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REI CEO Eric Artz with Senators Martin Heinrich and Cory Gardner

REI CEO Eric Artz Hosts Outdoor Recreation Discussion with Senators Heinrich and Gardner

REI Staff|June 24, 2020

At the co-op, we believe the outdoors is a place to find common ground with people from all backgrounds and political affiliations. When it comes to politics, R...

Two female hikers looking into the woods.

How to Support Organizations Working Toward a More Inclusive Outdoor Community

REI Staff|June 16, 2020

We stand for racial equity. But we know that for many people and communities, being able to live safely and openly with equitable access to opportunities and a ...

Photo Essay: Greetings from America

REI Staff|June 7, 2020

A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path. Using memories from her childhood summer road trips as a narrative spine, photog...

REI Statement on Violence Against the Black Community

REI Staff|May 31, 2020

Editor's note: This statement was also posted on REI Newsroom. As a cooperative,  REI is built on a set of ideals that we hold dear—we are stro...

Your Favorite Outdoor Stories

REI Staff|May 26, 2020

How did 23 friends become 19 million members? To celebrate 82 years of the co-op, we asked our community to tell us their favorite outdoor stories. More than 10...

REI History: It Started With An Ice Axe

REI Staff|May 13, 2020

For our 82nd anniversary, we’re highlighting 82 of your outdoor stories. Share your favorite story on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with a photo or video and t...

REI Member Meeting 2020: Committed to Our Values

REI Staff|May 7, 2020

For the first time in the co-op’s 82-year history, REI hosted its annual member meeting Monday night online, inviting all members to hear from the co-op’s board...

REI Brings New Expertise to Board of Directors

REI Staff|May 7, 2020

REI Co-op members who tuned in to the co-op’s first-ever virtual annual member meeting on Monday, May 4, got their first look at REI’s newest board members, Gun...

DIY: How to Make an Adventure Notebook

REI Staff|April 23, 2020

Keeping a simple journal of your time outside is a great way to be mindful of the sights, sounds, smells and feelings that make your experiences special. You ca...

A woman peers through the forest with a smile on her face

DIY: How to Play Bug Bingo

REI Staff|April 15, 2020

As any young person can attest, you don’t have to go farther than your front stoop or backyard to discover a thriving world of nature—you just have to...

DIY: How to Press Flowers

REI Staff|April 13, 2020

Making a flower press is an easy way to savor a bit of nature, especially when you're spending more time indoors. Whether the buds are from your garden, your ne...

Take a Page from Our Co-op Coloring Book

REI Staff|April 13, 2020

For those days when, for whatever reason, you can’t get outside, here’s a fun and meditative activity that brings the outside to you. Grab your pens, pencils, p...

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