Gemina got her start in the outdoors early on, with the better part of the first three years of her life spent in a backpack or a tent exploring the American So...
John Sterling is Executive Director of The Conservation Alliance, a group of more than 200 outdoor industry companies that work together to fund and partner wit...
Brianna Madia is a storyteller and big orange van-dweller, spending most of her time in the deserts of southern Utah. When she's not writing lengthy Instagram c...
Sally is Founder + CEO of Oiselle, the company that combines her two life passions: running and design. She grew up in Berkeley, California, but now calls Seatt...
Named one of the greatest runners of all time, Scott Jurek has become a legend. He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road ev...
Eric Schranz is the host and publisher of ultrarunnerpodcast.com where he's published over 350 interviews with top endurance runners around the world He's 41, l...
Charles Post is an ecologist and storyteller passionate about wildlife, wilderness and the stewards that protect these patches of earth. REI member since 2007....
Kristen Bor is the writer and photographer behind the outdoor travel blog Bearfoot Theory, where she shares her favorite destinations, gear and travel tips for ...
Kelli Hadley is a writer for REI. She grew up in Idaho where she developed a healthy love of snowboarding, mountain biking, country music and, of course, potato...
Kay Martin was a 2015 finalist in OIWC’s Pitchfest. She is a serial entrepreneur, a mother, and a friend to many in the active outdoor industries. A graduate of...
Vik Sahney is an outdoor adventurer that strives to help others experience the transformative power of the outdoors. In 2011, he became one of 350 people in his...
