The editorial staff REI Co-op is a team of passionate editors, writers and producers. We’re dedicated to covering the outdoors: the people who inspire you, the issues and events impacting our community, the skills and gear you need for your next adventure, and the places you want to go. Learn more about our editorial guiding principles.
Because the best way to celebrate over 1.3 million acres of newly protected land is by exploring them
On Wednesday, President Obama declared the 1.35-mill...
From searching for powder in national parks to diversifying outdoor recreation, from the Boundary Waters in Minnesota to Steamboat in Colorado, we’re bringing y...
We care about the great outdoors, the wild places where we go for solace, adventure and meaning. Because we believe you care, too, we’re gathering some top news...
Because a wet or frozen rope is a major bummer
Your cord loses 1/3 of its strength and much of its shock absorbing capability when wet. Wet ropes squeegee wa...
We care about the great outdoors, the wild places where we go for solace, adventure and meaning. Because we believe you care, too, we’re gathering some top news...
If a trek to Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains of Peru is on your near-term bucket list, you’ve got an amazing journey ahead of you, but you’re far from alone...
Editor’s note on April 9, 2019: Our commitment to create unique experiences for women, by women is steadfast. We will not be announcing 2019 Outessa dates. We h...
We care about the outdoors, the great wild places that we go to for solace, adventure and meaning. Whether silly or serious, policy or personal, we’re gathering...
Alpenglow not florescent gleam, hardtails over shopping carts, “on belay” not “out of my way.” We believe that a life rich of experience, not things, is a life ...
Editor's note: In celebration of the movie "WILD," we partnered with Fox Searchlight to bring you tips for your own adventures on the trail.
Electronics—once c...
Whether teacup or giant, sleek or fluffball, (wo)man’s best friend is always the greatest part of the trip. From tongue-out trail runs to how-is-that-comfortabl...
Have You Assembled Your Creek Rack Yet?
Boulder-based videographer Alton Richardson, takes us to Indian Creek to close out the fall climbing season and to ce...
