What’s In My Pack with Ibraheem Basir of A Dozen Cousins REI Staff|February 1, 2023 We take a peek into what the founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins brings along for a family picnic on the beach.
Maybe It’s Time We Gave Up the Campfire Ryan Wichelns|January 30, 2023 As fire bans and the risks associated with campfires steadily increase, is it time to rethink the campfire as a staple of a night in the woods?
Gear I Hold Dear: My Buff Headwear Kelly Bastone|January 25, 2023 How a simple neck scarf achieved hero status for co-op member Kelly Bastone.
What’s In My Pack with Emily Ford Emily Ford|January 11, 2023 We peek into what long-distance hiker Emily Ford brings along on winter expeditions. She and her Alaskan husky, Diggins, have completed thru-hikes during the coldest months of the year, including the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin.
Linville Gorge: A Hiker’s Paradise Madelyne Rose|December 29, 2022 Linville Gorge is a gem. This local guide will help prep you for a fun time in one of North Carolina’s most breathtaking hiking destinations.
Camping In the Desert? Don’t Bust the Crust. Ula Chrobak|December 4, 2022 What to know about the essential yet fragile soil ecosystems called “biocrusts,” and how to protect them.
Good Gear: Cotopaxi Makes Gear that Looks Good and Does Good Sarah Grothjan|November 30, 2022 We explore what it means for you as a consumer when you purchase from a brand that prioritizes people and the planet—because where you spend your dollar matters.
It’s Time to Permanently Protect the Boundary Waters Jacqueline Kehoe|November 16, 2022 More than 1,175 lakes comprise the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where countless generations have fished, canoe camped, hiked and chased waterfalls. Now, this national treasure needs our help to receive permanent federal protection.
Outdoor Op Ed: What Is Environmental Racism, and What Can We Do about It? Mike Brown|November 9, 2022 Mike Brown explores both the personal and historical impact of environmental racism, along with a call to action and ideas of what the outdoor community can do to address the inequality that still exists today.
Can Hiking Help Heal Veterans with PTSD? Researchers Seek to Find Out Suzanne O’Brien|October 25, 2022 A University of Washington study aims to test the benefits of wilderness hiking among veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Nature as a Healer: Excerpt from Rue Mapp’s ‘Nature Swagger’ Rue Mapp|October 21, 2022 'Nature Swagger,' a collection of stories and photos from Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp, celebrates Black joy in the outdoors.