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What began as a group of 23 mountain climbing buddies is now the nation's largest consumer cooperative.
But no matter how large we grow, our roots remain firml...
OluKai paired three Hawaiians—an explorer, an artist, and an ocean lover – and three like-minded non-Hawaiians on creative and inspiring adventures in far-flung...
It’s an exciting time of the year. As REI Members start receiving their dividends (hooray!), we’ve seen lots of excited faces, and freshly-opened dividend packe...
Undertaking a technical mountaineering expedition or multiday climb is a great challenge that will produce lifelong memories.
While learning the appropriate ...
At REI, we believe a life outdoors is better, and we’re serious about sharing our passion.
We’re building a thriving community of people who love the outdoor...
Who doesn’t enjoy great gear?
When we think backpacking, our mind instantly goes to our favorite gear and this weekend project was all about what we love mos...
OluKai paired three Hawaiians—an explorer, an artist, and an ocean lover – and three like-minded non-Hawaiians on creative and inspiring adventures in far-flung...
Some call it a happy dance, we call it an outdoor jig. That one-of-a-kind feeling of summiting a peak or being surrounded by fresh powder often leads to an inex...
Lindsey Vonn joined Hyperice in 2014 to help drive the science and innovation of the brand’s recovery technology products. Vonn was introduced to Hyperice’s sig...
A 100-mile line through the heart of the Colorado Rockies -- 14 14,000-foot peaks -- has become the intersection of mountaineering and ultra distance trail runn...
Let’s talk numbers for a moment. Did you know there are 1,440 minutes in a day?
In late 2012, we dreamed about what it would look like to showcase how our co...
Episode 6 of Patagonia's #Find_Away series, AK Girls Way, is dedicated to the memory of Liz Daley, who was lost to an avalanche in Argentina a few months after ...
