Would You Thru-Hike the PCT for Your Honeymoon? Aer Parris|February 11, 2019 REI members Kathleen Ughetta and Andrew Wood were married December 15, 2018 in Lake Placid, New York. Their love story unfolded in the great...
Should You Wear a Beacon While Skiing the Resort? Ryan Wichelns|February 11, 2019 After a fatal inbounds avalanche at Taos, New Mexico, one skier rethinks his gear setup while skiing the resort.
Making Art as a Couple With Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi Shelby Stanger|February 11, 2019 Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi directed "Free Solo," an Academy Award winning documentary about Alex Honnold free soloing El Capitan. Learn what it takes to create a wildly successful documentary as a couple.
The Athletes Who Brave the Cold for Winter Triathlons Amanda Loudin|February 11, 2019 These triathletes swap road bikes for fat bikes and swimsuits for skis to compete in multisport events year-round.
Why I Don’t Wear My Climbing Shoes too Tight Aer Parris|February 8, 2019 The best climbing shoes are the ones that actually fit your feet and the style of climbing that you want to be doing—whether bouldering, sport or trad.
Phoenix Outdoor Activities: Explore the Southwest Morgan Tilton|February 8, 2019 With perpetual sunshine and a plethora of public lands, it’s easy to see why Phoenix is attracting a growing stream of travelers each year.
A Case for Offline Travel Jenni Gritters|February 7, 2019 The biggest reason that I travel offline is simple: After a week on the road without my cell phone, I return home feeling clear-headed.
How Not To Be *That* Person at the Crag BJ Sbarra|February 6, 2019 In this guide to sport climbing etiquette, discover 16 tips for how to be polite and safe at a crag—so you'll never be *that* newbie.
The Great American Rail-Trail Is on the Way Julie Brown|February 5, 2019 Converting former rail lines to multiuse trails, a nonprofit identifies a route to build a trail separated from the road across the country, from Washington state to Washington, D.C.
8 Innovative Pieces of Snowsports Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2019 Robert Pursell|February 4, 2019 This year, the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show introduced ski and snowboard fans to a slew of new innovations, from Bluetooth-enabled avalanche beacons to ski goggles for pups to the grand return of an iconic freeskiing brand.
Ruffwear Rethinks Guide Dog Harnesses Aer Parris|February 1, 2019 Guide dog harnesses haven’t changed in decades. Until now.
How to Trek to Everest Base Camp Morgan Tilton|January 31, 2019 Reaching Everest Base Camp is a peak for trekkers—where the journey in the heart of the Himalayas is just as amazing as the reward. Learn more at the REI Co-op Journal.
