How Does the Outdoor Community Stay Inspired During Social Distancing?

Heather Hansman|April 14, 2020

Editor’s note: After a great deal of careful consideration, we temporarily closed our retail stores nationwide. For more information, review the FAQs regarding ...

‘We’re all going to be hurting’: Towns Near National Parks Feel the Impacts of COVID-19

Sarah Grothjan|April 14, 2020

Editor’s note: After a great deal of careful consideration, we temporarily closed our retail stores nationwide. For more information, review the FAQs regarding ...

Stewarding the Co-op Through Unprecedented Times

Eric Artz|April 6, 2020

To Our Co-op Community, Three weeks ago, in the face of the growing outbreak of COVID-19, I shared our decision to temporarily close our 162 retail locations...

Benefits of Outdoor Time Begin at Just 120 Minutes a Week, Research Shows

Jenni Gritters|March 27, 2020

Editor’s note: This article was updated on September 30, 2020. Please consult the CDC or your state health department for information related to the COVID-19 pa...

How to Spend Time Outside While Social Distancing 

Phuong Le|March 26, 2020

Editor’s note: After a great deal of careful consideration, we are temporarily closing our retail stores nationwide. Learn more about that decision and review F...

Hikers, Climbers, Mountain Bikers Reconsider Plans Amid COVID-19

Ashley Brown|March 25, 2020

Editor’s note: After a great deal of careful consideration, we are temporarily closing our retail stores nationwide. For more information, review the FAQs regar...

National Parks, Moab Take Steps to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Sarah Grothjan|March 18, 2020

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to Moab, Utah, and the surrounding communities, the Southeast Utah Health Department announced Tuesday that it was issuin...

Books, Movies and Podcasts to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

Ashley Brown|March 16, 2020

Sweat, sunshine, fresh air—we love our time outside. But despite best-laid plans, sometimes weather, illness or the unexpected forces us indoors. When that does...

6 Ways to Mix Up Your At-Home Workday

Sarah Grothjan|March 16, 2020

Editor’s note: After a great deal of careful consideration, we are temporarily closing our retail stores nationwide. Learn more about that decision here and rev...

FAQs About REI Temporary Retail Store Closures

REI Staff|March 16, 2020

For the safety of our communities amid the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, all REI Co-op stores are closed from March 16 through March 27. Read the full letter t...

Eric Artz: REI Retail Stores to Temporarily Close Amid COVID-19

Eric Artz|March 15, 2020

Editor’s note on May 13, 2020: Read the new letter from our CEO explaining our COVID-19 response, including new services and store reopenings. Visit this FAQ fo...

Eric Artz: Actions We Are Taking Around the Coronavirus

Eric Artz|March 8, 2020

Editor’s note on March 15: After a great deal of careful consideration, we are temporarily closing our retail stores nationwide. Learn more about that decision ...