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...
Shanti Hodges is the founder of Hike it Baby and Hiking My Way Retreats, and is Mama to 6-year-old Mason. She lives in La Verkin, Utah. Find her book, Hike it B...
Katie Boué is a Cuban-American outdoor advocate, writer and social media freelancer. She's based in Salt Lake City, but you're more likely to find her road trip...
Patrick Brady is an award-winning writer and photographer specializing in cycling. He's the author of the acclaimed collection, "Why We Ride," and is the publis...
Catherine Sweeney has been a professional writer and communicator for 25 years, working with organizations involved in international health, community healthcar...
Christian Oittinen is a writer for REI. A Washington native, he grew up in the shadows of the North Cascades exploring trails, swimming in cold bodies of water,...
Davis is a contributing editor for REI's Co-op Journal. He’s also worked as editor-in-chief of Climbing magazine and senior editor at Backpacker magazine and ea...
Arielle Knutson is an endurance sports junkie who resides in Seattle, Washington. By day she works as Brand Manager for nuun hydration, and by morning, evening,...
Angela Crampton is a content marketer for REI. Her sense of adventure started on family camping trips and blossomed in college when she was introduced to rock c...
Rebecca Kraus has always been outdoorsy. She’s trekked to Machu Picchu, biked Mammoth Mountain, and kayaked amidst the San Juan Islands. After working in entert...
REI Editor Emeritus Ken Knapp became a member in 1977 and went on to work for more than 36 years at the co-op. A father of daughters (thriving) and monitor of m...