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“It’s Flat” and Other Nonsense We’ve Told Newbies

Aer Parris//June 25, 2019

“It’s the desert,” I told my partner a few weeks ago, exasperated. “It’s totally flat.” Their eyes rolled back in their head so far I almost didn’t think they’d... Read More...

Three hikers in the distance walk toward the camera, a white sky above and dry grasses below.

Introducing ‘Uncommon Path,’ a Print Magazine From REI

Aer Parris//June 20, 2019

When you visit the Co-op Journal, we hope you feel a sense of belonging, that you see yourself reflected in the pages (and pixels) of the stories you read. That... Read More...

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I Went to an LGBTQ+ Camp. Here’s What Happened.

Aer Parris//June 17, 2019

My parents were the type of middle class people who wanted to give their one and only child the kind of childhood they couldn’t have dreamt of when they were gr... Read More...

Sally Jewell speaks at a podium, people standing in the background.

Sally Jewell to Serve as Interim CEO for The Nature Conservancy

Aer Parris//June 12, 2019

Former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell will serve as interim CEO for The Nature Conservancy (TNC), effective September 3, 2019, the organization announced in a ... Read More...

LGBTQ+ Adventurers, In Their Own Words

Aer Parris//June 10, 2019

According to a recent Gallup poll, the percentage of American adults identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender rose to 4.5 percent in 2017, up from 3... Read More...

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4 of the Sweetest Animal Friendships We’ve Seen

Aer Parris//June 7, 2019

Who's your best adventure buddy? For the friends on this list, it’s someone a little fuzzier (or, in one case, fluffier) than you and me. Here’s a list of four ... Read More...

Thermacell Radius resting on moss on a gray rock.

Beat Bugs: Thermacell Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent

Aer Parris//May 16, 2019

The sun was setting over a still, high-desert lake along the Pacific Crest Trail, 15 or so miles south of Timberline Lodge, Oregon. It was August 2018, I was we... Read More...

Green Alex Honnold Spatula flipping a pancake in a black pan.

Reviewed: Black Diamond Alex Honnold Signature Spatula

Aer Parris//April 23, 2019

Stir or sauté, flip or fold, we think the spatula should be one of the most used tools in the backcountry. A perfect spatula feels like an extension of your bod... Read More...

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Peak Design: A Crowdfunded Company

Aer Parris//April 16, 2019

Peter Dering had a problem. His camera wouldn’t stop swinging wildly while he was backpacking through Asia in 2008. It was annoying and dangerous. His solution?... Read More...

Three friends pack a green car with an orange surfboard on top. They are in front of a large ivy-covered wall.

What is the Circular Economy?

Aer Parris//April 8, 2019

As a co-op, we’re a different kind of company. We put purpose before profits and act with the long-term interests of our members in mind. Being a co-op also mea... Read More...

Four hikers stand close on top of a stump near the coast, with gray clouds in the distance.

What Is REI Doing About Extended Sizing in 2019?

Aer Parris//April 8, 2019

In 2017, REI launched Force of Nature, a public effort to promote gender equity in the outdoors. As part of the initiative, the co-op committed to expanding its... Read More...

REI Introduces Adventures for Pets

Aer Parris//April 1, 2019

Editor's note on April 2, 2019: Alas, REI Pet Ventures is not a new offering for REI, just a little April Fools’ Day fun. For human-powered trips, head on over ... Read More...

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