REI Co-op Journal

Op-Ed: What an Indoor Ski Area in a Mall in New Jersey Could Mean for Skiing

Heather Hansman//February 27, 2020

Is Big Snow—the first indoor ski area in the U.S.—the ski hill of a dystopian future or a path to outdoor access? Read More...

A climber scales a waterfall of ice above dark blue water

Kentucky’s Elusive Ice Climbing Is the Subject of a New Film

Graham Averill//February 21, 2020

A documentary with screenings this month reveals a local zeal for sending frozen pillars of ice when conditions are prime. Read More...

These Couples Got Married on Skis Atop a Mountain

Devon O’Neil//February 21, 2020

We crashed a mass wedding service atop Colorado’s Loveland Ski Area. Here is what we found. Read More...

The 6 Environmental Rollbacks You Need to Know About

Sarah Grothjan//February 20, 2020

We break down six policy decisions impacting our public lands and wild spaces. Read More...

When Art Becomes Advocacy

Sarah Grothjan//February 18, 2020

Four artists finding creative ways to spotlight climate change and plastic pollution. Read More...

Lake Questa shimmers under a bright-blue sky

Reinventing Questa, New Mexico

Amanda Loudin//February 18, 2020

Surrounded by natural beauty, this New Mexico town is trying outdoor recreation on for size. Read More...

Gear

Tested: The Best Gloves and Mittens of 2020

Ryan Wichelns//February 25, 2020
First Look: Our Favorite Winter Gear for Kids from Outdoor Retailer

Heather Balogh Rochfort//February 19, 2020
Material Science: The Art of Layering

Heather Balogh Rochfort//February 17, 2020
Innovators: The (Ski) Boot Cobbler

Devon O’Neil//February 13, 2020
First Look: The 6 Coolest Winter Camping Products We Saw at Outdoor Retailer

Ryan Wichelns//February 13, 2020
First Look: Our Favorite Ski Apparel and Accessories from Outdoor Retailer

Lily Krass//February 7, 2020
Good Gear: The World’s Warmest Trash

Kelly Bastone//February 6, 2020
First Look: The 7 Best Skis, Boots and Bindings We Found at Outdoor Retailer

Lily Krass//February 6, 2020
Uncommon Challenge: Sleep (Well) In a Bivy Sack

Will McGough//January 23, 2020

How to Adventure Around Europe By Train

Nick Davidson//February 12, 2020

Overlooking a very green landscape during the daytime.

Big Bend National Park Hiking Guide

Amber Scott//February 12, 2020

People walking on green hills in Ireland.

Ireland’s Best Outdoor Activities

Brigid Mander//February 7, 2020

Light filters through big, puffy clouds above a scenic ridgeline

The Reinvention of Breaks Interstate Park

Graham Averill//February 5, 2020

How To & Skills

How to Find Less Crowded Trails

Ashley Brown//February 26, 2020
The Best Snow Games to Play with Kids

Brianna Randall//February 24, 2020
Camp Recipe: Maple Glazed Trail Mix

Fresh Off the Grid//February 21, 2020
Backpacking Recipe: Vegan Tortilla Soup

Fresh Off the Grid//February 10, 2020
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

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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