Phuong Le manages editorial content at REI to help all people get outside and see themselves reflected in the outdoors. Before joining the co-op, she spent over two decades as a news journalist, including as an environmental reporter at The Associated Press.
You’ll find her and her family on flowy mountain bike trails, along fishy rivers, on the slopes, or cooking a gourmet meal in the backcountry. Ask her about the time she was tased for work, her recipe for backcountry tiramisu and why you should always invest in a good sleeping bag. REI member since 1996.
As you plot your next adventure, consider tackling repair and maintenance projects that you’ve put off since last season. Keeping your gear in good working cond...
Running hair—yup, it is a thing. Whether it’s too bouncy, whipping against your face, slipping from your elastic or sweaty at the roots, hair can be a challenge...
Each winter, Britt Berg stands at the start of snowboarding’s longest-running and most beloved competition. After lining up racers and emcees, she is the final ...
Editor's note: This article was first published on May 21, 2020. It was updated again on November 24, 2020 with the latest best practices for responsible winter...
In 2017, Peak Design founder and CEO Peter Dering wondered how many greenhouse gas emissions the company was responsible for as it sourced, made and shipped cam...
On an October evening in 1969, Robert “Bob” Gore was working alone in the lab of W.L. Gore & Associates, experimenting with a polymer called PTFE. He and ot...
Editor’s note: Please consult the CDC or your state health department for information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. When spending time outdoors, please recr...
Editor’s note: After a great deal of careful consideration, we are temporarily closing our retail stores nationwide. Learn more about that decision. Please cons...
Editor’s note: Please consult the CDC or your state health department for advice related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including information on symptoms, testing an...
Even when the weather is chilly, it’s very possible to spend outside time with your little one. It’s a wonderful way to bond with your baby while enjoying fresh...
The text at 6:45am couldn’t have come early enough for killer whale researcher Deborah Giles. It had been about two months since the critically endangered south...
Going on a family hike is a great way to encourage kids to be active and connect with nature. But sometimes the reality isn’t Instagram-ready. Parents and careg...
