REI Co-op Journal

- Life on the Road, Kids in Tow
  
  Shanti Hodges//March 20, 2019
- Tired of Your Sport? It Could be Burnout
  
  Aer Parris//March 13, 2019
- The Story Behind Indiana’s First National Park
  
  Cassidy Randall//March 13, 2019

News & Features

A rock climber on the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition lounges in a big, red puffy jacket, reading the book "Endurance."

The Best Climbing Books According to AAC Librarians

Eric Rueth//March 19, 2019

The AAC library is packed full of alpine history. Here are the librarians' top picks for mountain stories to get lost in. Read More...

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...

Landmark Public Lands Package Becomes Law

REI Staff//March 12, 2019

The president signed into law a bill that secures protections for more than 2.5 million acres of public lands and more than 500 hundred miles of river. 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

A cartoon traveler catches a nap in an airport terminal.

How to Travel on the Cheap

Aer Parris//March 21, 2019

A tarp shelter sits ready for camping.

How to Set Up an Ultralight Tarp Shelter for Backpacking

Ken Knapp//March 20, 2019

Camp Cooking Pesto Pasta

Camping Recipe: One Pot Pesto Pasta with Bacon

Fresh Off the Grid//March 20, 2019

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

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...