Top Stories 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 Ask An Outsider: My boyfriend and I have different trail objectives. How can we find common ground? Karla Amador | February 7, 2023 What’s In My Pack with Ibraheem Basir of A Dozen Cousins REI Staff | February 1, 2023 Easy Is a Feeling Fiona Lowenstein | December 20, 2022
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 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 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 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.
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.
Brooks Caldera 6 Trail Running Shoe Review — Max Cushion and Max Confidence! REI Staff|December 14, 2022
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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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.