REI Co-op Journal

The Opt to Act Plan

REI Staff//October 23, 2019

This year, we're asking our members and employees to join the fight for life outdoors. Here are 52 simple weekly challenges for a year of action. Read More...

REI’s Opt to Act Commitments

REI Staff//October 22, 2019

As we ask our members and employees to join the fight for life outdoors, here’s what we’re committing to in return as part of #OptOutside. Read More...

REI CEO Eric Artz: We Must Opt to Act

Eric Artz//October 22, 2019

This year, we want to take #OptOutside a step further–both in the ask we’re making of you, our members, and the commitments we’re making ourselves. Read More...

How to Build a Life Based On Intentional, Mindful Consumption

Jenni Gritters//October 21, 2019

Members of the outdoor community, including REI staff, share their tips for embracing minimalism, zero waste and other mindful consumption trends. Read More...

How to Host Your Own DIY Cleanup

REI Staff//October 21, 2019

Use these tips and tricks to make sure your event goes off without a hitch. Read More...

Products for the Planet

Jenni Gritters//September 30, 2019

Sustainable living doesn’t have to be hard. Learn about 10 of our favorite products at REI that can help you reduce your environmental impact! Read More...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change

Sarah Grothjan//December 6, 2019

#GivingTuesday: 9 Ways to Pay it Forward

Aer Parris//November 27, 2019

Remembering the Father of Snowboarding

Dave Zook//November 26, 2019

More Women Than Ever Are Winning Endurance Cycling Events

Aaron Gulley//November 26, 2019

A woman wearing a sports jacket peers into the horizon with storm clouds behind her

Six Cool Jobs You Can Do in a Ski Town

Heather Hansman//November 21, 2019

Gear

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
Trail Mix: The Best Gifts for Less Than $50

Aer Parris//November 26, 2019
Trail Mix: The Best Gifts for Campers

Aer Parris//November 25, 2019
Your Shorts Could Help You Get Rescued

Ryan Wichelns//November 7, 2019
Uncommon Challenge: Cook With a Candle

Will McGough//November 5, 2019
Trail Mix: The Best Outdoor Gifts of 2019

Maren Horjus//October 30, 2019
Understanding Headlamp Brightness

Ryan Wichelns//October 28, 2019
Tested: The Best Headlamps of 2019

Ryan Wichelns//October 28, 2019

Picture This: Our Favorite Warm Weather Winter Escapes in Photos

Nicholas Hunt//December 5, 2019

Our Travel Editor shares the 7 REI Adventures he's daydreaming about this winter. Read More...

A biker about to ride down a steep grade, with classic Sedona landscape in the distance.

Sedona Outdoor Activities Guide

Liz Dengler//November 19, 2019

From hiking trails through breathtaking scenery to mysterious vortexes, learn the best spots to visit in sun-filled Sedona at the REI Co-op Journal. Read More...

An overlook of valley cradled by mountains, covered with white, thin clouds.

Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City

Liz Dengler//November 4, 2019

Discover everything from alpine lakes to a mountain-top living room made of stone on these eight hikes near Salt Lake City. Read More...

Riding past a red barn in Vermont's bucolic Northeast Kingdom

Mountain Biking Vermont’s Kingdom Trails

Lindsay Warner//November 4, 2019

A weekend shredding this biker’s paradise will have you feeling like royalty. Read More...

Adventurous Things to Do In Asheville

Graham Averill//October 17, 2019

You won't get bored—or thirsty—with our Asheville insider's favorite adventure spots and watering holes. Read More...

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Why You Need to Go Bouldering in the Southeast This Fall

Graham Averill//October 16, 2019

Cool weather and retreating poison ivy lure back into the woods during fall in the American Southeast. Check out our favorite spots at the REI Co-op Journal Read More...

How To & Skills

How to Stay Active Outdoors While Pregnant

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

Fresh Off the Grid//December 5, 2019
Camp Recipe: Stuffed Mushrooms

Fresh Off the Grid//November 22, 2019
Camp Recipe: Chipotle Tempeh Chili

Fresh Off the Grid//November 15, 2019
Camp Recipe: Autumn Gnocchi

Fresh Off the Grid//November 8, 2019
How to Ship a Bike

Ashley Brown//October 30, 2019
Camp Recipe: Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Fresh Off the Grid//October 25, 2019
Camp Recipe: Dutch Oven Chili Mac

Fresh Off the Grid//October 19, 2019
Understanding Goggle Lens Colors

Aaron Potvin//October 18, 2019

REI Presents: Return to Mount Kennedy Film

REI Staff//October 3, 2019

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...

REI Presents: Aniakchak, A Wild Love Story

Shannon Mcdowell//

Graham Zimmerman and Shannon Mcdowell are both experienced athletes, but the adventurous couple is on a quest to try new outdoor sports together. This time they’re giving packrafting a go. Read More...

REI Presents: Batgirl

REI Staff//

Ultramarathoner Rhonda-Marie Avery, aka "Batgirl" was born with only 8% vision and is legally blind. Watch her journey to break down the barriers she felt since childhood. Read More...

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