Lynn’s List: 5 Female Climbers Who Inspired Lynn Hill Corey Buhay|March 17, 2017 Discover the inspiring story of Beverly Johnson, a fearless climber who defied all odds. Read about her journey on REI's blog and be inspired to conquer your own mountains.
In Her Words: The Women’s Climbing Festival REI Staff|March 16, 2017 Participants break down the challenges and triumphs of being a female climber —and how the sport has helped them grow. What started as an...
The Climbing World Reacts to the Death of Royal Robbins REI Staff|March 15, 2017 Read about how the climbing world is mourning the loss of legendary climber Royal Robbins. Read about his life and legacy on REI's blog.
From Green Vest to Adventure Writer in 10 Easy Years Brendan Leonard|March 14, 2017 I’ve been writing about adventure and the outdoors for a little over a decade now. How did I start? I got a job on the sales floor at REI in 2004.
A New Wave of Climber Entrepreneurs Eileen Guo|March 14, 2017 Discover the inspiring story of Kyle Spence, a new wave climber and entrepreneur, who is taking the climbing world by storm.
Where Are All the Female Routesetters? Julie Ellison|March 14, 2017 Discover the stunning photos of Ape Index rock climbing gym and learn about the importance of female routesetters in the climbing community.
Nina Williams’ Way Julie Ellison|March 9, 2017 Nina talks about her path from competition climbing and plateauing at V8 to ticking Ambrosia, a 55-foot V11 in Bishop. On February 28, 20...
Watch Margo Hayes on La Rambla (5.15a) REI Staff|March 9, 2017 The Emotional Moment She Sent At 19 years old, Margo Hayes made history when she became the first woman to climb a confirmed 9a+/5.15a wi...
La Peña de Bernal: Mexico’s (other) Winter Hotspot Michelle Wallace|March 3, 2017 Learn the thrill of peña de bernal climbing in Mexico's winter hotspot. Read our guide on REI's blog and plan your next adventure today!
Brothers of Climbing: Represent and Reach REI Staff|March 1, 2017 Brothers of Climbing, based in Brooklyn, New York, is an organization that seeks to make the rock climbing community more diverse. Watch the full film.
Heart of the Valley: La Sportiva’s Next Generation Aer Parris|February 28, 2017 Meet the fourth generation of the family-owned footwear company, La Sportiva. Giulia Delladio is the next in line and will be the first woman to lead.
How Climbing Helped Me Battle an Eating Disorder Corey Buhay|February 28, 2017 For one climber, an obsession with the vertical world wasn’t the source of destruction. It was the way out. I spent my first two years of...
