How a New England Ice Climber Created One of the Industry’s Most Innovative Gear Companies Shannon Davis|November 30, 2016 A journey from spacesuits to tents In the early 2000s Cam Brensinger was a student at the Rhode Island School of Design and working in a ...
A Climbing Festival for Women, by Women Abigail Wise|November 29, 2016 1,976 routes. 200 female climbers. 1 weekend. From March 3-5, 2017, Flash Foxy will host its second annual Women's Climbing Festival. Wom...
Adam Ondra and the Evolution of Valley Climbing Corey Buhay|November 28, 2016 Tommy Caldwell, Peter Croft, Alex Honnold, Cedar Wright, and Conrad Anker weigh in on Ondra’s ascent of the Dawn Wall and the future of clim...
Thanksgiving at Indian Creek in Four Idyllic Minutes REI Staff|November 21, 2016 Have You Assembled Your Creek Rack Yet? Boulder-based videographer Alton Richardson, takes us to Indian Creek to close out the fall climb...
A Climber’s Guide to Creeksgiving Corey Buhay|November 17, 2016 Discover the ultimate guide to Creeksgiving for climbers! Get tips, tricks, and insider knowledge to make your next trip unforgettable. Read now on REI's blog.
5 Great Breweries Inspired by Climbing Ryan Wichelns|November 16, 2016 Climbing and beer have, historically, paired quite well together. Climbing, then celebrating with beer. Obviously. There are tons of bee...
A Soldier and a Doctor on the Power of Nature Joshua Brandon|November 10, 2016 A veteran and a doctor share why the power of nature can help soldiers adjust back to civilian life and its healing advantages.
Prevent Cratering: Close the System Dougald MacDonald|November 4, 2016 Here’s one of the best things you can do to prevent lowering accidents while single-pitch climbing Of all the safety steps you take while...
10 Ways to Amp Up Your Climbing Photography Corey Buhay|October 27, 2016 Capture the thrill of bouldering with these 10 expert tips for stunning photography. Learn how to amp up your climbing shots on REI's blog today!
How To Fall Arno Ilgner|October 27, 2016 Commit to hard climbing and a clearer mind by becoming comfortable with falls Just because you dont actually feel afraid to fall does no...
Sacred Lands: A Story of Bouldering in Indian Creek REI Staff|October 19, 2016 Bouldering? In the Creek? Hell yeah. Heading to one of the world's best trad crags to wrestle pebbles instead of climb splitter cracks ma...
3 Ways to Climb Harder by Boosting Your Mental Game Paul Roberts|October 14, 2016 Simple actionable steps to help you send your project We train physically all of the time for our climbing goals. We do it to strengthen ...