REI Co-op Journal

- The Story Behind Indiana’s First National Park
  
  Cassidy Randall//March 13, 2019
- Landmark Public Lands Package Becomes Law
  
  REI Staff//March 12, 2019
- Our Fight for Life Outdoors: Help us Decide Where to Invest in Your Community
  
  Greg Dyer//March 7, 2019

News & Features

A kayaker gets pitted on the Cheoah River

Here’s How Whitewater Season is Shaping Up in the Southeast

Graham Averill//March 15, 2019

American Whitewater just announced the timed releases of hydroelectric dams in the Southeast, providing a preview of the season for rafters and kayakers. Read More...

Rep. Rubio flanked by Outdoor Equity Fund supporters & community leaders during a shoot we did in front of the Rio Bravo

Op-Ed: New Mexico’s State Office of Recreation Will Improve Outdoor Access for Kids

Gabe Vasquez//March 14, 2019

Op-Ed contributor Gabe Vasquez on the importance of the New Mexico Legislature's recent passage of a law to create an Outdoor Recreation Division. Read More...

Eloise learns to ski, thanks to a harness, leash and lots of snacks.

10 Important Lessons I Learned Teaching My Kid to Ski

Emily Stifler Wolfe//March 14, 2019

A parent teaches her kid to ski but ends up learning valuable lessons herself. Read More...

A person stands before a grey sky over a grey ocean.

Tired of Your Sport? It Could be Burnout

Aer Parris//March 13, 2019

You might have heard of burnout in the workplace. But did you know it can happen in sports, too? Explore the phenomenon with us now. Read More...

Olivia Hsu reaches dynamically for a hand hold on a steep rock cliff with a green valley stretching out below her.

Olivia Hsu on Why Climbing And Yoga Are a Perfect Match

Olivia Hsu//March 13, 2019

Yoga can help with flexibility and mental focus for rock climbing. Olivia Hsu shares her favorite climbing-friendly yoga poses. Read More...

A snowboarder explores the backcountry outside of Bolton Valley ski area in Vermont.

This Vermont Ski Area Wants You To Go Backcountry Skiing

Olivia Dwyer//March 8, 2019

New—and original—owners of Vermont’s Bolton Valley ski area tap into resort-accessed backcountry terrain to grow their business. Read More...

Gear

Recycled Outdoor Gear: ‘One of the more promising trends’ in Product Development

Aer Parris//March 15, 2019
These Trail-to-Town Boots Will Take You (Almost) Anywhere

Miranda Webster//March 15, 2019
The Best Down Jackets Money Can Buy at REI

Jenni Gritters//March 8, 2019
The REI Co-op Flexlite Air Is More Than a Chair

Aer Parris//March 6, 2019
The Best Base Layers for Every Type of Activity

Jenni Gritters//March 5, 2019
The Best, Comfiest, Stretchiest Yoga Pants You Can Buy at REI

Jenni Gritters//March 1, 2019
Gear Review: Women’s MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

Ashley Brown//March 1, 2019
The Best Warm and Breathable Fleece Jackets of 2019

Jenni Gritters//February 25, 2019
Skinny Skis Are Back

Robert Pursell//February 21, 2019

How To & Skills

Olivia Hsu reaches dynamically for a hand hold on a steep rock cliff with a green valley stretching out below her.

Olivia Hsu on Why Climbing And Yoga Are a Perfect Match

Olivia Hsu//March 13, 2019

Fat bikers navigating a snowy field under a bright-blue sky

Your Guide to Winter Trail Etiquette

Ashley Brown//March 7, 2019

A skier wearing an avalanche beacon.

Should You Wear a Beacon While Skiing the Resort?

Ryan Wichelns//February 11, 2019

A rock climber wearing a helmet consults a guidebook at a crag.

How to Help Reduce Your Environmental Impact as a Climber

Hilary Oliver//February 7, 2019

A climber uses their feet to move up an outdoor rock face.

How Not To Be That Person at the Crag

BJ Sbarra//February 6, 2019

The ground is dirt, not snow, but a skier heads out anyway.

No Snow? No Problem

Amanda Loudin//January 22, 2019

Co-op Cinema

mountaineering

REI Presents: I Am Here

Yesenia Castro//January 31, 2019

Day 2, 4:36am. I am waking up on Mount St. Helens, in Washington state. It is April, and the whole mountain is still covered in snow. A long... Read More...

Kids skiing

REI Presents: Brotherhood of Skiing

Jess Daddio//January 17, 2019

An REI Co-op Cinema film about the National Brotherhood of Skiers, one of the largest ski clubs in America. Read More...

hiking pct

REI Presents: Constant Thought

REI Staff//January 17, 2019

Constant Thought is an intimate portrayal of Brandon Kuehn and his attempt to walk the 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Read More...