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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. Read More...

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 Read More...

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. Read More...

A climber scales a waterfall of ice above dark blue water

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. Read More...

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. Read More...

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. Read More...

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. Read More...

Three climbers in red puffy jackets stand, arms linked, tied into a rope on a snowy mountain.

Scene From the Film: ‘Return to Mount Kennedy’

Aer Parris//November 5, 2019

Music and mountaineering come together in the full-length doc. Read More...

Op-Ed: How Outdoor Recreation Can Help Rural U.S. Communities

Tom Adams//November 1, 2019

Tom Adams, Utah's director of outdoor recreation, says communities across the country can benefit from outdoor recreation. Read More...

Tested: The Best Headlamps of 2020

Ryan Wichelns//October 28, 2019

Find the perfect headlamp for your next trail run, hike, climb or adventure among our testers' six favorites. Read More...

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Why You Need to Go Bouldering in the Southeast This Fall

Graham Averill//October 16, 2019

Cool weather and retreating poison ivy lure back into the woods during fall in the American Southeast. Check out our favorite spots at the REI Co-op Journal Read More...

Yoga poses for before and after rock climbing

CorePower Yoga x REI: Yoga for Your Climb

REI Staff//

Yoga is a great way to bring mindful movement to your outdoor pursuits. We partnered with our friends at CorePower Yoga to learn more about integrating yoga into climbing. Read More...