Creating Community, One Hike at a Time Martha Roskowski|March 7, 2017 Girls Who Hike launched its Oregon chapter late last year, and it's since taken off. Our writer spoke with a few of its members about why th...
Barbara Hillary: Our Favorite Boundary Breaker Sarah Knapp|March 3, 2017 Barbara Hillary became the first African-American woman to reach the North and South Poles at age 79. She's living proof that adventure is f...
Using Hiking to Promote Body Positivity Matt Wastradowski|March 2, 2017 Fat Girls Hiking isn't about weight loss. It's about getting outside and feeling comfortable in your own skin. As Summer and Lezley cut t...
REI Presents: Trail Angel REI Staff|February 28, 2017 Paul Stiffler, better known as Ponytail Paul, the Appalachian Trail and its thru-hikers have been the therapeutic force needed to turn his life around.
Proven Tips for Faster Injury Recovery Mitch Stubbs|February 28, 2017 How one outdoorsman bounced back—physically and mentally—from a horrific accident Last summer, I began my involuntary rehabilitation prog...
How Hikers Can Combat Climate Change Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood|February 23, 2017 If we don’t act to protect our beloved wild spaces, they’ll be forever altered or lost entirely. As hikers, we often encounter this maxim...
6 Yoga Poses Every Hiker Should Know Katherine Oakes|February 21, 2017 Enhance Your Hiking Experience with These 6 Yoga Poses. Learn how yoga for hikers can improve your trail performance and prevent injuries. Try these poses today!
Training Tips for a Pain-Free Return to the Trails Matt Wastradowski|February 21, 2017 Loosen up with these stretches, routines, and exercises. Slowly but surely, winter is loosening its icy grip on our favorite trails. For ...
Is Breaking in Boots a Thing of the Past? Aaron Bible|February 21, 2017 Discover the truth about breaking in shoes with our expert guide. Say goodbye to blisters and discomfort with our tips. Read now on REI's Hike Blog.
5 Places for Hikers to Get a Head Start on Spring Matt Wastradowski|February 21, 2017 Don't wait for spring to come to you. Grab your pack and escape to these sunny trails. The bad news: Much of the country is still covered...
Joy: The Gift of the Journey Ambreen Tariq|February 16, 2017 The smell of a roaring campfire on a cold night, as you sit around it with friends tracing your breath in the air and sharing old stories. T...
How to Prep for a Long-Distance High Desert Hike ONDA|February 15, 2017 Cold winter days and long, dark nights are the perfect time to start planning your next adventure. We sat down with Renee Patrick, Oregon...
