Phuong Le is an editor for REI, an immigrant and mom. She has more than 20 years of experience as a journalist for major daily news organizations. She spent the last decade covering the environment for The Associated Press. Find her and her family on the slopes, along fishy rivers, in the woods. REI member since 1996.
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...
With so many of us spending more time indoors and staying close to home, now is a good opportunity to give your outdoor gear a little love and attention. As you...
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 and review F...
Editor’s note: After a great deal of careful consideration, we are temporarily closing our 162 retail stores nationwide from March 16 through March 27. Learn mo...
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 Trump administration announced its plans to overhaul its approach to a 45-year-old landmark environmental law that’s credited with saving some of the nation...
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...
