Jenni Gritters is a Seattle-based freelance journalist. You can find her bylines in the Guardian, Wirecutter, Outside magazine, 538, mindbodygreen and more. When Jenni isn't working with words, you can find her teaching yoga and mindfulness; hiking, camping and snowshoeing in the Pacific Northwest mountains; or running with her husband and puppy. She's been an REI member since 2017.
As your boat winds through the clear blue waters between green islands scattered with tiny homes, the sun starts to set. The ferry driver slows down to navigate... Read More...
Mastering a true layering system takes work. But once you’ve done it, we think you’ll never go back. Layering systems are typically made up of a base layer, a m... Read More...
The National Park Service (NPS) saw 318.2 million recreation visits in 2018, according to an announcement released yesterday. This is the third highest number o... Read More...
Why do you need to buy base layers? When you get warm, your body begins to sweat. Sweat is great—it’s your body’s way of keeping you cool—but if that sweat stay... Read More...
If you plan to practice yoga even occasionally, you’ll need to buy a good pair of yoga pants. Yoga pants typically stretch easily and fit close to your body, th... Read More...
Why should you buy a fleece jacket? Fleece jackets are breathable, cozy and warm, which makes them a mid layer ideally suited to outdoor adventures when you nee... Read More...
About 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, you’ll find a little corner of paradise: The Galápagos Islands. Sea lion pups nip at your fins as you swim through the... Read More...
We drove into Guerneville, a charming town in the Russian River Valley of California, around dinner time. Hungry and tired, we dropped our bags at a rented cabi... Read More...
If imagining a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, brings to mind bottomless drinks, sky-high hotels, sparkling casinos, kitschy wedding chapels and miles of clubs, you’... Read More...
Jon Freeman, a 38-year-old squad leader for the Great Smoky Wildland Fire Module of the National Park Service (NPS), spent the month of January posted up in a h... Read More...
Snowshoes allow you to “float” on the snow by spreading your weight over a large, flat surface. When you’re wearing snowshoes, you can more easily make your way... Read More...
If you’ve ever driven up the winding road to Paradise, one of Mount Rainier National Park’s most well-known, picturesque tourist destinations, you probably ente... Read More...
