The 7 Best Recovery Tools for Climbers Dr. Lisa Erikson|February 21, 2017 Learn the top 7 climbing recovery tools to help you bounce back faster after a climb. From foam rollers to massage balls, find the perfect tool at REI.
Training for the Ultimate Training Day Cedar Wright|February 21, 2017 What's everyone flogging themselves so hard for again? Boulder, Colorado, probably has more pro climbers per capita then anywhere else in...
6 Ways to Find Your Climbing Gym Community Aer Parris|February 17, 2017 Finding the perfect climbing gym community can feel like the quest for the Holy Grail. With these easy tips, you’ll find your group in no time.
How a Couple Colorado Climbers Revolutionized Wool Ryan Wichelns|February 15, 2017 The company uses American sheep, American manufacturing, and lets their vertical pursuits guide their ideas. Voormi is the antithesis of ...
Why (and How) You Should Learn to Mixed Climb Corey Buhay|February 8, 2017 Learn the thrill of mixed climbing with REI's expert guide. Learn the techniques, gear, and safety tips to conquer any icy terrain. Read now!
A Female Saudi Arabian Alpinist on Breaking Molds and Smashing Stigmas Corey Buhay|February 8, 2017 Raha Moharrak is a force of nature. When she’s not climbing, she’s encouraging other Saudi women to follow their dreams and paving the way b...
Where I Belong: My Climbing Gym Brittany Goris|February 6, 2017 Leaving the rock-filled mecca of Colorado might seem like the last choice any aspiring climber would ever voluntarily make. However, for an ...
The Wild History of Yosemite’s Most Popular Route Andy Selters|January 25, 2017 Learn the wild history of Yosemite's popular Snake Dike route. Learn about the challenges and rewards of climbing this iconic trail. Read more on REI's blog.
Enchanted Climbing: 18 Miles, 18 Pitches, 18 Hours Jenny Abegg|January 23, 2017 We are 12 hours into the day, with 12 pitches climbed and 12 miles hiked, and not nearly close to the end. Full-bellied clouds lazing in the...
Discomfort: Suffering in the Mountains Shelby Carpenter|January 18, 2017 A life outside often requires a tolerance for suffer-fests and selective memory. Embracing the discomfort of the outdoors can lead to growth and discovery.
Ouray’s Elite Mixed Ice Comp REI Staff|January 18, 2017 Fruit boots and figure 4s! This year's edition of the popular Ouray Ice Festival is underway. Get Stoked with highlights from the last year...
Hangboard Training 101 Dave Sheldon|January 12, 2017 Hangboard training can be a time-efficient way to build hand and finger strength, especially if you can’t train regularly at a climbing gym.
