Packing It Out 2017: Leave It Better REI Staff|October 25, 2017 Five months. 4,700 miles. 2,130 pounds of trash. On April 26, 2017, Seth Orme and Abby Taylor set out on a cross-country bike tour to pic...
How to Get More Kids Outside with Hike it Baby Zoë Rom|October 20, 2017 What we can learn from the founder of one of hiking's biggest new movements As a new mother, Shanti Hodges was looking for more ways to ge...
The First LGBTQ Outdoor Summit Aer Parris|October 18, 2017 Why we need to talk about the LBGTQ community when we talk about the outdoors.
Online Used Gear Beta Gets More Gear to More People Vik Sahney|October 9, 2017 For the first time ever, you can shop for lightly used outdoor gear and clothing on REI.com. Learn more about the new REI Co-op Used Gear Beta.
How Sustainability Standards Are Changing the Face of Gear—and the Planet Michelle Flandreau|September 29, 2017 Learn how outdoor brands are integrating sustainability into their gear and clothing, and helping move the industry forward.
5 Historic Hikes to Celebrate Public Lands Day Matt Wastradowski|September 27, 2017 Whether hiking in the shadow of Devils Tower or following a stretch of one of the world’s longest footpaths, the best way to celebrate is by...
How Latino Outdoors is Removing Barriers and Connecting Communities Ashley Brown|September 25, 2017 We recently announced the recipients of the Force of Nature Fund, a $500,000 investment supporting organizations that use the outdoors to em...
Inspiring Girls Expeditions: Becoming a Mentor in the Mountains Claire Giordano|September 22, 2017 REI Force of Nature Fund recipient Inspiring Girls Expeditions brings together science, art and wilderness for high school girls. Learn about the program.
The Nature Fix: Our Public Lands Florence Williams|September 21, 2017 In the sixth installment of The Nature Fix, Florence Williams explores the impact of public lands on our mental well-being.
Jenny Bruso’s Fight for a More Inclusive Outdoor Community Matt Wastradowski|September 5, 2017 “The switchbacks repeated themselves so many times I couldn’t tell what progress I’d made, but there it was, the last one before the crest. ...
Women’s Equality: “The Outdoor Industry Can Be a Leader” Michelle Flandreau|August 25, 2017 Deanne Buck of Camber Outdoors talks women’s leadership and the influence of the outdoor industry on the nation.
REI Announces Force of Nature Fund Recipients Aer Parris|August 23, 2017 Through our Force of Nature Fund, we’re supporting more than two dozen organizations creating opportunities for women and girls in the outdoors. Meet them.
