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Three Classic Zion Hikes

Three Classic Zion Hikes

Last year, I had two opportunities to explore Zion National Park, once in the spring and again in the fall. The limited crowds and amazing colors that present themselves before and after the summer heat left an indelible impression on me as a hiker and photographer.
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On the Trail with Desert Dawg

The outdoors have never been so accessible with technology, used to plan and track every last detail of a trip. After reading Edward Abbey's "Desert Solitair...
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Ali the Ironwoman

Follow along with REI member Ali from Decatur, Alabama, as she describes why she loves training. "Exercise is a real meditative state."...
Founders of "Black Girls Run"

Meet the Founders of Black Girls RUN!

REI members Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks created Black Girls RUN! to help tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African-American community, and to provide s...
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How We Harness Solar Power at REI

Learn the "why" and "where" of REI's investment in solar technology, plus other fun facts about the sun. Who knew energy management could be this much fun?...
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How to Choose Downhill Skis

Gearing up to make some turns? Drop into this infographic to get the inside line on the main categories of downhill skis: backcountry, all mountain, powder, and...