group of trekkers wander through a white winter landscape.

Winter Camping Advice: We Learned the Hard Way

Aer Parris//January 15, 2020

We've all made mistake when trying something new (and even old!). Here's what our experts have learned about winter camping along the way. Read More...

Gear

Uncommon Challenge: Sleep (Well) In a Bivy Sack

Will McGough//January 23, 2020
Tested: The Best Skis of 2020

Maren Horjus//January 21, 2020
Head to Head: Rack ‘Em Up

Ryan Wichelns//January 9, 2020
Trail Mix: What To Keep In Your Emergency Car Kit

Cameron Vigliotta//January 8, 2020
The Best Winter Boots of 2020

Heather Balogh Rochfort//January 2, 2020
The Case for Renting Ski Gear

Dave Zook//December 19, 2019
Trail Mix: The Best Gifts for Skiers and Snowboarders

Maren Horjus//December 18, 2019
Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean

Leslie Hsu Oh//December 6, 2019
Trail Mix: The Coziest, Snuggliest, Softest Gifts

Maren Horjus//December 3, 2019

Best Adventures Near Burlington, Vermont

Ryan Wichelns//January 9, 2020

How to Hike the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Maren Horjus//January 8, 2020

Where to Travel in Alaska: Our 8 Favorite Parks

Patrick Hutchison//January 6, 2020

The sun sets over Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Things to Do in Western North Carolina in the Winter

Graham Averill//January 6, 2020

How To & Skills

Camp Recipe: Tie-Dye Fruit Leathers

Fresh Off the Grid//January 23, 2020
These Plant-Based Meat Camp Recipes Taste Like the Real Deal

Aer Parris//January 22, 2020
How Young is Too Young to Ski?

Emily Stifler Wolfe//January 21, 2020
Backpacking Recipes: Red Lentil Marinara

Fresh Off the Grid//January 10, 2020
Backpacking Recipe: Spinach & Artichoke Fettuccine

Fresh Off the Grid//December 19, 2019
You Don’t Need Anything to Play These Games

Aer Parris//December 18, 2019
Camp Recipe: Toasted Coconut Hot Chocolate

Fresh Off the Grid//December 13, 2019
How to Stay Active Outdoors While Pregnant

Jenni Gritters//December 7, 2019
Backpacking Recipe: Apple Quinoa Porridge

Fresh Off the Grid//December 5, 2019

REI Presents: 1,000 Mile Dream

REI Staff//December 17, 2019

Liza Dietzen has dedicated her life to raising and caring for her sled dog team, fostering a deep bond built on mutual trust. Watch their story now. Read More...

Pattie Gonia in "Dear Mother Nature" documentary

REI Presents: ‘Everything to Lose’ by Pattie Gonia

REI Staff//November 21, 2019

Pattie Gonia uses her superpower for artistic expression and drag to raise awareness around the plastics crisis in the film "Dear Mother Nature" and music video "Everything to Lose." Read More...

Sons of previous Mt Kennedy climbers trekking up the mountain

REI Presents: Return to Mount Kennedy Film

REI Staff//

In 1965 Jim Whittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late president, JFK. Fifty years later, the sons of the original climbing team embark on an expedition to the mountain to celebrate the special bond that connects them all. Read More...

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All Rise

Uncommon Challenge: Sleep (Well) In a Bivy Sack

News & Features

How to Reduce Your Impact As a Skier

These Plant-Based Meat Camp Recipes Taste Like the Real Deal

5 Nail Trends Every Climber Should Try

Can Technology and Forest Bathing Go Hand in Hand?

Winter Camping Advice: We Learned the Hard Way

Gear

Uncommon Challenge: Sleep (Well) In a Bivy Sack

Tested: The Best Skis of 2020

Head to Head: Rack ‘Em Up

Trail Mix: What To Keep In Your Emergency Car Kit

The Best Winter Boots of 2020

The Case for Renting Ski Gear

Trail Mix: The Best Gifts for Skiers and Snowboarders

Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean

Trail Mix: The Coziest, Snuggliest, Softest Gifts

Travel

Top Climbing Areas in Europe

Cabin Fever

Best Adventures Near Burlington, Vermont

How to Hike the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Where to Travel in Alaska: Our 8 Favorite Parks

Things to Do in Western North Carolina in the Winter

How To & Skills

Camp Recipe: Tie-Dye Fruit Leathers

These Plant-Based Meat Camp Recipes Taste Like the Real Deal

How Young is Too Young to Ski?

Backpacking Recipes: Red Lentil Marinara

Backpacking Recipe: Spinach & Artichoke Fettuccine

You Don’t Need Anything to Play These Games

Camp Recipe: Toasted Coconut Hot Chocolate

How to Stay Active Outdoors While Pregnant

Backpacking Recipe: Apple Quinoa Porridge

Co-op Cinema

REI Presents: 1,000 Mile Dream

REI Presents: ‘Everything to Lose’ by Pattie Gonia

REI Presents: Return to Mount Kennedy Film