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 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...
Located in northern Tanzania, Kilimanjaro stands majestically at 19,340 feet, making it the tallest mountain in Africa and one of the Seven Summits of the world...
REI Member since: 2015
Favorite activities: Hiking, traveling
As a lifelong city dweller, Simone sees nature all around her. Rooftop gardens, plant conservator...
Across the US, each state is full of natural beauty. From the jagged snow covered peaks of the Rockies, to the rolling hills of the Appalachian, along the river...
