Accidents Happen. This Climbing Book Helps Turn Them Into Lessons Learned. Maureen O’Hagan|October 5, 2020 The annual "Accidents in North American Climbing" has became one of climbing's key safety tools.
How I Fell in Love with the Outdoors Kimberly Beekman|September 17, 2020 Four Arc’teryx athletes share their stories and favorite gear.
Staff Picks: The Best Water Bottles of 2020 Phuong Le|September 9, 2020 Whether you’re biking, running, hiking or just hanging, our staff's seven favorite water bottles will help you stay hydrated.
Staff Picks: The Best Climbing Harnesses of 2020 Miranda Webster|June 14, 2020 We picked the best rock climbing harnesses sold at REI to bring you our favorites for beginners, sport climbers, gym climbers and more.
How to Build a Backyard Climbing Wall at Home Graham Averill|May 19, 2020 Eager to grab on to some holds and get back on the climbing wall? Check out one climbers experience building his own backyard wall on REI Co-op Journal.
DIY: Make a Hangboard for Indoor Climbing Workouts Ashley Brown|March 30, 2020 There’s nothing like a hangboard to take your climbing to the next level. Finger strength is critical for tackling difficult crimps, edges and jugs. Follow these easy steps to make your own DIY hangboard that can be personalized to fit your climbing style and routine.
How to Take Your Next Conference Call from Your “Tent” Sarah Grothjan|March 25, 2020 Add a little fun to your next digital meeting with these outdoorsy Zoom backgrounds
How to Choose Headlamps REI Staff|March 9, 2020 Our guide to headlamps helps you understand light output, beam distance, run time, size and weight so you can choose the right one for you.
Kentucky’s Elusive Ice Climbing Is the Subject of a New Film Graham Averill|February 21, 2020 A documentary with screenings this month reveals a local zeal for sending frozen pillars of ice when conditions are prime.
5 Nail Trends Every Climber Should Try Aer Parris|January 21, 2020 Have you ever wanted to paint your nails before crushing the crux? You're in luck. These are the styles you'll need for the year ahead.
Top Climbing Areas in Europe Liz Dengler|January 17, 2020 Check out these top climbing areas across Europe, then explore more on your own with REI’s Mountain Project.
This Isn’t Your Average Photo Book Megan Michelson|December 11, 2019 Stories Behind the Images, a new book release from renowned outdoor photographer Corey Rich, is as captivating to read as it is to look at.
