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In 2018, Steph Hon faced a dilemma while getting ready for a rock-climbing trip in West Virginia’s craggy landscape. Struggling to pack her multistep beauty rou...
Since 1970, some form of LGBTQ+ Pride has been celebrated in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising, a rebellion against state-sanctioned discriminatio...
This year, the REI Co-op Half Dome tent turns 45. To celebrate its legacy, we asked REI Co-op Members to share their favorite Half Dome memory. Many recounted t...
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To the Curry family, the outdoors is more than just a place; it’s where REI Co-op Members Whitney and Will ...
We believe that a life outdoors is a life well lived and that we all could use a break from everyday life. We suggest getting outdoors, but if you can't in this...
Did you know U.S. military Veterans and Gold Star families can get a free lifetime pass to access America’s public lands?
The America the Beautiful Military ...
For those who have served in our nation’s military on land, by water or in the air, time spent in nature can be particularly meaningful. For some, being outside...
With the right gear, like layers and lights, chilly runs can go from dreadful to delightful. Plus, crisp air and the crunch of fallen leaves or fresh snow under...
In 2015, REI Co-op closed its stores on Black Friday for the first time, giving its employees the day off to #OptOutside and encouraging others around the count...
Like a first love, my first gear purchase is etched in my memory: a Gregory J28 pack. I bought it in 2014 in preparation for my inaugural backpacking trip—a mul...
When was the moment you recognized the greatness of the cosmos? Were you a kid at camp for the first time, looking up at a sky full of stars? Were you an adult,...
Editor's note: A previous version of this article was authored by contributor David Zook.
Running is all about listening. To your body, to good sense and, of...
